Press Release –
Green Goddess Apprentice Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Week Long Apprenticeship with Internationally Renowned Herbalist and Author Susun Weed offers Women Rare Opportunity
Woodstock, NY (PRWEB) July 30, 2007 -
This summer, 2007, offers a chance for the many women around the world who have longed to Apprentice with Susun Weed, but had not found the time. For the week of July 30 - August 5, students will be able to study intensively with this much sought out teacher of weed wisdom, women empowerment, and the Wise Woman Way.
This one-week apprenticeship is for aspiring herbalists who want to learn from and play with the Green Goddess; as well as for past apprentices of Susun’s to share their wisdom and knowledge. Here in the safety of the Wise Woman Center you will play with the fairies, dance with the devas, sing with the stars, and reweave the healing cloak of the Ancients.
Come and enjoy the sisterhood, feeling deeply connected with plants and the planet, walks in the woods, Goddess archetype presentations, and learning botany, plant identification, and the use of common plants for food and medicine, in addition to making your own herbal remedy to take home. In addition to studying you will have the opportunity to swim in the pond or the river, paddle the canoe, or visit nearby Woodstock, NY.
As part of your apprenticeship you will receive 20 hours of instruction with Susun, a tarot reading with her, classes with visiting instructors and past apprentices, yoga instruction, campfire singing circles, moonlodge gathering, talking stick ceremony, and optional Green Witch initiation. As well, you will receive materials needed for making herbal medicines, and textbooks valued at more than $100.
Join Susun at the Wise Woman Center, for your “Green Goddess Apprenticeship.” $1300 includes all meals, lodging, instruction, textbooks, and supplies. There are several work options open for women with limited access to money. Enrollment is limited to 10 women; and is open to ages 14 and up. Inquire in advance about work exchange opportunities during your stay.
To register, please send your name, age, address, phone number, e-mail address, and letter of application (words or images) with your $100 deposit -- which will be returned if we cannot accept your application. A color photograph is helpful if you can include one. All Green Goddess Apprentices must be paid in full ten days prior to their arrival. Payment may be made in installments charged to your credit card. As with all apprenticeships, fees are non-refundable.
Founded twenty years ago by internationally acclaimed author and herbalist Susun Weed, the Wise Woman Center exists with the purpose of offering a safe space for women to rediscover the Wise Woman Way. Nestled in deep magical woods and located between Woodstock and Saugerties, 5 miles from the NYS Thruway, the Wise Woman Center is easily accessible while still private. Studies include plant identification, herbal medicine, cancer prevention, women and chanting, goddess belly dancing, and feeding the creative spirit. Visit http://www.wise-woman-center.com or send a letter to the address above to find out about the 2007 schedule of events, work exchange weekends, moon lodges, and much more!
