Herbal Retreats
Each year we offer Herbal Retreats—courses for those who prefer hands-on, face-to-face learning. These deeply experiential courses are held in New Mexico at Dr. Low Dog's Medicine Lodge Ranch, in the heart of the majestic Santa Fe National Forest. Click here to learn about the ranch, and click here to learn about visiting for an herbal retreat course.
HONORING SPIRIT:
A SUMMER SOLSTICE RETREAT
JUNE 20-21, 2026
Welcome to our Summer Solstice Retreat, where the vibrancy of summer, the healing power of nature, and the ancient wisdom of herbs and ritual all come together. Throughout the world and across time, the summer solstice has represented a time of transition, the celebration of abundance, and embracing the fire within us. Whether you are a nature lover, an herbal enthusiast, or simply want a magical summer experience, we invite you to join us as we gather together on the longest day of the year at Dr. Low Dog’s beautiful Medicine Lodge Ranch in northern New Mexico.
Our Summer Solstice Retreat offers an unforgettable experience of communal festivities, solstice ceremony, nature immersion, and herb craft in a relaxed and wondrous environment. The perfect recipe for transformation and renewal. This is a deeply experiential retreat where we explore the historical significance of the summer solstice and its connection to herbalism. Learn the herbs that were used in solstice celebrations, craft a custom herbal recipe, create a beautiful smudge stick, make a personalized amulet, wander the gardens, forest bathe, and co-create a nature mandala in community. And more!
Schedule: Our morning caravan will depart from the Rowe Park & Ride each morning at 8:30am and return at 5:30pm each evening.
Cost: $550
Wise Woman Retreat
July 9-11, 2026
Step into a circle of wisdom, connection, and the healing power of Nature. This unique gathering is a sanctuary for women seeking to deepen their relationship with the plant world, reconnect with the rhythms of the earth, and share in the long tradition of wise woman healing.
This is more than an event; it’s a celebration of the wise woman within you. Whether you’re an herbalist, healer, or woman wanderer, you’ll leave inspired, empowered, and deeply rooted in the healing traditions that have sustained women for centuries.
Cost: $750
NATURAL SKIN & BODY CARE
July 23-25, 2026
Immerse yourself in the art of natural skin and body care. This unique retreat combines hands-on creation with in-depth knowledge to craft products that heal, nourish, and pamper. Learn from Tieraona Low Dog, MD, who has consulted with some of the largest skincare companies for over 25 years.
Whether you’re a seasoned skincare enthusiast, a curious beginner, or an herbalist wanting to expand your knowledge, this retreat offers the perfect balance of education, creativity, and rejuvenation. Set in the serene and inspiring mountains of northern New Mexico, it’s your chance to connect with nature and unlock the secrets to radiant, healthy skin.
Cost: $750
HERBAL FIRST AID BOOT CAMP
August 6-8, 2026
When the unexpected happens—be the one who’s ready.
In our Herbal First Aid Bootcamp, is an immersive, hands-on training that gives you the skills to handle nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, cuts, burns, strains, sprains, headaches, cramps, bites, and stings—using the healing power of plants.
Learn to make tinctures, salves, teas, poultices, and more—and leave with a stocked herbal kit and the skills to care for yourself and others, anywhere.
Cost: $750
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF PLANTS
August 13-15, 2026
Step into a world where every leaf holds a story, every blossom carries a memory, and every root whispers its wisdom. The Secret Language of Plants is a 3-day, fully immersive retreat where you’ll wander the garden, forage in wild spaces, learn the history of their medicine, and sit in council with nature’s most powerful herbal allies.
You’ll gather and prepare the plants, craft flower essences, share in sacred plant rituals, and experience the magic of plant communication through taste, scent, and touch. You’ll leave with remedies you’ve made yourself, a renewed sense of belonging, and the ability to hear the quiet wisdom that plants have always been offering.
Cost: $750