Rooted in the Goddess
Rooted in the Goddess: Goddess of the Harvest
Rooted in the Goddess is a monthly women’s gathering exploring the sacred feminine through seasonal themes, herbal wisdom, reflection, ritual, and community.
Each month we journey through a different expression of feminine wisdom—guided by the rhythms of the Wheel of the Year and supported by a featured herb that reflects the season’s energy. These gatherings offer space to slow down, connect, and explore the deeper relationship between nature, the plants, and our inner lives.
As summer begins to give way to autumn, we turn toward the Goddess of the Harvest—a time to gather what we’ve grown, celebrate our abundance, and release what has completed its season. Our companion herb, nourishing oatstraw, invites us to consider how we replenish and care for ourselves.
Together we'll share herbal tea, guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and a simple seasonal ritual as we reflect on the harvest within and around us.
Autumn Apothecary: Elderberry Syrup
There’s something special about making herbal medicine in your own kitchen. Join me for an evening of learning, gathering, and getting hands-on with one of the most beloved herbs of the autumn season: elderberry.
We’ll explore elderberry, talk about its traditional uses and ways to incorporate it into your herbal home apothecary, and then roll up our sleeves and make a batch of elderberry syrup together.
You’ll leave with your own bottle of elderberry syrup to take home, along with the knowledge and confidence to make it again for yourself and your family.
Come enjoy a cozy evening of herbal learning and connect with others who are curious about making simple, seasonal herbal remedies at home.
The Body's Herbal Map: Connecting Herbal Knowledge with Body Systems
The human body is an intricate, interconnected whole—and herbs interact with that whole in fascinating ways.
The Body’s Herbal Map is a seven-week online exploration of the body’s major systems through the combined lenses of nursing and herbalism.
Drawing on my experience as a registered nurse, anatomy and physiology instructor, and herbalist, we’ll explore how the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, immune, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems function, how they connect with one another, and how herbs interact with and support these systems.
We’ll go beyond simply learning which herbs are associated with which body systems. We’ll explore how herbs work in the body—their actions, what body processes they may influence, and why particular herbs may be relevant to a particular system.
Along the way, I’ll share herbal remedies, recipes, and practical applications, helping you connect what you know about herbs with a deeper understanding of the human body.
This isn’t about memorizing anatomy and physiology or lists of herbs. It’s about creating a mental map of the body so you can begin to see the connections between body systems, herbal actions, and whole-person support.
You don’t need an extensive science or healthcare background—just curiosity and a desire to understand the human body and herbalism in a deeper way.
7 weeks • Online video lessons + live Zoom gatherings
Begins October 15, 2026
Early Bird Tuition: $350 through September 19
Regular Tuition: $395
Come curious. Let’s create a map of the human body and discover where herbal knowledge fits within it.
ESSENTIAL HERBALISM FOUNDATIONS & HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING CIRCLES
Are you someone who feels called to learn about plants and plant medicine so you can become more self-sufficient in caring for your own health? I’m now enrolling for the next cohort of the Essential Herbalism Foundations & Herbal Medicine Making Circles program beginning February 21, 2027. This would be a beautiful gift to give yourself as you step into the year rooted, empowered, and connected.
This six-month hybrid course is led by my herbalism instructor and mentor, Shelley Torgove. It weaves Shelley’s online, self-paced lessons—where you’ll meet 20+ medicinal plants—with monthly, in-person gatherings in my Apothecary, where we create herbal remedies together. You’ll also have access to monthly group Zoom sessions for Q&A, with everyone sharing updates on their learning journey.
The cost for this six-month herbal journey is $1,000, shared equally between Shelley and me. You’ll begin by submitting your portion to me, and once received, I’ll send you the link to complete Shelley’s portion. For our in-person gatherings, there is a $25 supply fee, payable to me at each gathering, which covers all of the herbs, materials, and supplies we’ll use as we create remedies together.
If you have any questions or would like to talk more about whether this program is a good fit for you, please feel free to reach out—I’m happy to connect.
Rewriting the Wheel: A Yearlong Women's Council
Ready for something deeper than just another book club? Guided by “The Women’s Wheel of Life,” this Women’s Council is a sacred space to explore the many expressions of womanhood, connect with the wisdom of the divine feminine, and share meaningful conversation with other women.
We will gather via Zoom on the last Sunday of each month from February, 2026 through February, 2027.
Free to attend.
Registration required.
Participation encouraged.
Transformation likely.
The Change Before The Change: Perimenopause and Herbal Support
Perimenopause can bring unexpected changes, but knowing the why behind them can change everything.
The Change Before the Change: Perimenopause & Herbal Support is a women's wellness class designed to help you better understand the hormonal, physical, and emotional changes that occur during perimenopause. Together, we'll explore common symptoms—including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and more—and discover herbs that can offer gentle, natural support.
