FAQ Integrated Plant Medicine Immersion
Q. What is the location of classes?
A. Classes are held in person on private land in East Skagit county with one field day on Camano Island.
Q. Is this a certification course?
A. A certificate of completion is awarded to students who have completed a minimum of 80 percent of Live classes and 90 percent of all written course work, tests and projects.
Q. Is there camping available? I am traveling too far a distance to drive to and from my home.
A. Yes, camping is available at nearby County, State and National parks as well as on neighbours Hip Camps and camping offerings within walking distance. There are also many Airbnb’s in the area.
We recommend- Feral Farm Airbnb and Hip Camp | The Little Brown House Airbnb and camping | Ovenells Heritage Inn Cabins | Sauk Park Camping. | Howard Miller State Park Camping and Cabins. | Rasar State Park Camping and Cabins (Rasar is the furthest away- 30 minute drive)
Q. What is the estimated cost of supplies for the Immersion course?
A. Your cost of supplies will depend on the choice of menstruum (solvent used to extract plant constituents). If you choose to use apple cider vinegar rather than Everclear, your costs will be significantly lower. Generally speaking, most students will use at minimum one fifth of brandy or vodka ($25), one quart of honey ($20) and vinegar ($10) beeswax ($15) , jars ($20) and oils ($20) Students will take home and keep all medicines made in class which a substantial savings over purchasing remedies at your local herb store.
Q: How many students are in the program. Maximum class size is 12.
Do I need previous herbal training to attend the Integrated Plant Medicine Immersion?
No, you do not. Erin’s approach to herbal medicine is unique and even with advanced training, you will benefit from this training. Some basic knowledge of plants, herbs and herbal medicine is helpful but not required.
Who benefits from the herbal training program? I am not a practising herbalist or health care provider. Is this program too intense for me?
This program is open to anyone who has a deep love of plants, healing, feeling nourished by the wild and has a calling for using and connecting with herbal traditions and practises.
I will be out of town for one of the in person weekend. Is there a make up class? Do I pay for that weekend even if I am not attending?
There are no make up classes. However, you will be provided with hand outs, all course material, access to plants that you may have missed harvesting and the help of fellow students for outside class tutorial. No refunds on classes missed- your tuition is not pro-rated for any missed class time.
Is there a payment plan available?
Please ask Erin about payment plans at your interview. There are arrangements that can be made as long as the program is paid by the first day of class. Your $400 deposit goes directly to tuition with a balance of $2200 that can be paid in monthly installments. The sooner you enrol- the smaller the payments will be.
Is there Continuing Education credits available for practitioners?
The Herbal Bodywork training in July is nationally certified for CE’s. Many students have requested credits from their college for approval and most have been approved. Contact Erin for details.
I am a tribal member. Do you offer scholarships or work with tribes to provide funding?
Please contact Erin directly for tribal funding and scholarships. erin@trilliummedicine.net. This program has graduates in a number of local tribal communities. Erin is a (adopted) member of the Tlingit tribe in SE Alaska.
