6:00PM ~ Check-In and Late Registration
Check-in for those already registered. Late registration will begin Friday evening at Krotona Hall before the Opening Blessing by Julie Tumamait-Stenslie.
6:45PM ~ Opening Blessing by Chumash elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie
Julie Tumamait-Stenslie has traced her family lineage from her father Vincent Tumamait to at least 11 known Chumash villages and as far back as the mid-18th Century. She is currently the Tribal Chair of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians (Chumash). Read More
7:00PM ~ Keynote Address by Dr. Kevin Spelman
“Insights into Resilience: The Human-Plant Connection”
8:00AM ~ Check-In and Late Registration
Check-in for the weekend will continue at Krotona Hall prior to the first talk of the day.
9:00AM ~ Welcome and Introductions
9:30AM ~ James Adams, PhD
“Curing Chronic Pain”
10:45AM ~ Sandy Messori, BS Ornamental Horticulture
“The Genesis of Rivendell Aromatics”
11:45AM ~ Kevin Spelman, PhD
“Cannabidiol: The Anxiolytic, Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic, Nootropic, Non-Euphoric Cannabinoid”
HERBAL MARKETPLACE
10:00AM – 6:00PM ~ Chaparral Auditorium (414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023)
Herbal Products and more for sample and sale.
Open to the general public. Vendor applications welcome. Read More
12:45PM-2:15PM ~ LUNCH BREAK
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2:15PM ~ Fred Siciliano, OMD, LAc, MH
“The Role of Nutritional Herbology in Natural Resilience”
3:15PM ~ Pam Tarlow, PharmD
“Drug/Herb/Nutrient Interactions”
4:30PM ~ Kevin Spelman, PhD
“The Terpenes of Cannabis”
8:00PM-11:00PM ~ PhytoPhunk Dance & Elixir Bar
at Greater Goods (145 W. El Roblar Dr., Meiners Oaks, CA 93023)
MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (PLEASE CHOOSE ONE)
8:00AM ~ Carol Wade, RH (AHG)
“Medicinal Herb Gardens – An Earthy Avenue for Community Health”
at Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden (1070 McAndrew Rd., Ojai CA 93023)
*8:00AM ~ Mela Gaskins Butcher, MS
Morning Yoga at Greater Goods: All Levels Welcome! *Last-minute cancellation due to injury.
at Greater Goods (145 W. El Roblar Dr., Meiners Oaks, CA 93023)
8:00AM ~ Jess Starwood
Herb Walk at Cluff Vista Park (304 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai Ca 93023)
MORNING LECTURES (Krotona Hall, 46 Krotona St. Ojai, CA 93023)
9:00AM ~ Check-In and Late Registration
Check-in and late registration for Sunday will continue at Krotona Hall prior to the first talk of the day.
9:30AM ~ Amanda McQuade Crawford, MFT #107854, RH (AHG) & Mary Hardy, MD
“Medicinal Foods & Herbs: Which Adaptogen Suits You?”
*11:00AM ~ Mela Gaskins Butcher, MS
“Building Life Force Through Ayurvedic Botanical Medicines” *Last-minute cancellation due to injury.
11:00AM ~ Tonantzin Cihualcoutl Guerra
“Perseverance, Prayer and Joy”
HERBAL MARKETPLACE
10:00AM – 6:00PM ~ Chaparral Auditorium (414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai CA 93023)
Herbal Products and more for sample and sale.
Open to the general public. Vendor applications welcome. Read More
12:00PM – 2:00PM ~ LUNCH BREAK
Click here for lunch suggestions.
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSION 1 (PLEASE CHOOSE ONE TO ATTEND AND CLICK ON IT FOR LOCATION)
2:00PM ~ Carol Wade, RH (AHG)
“Adaptogens, Nootropics, and Nervines- A Powerful Herbal Trinity”
2:00PM ~ Julie Tumamait-Stenslie
“Learning the Language of the Earth and Its Plant World”
2:00PM ~ Tonantzin Cihualcoutl Guerra
“Creating a Medicinal Ointment”
2:00PM ~ Fred Siciliano, OMD, LAc, MH
“Ginger Root Tea & Mint Tea: Valuable Healing Agents and Resilient Friends”
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSION 2 (PLEASE CHOOSE ONE TO ATTEND AND CLICK ON IT FOR LOCATION)
*3:20PM ~ Tonantzin Cihualcoutl Guerra
“Perseverance, Prayer and Joy” *This class moved to 11:00 a.m. due to family emergency requiring early departure.
3:20PM ~ Jess Starwood, MS Herbal Medicine
“Wild Epicure: Infusing Local Flavors and Healing Herbs into Gourmet and Everyday Cuisine for Vibrant Health”
*3:20PM ~ Mela Gaskins Butcher, MS
“Ayurveda’s Most Celebrated Herbal Medicines” *Last-minute cancellation due to injury.
3:20PM ~ Nathan Kaehler, DACM, LAc
“Herbs for Psycho-Spiritual Resilience and Healing Trauma, including PTSD”
4:40PM ~ CLOSING CIRCLE AT CHAPARRAL AUDITORIUM, 414 E. OJAI AVE., OJAI CA 93023
HERBAL MARKETPLACE
5:00 – 6:00PM ~ Last hour of Herbal Marketplace at Chaparral Auditorium
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