You'll also create a refreshing cooling body spray to take home, giving you a practical herbal remedy to begin using right away.
Women thrive in community, and Agapé Apothecary is a welcoming, judgment-free space for learning, asking questions, sharing experiences, and connecting with others who understand the journey.
Rooted in the Goddess
Rooted in the Goddess: The Queen
Rooted in the Goddess is a monthly women’s gathering exploring the sacred feminine through seasonal themes, herbal wisdom, reflection, ritual, and community.
Each month we journey through a different expression of feminine wisdom—guided by the rhythms of the Wheel of the Year and supported by a featured herb that reflects the season’s energy. These gatherings offer space to slow down, connect, and explore the deeper relationship between nature, the plants, and our inner lives.
August’s gathering, The Queen, invites us to embody our inner sovereignty—leading with confidence, honoring our worth, and creating healthy boundaries with grace and compassion. Our herbal companion for the evening is rose, a plant that reminds us true strength and leadership begin with a heart that is both open and well protected.
Together we'll share herbal tea, guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and a simple seasonal ritual as we explore what it means to reign over our own lives with wisdom, courage, and love
Cooling Herbs for Hot Bodies
It’s hot in the Ozarks! Summer heat can show up as:
Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
Inflammation, puffiness, or heaviness
Irritability or emotional “overheating”
Restless sleep and mental fog
Cooling Herbs for Hot Bodies is a welcomed mid-summer reset.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:
Cooling herbal tastings + iced infusions
Herbs for hydration, inflammation, and nervous system support
A blend of nursing insight + herbal wisdom on how heat affects the body
Make-and-take cooling herbal blend to use at home
Rooted in the Goddess
Rooted in the Goddess is a monthly women’s gathering exploring the sacred feminine through seasonal themes, herbal wisdom, reflection, ritual, and community.
Each month we journey through a different expression of feminine wisdom—guided by the rhythms of the Wheel of the Year and supported by a featured herb that reflects the season’s energy. These gatherings offer space to slow down, connect, and explore the deeper relationship between nature, the plants, and our inner lives.
July’s gathering, The Sun Goddess, invites us into the energy of radiance, joy, and full expression, supported by the uplifting presence of lemon balm.
Together we share herbal tea, guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and simple seasonal ritual.
Rooted in the Goddess is a monthly women’s gathering exploring the sacred feminine through seasonal themes, herbal wisdom, reflection, ritual, and community.
Each month we journey through a different expression of feminine wisdom—guided by the rhythms of the Wheel of the Year and supported by a featured herb that reflects the season’s energy. These gatherings offer space to slow down, connect, and explore the deeper relationship between nature, the plants, and our inner lives.
July’s gathering, The Sun Goddess, invites us into the energy of radiance, joy, and full expression, supported by the uplifting presence of lemon balm.
Together we share herbal tea, guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and simple seasonal ritual.
Agape Apothecary on the Go! All Natural Festival
Join me at the first-ever All Natural Festival! Explore local businesses, makers, wellness brands, and vendors dedicated to supporting health and well-being. In partnership with The Backyard Pantry, this exciting event takes place in Republic, Missouri. Come discover natural products, connect with your community, and be inspired on your wellness journey!
Rise, Goddess: June Gathering
Step into your power, wisdom, and sacred presence with Rise, Goddess, a nurturing class designed to awaken, inspire, and honor the Divine Feminine
June – Activate: Translate your inner power into community and civic engagement through learning, hands-on action, and collective inspiration.
Each gathering blends ritual, education, herbal support, and community connection, creating a safe and empowering space to embody your strength, honor your journey, and rise fully into your feminine power.
ESSENTIAL HERBALISM FOUNDATIONS & HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING CIRCLES
Are you someone who feels called to learn about plants and plant medicine so you can become more self-sufficient in caring for your own health? I’m now enrolling for the next cohort of the Essential Herbalism Foundations & Herbal Medicine Making Circles program beginning June 14, 2026. This would be a beautiful gift to give yourself as you step into summer rooted, empowered, and connected.
This six-month hybrid course is led by my herbalism instructor and mentor, Shelley Torgove. It weaves Shelley’s online, self-paced lessons—where you’ll meet 20+ medicinal plants—with monthly, in-person gatherings in my Apothecary, where we create herbal remedies together. You’ll also have access to monthly group Zoom sessions for Q&A, with everyone sharing updates on their learning journey.
The cost for this six-month herbal journey is $1,000, shared equally between Shelley and me. You’ll begin by submitting your portion to me, and once received, I’ll send you the link to complete Shelley’s portion. For our in-person gatherings, there is a $25 supply fee, payable to me at each gathering, which covers all of the herbs, materials, and supplies we’ll use as we create remedies together.
