Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom
A Year-Long Herbal Apprenticeship Bridging Botanical Science & Plant Spirit Medicine
March 2nd 2025- March 1st 2026
Deep within the embrace of nature, where the whispers of ancient trees meet the vibrant pulse of life, a sacred journey awaits.
Welcome, seekers of knowledge, to a transformative 1-Year Herbal Apprenticeship led by the esteemed Clinical Herbalist, Amanda Rose. Here, the tapestry of plant medicine weaves together the threads of science, spirit, and sustainability.
Imagine connecting deeply with nature, learning the secrets of plant medicine, and stepping into your role as a healer in your community.
Welcome to Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom—your journey to mastering the magic and science of herbal medicine starts here.
The Call of the Wild Within
Do you feel the gentle yet insistent call of the natural world beckoning you back to its embrace? You may feel like you’re drifting in a world that moves too fast, leaving little room for your soul to breathe.
You might carry the weight of societal expectations, yearning for a space to reconnect with your innate wisdom and power.
You may seek a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated, and your healing path is affirmed.
You feel caught between the pressures of building a future and the deep desire to live authentically and purposefully.
There’s a quiet ache within—a longing for deeper connection, for clarity amidst the noise, for a way to honor both the science and the spirit of life around you. Perhaps you’ve felt uncertain about where to start or unsure if you’re even capable of weaving this knowledge into your life.
The world often separates us from the roots of healing, leaving us yearning for something more.
Embracing Your Sacred Roots
Imagine awakening each day with a sense of purpose and clarity, your shelves lined with remedies crafted by your own hands—potions, salves, and tinctures infused with the wisdom of nature. You feel deeply connected to the earth, confident in your ability to heal, not just yourself but your loved ones and your community.
Picture yourself standing amidst a thriving garden, recognizing each plant as a trusted ally, its properties and spirit as familiar to you as an old friend. You are no longer bound by the noise of the world; instead, you walk a path of harmony, weaving science and spirit into every remedy and ritual you create.
This journey transforms you into a beacon for others—a healer who listens to the earth's whispers and turns them into meaningful action. You become part of an ancient lineage of wisdom keepers, grounded in modern understanding yet soaring with spiritual connection.
Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom is where this future begins—a place to grow, learn, and awaken to the healer you were always meant to be.
Where Roots and Wisdom Converge
Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom: A Year-Long Herbal Apprenticeship Bridging Botanical Science & Plant Spirit Medicine
There exists a space where the ancient wisdom of plants meets the pulse of modern life—a space where your longing for connection finds its home. Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom is that space, a year-long apprenticeship designed to guide you into the heart of herbalism, where botanical science dances with plant spirit medicine.
Here, you will uncover the sacred language of the earth, learning to see each plant as an ally, each leaf as a story waiting to be told. This is more than a program; it’s an initiation into the art of healing, a chance to rekindle the bond between yourself and the natural world. As you walk this path, you’ll feel your roots deepening into the soil of wisdom, your spirit rising to meet the call of your soul’s purpose.
Every other weekend, from March 2nd, 2025, to March 1st, 2026, you’ll immerse yourself in the beauty of the Colorado landscape—at a flourishing herb farm in Boulder and a nurturing suburban homestead in Longmont. Surrounded by kindred spirits, you’ll embark on a transformative journey, weaving hands-on practice with profound understanding. This is your opportunity to step fully into your power, to become the healer your community needs.
Discover the Magic of Herbalism
Through the alchemical blend of Amanda Rose's 18 years of experience in herbalism and nutrition, combined with her studies in human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, permaculture and regenerative agriculture, you will delve into:
The Language of the Plants: Unlock the secrets of botany and plant identification, learning to recognize the flora that beckons you in every garden and wild place.
The Art of Healing: Understand how herbs interact with the human body, navigating through anatomy, physiology, and the delicate balance of herb-drug interactions.
The Energetic Body: Learn about energetics in both the human body and in our plant allies, and how to balance our energetic systems using our plant allies.
Practical Herbal Preparations: Master both scientific and folk methods of crafting herbal remedies, connecting your hands to the earth in sacred creation.
