Trillium’s herbal immersion program is in-depth, personal and experience based with the goal of providing enough practical, hands on training in the field and in the apothecary to allow you to begin or advance your herbal practice.
This immersion is based on the traditional herbal apprenticeship model and is not a series of power points and classroom learning. We study in the field, in forests, wetlands, beaches, and river beds to become fluent in plant identification, taxonomy, materia medica, herbs for body systems and, most importantly, medicine making excellence and confidence in application. Studying through three seasons allows you to view the plants in the Spring through Fall and learn how the cycles create different medicines and different applications depending on the plant and the season.
Herbalism Day Classes In Burlington
Day Classes for those seeking in person, hands on introduction into herbalism.
Herbal First Aid for Colds and Flu
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Wild Valley Welness Center
320 East Fairhaven, Burlington, WA.
Tuition is $85 and includes all plant material used in class, samples and a take home make and take vapour aromatic balm.
Herbal First Aid for Cold and Flu—In this day workshop, expert Herbalist Erin Vanhee guides you on the who, what, when, where and how to’s of herbal first aid for cough, nasal congestion, fever, aches and pains, sinus and ear infection- and everything in between.
Seasons change and brings more time indoors, fluctuating temperatures which bring sniffly noses, congestion, sore throat, coughs, and body aches due to colds and flu. Learn what herbs to use for immune system support, cough remedies that target the type of cough you have instead of the-one size fits all approach of over the counter cough medicine, and herbal remedies that are easy to use and prepare for the whole family.
Herbal explorations include:
Making your own non-synthetic Herbal Vapor Rub to take home
Sample herbal teas, lozenges and throat sprays
Learning to use Herb-infused steams to open sinus congestion
Taking the mystery out of the debate of who is more efficient- Echinacea or Elderberry?
Topics of discussion are immune building herbal tonics, herbal steams for nasal congestion, how to differentiate cough and choose the right remedy. Hands on aspect of the class is a make and take vapor balm and how to apply a onion poultice for ear pain and infection.
All will be revealed on what’s good about a fever and when to suppress it- and did you know there are different plants for different types of fever?
Nothing says I love you like handmade gifts and these herbal gifts have an additional dose of love by saying that you care about their well being.
This class has something for everyone- We make culinary herb salts from fresh wild plants and garden herbs, Elderberry, Ginger & Cardamom Syrup, Luxurious Herb infused Lotion Bars, Cedar Smudge Bundles and new this year- Hot Chocolate Lip Balm.
All materials are included in your tuition- including glassware! Just come enjoy the day.
Day class tuition includes all materials, in person instruction and demonstration, recipes and samples of delicious herbal tea and mocktails-
Each participant takes home products that are ready to give as gifts, made in class.
Join us for this very fun and productive day of merry making. Plus- you get a bunch of gifts checked off your list.
You will make and take:
TWO Culinary Herb Salts in decorative bag- Wild harvested Infused Salts and A Herbal Finishing Salt
Elderberry Ginger and Cardamom syrup in 3-4 ounce jar
One 3 ounce lotion bar made from shea butter, cocoa butter and herb infused jojoba oil
One Hot Chocolate Lip Balm
Cedar Smudge bundles- Your choice of size or make it in to a garland!
Location: 320 East Fairhaven Avenue in Burlington, WA
Date: Saturday December 5
Time: 10:30-4:30pm
Herbal Bodywork- Massage Therapy Courses
Herbal Bodywork Level 1 Online Course
Herbal Bodywork Level 1
In this NCBTMB certified, 10-hour online course you will learn:
Effective ways to integrate herbs in to a 60 minute full body sequence enhancing the therapeutic effects of the massage
How to choose herbs that are specific to the types of pain presenting- inflammation, nerve pain, lymphatic congestion, muscle tension
Hydrotherapy applications with herbal infusions applied throughout hot towel or warm stone application
How herbal teas and decoctions can be supportive to maintain stamina, reduce repetitive use injuries and extend your massage career
A brief overview of aromatherapy in herbal topical application
Dates TBA- Coming this fall. Get on our wait list for notification of dates and enrolment.
