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Great Lakes Herb Faire
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Application deadline- December 21st, 2025
Basic Faire Schedule
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Friday
Intensives 9:00am-1:00pm (This can be purchased separately- you do not need to attend the whole Faire to attend an intensive) General Faire Registration 1:00pm-3:50pm Marketplace opens 3:00pm Welcome/Announcements/Opening Ceremony 4:00pm-5:15pm Keynote 5:15pm-6:00pm Dinner 6:30pm-7:45pm Friday night classes 8:00pm-9:30pm |
Saturday
Sunrise class 7:30am- 8:15am Breakfast 7:30am-8:45am Announcements- 9:00am Keynote 9:15am-10:15am Marketplace/ Silent auction/Mingling Session 1 classes 11:00am-12:30pm Lunch 12:45-2:15pm Session 2 classes 2:45pm-4:15pm Session 3 classes 4:45pm-6:15pm Dinner 6:30pm-8:00pm Musical Performance 8:30pm-10:00pm |
Sunday
Sunrise classes 7:30am- 8:15am Breakfast 7:30am-8:45am Session 4 classes 9:00am-10:30am Session 5 classes 11:00am-12:30pm Lunch 12:45pm-2:00pm Session 6 classes 2:15pm- 3:45 pm Closing Ceremony 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
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Keynote Talks
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Friday Intensives
9am - 1pm September 11th, 2026
Please Note: Intensives take place on Friday morning before the Faire officially kicks off.
They are optional, space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
Please Note: Intensives take place on Friday morning before the Faire officially kicks off.
They are optional, space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
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Adult Classes
Friday Evening Through Sunday
For Kids Tent Classes, please view the Kid's Tent page.
(Listed Alphabetically by Teachers last name and by class type)
Plant walks are listed at the bottom of the page.
Plant walks are listed at the bottom of the page.
Friday Evening Classes
Friday evenings we have historically held a session of classes that have some fun and flair to them and people have really enjoyed them.
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Friday evenings we have historically held a session of classes that have some fun and flair to them and people have really enjoyed them.
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Saturday and Sunday Classes
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Plant Walks
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Sunrise Classes
Saturday & Sunday Early Morning Classes
House of Moons
Womens Breast Health with Herbal and Ayurvedic Approach
with Seva Van Why
The lymphatic system is called Rasa in Sanskrit, meaning the river of life. Keeping this river flowing allows our tissues to receive nourishment, which is the secret to being and looking healthy. Our lymph fluids allow hormones to get from one endocrine gland to another and play an important role in our reproductive health. The lymphatic system is also called the Immune system, which we all know is important for fighting foreign invaders and staying healthy. There will be demonstrations on how to map the lymphatic system in your body with an emphasis on breast health. Included is a discussion about our breasts and immunity & what tools can support change and prevent diseases. Students will leave having a clear understanding of the lymph system and how to keep it and their breasts healthy and especially the herbal allies we can use for lymphatic and breast health. We will also give a modest breast massage/exam demo.
Herbal Support for the Maid, Mother and Crone
with Rebecca Culley-Healey
This is a class to become more familiar with herbs that are beneficial for many areas specific to women's health. We'll talk about herbs and other practices that are useful for periods, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, menopause and more. We’ll also touch on rituals to mark the
entrance into these phases. We delve into many many herbs, including several not as commonly known, so would be good for beginners as well as intermediate levels.
Plants + Ritual for the Activist
with Heather Mourer in the House of Moons
In a world that constantly feels on fire and in an age where we have more access to more information than ever before, many of us feel called to stand up and fight for our values and our communities – water, land, human rights, climate change, war, racial and gender equity, etc. These are battles that can also leave us feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, depleted, helpless and even hopeless.
In this class, we'll focus on nervine and adaptogenic plants as well as ritual practices to take care of our mental and physical well-being as we go up against classism, white supremacy, capitalism, the patriarchy and other archaic societal institutions. We will also talk about how herbalism, itself, is a form of activism and how we can be resources for our communities.
I aim to create an open dialog and a brave space for participants to share their experiences with activism and introduce us to different points of view, new causes and ways support those causes.
Botanical Blessings: Creationing a Herbal Bundle & Sharing Circle
with Panoka Walker
Taking a Looking personal Rituals, practices, and actions to create harmony and connection between mind, body, soul, and spirit.
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from our inner selves. The constant demands of our daily life can leave us feeling drained and somewhat at a loss. That's where spiritual cleansing comes in – a powerful practice that can help you reset your energy, restore balance, and cultivate a sense of inner peace.
The goal of spiritual cleansing is to create a sacred space within yourself and your environment, allowing positive energy to flow freely. By clearing away the clutter and negativity, you make room for new opportunities, insights, and experiences to enter your life.
Join us as we discuss ways to Honoring plants Spirits and other personal rituals practices for our personal healing at all levels (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and soul level) which can also help connects you to spirits of land where you call home.
Making of a herbal blessing bundle will be offered.
Waxing and Waning Ceremony
with Panoka Walker, Schantell Schmidt- Taylor and Cici Pfeifer
Saturday evening at the amphitheater
In this Ceremony We honor those entering puberty in the transition from Maiden to Mother, and entering menopause in the transition from Mother to Crone. The ceremony is for all who identify as women/feminine who have not had a ceremony to celebrate them, and it is not necessary to be at any specific age or stage to participate. All who wish to honor them are invited to share in the celebration.
This event will take place Saturday evening down by the lake, at the Amphitheater, lit by firelight.