backyard herbalism
Summer series | introductory herbalism class
Whether you’re brand new to herbal medicine or looking to deepen your experience with the green world, this 4-week in-person series is the perfect entry point into the world of plant-based healing.
Awaken the herbalist within the journey starts here…
Join us for our beloved, hands-on Backyard Herbalism Summer Series—offered in both Asheville, North Carolina and New Milford Connecticut! Whether you’re brand new to herbal medicine or looking to deepen your experience with the green world, this 4-week in-person series is the perfect entry point into the world of plant-based healing.
Each week, we’ll meet in person to explore the plants growing in our backyards, gardens, and wild edges. You’ll learn how to confidently identify, harvest, and prepare your own herbal remedies—ranging from kitchen cures and skin salves to stress support and summer first aid. Rooted in the Wise Woman Tradition, this class also introduces the magic and medicine of flower essences and essential oils, all while nurturing deep relationships with over 20 beloved medicinal plants. You’ll go home each week with herbs, remedies, and the knowledge to care for yourself and your loved ones naturally—season by season, step by step.
All materials, class work book and herbs are included. Questions? Reach out to us at twinstaroffice@gmail.com
This class meets one evening each week throughout August. Spaces are limited and tend to fill quickly—register soon to save your spot!
"Twin Star classes changed the way I look at plants. I learned how I can serve them and how they can better serve me!"
— Christine G., Backyard Herbalism Participant
What You wIll receive
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Hands-on Herbal Remedy Making – Each week you’ll create practical, seasonal remedies like compresses, poultices, infused vinegars, and herbal teas using common garden and kitchen plants.
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Foundational Herbal Wisdom – Learn the core principles of herbal healing through the Wise Woman Tradition, with a focus on wild weeds, culinary herbs, stress relief, skin care, and everyday wellness.
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Plant Identification & Seasonal Wisdom – Learn to recognize and work with the wild and cultivated herbs of summer, deepening your connection to the natural world and the rhythms of the growing season.
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Herbal First Aid & Kitchen Pharmacy Skills – Discover simple, effective remedies using ingredients you likely already have at home—like garlic, ginger, cayenne, and chamomile—for everyday ailments and acute needs.
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Plant Identification & Seasonal Wisdom – Learn to recognize and work with the wild and cultivated herbs of summer, deepening your connection to the natural world and the rhythms of the growing season.
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A Supportive Plant-Loving Community – Connect with others in a warm, welcoming space where we gather to learn, share, and deepen our relationship with the plants growing all around us.
Aspiring Herbalists – Whether you’re just beginning or considering professional training, this course offers a solid foundation for those dreaming of becoming a certified herbalist.
Nature Lovers & Gardeners – If you feel most at home among the wildflowers, weeds, and garden beds, this class will deepen your connection to the healing plants growing all around you.
Creative Souls & Makers – Perfect for artists, crafters, cooks, and curious hands who want to explore herbalism through practical, sensory, and heart-centered experiences.
Community-Oriented Folks – For those who believe in sharing knowledge, mutual aid, and collective healing—this is a space to grow, connect, and learn together.
The Plant-Curious & Spirit-Led – If you’ve ever felt the call of the green world or sensed there’s more to healing than what’s sold in stores, this course is your invitation to begin.
Who is this for
What you will learn
Herbal Remedies for Everyday Ailments
Learn how to confidently care for common concerns like stress, sleep, inflammation, and skin irritations using safe, effective herbs—empowering you to support yourself, your family, and your community.
Wild Plant Identification & Everyday Uses
Discover how to recognize and work with abundant backyard allies like nettle, plantain, dandelion, and red clover, so you can turn the plants around you into trusted medicine for loved ones.
Practice Ritual Herbalism & Energetic Healing
Explore the Wise Woman Tradition, flower essence therapy, and spiritual bathing to deepen your connection to the plants, your intuition, and your role as a healer.
“Rebekah is a true healing spirit, very easy to understand and very approachable as a teacher. She is a Wise Woman and her beauty and intelligence shines through her work and teaching. This course taught me so much! It is awesome to meet twice a month and to learn by doing everything hands on.”
