Calling the Women Together Again!
Join us October 8–11 at Sacred Mountain Waters for four days of herbalism, women's wisdom, ceremony, beauty, and deep connection in the heart of Appalachia.
Come Plant Magick with us!
Plant Magick is a call to strengthen the growing tide of feminine leadership.
With plants as our teachers, we learn to trust our instincts, to heal and bring ourselves into right relationship.
We are calling the women together to remember our collective power…. and to RISE!
Featured Presenters
The women presenting at the inaugural Plant Magick Gathering are visionary matriarchs with a wealth of experience who know there is ancient wisdom alive in all of us. The generative perspectives they bring forth and their dedication to plants, place and people are exponentially activating.
Amikaeyla Gaston
In war zones and divided communities alike, Amikaeyla demonstrates a universal truth: when we anchor in the rhythm of our breath and the sound of our own voice, we build the capacity to stay present, to act from wholeness, and to transform trauma into a force for collective liberation.
Amikaeyla's healing practice is rooted as much in the earth as in the voice. Her studies with traditional healers, herbalists, and cultural artists around the world have shaped a deep, cross-cultural fluency in plant and herbal medicine — the elemental wisdom of working with the natural spirits, the body, and the land as partners in wholeness.
Susan Leopold is the Executive Director of the United Plant Savers, an ethnobotanist and conservation biologist known for her work in the fields of plant conservation, sustainable agriculture, and ethnobotany.
She is an advocate for ethical wildcrafting practices, community-based conservation initiatives, and the preservation of traditional plant knowledge, She is a proud member of the Patowomeck Tribe of Virginia.
Susan Leopold
Cathryn the Grateful
A Gullah Geechee herbalist, educator, and wellness guide who blends ancestral wisdom with holistic healing.
The Healing Garden Within: Cultivating Wellness Through Ancestral Wisdom
The wisdom of our ancestors lives not only in stories and traditions, but also within us. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the relationship between plants, self-care, cultural heritage, and personal healing.
The Venue
Sacred Mountain Waters Wellness Sanctuary
Nestled on 200 acres in the mountains of Madison County, North Carolina, just 40 minutes north of Asheville, Sacred Mountain Waters offers miles of trails, two pristine rivers, a swimming pond, saunas, and hot tubs surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our gathering will take place in a stunning 6,000-square-foot log lodge, a charming farmhouse, outdoor event tents, and an intimate yome. Lovingly stewarded by the nonprofit LOVEvolution Fellowship, Sacred Mountain Waters is home to many heart-centered gatherings throughout the year.
Want to WEave the Magick with us?
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Thank You Sponsors
With Deep Gratitude to Our Sponsors
This gathering is made possible in part by the generosity and support of our sponsors. We are deeply grateful for their support and their commitment to the health of women, communities, and the Earth. Thank you for helping bring this gathering to life!
