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.
August 14 – 26: The Plant People Gathering at Hawthorn Herbals
Celebrating Our Relationship with the Land & the Gifts of the Plants.
I am presenting again at The Plant People Gathering at Hawthorn Herbals near Picton, Ontario. The theme this year is “Holism. Our dynamic connection with the micro and macro.” My presentation this year is:
The Plant People Gathering is now in its 2nd year, and brought to you by herbalists, this gathering is intended to focus on, celebrate and help to deepen our reciprocal relationship with the plant world. Plants nourish us, help us to heal, inspire us with beauty and help to cleanse the land, air and water that surround us. As herbalists, we study the healing properties of plants in relation to the human body, mind & spirit. As plant people, we care for the land and all the plants that dwell here with reverence, curiosity and gratitude. Offerings include herbal medicine workshops, plant and tree identification, herbal craft and creative projects, wild food tasting, good connections with other plant people, and more.
Location: New Moon Farm, just north of Picton in Prince Edward County ON (address provided upon sign up).
Date: August 14, 5:00 pm to August 16, 5:00 pm.
Cost: Early Bird until June 15th: $350 no camping OR $390 with camping & breakfast. Regular price: $390 no camping OR $440 with camping & breakfast. All meals & snacks are included with your ticket to the Plant People Gathering. They are vegetarian, and they’ll feature our abundance of local summer produce with lots of gluten free & vegan options. All meals will be prepared by the plant-loving Chef Chris Byrne.
Register & Info: Go here for more info. To sign up, fill out and submit this form.
September 19th: Ash Tree Spirit Medicine – The Sacred Pause
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Ash is the Sacred Pause.
The sacred pause is a temporary cessation of inner or outer movement towards any goal or outcome. It provides the necessary respite after periods of expanded growth and learning for reflection and integration, when the path ahead is unclear, or when we feel overwhelmed and confused about what to do or how to be. The sacred pause creates a space of inner quietude and expanded awareness in which to rest until we are ready and able to move forward once more. Within the sacred pause is the potential for something new to emerge, to be known, felt, sensed, opened to, and created, as well as the release from entrenched patterns of reaction, resistance, and response. Through the Tree Spirit Medicine of Ash, the sacred pause can be accessed whenever needed so that inspiration, inner-knowing, and right-action arise naturally in their own perfect timing.
In this workshop you will directly receive Ash’s spirit medicine, wisdom, guidance and whatever else it wishes to share with you. Once you have received Ash’s Tree Spirit Medicine of The Sacred Pause, it will be with you always whenever you need it.
Location: You can attend this workshop either in person at Living Earth School of Herbalism in Maple, Ontario, or through Zoom.
Date: Saturday, September 19th, 10:30 – 5 pm.
Tuition: $100.
Register: Living Earth School. If you don’t use PayPal, then you can e-transfer me your payment directly to the email below.
Questions: monika@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
December 5th: Cedar Tree Spirit Medicine – Protection, Safety, Purification
The Tree Spirit Medicine of Cedar is Spiritual Protection, Safety, Purification.
Cedar medicine protects us from unwanted or negative influences and energy and purifies our spirit and emotions. This protective and cleansing influence of Cedar stills our mind and opens our hearts so that we may connect to the deeper mysteries of life in safety, openness, trust, presence and wonder.
In this workshop you will directly receive Cedar’s spirit medicine, wisdom, guidance and whatever else it wishes to share with you. Once you have received Cedar’s Tree Spirit Medicine of Protection, Safety, and Purification, it will be with you always whenever you need it.
Location: You can attend this workshop either in person at Living Earth School of Herbalism in Maple, Ontario, or through Zoom.
Date: Saturday, December 5th, 10:30 – 5 pm.
Tuition: $100.
Register: Living Earth School. If you don’t use PayPal, then you can e-transfer me your payment directly to the email below.
Questions: monika@monikaghent.ca; 416-537-8842
Past Workshop & Events
Dream Journeying to the Plant People (July 11)
Awaken your natural capacity to speak with the spirits of plants and trees. Dream journeying is a simple and effective shamanic technique through which one can communicate with the spirit of plants and trees to learn directly from them their wisdom, blessings, messages, and medicines. We are all born with this capacity. Dream journeying to the Plant ...Read moreThe 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 more