— A. Hill, Backyard Herbalism Student
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Rebekah first joined the Twin Star Tribe in the summer of 2013. Since then she has completed various herbal trainings including: Foundations of Herbalism, Practices and Protocols of Herbalism, Tropical Herbalism in Costa Rica, Flower Essence Practitioner Training and our Seed to Market Advanced Herbal Training. She has served as the Twin Star Herbal Apprentice for nearly seven years and has helped Lupo co-teach a variety of classes throughout that time. Rebekah skillfully creates and crafts the majority of herbal preparation in our apothecary and is also co-teaches in the Art & Science of Herbalism, The Spiral Path Women’s Medicine Way Course, Foundations of Herbalism and Introduction to Herbalism courses. She also hosts and organizes both the Plant Partner and Plant Wisdom Wednesday monthly offering as well as our 13 Moons Women Circle. Not only is she an up and coming Herbalist, she is also a talented artist, with an emphasis on the divine feminine and botanical prints.
Meet Your Teachers
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Lupo Passero is a Community Herbalist with over 25 years experience in the field of herbalism and natural health. Lupo has worked closely throughout the years within the natural products industry serving as a staff herbalist in a variety of local health food and herbal stores and has served as an educator and as a consultant for over 20 years for some of the best retailers, producers and manufacturers of herbal medicine in the country. Trained as a Clinical Herbalist in Asheville North Carolina in 2003, Lupo has been working closely with folks of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to create healing herbal regimes for better heath and wellness as well as to help support specific ailments. In 2016 Lupo opened Twin Star Community Apothecary, a full service local apothecary, combining her expertise of natural products and her deep wisdom of herbal medicine. She has created hundreds of time tested and well loved herbal products over the years and is is always happy to help create a custom tea blend, flower essence or personalized herbal remedy and enjoys supporting all individuals innate ability to heal themselves with simple and effective plant potions.
when will we meet
This program meets once a week in-person during the month of August. Students can choose to join us in our Twin Star North location in New Milford, CT or our Twin Star South location in Asheville, NC.
TWIN STAR NORTH (New Milford, Connecticut)
Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm on July 29, August 12, 19, 26 2026
(exact address will be provided prior to the start of the class).
TWIN STAR SOUTH (Asheville, North Carolina)
Asheville, NC: Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 pm on August 6, 13, 20, 27 2026
(exact address will be provided prior to the start of the class).
Investment
STEP ONE
$75
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Pay the deposit to secure your spot in the program before selecting your payment option.
STEP TWO
$395
pay in full
Choose to pay the full price for the program. If you choose this option you are able to waive the deposit.
$160
PAYMENT PLAN
Choose our two part monthly payment plan option. Please make sure you pay the deposit first to secure your spot.
Unsure if this Program is A Fit For You? Book A Call!
We are always available to help you decide which one of our programs is a good fit for you on your journey. Just use the button below to schedule a call. We look forward to connecting with you.
“One of the best growing experiences. You will learn more than just herbal remedies. It’s an opportunity to change the way you think about plants and our relationship to them.”
— Claudia L, Backyard Herbalism Graduate
Frequently asked questions
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No, this program is open to all, beginners and those with experience.
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Yes, this entire program is taught in person.
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Students are expected to attend each class to get the most out of it.
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Unlike many beginner programs, Backyard Herbalism is rooted in hands-on learning, community connection, and the Wise Woman Tradition—empowering you to use the plants around you to care for yourself and those you love.soul.
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Backyard Herbalism is a powerful first step for anyone interested in becoming a community herbalist—offering the hands-on skills, confidence, and plant wisdom needed to begin tending to the health of your loved ones. It’s also the perfect place to start before diving into our more in-depth Foundations of Herbalism program.
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Yes! We’re committed to making herbal education accessible. A limited number of scholarships and flexible payment plans are available. Please inquire within by email twinstaroffice@gmail.com—we’re happy to work with you to make this path possible.
To apply for a scholarship click here