If you have any questions or would like to talk more about whether this program is a good fit for you, please feel free to reach out—I’m happy to connect.
Agape Apothecary On the GO! Ozarks Pridefest
Celebrate love, diversity, and community at Ozarks Pridefest 2026! I’m proud to have a booth at this annual event and to support the LGBTQ+ community through my line of Pride Teas. For every bag sold, $5 will be donated to both the The GLO Center and PFLAG Springfield/SWMO, helping further their important work in our community. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a cup of tea that gives back!
Agape Apothecary On The Go! Pickwick Street Fair
Check out local artisans and makers on beautiful Pickwick Street in Springfield, MO. Visit my booth of handmade herbal remedies and talk herbs and wellness at this beloved yearly community event.
Apothecary Spring Open House
Curious to step into the Apothecary and experience this space firsthand? Join us for our Spring Open House on May 17—a beautiful opportunity to connect, explore, and spend time with the plants in community.
Enjoy herbal demonstrations and herb-inspired snacks as you explore the Apothecary’s handmade plant medicine offerings. Come wander, connect, and experience it for yourself—free of charge.
Rise, Goddess: May Gathering
Step into your power, wisdom, and sacred presence with Rise, Goddess, a nurturing class designed to awaken, inspire, and honor the Divine Feminine.
May – Align: Return to the steady rhythms of the earth through intention and presence.
Our gathering blends ritual, education, herbal support, and community connection, creating a safe and empowering space to embody your strength, honor your journey, and rise fully into your feminine power.
Rise, Goddess: April Gathering
Rise, Goddess: April Gathering
Step into your power, wisdom, and sacred presence with Rise, Goddess, a nurturing class designed to awaken, inspire, and honor the Divine Feminine.
April – Adore: Honor the sacred circles and spirals within and around you, rediscovering the wonder of your body’s rhythms and vitality.
Our gathering blends ritual, education, herbal support, and community connection, creating a safe and empowering space to embody your strength, honor your journey, and rise fully into your feminine power.
From Yard to Jar: Dandelion Medicine Made Simple
Dandelion is one of the most abundant—and overlooked—plants growing right outside our doors. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to identify, harvest, and use dandelion safely and confidently.
We’ll explore the benefits of root, leaf, and flower, and you’ll create your own vibrant, mineral-rich dandelion infused vinegar to take home—perfect for adding to salad dressings, sipping as a daily tonic, or incorporating into your everyday routines. You’ll leave with practical skills, a prepared remedy, and a deeper connection to the healing plants around you.
Dandelion is one of the most abundant—and overlooked—plants growing right outside our doors. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to identify, harvest, and use dandelion safely and confidently.
We’ll explore the benefits of root, leaf, and flower, and you’ll create your own vibrant, mineral-rich dandelion infused vinegar to take home—perfect for adding to salad dressings, sipping as a daily tonic, or incorporating into your everyday routines. You’ll leave with practical skills, a prepared remedy, and a deeper connection to the healing plants around you.
Rise, Goddess: A Four-Part Women’s Series
Rise, Goddess: A Four-Part Women’s Series
Step into your power, wisdom, and sacred presence with Rise, Goddess, a nurturing series designed to awaken, inspire, and honor the Divine Feminine. Across four gatherings from March through June, we will explore embodiment, action, personal wellness, and connection to the rhythms that sustain us.
March 25, 6-8 pm – Awaken the Sacred Feminine: Clear stagnant energy, set intentions, and honor the wisdom that has always lived within you through ritual, drumming, and reflection.
April 22, 6-8 pm – Take Action: Translate your inner power into community and civic engagement through learning, hands-on action, and collective inspiration.
May 13, 6-8 pm – Reclaim Your Body’s Wisdom: Explore menstrual health and perimenopause, craft herbal remedies, and rediscover your body’s rhythms and vitality.
June 17, 6-8 pm – Align with Life’s Rhythms: Connect your energy to natural and seasonal cycles through ritual, reflection, and grounding practices.
Each gathering blends ritual, education, herbal support, and community connection, creating a safe and empowering space to embody your strength, honor your journey, and rise fully into your feminine power.
Rise, Goddess: March Gathering
Rise, Goddess: March Gathering
Step into your power, wisdom, and sacred presence with Rise, Goddess, a nurturing class designed to awaken, inspire, and honor the Divine Feminine.
March – Awaken the Sacred Feminine: Clear stagnant energy, set intentions, and honor the wisdom that has always lived within you through ritual, drumming, and reflection.
Our gathering blends ritual, education, herbal support, and community connection, creating a safe and empowering space to embody your strength, honor your journey, and rise fully into your feminine power.
