green witch
magical herbalism gathering | asheville, nc
Discover the ancient path of the Herbal Witch, healer, mystic, and keeper of plant wisdom, who has long walked in rhythm with the earth, the moon, and the seasons. Awaken the Herbal Witch within and reclaim the magic, medicine, and mystery of nature’s remedies.
Join us for this very special and immersive Green Witch/Beltane weekend. The entire weekend will be devoted to the living wisdom of the Green Witch path. Beltane is a threshold of fire, fertility, and flowering life. It is a potent time to work with the land, the plants, and the unseen forces that move through the turning of the Wheel of the Year.
This in-person immersion is an intimate gathering focused on ritual, herbal medicine making, spellcraft, song, and earth based spiritual practice. Together we will tend relationship with the natural world as teacher, ally, and co creator.
This weekend is designed for those seeking to deepen their connection with seasonal magic, plant allies, and embodied ritual practice. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners who wish to root their magic in lived relationship with place and season.
“THE GREEN WITCH CLASS IS FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL STORIES AND MAGIC MAKING. I LOVED TUNING IN WITH OTHER WITCHES TO REMEMBER OLD WAYS AND TO LEARN NEW TYPES OF PRACTICES AND RITUALS. I’M EXCITED TO PUT INTO PRACTICE ALL THAT I LEARNED IN THIS CLASS. MY DAILY PRACTICES WILL BE REFRESHED, RENEWED, AND INSPIRED!”
What You wIll receive
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Experience over twenty immersive video lessons that bring the art of botanical mixology to life. You’ll begin with the rich history and foundational knowledge of botanical spirits, then move into mastering essential techniques for crafting exquisite herbal preparations and plant-inspired cocktails with confidence and creativity.
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Experience over twenty immersive video lessons that bring the art of botanical mixology to life. You’ll begin with the rich history and foundational knowledge of botanical spirits, then move into mastering essential techniques for crafting exquisite herbal preparations and plant-inspired cocktails with confidence and creativity.
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Learn to craft both cocktails and mocktails featuring a diverse range of botanicals, from grounding roots and aromatic herbs to uplifting blossoms. Recipes include creations with Angelica, Blue Butterfly Pea, Cacao, Chamomile, Elder, Ginger, Hibiscus, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, and more.
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Explore the materia medica of the most beloved herbs used in botanical cocktails. You will discover how each plant’s unique properties, flavors, and energetics can transform a drink into a work of art that delights the senses while supporting balance, intention, and well-being.
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Teachings that awaken your inner knowing and inspire you to trust your intuition behind the bar or in your apothecary. This course honors the lineage of plant medicine and guides you to craft drinks with purpose and presence, helping you shape your own path as a botanical bartender and modern herbal artist.
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Enjoy lifetime access to every lesson and resource, allowing you to learn at your own pace and return whenever you feel inspired. Let this course become a trusted companion in both your home and work, supporting your growth as you blend creativity, intention, and botanical wisdom into every drink you craft.
Who is this for
Enthusiastic professionals or home mixologists seeking to explore herbal-infused drinks and deepen their knowledge of botanicals.
Herbalists or plant-medicine practitioners eager to integrate their materia medica into creative botanical beverage formats.
Baristas, café owners, and beverage innovators looking to expand into botanical cocktails and mocktails.
Anyone curious about the history, art, and safe blending of botanicals in drinks — not just alcohol-based.
People who enjoy hosting, entertaining, or crafting special occasions at home with elevated, herbal-forward beverages.
Those looking to build confidence in using botanicals safely and effectively in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
What you will learn
the body systems as approached by the herbalist
Seasonal ritual and ceremony honoring Beltane
Elemental medicine and green witch foundations
Herbal lore and spring plant allies
how to create Effective and heart centered herbal protocols
Hands on herbal apothecary creation
Spellcraft and practical magic
Divination practices
how to formulate and create plant medicine
Song and sacred sound
Community ritual and shared learning
What makes our
Program unique?
