Sacred Garden School of Herbalism - Sacred Garden School

What is it about the plants that calls to us?

Milk Thistle An appreciation of their beauty?

A desire for self-sufficiency?

Maybe a longing for a simpler, more natural way of taking care of ourselves?

Yes, all of those things beckon us to connect more deeply with the plant world.

For some, it goes even deeper than that.

There’s something that has been dormant in our cells and our DNA, calling out to us to remember a forgotten truth…

That we are all A beautiful one;

That we are made of the same substance as the plants, nourished by the sun’s rays, supported by the minerals of the earth and recharged by the element of water.

We breathe in the exhalation of vegetation, and our exhale is taken in by the stomata of the green leaves.

We are in a symbiotic relationship

The Earth calls us because it’s time for healing on a planetary level.

Time to wake up.

To reconnect.

To remember the sacred teachings of the garden.

Whether you are completely new to the trade, or have spent years practicing the green arts, if you are here reading this, you too feel this calling to connect with our original teachers, the ones who sustain all of life.

That is the purpose of this school:

This is where you can reconnect with the land and yourself. Where you can strengthen ties of love and respect, within and without.

This is your space to be empowered to take care of yourself, others, and the planet.

To take the steps toward healing yourself and your relationship.

Our Mission

To empower others to take the wellbeing of themselves and the planet into their own hands
To strengthen the feeling of connection and interdependence between plants and people
To co-create a space for self-inquiry and personal growth

Your Instructor

My name is Ashley Davis. I am a clinical herbalist, permaculturist, and co-founder of Tonic Herb Shop in Shepherdstown, WV.

I took my first herbal medicine class while still in college in Vermont, studying anthropology & visual art. I immediately fell in love with the herbs and connections that I found between gardening, medicine-making, art & spirituality.

After college I moved to Charlottesville, VA where I continued to study Permaculture and herbal medicine. I completed a 3 year clinical training program with Kat Maier through Sacred Plant Traditions.

After moving to WV, I began to see clients, teach workshops, and make herbal products from my home. I completed a 500 hr certification in Ayurvedic Nutrition through the Joyful Belly Institute in 2014. And in 2016, I opened Tonic Herb Shop along with my intrepid partner, Carmela Cesare. From here, I continue to deepen and expand my knowledge through interacting with customers, seeing clients, teaching, writing, attending conferences and formulating products.