I offer a variety of workshops throughout the year on topics such as Tree Spirit Medicine, Plant Spirit Medicine, herbal medicine, medicine making, dream journeying, and more.
Workshop Registration
Registration for most of my workshops is through Living Earth School of Herbalism. When you click this link, you will be taken to the Living Earth School Online website. You will need to create a new account if you don’t have one already. The instructions on creating an account are on the right hand side of the entry page under “Is this your first time here?” Creating an account is quick and easy! If you have any problems creating an account, contact Talise at talise@livingearthschool.ca. If you don’t use PayPal, then you can e-transfer your payment directly to me at info@monikaghent.ca.
May 17: The Tree Spirit Medicine of Wild Cherry
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Wild Cherry is “Rewilding Your Heart.“
Rewilding literally means to make wild once again. The rewilding of your heart through the Tree Spirit Medicine of Wild Cherry brings you to the place of knowing and living through your Heart Voice. Our heart is the core of our self: our innate wisdom and inner knowing, our connection to all there is, and the ultimate embodiment of all that we are and all that we become in our life. The guidance from our Heart is our primary connection to Divine. To live from our heart allows us to connect to and have a deeper, richer sense of self and the wonderful mystery of life.
In this workshop participants will directly receive Wild Cherry’s gifts of healing, wisdom and guidance by transmission through Monika. Experiences will be shared and interpreted so that we may all learn from each other the depth and breadth of Wild Cherry’s tree spirit medicine. It will be with you always whenever you need it.
Location: In person at Living Earth School in Maple, Ontario or via Zoom. In person space is limited. It is best to register early.
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, June 1 from 12 to 3 pm. Attendance on June 1st is optional. It is an opportunity for those who were unable to share their Wild Cherry experience during the workshop to do so, and for all participants to reconnect.
Tuition: $100.
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
Here are some comments from the last Tree Spirit Medicine workshop with Willow:
“I appreciate Monika for being my guide to greater connection with Tree Spirit Medicine as she surrounds us with her protection as soon as we think of her and when we enter a forest. The outline and length of the workshop was wonderful as it gave for ample time for sharing, for self-reflection, meditation and listening to one another’s experiences. Gratitude for such a heart-expanding offering.”
“The workshop with Willow was a reminder of how it’s sometimes so beneficial to get support in order to face and untangle our blind-spots. Held in a truly safe, strong container of Willow medicine and the guidance of Monika, I was right away shown a huge weight that could be released with a lot more ease in their graceful presence. My journey with Willow now continues and deepens, what a gift!”
Tree Spirit Medicine Workshops 2025
Saturday May 17 – Wild Cherry; Saturday July 19 – Oak; Saturday September 20 – Elm; Saturday November 22 – Sumac.
See the Medicine Trees page for the Tree Spirit Medicine of each tree.
Go to here to register for any of these workshops.
June 7: Dream Journeying to the Plant People
Awaken your natural capacity to speak with the spirits of plants!
Plants are fully aware beings that have intelligence and spirit as well as a great deal of wisdom that they are willing to share with us – we need only learn how to hear them.
In this workshop, you will learn how communicate with the spirit of plants through a shamanic process called ‘dream journeying.’ Dream Journeying involves dreaming to the spirit of a plant in an intentional way while still awake (called non-ordinary reality) to meet and commune with its spirit. We all have the innate ability to speak with the plant spirits. This way of dream learning from them is available to everybody and doesn’t require years of specialized training to awaken this inherent gift.
During the workshop, you will meet and dream with a plant that calls to you that will serve as your guide and teacher. By dream journeying to the plant people, you will develop an intimate, two-way relationship with plants and learn directly from them of their wisdom, blessings, messages, and medicines.
“Fabulous life-changing workshop. There is very little out there in the world of workshops to compare with the depth and level at which Monika strives to provide us with, particularly in this subject matter. It contains very high level tools for personal enrichment, all fitting within a day.“
“I really enjoyed the workshop and hope to be able to do more of them with you. It met my expectations, though I wasn’t sure what to expect, and I found your teaching easy to follow and understand. I really enjoyed the group, as well, they were lovely. It’s so nice to have community to discuss these experiences with.”
Date: Saturday, June 7th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
Format: You can attend this workshop either in person at Living Earth School of Herbalism in Maple, Ontario, or through Zoom.
Fee: $100. You will receive extensive handouts detailing the process of dream journeying and how to interpret your experiences.
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
June 21: Making Natural Suncare Products
In this fun and informative workshop you will learn the art of making your own effective, natural sunblocks, SPF lip balms and after-sun care products with no toxic compromises using only 100% natural and organic ingredients.
What you will learn in this workshop:
- What is SPF.
- Natural products that have SPF such as carrier oils, butters, essential oils, herbal infusions, etc.
- How to make light sunblocks for everyday use and stronger sunblocks for intense sun exposure, including waterproof for the beach.
- How to make SPF lip balms.
- After sun care: how to heal your skin when you’ve gotten too much sun.
- Repair serums: natural substances that reverse sun damage.
