Help Rebuild Our Classroom After Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our Twin Star South classroom was destroyed, leaving us without a space to gather, teach, and share the wisdom of herbalism and earth-based traditions. Now, we are calling on our community to help us rebuild and create a new, dedicated classroom where we can continue this essential work.

We still need your help!

Now that we have the classroom, we need to fill it! Please consider contributing through the ways below to help us with Phase Two of our Fundraiser.

Twin Star South is more than just a classroom—it is a place of transformation. It is where students immerse themselves in the healing power of plants, where wisdom is passed down through generations, and where people find connection, purpose, and empowerment. Without this space, our ability to provide hands-on education, community workshops, and accessible herbal resources is significantly impacted.

Rebuilding our classroom is not just about recovering from a storm; it is about ensuring that this knowledge and these traditions continue to thrive. It is about investing in a future where herbal medicine and earth-based teachings remain accessible to all who seek them.

Pre-Order One of Our Twin Star
Zip-up hoodies

We’re now accepting pre-orders for our limited edition zip-up hoodies as part of our Hurricane Helene Recovery Fundraiser. Every purchase directly supports the rebuilding of our herbal classroom here in Asheville, NC, helping us continue to offer earth-centered education and community care.

These cozy, high-quality hoodies are a symbol of resilience and community spirit—perfect for students, herbalists, and supporters alike. Pre-orders are open for a limited time, so grab yours now and help us regrow what the storm swept away.

Thanks to our dear friend and Foundations of Herbalism Student Matthew

We believe in the power of collective action. When we come together with intention and purpose, we can create something truly remarkable. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—to help restore a sacred learning space and to ensure that future generations have access to the wisdom of herbalism and earth-based teachings.

Every contribution, whether through a donation, enrolling in a course, or joining us in Asheville, moves us closer to our goal. We invite you to stand with us in this moment of rebuilding and renewal.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means everything.

We are in need of

    • Apothecary shelving, worktables, storage cabinets

    • Rolling carts, display tables, seating for classes

    • Checkout/admin station with desk and chair

    • Glass jars, dropper bottles, salve tins, lip balm tubes

    • Scales, funnels, strainers, cheesecloth, mixing bowls

    • Amber bottles, pipettes, labeling supplies

    • Dehydrator(s), crockpots, induction burners

    • High-speed blender, water distiller, commercial sink

    • Stainless steel pots, drying racks

    • Organic carrier oils, beeswax, butters

    • Alcohol, vinegar, witch hazel

    • Dried herbs (until our gardens resume)

    • Whiteboard or projector, seating, clipboards

    • Printer/scanner, filing cabinet

    • Inventory & registration software

    • Cleaning products, gloves, aprons, fire extinguisher

    • First aid kit, air purifier, safety bins

    • Harvest baskets, drying screens, hose, compost bins

    • Shade cloth or mini greenhouse

    • Clinical, folk, energetic, and spirit-based herbalism texts

    • Medicine-making, materia medica, ethnobotany & flower essence resources

    • Cultural, field-based, and trauma-informed healing books

Send us an email at twinstaroffice@gmail.com if you would like to contribute to one of these needed items specifically.

Follow our progress!

we will be posting updates on here and on tiktok and instagram at @twinstartribe as we start to rebuild the classroom.

The NEW SPACE - Before

The Impact of Your Support

Community support has always been at the heart of Twin Star Tribe, and thanks to your generosity, we have already been able to make a profound difference. We have allocated last year’s $4,000 in donations to:

  • Award 11 scholarships to Asheville-based students in our Foundations of Herbalism program, making herbal education more accessible to those directly affected by Helene and who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

  • We expanded our efforts with the Appalachian Herb Collective, a community initiative that provides free herbal clinics and herbal products to individuals in need. This work ensures that people have access to natural medicine, regardless of financial barriers.

These initiatives are just the beginning. With a new classroom space, we can continue to expand our offerings, host more students, and provide essential herbal education to our beloved community and beyond.