Join us for a Private + Personal immersion into the art, science and spirit of herbalism…
Twin Star Herbal Education Private Classes are meant for folks who would like a more personal 1:1 experience, folks who cannot attend our in-person regularly scheduled classes, or those who want to study a more specialized subject. We can create custom classes and workshops for one person or for small and large groups. From plant identification walks to herbal medicine-making to herbal gardening and wildcrafting, to herbal spa days for you and your closest friends, we will work closely with you to customized an unforgettable and empowering experience! We also offer custom tutoring for students who are on the Herbal Path and would like some 1:1 time with trained and experienced professional herbalists.
Twin Star Herbal Education Mentoring Calls are meant for emerging herbalists ready to deepen their practice and bring their plant medicine dreams to life. Guided by Lupo Passero, with over 25 years of experience as a community herbalist, natural products specialist and educator, mentorship calls provide tailored support in building or expanding your herbal business, refining your vision, creating custom formulations, launching apothecaries or programs, and confidently stepping into your role as a a professional herbalist, business owner or teacher. Whether you’re starting from seed or preparing to bloom, this is a grounded, heart-centered space to grow.
Founded in 2012, Twin Star Herbal Education has been offering both public and private classes and mentorships on a plethora of topics including: Herbalism, Plant Identification, Building Your Home Apothecary or Business, Flower Essence Therapy, Plant Spirit Healing, Ancestral Healing, Nature Connection, Green Witch & Goddess Studies, Women's Healing Circles, Astrological Herbalism, Sacred Travel and more.
Twin Star now has two teaching locations—one in the beautiful rolling hills of Northwest Connecticut (just 60 miles outside of NYC) and the other in Asheville, NC nestled deeply in the incredible Appalachian Mountains. We feel honored to create and offer classes and educational experiences in both of these spectacular Northeast and Southeast regions. Regardless of the location, we strive to honor all people and every landscape and most especially the plants that came long before us. Our mission is to provide high quality, well-rounded, professional herbal education and opportunities. Twin Star blends science with Spirit to promote and support the health, healing and a re-membering for all who take part in our classes.
Meet YOur Teacher:
Intimately connected with the plant world from an early age, Lupo Passero has studied botanical medicine for nearly 30 years. A mother twice-blessed, Lupo has a first-hand passion for helping the family enjoy healthy and holistic experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, children and teenagers. Her humble beginning with herbs and flower essences as a young mother in Asheville, NC during the 1990s inspired her to learn and go on to teach others. Shortly after moving back to her home state of Connecticut in 2012, Lupo launched Twin Star Herbal Education and Community Apothecary in New Milford, CT where our classroom still resides. She has since relocated back to the home of her heart and spilts her time between CT and NC, where she continues to share her passion for the natural world. When she is not traveling and teaching she can be found in her medicine wheel garden or traipsing through the woodland, almost always with her camera in hand.
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Pricing for private classes depends on the scale of the project, number of participants and the time involved. Generally, we charge $100 per hour with a 2-hour (120-minute) minimum. Longer sessions are available, too. 1:1 Mentorship meeting are $100 per hour with a 1-hour (10-minute) minimum. For more information, please inquire within.
2025 Private classes will begin in April. Please schedule ahead of time, as space and availability is limited.
