Earth Devotion Gatherings

Join facilitator Mary Morgaine Squire, aka Mary Plantwalker, on the third Saturday of every month in 2025 from 10:00 AM- 4PM, for a day of connection and celebration at Herb Mountain Farm. Immerse yourself in nature, learn from an experienced plant guide, and get to know others on the green path while deepening your spiritual connection to the Earth.

~Located in Weaverville, NC

Fellowship • Plant magic • Connecting with nature • Healing nourishment

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to plant medicine, natural foods, land tending and/or earth-based spirituality, let's come together with other green hearts to learn from, celebrate and respect the natural world.

Come to one gathering or come to all! Each month will hold a different activity depending upon our place on the wheel of the year. In August, we will have a circle in the woods, learning the plants of deep shade and also spend time harvesting and getting to know Jiaogulan.

We'll talk all things plant; have Q&As on foraging, feasting, earth stewardship and soul food; hold a tea ceremony with herbs we collect oursleves, share grief and praise, eat wild and more! We will follow the season’s lead for engaging directly with the land's bounty, have fireside chats in colder weather and circle inside the gathering room if it’s stormy. We'll create a container to share our authentic selves and grow closer to the earth and cosmos: the elements, directions, flora and fauna, our own spirit and each other.

Each gathering will include:

• Plant id practice and learning medicinal & edible gifts of our green friends
• Tea ceremony with plants we harvest ourselves
• Honoring the sacredness of life through earth-based rituals
• Fellowship and shared lunch
• A giveaway station: bring something(s) you don't want, take away something you do!
• Participation in green-based activities/crafts, depending on the monthly theme
• Optional: explore the mile-long nature trail after the gathering

MORE DETAILS:

Please only register if you can attend the full day event. No drop-ins!

-A lunch of vegetarian soup and bread will be served. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own lunch. Bring a spoon and bowl (and additional snacks.)

-Be prepared for all types of weather. Rain or shine, we will meet outside, with an indoor backup if a downpour.

-Although we will be moving at a slow pace, we will be wandering through different terrains, some hilly and rocky, some flat and open, and some woodsy. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk.

-Directions will be sent upon registration.

-Please do not bring pets to this event.

-After the gathering, our beautiful nature trail will be open for you to explore. You're also welcome to linger and enjoy the gardens and gazebo!

Come re-store and re-source yourself. Whatever it is you do in the world, whatever hat you wear, Earth Devotion Gatherings are a time for you to safely and serenely come back home to yourself and the land.

Gatherings will be led by Mary Morgaine Squire, aka Mary Plantwalker--earth steward, writer, ceremonialist and plant guide. Read more of her work at Earth Devotions.