- Equipment, storage, and preservation.
This workshop will include both lectures and demonstrations. Participants will receive informative, detailed handouts including lots of recipes and a recording of the product making demonstration. Those who attend in person will take home samples of everything we make during the workshop.
Date: Saturday June 21, 2025 10am to 5pm.
Location: You can attend this workshop either in person at Living Earth School of Herbalism in Maple, Ontario, or through Zoom. There is a $20 material fee for those attending in person.
Cost: In person: $100, Zoom: $80. In-person space is limited, so register early!
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
July 19: The Tree Spirit Medicine of Oak
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Oak is “Resilience and Adaptation.”
Healthy resilience and adaptation are essential to withstand and navigate adversity and hardship. They support our innate capacity to extract from these experiences the potential blessings they contain so that they may be enfolded into our spirit as wisdom. Just as the Mighty Oak is shaped by years and weather, we too are shaped by our interactions with the world and the unique circumstances of our lives. Knowing we will not be toppled by storms, but will emerge instead hardier, wiser and more capable at their passing, engenders deep self-trust and nourishes that indomitable seed of potential within each of us to grow into our truest expression of self.
In this workshop participants will directly receive Oak’s gifts of healing, wisdom and guidance by transmission through Monika. Experiences will be shared and interpreted so that we may all learn from each other the depth and breadth of Oak’s tree spirit medicine. It will be with you always whenever you need it.
Location: In-person at Living Earth School in Maple, Ontario or via Zoom. In person space is limited. It is best to register early.
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, August 3rd from 12 to 3 pm by Zoom only. Attendance on August 3rd is optional. It is an opportunity for those who were unable to share their Oak experience during the workshop to do so, and for all participants to reconnect.
Tuition: $100.
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
September 20: The Tree Spirit Medicine of Elm
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Elm is “Illumination from Above.”
Elm connects us to our Higher Self, our higher power – that loving, all-knowing, wise and liberated aspect of our spiritual being that provides guidance about our higher path and purpose. Our Higher Self is our true expression beyond ego, conditioning, limiting beliefs, fears and trauma; beyond the illusion of dualism. It is that divine aspect of ourselves that holds the blueprint of our life purpose, our passion and joy. Having conscious connection with our Higher Self enables us to remember that we are a divine spark, interconnected and one with all of Creation. It also helps us to remember that the Earth is a living spiritual being and we have an important part to play in this divine mystery.
In this workshop participants will directly receive Elm’s gifts of healing, wisdom and guidance by transmission through Monika. Experiences will be shared and interpreted so that we may all learn from each other the depth and breadth of Elm’s tree spirit medicine. It will be with you always whenever you need it.
Location: In-person at Living Earth School in Maple, Ontario or via Zoom. In person space is limited. It is best to register early.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday.
Tuition: $100.
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
November 22: The Tree Spirit Medicine of Sumac
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Sumac is “Lightness of Being.”
Sumac brings light into dark places within our psyche. It catches us from descending into the darkness, depression and hopelessness that comes from not living out of our true expression. The gift of Sumac medicine is radiant lightness of being. It brings us to that luminous and transformational place of pure presence and joy with an open heart where we find truth and peace within ourselves.
In this workshop participants will directly receive Sumac’s gifts of healing, wisdom and guidance by transmission through Monika. Experiences will be shared and interpreted so that we may all learn from each other the depth and breadth of Sumac’s tree spirit medicine. It will be with you always whenever you need it.
Location: In-person at Living Earth School in Maple, Ontario or via Zoom. In person space is limited. It is best to register early.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday.
Tuition: $100.
Questions: info@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
Past Workshop & Events
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Willow – “Clarity” (February 15)
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Willow is “Clarity – Knowing Your Path and Purpose.” Each of us has an inherent purpose and path that we are meant to live. To not do so is the cause of much confusion and suffering. The yearning to live our vision and truth may be postponed, avoided or stifled, ...Read moreMaking Medicinal Creams Workshop (March 15)
The focus of this workshop is on making topical creams for therapeutic use using herbs and other natural substances. The workshop will include both lecture and demonstration of how to prepare medicinal creams. It will cover all aspects of the process of making medicinal creams using only natural ingredients, including: * Different methods for preparing creams. * Understanding ...Read moreThe Tree Spirit Medicine of Basswood – “Surrender” (April 5th)
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Basswood is “Surrender.” Basswood gifts us the grounding energy of deep, wide roots which create a strong foundation and sense of security, stability, safety and trust. This place of deep rootedness anchors us that we may surrender wholeheartedly and courageously into the depths the Great Mother Mystery, the source of ...Read moreCopal Tree Spirit Medicine Workshop (October 27, 2024, Tepoztlan, Mexico)
Copal is a sacred tree whose resin has been used in ceremony and healing in Mexico for thousands of years. In this workshop, participants will receive the Tree Spirit Medicine of the Copal tree through transmission through Monika so that they may directly experience its healing, wisdom, teachings, and guidance. The workshop will begin with grounding and ...Read more