Welcome to
OLD WAYS HERBAL

School of Plant Medicine

Old Ways Herbal School of Plant Medicine offers both online and hands-on herbal learning in the midst of our forest Botanical Sanctuary, surrounded by native plants and venerable trees, with the song of the river in the background.

Our central focus is to help people self-empower to reclaim lost wisdom to care for the health of our families, communities, and natural environment. Our community is vibrant, inclusive, and supportive our mutual learning process.

Old Ways Herbal is the home of Juliette Abigail Carr, APRN, Registered Herbalist (AHG)

Self-care is intrinsic to our healing birthright, and it is the responsibility of community herbalists to share our knowledge as widely as possible to bring healing back into the arms of our families.

Integrative medicine practice in Vermont

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Traditional Apprentice Program

Old Ways Herbal School of Plant Medicine offers a personalized, hands-on herbal apprentice program for students looking for an in-depth experience over the course of a Vermont growing season.

Online Home Herbalist Apprentice

Gain an extensive understanding of how herbs work, how to choose the right remedy, and herbalist considerations (herb-drug interactions, energetics, bias in medicine, etc.) in this in-depth course.

Medicine Maker Apprentice

Learn to grow, make, & use plant medicine in this hands-on course, appropriate for all experience levels!
Also available as an independent study with personal feedback.

The Herbal Year: Available for preorder

The Herbal Year

This beautiful guide empowers readers to deepen their connection to the natural world while developing a strong foundation of practical herbal knowledge.

This essential reference will guide you in understanding and making medicines from over 60 herbs to support overall health and wellness and address common ailments in people of all ages.

Pre-Order today from your local bookseller or online.

What you will learn

From spring allergies to winter colds and flu, readers will learn to approach seasonal complaints with seasonally appropriate herbs—from nettles leaf and dandelion for spring tonics to syrups, elixirs, and teas with elderberry, birch bark, pine needles, and more for winter immunity.

praise for
“The Herbal Year”

“If you crave a closer relationship to nature for you and your family, Juliette will bring you there—aligning your life with the seasons through fun, meaningful herbal activities and practices for every part of the year.”

Bevin Clare author of Spice Apothecary

News & Updates

Teachings & Learnings

Personal Consulting

Herbalist Mentoring

Herbalist mentoring appointments are available for practicing Herbalists and advanced students.

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Herb Garden Planning

Now offering phone & zoom appointments to help plan and troubleshoot your garden!

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