Weekend Herbalism Program 2026
Now accepting applications for the 2026 Weekend Herbal Program.
This class will not be held in 2025.
The weekend program is an in-person program comprised of 6 weekends from May through October. Its format and classes are similar to those of the Community Herbalism Intensive, though condensed. For a description of individual classes, look here. The class enrollment is limited to 23 students. The schedule is below.
What You Can Expect to Learn
This program is designed to give students a comprehensive, hands-on, practical study of herbal medicine. Classes are divided between classroom teaching and time outdoors identifying, gathering, and preparing plants. The goal of the program is for students to have a well-rounded overview of herbalism and plants and a solid foundation of clinical herbalism.
Please Note: All the Field Trips are to local Ithaca habitats. There are no extended field trips in the Weekend Herbal Program.
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Daily Schedule
- Friday 6:00-9:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monthly Dates (the rest of the class dates will be filled in January 2026)
- May 15-17
- June 19-21
- July 17-19
- August
- September
- October
Weekend Herbal Program Syllabus 2024 (the 2026 syllabus will be similar, mainly with changes of the dates.)
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Tuition $1000
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance. The rest of the tuition is due by April 8, 2026.
Please make out a check or money order to 7Song
Send to
7Song
P.O. Box 6626
Ithaca, NY 14851
Additional Costs: Other costs may include weekend housing, tools, books, alcohol (for medicine making), and herb supplies. A more complete list of expenses will be sent upon acceptance. There is a book list and an equipment list under the handout section. Please note that while these lists are extensive, only 4 books and approximately 3 tools are required.
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Certificate: A handsome certificate is given to students who successfully finish the program. This entails completing all assignments and missing no more than 1 weekend throughout the program.
Location: Classes will be held at the school, about 8 miles from downtown Ithaca, NY. Directions will be sent upon acceptance.
Housing: Students find their own housing, though Ithaca has many options, including bed and breakfasts, motels, camping, and other sleeping options. You will probably need to make reservations for some of these. Often, out-of-town students stay with local program participants.
Applications and Questions: If you have any questions about this program, please call (between 9:00 -5:00 Eastern time) or email me.
Here is the application form.