Rooted in both ancestral tradition and modern practice, blending the art, science and spirit (intuition) of herbalism
Emphasizes embodied learning—you don’t just study herbalism, you live it
Integrates emotional and energetic awareness alongside clinical and physical assessment
Offers flexible structure without compromising depth or rigor
Prioritizes community care, mutual aid, and the role of the herbalist as a steward and healer
Builds confidence through real-world case studies, medicine-making, and peer collaboration
Led by experienced teachers who walk the path of ritual herbalism and plant spirit connection
Prepares you not just for practice—but for purpose
Guided by Lupo Passero, a practicing herbalist and educator with over 25 years of experience in traditional, clinical, and intuitive herbalism.
meet Your Green Witch Instructor
Lupo Passero
Lupo grew up in woods of the Northeast, her paternal Grandmother was a wise woman, a Strega, from Southern Italy. Her Great Grandmother came from Knocknashee, the Druid Hill of the Fae, in Ireland. Since childhood she has been creating circles, hosting ceremonies, and holding ritual space for others. At 18 she was pulled to the heart of the Appalachian Mountains where she began her botanical studies with a variety of folks, namely the plants but also many great human teachers as well. At an early age she also participated in Moon Circles and was introduced to the Goddess tradition which helped to connect the dots to her Celtic and Italian American heritage. It was in this overlap of studies where she was first began to integrate the concept of the Green Witch and began deeply connecting with the natural world. For decades Lupo has studied and had the privilege to teach thousands of students the art of energetic and spiritual herbalism, the way of the Green Witch and ancestral healing, which has always centered around ceremonial and earth-based practices. Lupo has deepened her relationship within her own lineage as well as many others by sitting at the feet of as many teachers as possible.
when will we meet
May 1st-3rd Asheville, North Carolina
Friday evening opening circle and ritual (6-8:30)
Saturday full day immersion (10:00-5:00)
Sunday full day immersion (10:00-5:00)
Exact location in Asheville area will be shared after registration.
“THIS COURSE WAS COMPREHENSIVE AND SO VALUABLE. I FEEL THAT I HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP OTHERS WITH CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE USE OF FLOWER ESSENCES. THE COURSE IS A NICE MIX OF HANDS-ON STUDY AND TRADITIONAL LESSONS. I AM REALLY EXCITED TO APPLY WHAT I’VE LEARNED TO MY BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LIFE!”
Pauline Copithorne - FE Practitioner Graduate
Can’t make it in person?
pay in full
$444.00
Choose to pay the full price for the program.
Investment
PAYMENT PLAN
$222.00 bi-weekly
Choose our two-part payment plan option.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
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Completion of a foundational herbal studies program or equivalent experience is required before enrolling in this 200-hour Community Herbalist Certificate, which also serves as the prerequisite for our Practicing Herbalist Clinical Program.
If you have taken our Foundations of Herbalism program, that counts as fulfillment.
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We have two in-person medicine making immersions on April 11th and July 11th at our Twin Star South classroom in the beautiful Asheville, NC and at our Twin Star North classroom in the beautiful New Milford, CT allowing you to be amongst the magic of the mountains and to learn from some of our amazing group of guest teachers.
As a student, you also have the opportunity to join us for any of our in-person immersions:
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Students are expected to watch each month’s lectures, complete homework, and attend LIVE classes to receive the certificate of completion.
We allow one absence for our live class.
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This program blends the heart of traditional herbal wisdom with hands-on practice, spiritual connection, and community care. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Lupo Passero weaves ritual, plant spirit connection, and ancestral remembrance into every lesson—offering more than just information, but a transformation. Students don’t just learn about herbs they learn how to live in relationship with them. Our hybrid format, in-depth case studies, collaborative learning, and guest teachers from diverse herbal backgrounds create a rich, supportive environment for deepening both skill and soul.
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This program equips you with the skills, confidence, and experience to offer holistic, plant-based care to your community. You’ll learn how to assess imbalances, create effective protocols, and work with both the physical and energetic aspects of healing. It also serves as the required prerequisite for our advanced Practicing Herbalist Clinical 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.