ADVANCED COURSE

ADVANCED WILD TEXAS HERBALISM

Continue with us on your herbal journey and deepen your experience with the plants growing in Central Texas.

Ginger Webb was inspired to design and teach Advanced Wild Texas Herbalism by her graduating students who really do not want to leave herb school and who wish to dive more deeply into the wild native and naturalized medicinal plants growing around us here in Central Texas. This course is available to anyone who has completed Foundations of Herbalism with SJS. This course includes six new outdoor days, new format herbal ally explorations, and a re-immersion in the online intro class.

This course consists of three parts:

  • Wild Outdoor Explorations: NEW! Six Saturdays spent in a small group with Ginger Webb, exploring and going more deeply into the medicinal applications of our beloved wild plants. We will explore old and new favorite locations, discuss best preparations and practical uses, and when possible harvest for further personal experimentations. (~10 AM - 2PM, 6 Saturdays October - April). Ginger loves teaching  in these smaller groups, and this is a rare opportunity to get to explore the wild landscapes more intently with her. Three of these Saturdays meet with this year's small apprentice group.
  • Herbal Allies Series: NEW! Ginger Webb will focus on a different Texas medicinal plant each evening in a live Zoom class, going more deeply than before with practical applications, historical references as well as those from other practicing herbalists all over the country, and a downloadable monograph for each plant. Meeting twice a month September - May on Thursday evenings. This is a new offering and we are very excited about it!
  • Intro to Herbalism: RE-IMMERSION! As a returning student, re-enrollment in the weekly Zoom class allows you the time and space to refresh and experience the lessons more deeply (75 hours with SJS Intro to Herbalism students of 2025-2026. Discounted Herbal Goodie Bag available if supplies last.)

WHEN: September 2025 - May 2026

  • 6 Wild Outdoor Explorations (Saturdays 10am - 2pm)
  • 18 "Herbal Allies Series" Zoom Classes (Thursdays 6:30 - 8pm)
  • 30 "Intro to Herbalism" Zoom Classes (Tuesdays 6:30 - 9pm)

LOCATION: Outdoors in Austin, TX region and online via Zoom

COST:

  • Payment in full $1800
  • Payment plans available of up to 10 monthly installments (register early for the most options)
  • Early Bird Discount- save 10% with the code "EARLADV" when you register by July 31st!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: extended through July 31st, 2025
*if there are still open spots after this date, you may be able to register late

Reparations Scholarships of 30% available.
Learn more

2025 - 2026 Program Dates- Click Here

Questions? Join us for a Zoom Open House

Our online open house is a great way to find out more about our herbalism courses and ask all of your questions. You'll also get to meet Community Herbalist Ginger Webb and co-teacher Lauren Peterson. Offered regularly from January - August. Sign up for our next event!

TAUGHT BY: Ginger Webb

Ginger has been deeply immersed in the study of herbs in central Texas for 30+ years and has supported hundreds to reconnect with the plant world as medicine. Since 2012, Sacred Journey School of Herbalism has offered in-depth herbalist programs to interested folx and new herbalists.

The school reflects Ginger’s deep love for the plants and for humanity; her study with the late great herbalist Michael Moore; her nerdy passion for botany, wild plants, and plant families; her years of experience making herbal medicines; her reverence for the wisdom of the ancients; and her belief that we all have access to the healing wisdom of the plant world simply by virtue of the fact that we are alive and share consciousness with all life.

All the details:

REGISTRATION
To register, please use the link above. You can either pay in full at that time or choose from our monthly payment plan options. Reach out to us or give us a call if you have further questions. Space is limited, so please make sure to sign up early!

STUDENT DISCOUNT
Start receiving a discount, unique for SJS students, of 25% off all Texas Medicinals products when purchased online. This discount begins as soon as you register and pay your course deposit and remains active throughout your enrollment in Intro to Herbalism, Wild Texas Herbalism, and select advanced courses. This discount is a gift from Texas Medicinals owner Nicole Al Rashid to SJS students.

TUITION
Covers all classes and a wealth of online library access during your enrollment in the course.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Several books will be required for the course (approx $150 if purchased new, but you can find many of them used for much less). The tools of a wildcrafter and for medicine making will need to be purchased or acquired over the course of the class. This includes clippers, jars, alcohol or vegetable glycerin, etc.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Saturday classes meet in various outdoor locations around Austin and the environs, usually from 10am - 2pm (times may vary slightly with the season and location). Locations and addresses will be provided prior to our first meeting. Schedule is always subject to slight changes based on weather and other factors. SJS will confirm all outdoor class locations and times during the week before each outdoor class.

CLASS REFUND POLICY

Deposits and class payments are non-refundable, but may be used toward future classes within a one year period if you contact us to withdraw at least 2 weeks BEFORE the class begins. If you withdraw after this time period, all payments made are not refundable or transferrable AND your full balance is still due if your payment plan is not complete. Please understand that your tuition pays for a seat during this session and that is why we have to stick to this policy.

If you have to miss classes, we will work with you to help you make up the material. We know that circumstances change and life challenges come up, but we cannot make exceptions. You are welcome to give your seat in class to a friend if you cannot attend. Please read our full Class Refund Policy.