The Anam Cara Program

July 16 - 17, 2012

Time:  Sat.: 10:00 am- 9:00 pm; Sun 10am - 4pm

$196. 

You may preregister by pressing the Register Now button on the Schedule page or by sending $100 to:

The Anam Cara Program
66665 Fry Ct., Homer, AK 99603

This first in a series of 3 summer herbal classes in the wild flower meadows and forests of Homer will explore the the exceptional nutritional and therapeutic value of wild edibles and medicines at your doorstep. The retreat is led by Nancy Lee-Evans, director of the Anam Cara Program and apprentice and co-instructor with master Alaskan herbalist Janice Schofield for 15 years. The scope of the three classes will produce a basic home pharmacy and prepared remedies made from local Alaskan plants.

This first class will focus on the plants of early summer when edibles and tonic herbs are prime. Concentrating on identifying 12 plants, students will learn their herbal properties and create tinctures, remedy formulas and salves useful in an herbal remedy kit. Students will experience the revitalizing value of nettle and dandelion spring tonics as an annual practice.  We will incorporate wild edibles in preparing our Saturday dinner.  Throughout the weekend we will work in respect and harmony with the plant's spirits and open the doorways to communication with the plants.  Plant communication is a learnable skill that brings the entire landscape alive and will change your relationship with nature forever. This class lays the foundation for further development of this relationship in future classes.

The AnamCara headquarters has tent and camper parking space for those coming from out of town.  Bring  a quart each of organic olive oil and brandy, several canning type jars of various size, a notebook, layers of clothing, sun and rain gear, foods for lunch and  our foraged pot luck dinner.  Be sure to call Nancy when reistering to provide a full name, address and email. 

Directions: Take Sterling Highway to mile 167. Turn up Diamond Ridge Road for 1.3 miles. Take the first right after the cemetery on Fry Ct.  Follow signs.