Snow all over our land
The first stirrings of spring are blanketed
I can feel it though.
I am longing for growth and expansion
Dreaming of that warm day coming soon when
I will get spring fever.
Earth Mother's Breasts are full of milk
and I open my mouth and drink
The first milk of the year

Crow's Laughter Mystery School offering for 2008
Come join me out on the earth.
Email me for more info julie@crowsdaughter.com
Visit our website www.crowsdaughter.com and our weblog www.crowsdaughtersherbs.blogspot.com

The Journey of the Rose ~ A Weekend Immersion in Shamanic Herbalism
June 13-15, 2008, The wild roses blooming on the farm be will be our guides as we
discover the gifts of living fully and nourishing deeply. Shamanic exercises, herbal crafting, and community connections. Open to adults and teens. $275 early bird price until May 1st. Includes all meals and simple accommodations.

First Milk of the Earth ~ Earth Celebration ~ February 3, 1-4 pm at our farm, Everyone is welcome, open to the public

Herbal Wisdom Circle ~ February 23
February's Theme: The Heart of the Matter
We meet monthly~Next circles, Feb. 23, March 22. April 19
Includes a delicious, nourishing whole and wild food lunch and herbal crafting supplies
Register online for Herbal Wisdom Circle, $75, 4 months for $250
www.crowsdaughter.com/herbal-...cle.html

Herbal Wisdom Mentorship Days for Girls
Feb. 9, March 29, May 3
Come explore the amazing healing way of plants, learn to see through the eyes of the wise woman, discover your plant ally and learn to listen and talk to plants.
$60, 2/$110, 3/$150 Look for information soon about our Summer Programs for Girls.

"The Well"~ A Study Group for Women~ 7-9 pm
North Seattle~ First Wednesdays ~ February 6, March 5, April 2
We are thrilled to offer this group for women to explore the wise woman tradition, nourishing ourselves deeply and connecting with the treasures within us.
$30 ~ 4 consecutive months for $100.
Register on our website~ www.crowsdaughter.com/herbal-...cle.html

Dark of the Moon Lodge ~ February 9th
We are returning to meeting on Saturday evenings.
Includes a nourishing supper, talking stick and co-created ritual. $10

The Compassionate Nature of Plants~A Home Study Course in Shamanic Herbalism ~ Beginning in March 2008, you will be able to participate in this course anywhere in the world. It is designed to inspire you to connect locally with the earth and plants outside your door.

Permaculture Weekend on Whidbey with Marisha Auerbach, April 11-13 at our farm

Classes in Seattle:

The Wise Woman Herbalist ~ Sunday, Feb 17, 9-Noon~ At the 16th Annual Women of Wisdom Conference at North Seattle Community College in
Seattle ~ Empower yourself through exploring the ancient tradition of wise woman herbalism. Experience ancient shamanic listening activities and discover how to craft herbal preparations from the dooryard herbs. This class will include many experiential
exercises that will open the gateway onto the spiral path of health, wholeness and
holiness. www.womenofwisdom.org for more information and to register.
I will also be selling my nourishing herbal creations at this conference.
This Goddess Market is open to the public.
Saturday, 8:30 am-7:30 pm and Sunday, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

The Nourishing Herbs ~ March 12, 7-9 pm ~ UW Women’s Center
Wild Edibles and Medicinals Plant Walk ~ Carkeek Park~ North Seattle CC ~ Date to be announced
More classes with North Seattle Community College coming soon.

Tantric Dance of the Divine Feminine ~ A Year and a Day program with Kathy Kali ~ Begin May 18 in Seattle ~ This is a beautiful and sensuous movement meditation practice that I am going to participate in. I invite you to join me. In the few times I have experienced this, I have learned incredible subtlties about my energetic body that have helped me in many different aspects of my life. Visit www.tantricdance.org for more information, to register email julie@crowsdaughter.com

Wise Woman Teachings and Shamnic Healing~ One to One are offered here at our farm and will soon be offered in Seattle. Visit our website for details, www.crowsdaughter.com/wise-wo...ngs.html