Tending the Wildflowers Herbal Immersion Program

Summer 2025 

1-2 Classes Per Month 

Immerse yourself at botanical sanctuary and herb garden with a trained herbalist and learn how to grow and create your own home apothecary.

Classes are held at the Tending the Wildflowers Botanical Sanctuary in Jefferson County, MO with clinical herbalist, Alex Queathem Payne. 

Guest instructors will attend. We may include some field trips weather depending. 

Each class will include a make and take of various herbal remedies. You will help garden with medicinal herbs and native plants. Learn how to harvest medicinal herbs from root to flower. Wildcraft the local ecosystem on the 5 acres of native habitat. 

Herbal Preparations & topics will include:

• Tea Blending
• Oxymels
• Tinctures
• Glycerin Extracts
• Infused Oils
• Salves
• Body Butters, Lotions, Creams & Other Skincare
• Bath Salts
• Learn Foundational Herbal Concepts
• Plant ID & Plant Family Characteristics

4 Classes at 3 Hours Each

12 Hours Total

Total Cost: $800

Payment Plans & Work Trades Available

Interview Required. 

Email us at tendingthewildflowers@gmail.com for further inquiries, requests, or collaborations!