Winter Emotional Wellness - An Imbolc Ritual

Navigating the Dark: Herbs for the Guiding Light

A Virtual Imbolc Gathering for Emotional Wellness, Reflection & Renewal

Winter is a season of rest, reflection, and creation. As the earth retreats inward, life gathers quietly beneath the frozen ground. Seeds rest in the fertile darkness, preparing for their eventual rebirth.

We, too, are invited to turn inward, tend to our dreams, and make space for the healing and growth that happen in stillness. Winter reminds us that even in our darkest moments, something new is taking shape. By learning to work with the gifts of each season, we can transform the winter months into a time of restoration, intention, and creation.

Join us for a virtual gathering discussing nourishing the nervous system in the depths of winter, and in celebration of Imbolc - the returning light, and the first stirrings of spring. Together, we will explore the healing gifts of herbs and the ways we can nourish our emotional well-being through the darker months.

We will discuss herbs and practices that can help us navigate stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and burnout - whether seasonal, situational, or long-term. We will also explore herbs that cultivate dreams, support rest, and invite us to reconnect with our inner wisdom.

Together, we will create an Imbolc-inspired intention-setting ritual to light the way through the remainder of winter and toward the spring rebirth.

What to Expect

• An exploration of herbs for emotional wellness, stress, anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm

• Herbal tea and glycerin extract tastings

• A discussion of herbs for rest, dreaming, and inner reflection

• A guided Imbolc ritual for reflection, intention-setting, and welcoming the returning light

• An opportunity to connect with others and share in a nourishing seasonal gathering

Herbal Class Kit

For those who choose this option and register early, a thoughtfully prepared herbal apothecary kit will be mailed to your home so you can participate in the herbal tastings and ritual alongside me.

Your kit will include:

• Two ½ oz herbal glycerin extracts

• Three dried herbs for tea and exploration

• A small beeswax candle for our Imbolc ritual

• An intention-setting card

A $35+ retail-value herbal bundle, prepared especially for this gathering.

Participating Without the Kit

You are welcome to join the gathering without purchasing the herbal kit. To participate in the tea tasting and ritual, simply have the following items on hand:

• One herbal tea (basil or lemon balm is recommended, but any tea you enjoy will work)

• One small candle

• A mug for your tea

• A small piece of paper and a pen

• A quiet, comfortable space to settle in and participate

No special experience or additional supplies are needed. Just bring yourself, a cup of tea, and an openness to reflect, dream, and welcome the returning light.

Registration

Virtual Workshop: Live Online Gathering

Option 1: Workshop + Herbal Experience Kit — $66. (Deadline January 17)
Includes live workshop participation and a mailed herbal kit with two glycerites, three dried herbs, a beeswax candle, and printed ritual materials. Kit Registration Deadline: January 17

To allow enough time for preparation, packing, and shipping, please register by January 17 if you would like your kit to arrive before the gathering. Registrations received after January 17 may still include a kit, but timely delivery cannot be guaranteed. Fill out the form for shipping information at checkout.

Shipping and insurance within the continental US are included in the kit registration price.

Option 2: Workshop Only — $33
Includes live workshop participation. Participants provide their own tea, candle, and simple ritual supplies.

Early registration is encouraged to allow enough time for herbal kit preparation and shipping.

As we move through the final depths of winter, may we find the gifts hidden in the darkness and begin to welcome the light within ourselves.