Bio-regional Approach: Learn botany by experiencing our plant allies in the different bio-regions of Colorado. We will be learning primarily in the frontrange and rocky mountains, and have weekend-long medicine making and botany based trips in the high desert, high planes, and western slope of Colorado, covering 5 bio-regions within Colorado.
Ethical Wildcrafting & Earth Tending: Cultivate a heart-centered approach to gathering wild plants, honoring their spirit and the land that nurtures them.
Earth-Based Spirit Practices: Connect with the rhythms of nature and the spirit of the earth, and the plants through guided meditations, shamanic drumming, rituals and practices that honor the sacredness of our environment.
A Journey Like No Other
In a world overflowing with information, Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom stands apart as a sanctuary where science and spirit intertwine in perfect harmony.
Here, the art of herbalism transcends mere knowledge. Under the guidance of Amanda Rose—a master herbalist with over 18 years of expertise and 12 years as an earth-based spirit medicine practitioner—you will explore the sacred dance between herbal medicine and mysticism. Amanda’s robust academic background in biology, anatomy, physiology, and organic chemistry, combined with over 5,000 hours of clinical herbalism and holistic nutrition training, forms the bedrock of this program.
But this is no ordinary apprenticeship. It is a living, breathing experience.
Imagine standing in the vibrant fields of a working organic herb farm in Boulder, Colorado, your hands brushing against the healing plants as you learn to grow, harvest, and process them for market.
Picture venturing into five distinct bio-regions, studying the language of plants in their natural habitats, learning ethical harvesting, and crafting remedies under open skies.
Feel the connection as you sit in circle for plant spirit ceremonies, deepening your relationship with the unseen wisdom of the land.
What truly sets this apprenticeship apart is its holistic approach. While most programs focus solely on science or spirit, this one weaves them together, offering you the best of both worlds. Each session—held entirely in person—grounds you in practical, evidence-based herbalism while guiding you into the realm of intuition, land spirit work, and ceremonial healing.
The journey doesn’t end in the classroom. With a private WhatsApp group, you’ll have daily access to Amanda Rose and your cohort—a circle of support to keep you inspired, answer your questions, and deepen your learning.
This is more than an apprenticeship. It is an initiation into a life of purpose, connection, and mastery. Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom invites you to step into a transformative journey unlike any other.
Investing in Your Wisdom
Your Investment: $6,500 for a transformative, year-long journey.
This sacred exchange grants you access to:
500 hours of in-person instruction blending science and spirit.
Most supplies and herbs for medicine-making activities.
Delicious, healthy snacks to nourish you during classes.
Guidance from guest teachers who bring specialty expertise.
A comprehensive 100+ page apprenticeship booklet.
WhatsApp group support for daily inspiration, guidance, and connection.
Personal coaching to enhance your growth and learning.
Immersive experiences across five bio-regions of Colorado, including ethical harvesting and fieldwork.
Hands-on training in growing, harvesting, and processing herbs on a working organic farm.
So much more!
When you commit to this program, you are not merely paying for a course—you are stepping into a legacy of wisdom and growth. This investment is a gift to your future self, a commitment to mastering the art of healing, and a path to becoming a trusted keeper of herbal medicine in your community.
Monthly payment plans are available with a $500 supply deposit. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people are welcome and encouraged to join. Partial work trade may be available as well.
A Year of Connection and Transformation
As the seasons turn, so too will your understanding of the world around you. Each month, you will journey deeper into the realms of herbalism, guided by Amanda Rose’s passion for permaculture and sustainable gardening—a journey that has flourished in the rich soils of Colorado for over a decade.
Why Choose This Apprenticeship?
Personalized Learning: With an intimate circle of 12 participants, every voice is heard, and every question is embraced. Amanda Rose also helps support students on a 1:1 basis, as needed on many subjects
Community: Though your experience is uniquely and individually supported by Amanda Rose, we will also be doing all classes in-person, and weaving together a strong community of support within our group. We will be meeting twice a month in person, and have a dedicated private WhatsApp chat for support throughout the month. We will also connect with other wonderful herbalists and practitioners through different units of study.
