The Plant Cunning Conference -Saturday Day Pass
Come join us at The Plant Cunning Conference for a deep dive into the magical world of plant wisdom and herbal medicine in Central NY.
Date and time
Location
Cohosh Creek Herb Farm & Sanctuary
415 County Road 41 Columbus, NY 13485Refund Policy
Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Circle
AC Stauble
Isaac Hill
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Address- Restoring Our Original Brilliance
Pam Montgomery
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch in the Big Tent
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Break Out Sessions-Divination and Land Throughout the Seasons
JoAnna Farrer
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions- Plant Walk with 7Song "Clinical Uses of Common Plants"
7Song
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions- Amanita Muscaria, From Myth to Medicine
Michael Wilson
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2nd Breakout Sessions- Ethnobotany Plant Walk, Beyond Medicine
Rebecca Beyer
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2nd Breakout Sessions- The Weight of Stigma with Herbalist Taylor Rae
Taylor Rae
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2nd Break Out Sessions- Italian Folk Medicine with Lisa Fazio
Lisa Fazio
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Featured Presentations: Herbs for Anxiety with 7Song
7Song
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Featured Presentations: Music and Sound Healing with Mike Tamburo in the Barn
Mike Tamburo
6:00 PM - 7:00 AM (+1 day)
Dinner
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Live Music with The Hills and the Rivers Folk Family Band
The Hills and the Rivers
About this event
- 13 hours 30 minutes
Welcome to The Plant Cunning Conference! Join us at Cohosh Creek Herb Farm & Sanctuary for a weekend of connecting with nature and exploring the wisdom of plants.
This in-person event features workshops, guided plant walks, and discussions led by experienced herbalists and plant enthusiasts.
This ticket buys you a SATURDAY DAY PASS ONLY for $100.00. To purchase the full weekend pass for $225 please head over to: https://plantcunningconference.com/.
Immerse yourself in the healing power of plants and deepen your connection to the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just starting your journey, this conference offers something for everyone.
The speakers include renowned herbalists such as Pam Montgomery, 7Song, Charis Lindrooth, and Taylor Rae, astrologers and diviners Mychal A. Bryan, JoAnna Farrer and Isaac Hill, folk magic practitioners Rebecca Beyer and Lisa Fazio, mycologists Olga Tzogas and Michael Wilson, gong specialist/sound healer Mike Tamburo and many more.
There will be movement classes, a plant/fungi walk option for each, music in the evening, and good quality company the whole weekend. Alexandra Wendt is leading us through a somatic dance on Friday evening. We’ll have yoga and breathwork with Meghan Kirkpatrick and qi gong with Brian Wilkins.
Come learn, share, and grow with us!
Frequently asked questions
Cunning: The word “cunning” refers to knowing how to do something, especially something uncanny- something that others don’t know how to do, such as healing with plants and working with spirits. Plant Cunning: Being “plant cunning” is being wise to the ways of plants, materially and spiritually
We provide a meal plan that you can purchase of nourishing food that can accommodate dietary preferences and will include vegan options, vegetarian options and meat options for $75 in addition to the ticket. You’re encourage you to bring your own snacks. There's no food trucks on site.
layers of clothing to wear if hot or raining or cold including a rain jacket, thick jacket or umbrella, bathing suit, towel, walking shoes or boots, hat, journal or notebook, pens, refillable water bottle, mug, snacks & cooler if needed, extra blanket, cash for vendors, an alter item
Type Cohosh Creek Herb Farm into your GPS. Look for event signs on Route 8 to turn onto County Rd 41. There's a big field just before the big red barn that you can park in, you'll see the cars. Avoid parking on the road please. Address: 415 County Rd 41 South Edmeston, NY
The conference takes place at the hosts' beautiful herb farm in their big barn and event tents. Parking, camping, porta-potties, outdoor shower, kids camp, the barn and tents are all within about a quarter of an acre of flat land. Plant walks and some more tent camping venture a bit further.
Yes, and we're going for "Shine" so let's all just imagine clear skies and lovely temps. ? The tendency is that it's colder here than most places within the few hour radius so please be sure to pack cozy sweaters, hats, thick pants, scarves, extra blankets and good boots just in case the nights
Plz leave your dog with another care taker. We have chickens, kids, other dogs & a busy country road making it not the easiest environment for having your dog. Absolutely no aggressive dogs are allowed. We are making acceptations for folks who need to bring their dog. Service dogs welcome-of course
Yes we have honey bees in hives on the land. There are many pollinators here at the herb farm. If you have an allergy please bring your medication.
If you need to change plans for any reason prior to June 25, 2024, your registration fee minus a $50 administration fee is refundable. Refund requests must be in writing and received by this date. Email your refund or transfer request to info@plantcunning.com.
Most cell phone providers get service on the land, though it can be patchy in some places. We have WiFi in our house that you can access on or near the front porch. There is no WiFi on the land or in the big barn.