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  Constanza is a South American, Colombia based herbalist living in the mountains of Antioquia since 2016. A wild and passionate lover of the cosmos, soil microbiology, beekeeping, dancing, singing, poetry writing, wildcrafting and regenerative agriculture, Constanza looks for ways to infuse every bit of the Journey with pleasure and joy. She started to deepen her relationship with the plants in June, 2011 after a hit & run bike accident that dramatically changed her life, beginning her path with the support of symphytum officinale, a bone mending plant that continues to be one of her most treasured allies. Since her childhood in Chile Constanza has had an affinity with nature, spending long hours foraging for mushrooms with her mother and learning the art of preserving seasonal fruits with...

30 December, 2024

Dana is a transformative Sound Practitioner, Life Coach, and Reiki Master who guides others to discover their authentic selves through the healing power of sound and conscious awareness. With certifications from the Sound Healers Academy and Elementum Coaching Institute, alongside studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies, she brings both formal training and profound personal experience to her practice. Her journey into healing work began during a pivotal life transition when she recognized that despite achieving conventional success, she felt disconnected from her true self and deeper purpose. Through her own experience of using sound meditation to access expanded states of consciousness and deep bodily awareness, Dana discovered a powerful path to personal transformation. What began as a profound personal experience with sound healing evolved...

30 December, 2024

Danya has always been intrigued to explore the depths of consciousness. Her journey began in early childhood as she ventured into wild places and connected with an array of unique energies. Her days of exploration lead to an intense interest in moving with cycles - with the earth, the stars, the ancestors, and herself. Along the way, she discovered many practices and teachers to support her deep curiosity including Yoga, Ayurveda, Astrology, and Earth-Based Wisdom. Danya now weaves these strands together creating a rich tapestry guiding herself and fellow seekers to a space of connection, equanimity, and love. She acknowledges and honors those who have walked before, paving the way for us to share this potent ancient wisdom....

06 January, 2025

Dharmika is a botanist and musician from Eugene, Oregon. Before moving north, though, her Watershed Management degree led her to southern Oregon. Her love for plants, as well as her music, were shaped by years in the mountains, conducting rare plant surveys over thousands of acres of forest land. She fell in love with the complex ecosystems and diversity of southern Oregon plant life. She moved north and continued with wetland delineation and seed collection work, while raising two kids. Pivoting to ecology education, she produced an award-winning children’s music album about rainforests, “Good Green Fun!”, before her present musical endeavors, producing and performing uplifting, nature-based sing-along folk music. She’s also created educational nature trails, led workshops on plant identification and uses, and initiated an ethnobotany...

04 January, 2025

Drea facilitates profound healing experiences between people and plants through practices such as communal herbalism, somatics and personal creative revival. She advocates for all people’s sacred birthright to heal with and connect to earth medicines in practical and magical ways. She lives in Washington State in the far wilds of the Olympic Peninsula where she teaches bioregional herbalism at the local community college, apothecary and online from her urban coastal home. As the “sober herbalist,” she actively shares how to holistically support people who are in recovery and/or struggling with substance abuse. Currently her work is evolving toward writing a book, blogging and raising complex questions about wellness and our relationship to Gaia in these turbulent times of social political upheaval and climate chaos. Follow her...

06 January, 2025

  "I guide others through the journey of unraveling codependency—a path I know intimately. My personal struggles with codependency became my greatest teachers, leading me to deep self-trust as I explore what integrity means in each moment. Being from Boston, I bring that straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is energy to my work, blending direct honesty with deep compassion. As a Codependency Counselor, I help clients recognize how systemic forces—patriarchy, capitalism, organized religion, white supremacy, and colonialism—have shaped our relationship patterns across generations. For those assigned female at birth, these systems often create deep conditioning to doubt or dismiss our inner truth, teaching us to prioritize others' realities over our own. The path to healing involves releasing the need to manipulate and control both ourselves and others. As we let go of...

26 December, 2024

  A ceremonialist, herbalist, story teller, medicine woman and a faerie at heart. Esmeralda is devoted to living in harmony with the heart of the earth and seasons. With a deep reverence, she weaves sacred spaces where the spirit is nourished, the heart is inspired and dreams are renewed. Her presence invites you to reconnect to the altar of your heart, the wisdom of the earth and align with the seasons — embracing the beauty of your unique journey upon the earth.   Esmeralda Rose will be sharing Light the Altar of Your Heart....

02 January, 2025

  Fati is a skilled jewelry artist with a foundation in metalsmithing and a passion for lapidary and gemstone inlay techniques. She honed her craft through apprenticeships, artist residencies, and advanced skill-share intensives, developing a distinctive style that merges traditional craftsmanship with innovative design. As a former resident artist at Oakland’s Warehouse 416 and an advanced inlay instructor in California, Fati has shared her expertise with a wider audience while continuing to evolve her creative voice. Her jewelry collection, Sea Pony Couture, has been featured in publications such as Gem Gossip, SNAG, and the editorial series of the Mingei International Museum. Fati’s journey includes a self-guided jewelry studio tour, creating collections inspired by her travels, and earning prestigious scholarships like the Shibumi/Grabowski Opal Scholarship, highlighting her dedication to...

02 January, 2025

Gabrielle’s passion for reclaiming ancestral traditions and weaving them into modern life reflects her devotion to the rhythms of nature and the wisdom of those who came before. Her life is guided by a commitment to authentic expression and meaningful connection. As one of the organizers of the Appalachia Earth-based Jewish Community, she works to nurture spaces of ritual and collective healing through ancestral teachings. As a Jewish woman, these prayers and traditions are deeply interwoven with her lineage. Gabrielle facilitates Shabbat services, where the ritual of song and prayer offer light in times of darkness and refuge for grieving hearts. Gabrielle’s offerings at Spirit Weavers are an invitation to slow down and connect with yourself, the land that holds us, the beautiful humans that surround us,...

09 January, 2025

Gabrielle Wildheart is an award-winning public artist, teacher and guide based on Vashon Island, WA. She is known for her detailed imagery which explores mystic teachings and Goddess traditions from around the world. Her work draws heavily from her neopagan, Celtic lineage, as well as the indigenous traditions of the land where she is from (Turtle Island). Gabrielle studied classical oil painting, paint creation and canvas construction at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. She also holds a Masters Degree in Conceptual Fine Arts from University of the Arts London, UK. Her career includes over 100 public art installation located around the country. Previous clients include Seattle Art Museum, Bellevue Art Museum, and the Hague City Government (NL). In addition to her fine art...

02 January, 2025