Join clinical herbalists CoreyPine Shane and John Immel on a beautiful, & revitalizing 3 day hike through the Blue Ridge mountains. Each day, we'll provide a wild foods menu to guide your body through a three day healing and detoxification process. Meanwhile, you'll learn about your body and how to select herbs for healing through insightful mealtime presentations. May flourishes with spring abund
ance. Spring greens offer renewal and vitality after a long winter. Together we will gather berries and wild edibles for our evening meal and campfire, while we share our experiences of the day. Among the many benefits of this workshop include
A three day detoxification diet and lifestyle
Revitalization and a great workout for your body. Meeting hundreds of medicinal herbs in their natural environment
Discovering how to select herbs for your body using only your five senses to guide you
Insightful lectures on healing through Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, and western herbalism. Bonding with others, and building great memories. About the Trip
We start at the "Lover's Leap" trailhead at 10 am, just on the other side of the French Broad from the town of Hot Springs and hike the Appalachian trail to Hurricane Gap. The entire trip is approximately ten miles, or 3-4 miles each day. Difficulty level is moderate. To make the trip light and easy, backpacks will be transported by car to the campsite each evening. Registration
This simple and practical workshop makes herbs accessible to both the novice and experienced user alike. The total cost for the trip and classes is $120. Attendance is limited to 20 people. A $15 non-refundable deposit (payable below) will secure your spot. Couples discount is half price for your sweetie. You may also give your deposit to Corey Pine or John directly. About CoreyPine Shane
CoreyPine is Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine and has spent the past 15 years helping clients by artfully blending Chinese and Western herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. As a seasoned wildcrafter he has extensive knowledge of local plant identification as well as medicine making. He has written on herbal medicine, teaches across the country, and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. CoreyPine believes that laughter is an essential part of any medicine chest, which is why he is a part of the Wise Guy school of healing. About John Immel
John Immel is the founder of leading Ayurvedic dieting website JoyfulBelly.com. He studied Ayurveda under Dr. Vasant Lad and in India. He currently runs a diet & digestion clinic in Asheville, NC and teaches nationally. John started his career with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. He first discovered Ayurveda while working on public health and service projects in South Asia & the Middle East.
