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The 2010 Botanical Medicine Program |
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Interested in the 2010 Botanical Medicine Program (BotMed) but not sure if it is the right program for you? Why not try our Introduction to Herbal Medicine Class? If you do decide to enroll in the 2010 Bot Med Program, you will receive a $75.00 rebate from the tuition - its like taking the Intro class for free!
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The 2010 Botanical Medicine Program offers a
6-weekend program, June through October, for those who desire an in-depth herbal
program. The program is held one weekend a month (twice in October). This course
is very special. It offers students the opportunity to learn about herbs by
placing the classroom right in the garden! The program is at the Herbal Bear,
Grand Gorge, NY location - a beautiful private 30 acre property in the Northern
Catskills - just 2 hours and 45 minutes from NYC.
Each weekend we learn about the plants that grow around us, studying their
healing properties upon different body systems, gathering and harvesting the
local medicinal plants which grow on the property, and
developing a systematic approach to herbal formulations. By the end of the
program you will be able to identify and know how to use well over 100 different
herbs. Our classes are informal and relaxed - however we take pride in the fact
that our instructors are among the top in their fields and include experienced
herbalists, research scientists, and authors who have published in their field
of botanical expertise.
Our small class size allows accessibility to our instructors both during lessons
and after class. Our instructor's enthusiasm for their topics shows in their
willingness to share both their time and knowledge with students - in class and
one-on-one.
No one enjoys a boring classroom lecture - this is why we have designed this
program to be an interactive and hands-on experience. Learning about herbal
remedies takes on a whole new dimension when you have a chance to see, smell,
touch and use the plants that grow right in the Northern Catskills.
The 2010 Botanical Medicine will be the 18th year our program has been running.
Each year I have the pleasure to meet wonderful people who come to learn about
plants and botanical medicine. The program is a unique experience, bringing
together professional instruction in an informal setting which provides a
relaxing environment in which to learn.
The Botanical Medicine program offers course material that is often offered in
college level classes. An applicant should have a minimum of a high school
diploma and be comfortable with scientific topics.
Ursula Basch
Director and Principal Instructor
The Herbal Bear School of Botanical Medicine
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Over the course of the program,
you will learn:
- Spring Herb Identification
- Spring Herb Identification
- Herbal Terms and Resources
- Wild Food Gathering
- Herbs for the Digestive System
- Making Herbal Teas
- Plant Meditation
- Herbal Harvesting, Drying and Storage
- Herbal Vinegars
- Making Herbal Tinctures
- Medicinal Herbal Oils
- Herbs for the Nervous System
- Making a Herbal First Aid Kit
- Herbs for Women’s Health
- Herbs for The Circulatory System
- Making Herbal Salves
- Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Herbal Energetics and Diagnostic Techniques
- Developing Herbal Formulations
- Making Herbal Cosmetics, Body Creams and
Herbal Bath Salts
- Herbal Case Studies
- Herbs for the Immune System
- Sacred Herbs and Ceremonial Uses
- Medicinal and Edible Mushrooms
- Field Identification of Mushrooms Mushroom
Propagation Harvesting Autumn
- Roots and Barks Herbs for Colds and Flu
- Making Herbal Brandies and Elixirs and
Syrups
- Exploring Healing Modalities (i.e. Reiki,
Reflexology)
- Planting a Herb Garden
As a participant you will learn the gentle cycles and rhythms of the plants as they develop and change through the seasons. Together with the plants, we will discover our own rhythms and connection to the Mother Earth.
The Botanical Medicine Program meets at Herbal Bear Cabin in the Northern Catskills. Located on 30+ acres of woods and field, Herbal Bear Catskill location is a beautiful place to learn. The land is home to deer, bear, turkeys and an incredible assortment of wild edible and medicinal plants. We have a pond suitable for swimming, planted herb gardens,
a water lily gardens and many paths to explore through the woods.
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Program Dates
The 2010 Botanical Medicine Program meets for all of the following dates:
- Saturday, June 12th – Sunday June 13th, 2010
- Saturday July 10th – Sunday July 11th, 2010
- Saturday August 14th – Sunday August 15th, 2010
- Saturday September 11th – Sunday Sept 12th, 2010
- Saturday October 2nd – Sunday October 3rd, 2010
- Saturday October 23rd – Sunday October 24th, 2010
We strongly encourage you to arrange your schedule to be able to attend all
the scheduled weekends.
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Location
- Grand
Gorge, NY
- Click HERE for Public Transportation
from New York City
- Students who plan to commute from NYC for the Botanical Medicine Program - click HERE.
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Our Instructors
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Meals are Included
Delicious vegetarian meals are included in the Program. We use organic produce and local products as much as possible.
We serve 5 meals per weekend - starting with breakfast on Saturday morning.
Our meals are vegetarian and may include dairy and eggs. If you are strictly
vegan or have religious limitation for your diet - you may have to bring some
food to supplement what is served. We do not serve soy or rice milk. All meals
are served buffet style. We ask that you assist in clean-up after each meal.
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Daily Schedule
Saturday:
8:00am - 9:00am - Breakfast
9:30am - 12:30pm - Class
12:30pm - 1:45pm - Lunch
1:45pm - 4:30pm - Class
4:30pm - 4:45pm - Break
4:45pm - 6:30pm - Class
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Dinner
Sunday:
8:00am - 8:45am - Breakfast
9:00am - 12:15pm - Class
12:15pm - 1:00pm - Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm - Class
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Registration (2 payment options):
Option 1:
Full Registration. Pay in full: $3150.00. Click HERE.
Registration is now FULL.
Option 2:
Registration with Easy Payment Plan: $3600 in 6 monthly installments by automatic credit card payment. Begin by April 15, 2010. Read on...
Summary of Easy Payment Plan
- $3600.00 - paid in 6 installments:
- $600.00 made by April 15 - payable upon registration.
- $600.00 made by May 15 (automatic credit card payment)
- $600.00 made by June 15 (automatic credit card payment)
- $600.00 made by July 15 (automatic credit card payment)
- $600.00 made by August 15th (automatic credit card payment)
- $600.00 made by Sepetmber 15th (automatic credit card payment)
- After initial payment, fill out and fax, or mail authorization form for the subsequent automatic credit card payments.
- Payment Plan may only be made with automatic credit payments.
- No refunds will be made.
- Students must be current with all payments to attend class.
Click HERE to register using the Easy Payment Plan.
Registration is now FULL.
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The Herbal Bear School can not at this time offer workstudy/grants/scholarships.
For a list of programs in NYC that have work/study programs - please click here.
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Refund Policies:
- We will make no refunds after March 31, 2010. We will not make refunds or
offer make-up sessions for any classes missed by the student.
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The Application Form :
The application is designed to give us information about who you are and why
you are interested in the program. Please feel free to write as much as you
wish. Each field is designed to accept several lines of text (many more than you
could possibly write). If you wish to know more about how we use our application
process, please click here.
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Lodging:
The program costs do not include lodging. Each student is responsible for their own lodging arrangements. Please click click here for infomation about local motels and inns in the area - as well as lodging offered at the Herbal Bear. We are offering lodging information to assist you in finding accommodations. If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
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Work Study Herbal Programs:
If you are interested in studying herbal medicine and find our program outside your budget considerations,
you may wish to investigate the following herbal schools who offer work/study programs:
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Recommended Reading:
There are a few books that I recommend
that each student purchase.
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