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Growing the Herbal Community in South East North Carolina since 2007.
My name is Kathryn Sisler Waple. I love nurturing community, supporting local herbalists and working with people who are "herbal curious". I teach classes and make whole-plant herbal extracts from locally grown fresh, and organic dried herbs. All of my products are limited ingredient, and contain no added essential oils, petroleum products, or artificial ingredients.
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Energetic Herbalism 101
Join Emily Kuchlbauer of Sunday Herbal and Kathryn Waple of the Seagate School of Holistic Herbalism for an immersive six-week course on the foundational aspects of Energetic Herbalism. Rooted in practices of Western Herbalism and informed by intuitive, body-based learning, this course offers the tools to build lasting relationships with plants. This course is suited for complete beginners to experienced herbalists who are moving away from this-for-that herbalism and moving towards a relational model of herbal practice.
Each week of this program blends practical learning with experiential connection. From taste-based identifications to materia medica and hands-on exploration of herbal extraction methods. Together we'll cover:
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Introductions to herbal energetics, herbal tastes, and how to safely practice learning about plants using your senses.
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Tissue states and constitutional awareness.
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How herbal tastes reveals a plant's action.
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Foundational herbal actions like astringents, nervines, adaptogens, and more.
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Building a materia medica based on lived experience and the teachers who came before.
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How to choose herbs in a holistic way.
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How to make your own herbal extracts at home via Folk Methods and Scientific Methods including tinctures, water extracts, infused oils, salves, liniments, and vinegars.
After this course, students will have developed a framework for understanding how tastes and energetics inform plants' actions in the body, leading to a more holistic understanding of herbal practice. Whether you’re brand new to herbalism or seeking a grounded return to the basics, this course will help you develop your herbal instincts and deepen your connection to the healing therapies of plants.
Kitchen Herbs for Common Ailments
Presented by Meghan Renshaw of The Raven Shire:
Did you know you already have your very own herbal apothecary in your home? Let Meaghan Renshaw from The Raven Shire demystify the term “apothecary” for you and teach you all about the healing plants you have stocked in your kitchen. From dill to sage, we will go on an herbal journey, deep diving through the history of common kitchen herbs and spices, their uses throughout the ages and how you can use them today for yourself and your family. Herbal tasting samples and recipes included!
Now Accepting New Apprenticeship Students
Curious about how to develop a deeper relationship with plants? What about making and using herbal extracts made from fresh and dried plants for yourself and family? Interested in learning how to forage wild plants, plant identification and an introduction to botany? Need to work around a busy family or work life schedule? Apprenticeships are ideal for the beginning to intermediate student of herbalism and will help build confidence in making safe and effective extracts, and foster a deeply nourishing relationship with plants. Curriculum is crafted for the individual and sessions are available with flexible scheduling.
Locally Made
Herbal Products
Our training and focus is on the benefits and uses of whole plant preparations, such as infused oils, teas, tinctures and decoctions, rather than on the use of a single concentrated component of the plant, like essential oils. Our products are limited ingredient and designed to maximize effectiveness and safety. Whole plant preparations of nourishing, food-like herbs support the natural healing processes of the body. When local plants are not available, Kathryn sources organic plant material from Mountain Rose Herbs and Frontier Herbs Coop.
Product Reviews
Burn and Nerve Pain Relief Salve
"I had shingles this spring and NOTHING was touching the pain and discomfort. Kathryn recommended her Nerve and Burn Salve and it was amazing. The only thing that took the pain and itch away!"
-Elena R.H.
"I've been using Gray Cat products for years and love them all! One of my favorites is the Yarrow Tincture which I use religiously for mosquito bite relief. I typically have a pretty big inflammation response to bites that can last up to a week, but I've noticed that if I apply some tincture soon after the bite, it will completely disappear that day. Amazing!"
-Britt C.
What Students are Saying
"Very helpful. The class deepened my knowledge of Calendula, especially, and also inspired me to hone in on the herbs I’m growing and learn everything I can about them before adding to the family. I was already loosely learning the Latin names, but now I’m going to buckle down!"
-Carrie B.
"Your love and energy for these topics was amazing. You both have such sweet and joyful souls and I enjoyed spending the afternoon with you both. I’m hooked! I want to know more and look forward to learning from the both of you again."
"I recently attended Kathryn's "A Good Night's Sleep for the Whole Family" class. She is such a knowledgeable resources and learned a great deal about how to use herbs for relaxation for both adults and children! I am looking forward to more classes."
-Breni M.