Love Is Love: Sip, Blend, and Bloom (A Heart-Centered Mocktail and Lip Balm Workshop)
Celebrate love in all its forms with an afternoon of botanical mocktails, connection, and hands-on herbal crafting.
We’ll begin by sampling handcrafted herbal mocktails featuring heart-supportive botanicals like rose, hibiscus, and hawthorn. You’ll learn a bit about these beautiful plants while sipping something vibrant and alcohol-free.
Then, gather around the apothecary table as we create a small-batch herbal lip balm together. You’ll watch as nutrient-rich herb-infused oils are blended with beeswax and skin-supportive ingredients like Vitamin E, then pour your own tin and personalize it with the essential oil of your choice.
You’ll leave with:
Herbal mocktail inspiration + recipes
Your handmade botanical lip balm
A warm sense of community and connection
This gathering is inclusive and welcoming to all. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date — love truly is love at the Apothecary.
Love is Love: Sip, Blend, and Bloom (A Heart-Centered Mocktail & Lip Balm Workshop)
Rewriting the Wheel: A Yearlong Women's Council
Ready for something deeper than just another book club? Guided by “The Women’s Wheel of Life,” this Women’s Council is a sacred space to explore the many expressions of womanhood, connect with the wisdom of the divine feminine, and share meaningful conversation with other women.
We will gather via Zoom on the last Sunday of each month from February, 2026 through February, 2027.
Free to attend.
Registration required.
Participation encouraged.
Transformation likely.
Replenish: A Holistic Mini-Retreat for Tending to exhaustion and restoring energy
Feeling exhausted? We see you. If your body feels tired no matter how much you rest, if your nervous system feels constantly “on,” or if you’re running on willpower instead of energy, this workshop is for you.
Replenish offers a supportive space to better understand exhaustion and explore gentle, realistic ways to restore energy. Through reflection, education, restorative yoga, energetic practices, and herbal support, we’ll look at how stress affects the body and how to work with it rather than pushing through.
This is not about fixing yourself or doing more. It’s about listening, softening, and learning how to tend to what has been depleted — with care, clarity, and compassion.
WOVEN WITH HEALING: A MEDICINAL PLANT WREATH WORKSHOP
Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and herbal wisdom.
We’ll begin with a gentle plant brushing and a blessing of the plants, honoring the healing energy of the herbs. You’ll learn about the medicinal properties of each plant we use and then move into the hands-on experience of crafting your own beautiful wreath to take home.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to combine artistry with a deeper connection to the plants and their healing gifts – a mindful, restorative way to bring the beauty and energy of nature into your home.
Holiday Open House - Shine Yoga Studio
Join us for an afternoon of community and connection as we gather in gratitude for this beautiful space we’ve created together. Meet our teachers, mingle with fellow students, enjoy light appetizers, and sip on herbal-infused mocktail demos from Agapé Apothecary!
We’ll have special deals, a prize drawing, and limited doorbuster gift bags for early arrivals. Come spend time with the Shine community and soak in the warmth of the season.
Winter Market - Cassidy Station at Estes Farms
Join Agapé Apothecary—and so many other talented artists and makers—for the Winter Market at Cassidy Station. It’s the perfect chance to pick up locally crafted, handmade gifts that will make your loved ones smile while also supporting small businesses. Bring the kids and enjoy ice skating, cooking decorating, and sharing wish lists with Santa!
Small Business Saturday At Agapé Apothecary
Looking to support Small Business Saturday AND find handmade, useful, healthy gifts for the holidays?
Come by the Apothecary to browse teas, tinctures, salves, and other herbal remedies—and let me help you pick out the perfect treasures for the people you love (or for yourself!). Have fun crafting your own single-serving herbal tea blend!
WOVEN WITH HEALING: A MEDICINAL PLANT WREATH WORKSHOP
Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and herbal wisdom.
We’ll begin with a gentle plant brushing and a blessing of the plants, honoring the healing energy of the herbs. You’ll learn about the medicinal properties of each plant we use and then move into the hands-on experience of crafting your own beautiful wreath to take home.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to combine artistry with a deeper connection to the plants and their healing gifts – a mindful, restorative way to bring the beauty and energy of nature into your home.
MERCY HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Discover handmade gifts, festive finds, and unique treasures – crafted by current and retired Mercy employees.
I’ll be there with my herbal remedies – perfect for gifting or treating yourself!
This event is FREE!
THE MINDFUL MENOPAUSE: HERBS, SELF-CARE & BALANCE
Step into a nurturing space to honor your body, mind, and emotions during menopause. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore herbal remedies that support comfort and vitality.
You’ll experience:
• Plant brushing to cleanse the body and spirit
• Sipping herbal teas that nourish and soothe
• Gentle self-care practices to honor your body and emotions
• Learning about herbs that ease common menopause challenges