Holistic Approach: Marrying the wisdom of science with the spirit of nature, you will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of herbalism, plant sciences, basic botany, and medicine making skills while integrating the spirit of the plants and the land into your practices.
Mentorship: Amanda Rose’s nurturing presence will guide you as you grow, both in knowledge and in spirit.
Beloved seeker, the time has come to answer the quiet call of your soul. Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom is not just an apprenticeship; it is a portal to transformation, a pathway into the ancient and sacred art of healing.
This is your invitation to step into a circle of wisdom and belonging, where your connection to the natural world will deepen, your knowledge will expand, and your purpose will be illuminated. You are being called to reclaim the healer within you, to honor the balance of science and spirit that lives within your being, and to step forward as a steward of the earth’s medicine.
We know that taking this step may feel like leaping into the unknown. Perhaps you’re wondering if you’re ready, if you’ll find your place, or if this journey is truly for you. Let these words soothe your heart: if you feel the stirrings of excitement, the hum of recognition, and the pull of curiosity, then you are already on the path. You have been chosen by the plants, by the earth, by the wisdom that lies within.
Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom is a sanctuary for those who long to grow, heal, and transform. It is a space where you will be held in community, supported by Amanda Rose’s deep well of knowledge and care, and guided with reverence every step of the way.
This is your moment to answer the call, to step boldly into the life that awaits you on the other side of this apprenticeship. You are not alone, and you are more ready than you know.
The plants are waiting, the land is ready, and the circle is calling your name. Will you join us? Your wisdom awaits.
Beloved seeker, the time has come to answer the quiet call of your soul. Sacred Roots & Wild Wisdom is not just an apprenticeship; it is a portal to transformation, a pathway into the ancient and sacred art of healing.
This is your invitation to step into a circle of wisdom and belonging, where your connection to the natural world will deepen, your knowledge will expand, and your purpose will be illuminated. You are being called to reclaim the healer within you, to honor the balance of science and spirit that lives within your being, and to step forward as a steward of the earth’s medicine.
We know that taking this step may feel like leaping into the unknown. Perhaps you’re wondering if you’re ready, if you’ll find your place, or if this journey is truly for you. Let these words soothe your heart: if you feel the stirrings of excitement, the hum of recognition, and the pull of curiosity, then you are already on the path. You have been chosen by the plants, by the earth, by the wisdom that lies within.
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FAQs
Where will we be meeting?
In the cold winter months, when the earth is sleeping, we will be meeting in the home of Amanda Rose in Longmont, Colorado. Once the earth awakens, we will be meeting at one of two small organic/biodynamic herb farms in West Boulder, Colorado where Amanda Rose manages and Maintains the herb farms. We will also have classes at different locations around Colorado as day-trips, and camping trips. Car-pooling is encouraged.
Is this class accessible to those with physical limitations?
Because of the nature of the apprenticeship, and the locations (other than Amanda Rose’s house), people will need to be able to use stairs, and hike up steep hills. Amanda Rose has Fibromyalgia, and hikes like an herbalist, slow and steady.
When will we be meeting?
We will be meeting in-person twice a month on either Saturday or Sunday from 9am - 4pm. Everyone will bring a dish to share on our meeting days for lunches based on nutrition guidelines set forth on the first day of class. During the summer, we will have 3 scheduled weekend camping trips in different bio-regions of Colorado. All classes are pre-scheduled for the year, so you can plan your life around your studies.
How much study is needed?
Though we are only meeting twice a month in person, each meeting you will be given independent reading and homework to do on your own. This is all laid out in an easy study format by Amanda Rose on the first day of class. Each class we will share our homework results with the group, to improve the knowledge of all who are participating. Expect around 10-15 hours of home work a month.
Who is welcome to join?
Any person who is wanting to connect with nature, and learn about herbalism while weaving in the science of the practice, and the magic of the earth together as one. There are no gender or age limitations to this apprenticeship, HOWEVER, this is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all colors, nationalities, belief systems, etc. No intolerance or hate speech will be tolerated.
Are scholarships available?
There will be room for 2-4 people to do a partial or full work-trade working with Amanda Rose at the farms she manages. If you are in need of financial support for the program, and would like to discuss work-trade opportunities, please reach out and discuss it with Amanda!