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Weekend Herbalism Program 2026

January 1, 2026. The Weekend Program is now full.  To be placed on the wait list, please send in this application. I will contact people when spots open up. 

The Weekend Herbal 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 24 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

  • May  15-17
  • June 19-21
  • July 17-19
  • August 21-23
  • September 25-27
  • October 16-18

Weekend Herbal Program Syllabus 2026

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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 offers many options, including bed-and-breakfasts, motels, camping, and other sleeping arrangements. 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 and 5:00 Eastern time) or email me. 
Here is the application form.

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