June 27–29, 2025 | Oshala Farm, Southern Oregon
You wake to birdsong and a soft golden light filtering through the trees. The scent of Lemon Balm drifts past as you unzip your tent, nestled at the edge where forest meets field. All around you, the land is alive—chamomile nodding in the breeze, bees already busy in the skullcap, echinacea catching the light.
This is Herb Camp at Oshala Farm, and the day is just beginning.
Rooted in the Land
At its heart, Herb Camp is a chance to connect—with the plants, the land, and a community of people who care deeply about both. For one weekend, our working herb farm becomes a vibrant gathering place for learning, celebration, and shared experience.
Founded and stewarded by Elise and Jeff Higley, Oshala Farm grows over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs using regenerative and certified organic practices. This is where you’ll camp, eat, and learn—surrounded by the very herbs you’ll be studying.
As returning camper and teacher Tessa Kappe shared:
“Campers rambled happily across the vibrant fields of calendula, skullcap, rue, elecampane, sage, echinacea and chamomile… The schedule was filled with dozens of educational workshops taught by leaders in their fields (teaching, literally, in the fields).”
What You’ll Experience
Herb Camp is known for the quality and depth of its workshops. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your herbal journey, there’s something here to inspire you.
Catherine Hunziker, founder of WishGarden Herbs
We’re honored to welcome Catherine, a pioneer in the herbal world, who will share insights from her decades of experience building one of the most respected herbal companies in the country. Her wisdom on product formulation, herbal entrepreneurship, and plant relationship is not to be missed.
Erika Galentin, Clinical Herbalist and Plant Advocate
Joining us from Appalachia, Erika brings her grounded, botanical expertise and dynamic teaching style to Herb Camp for the first time. Known for bridging clinical herbalism with a deep respect for the plants themselves, Erika’s classes offer rich insight, practical skills, and a heartfelt connection to the roots of the practice.
Herb Growing & Cultivation Classes with Jeff Higley and Matt Dybala
Join Oshala’s own Jeff Higley and Herb Pharm/Pacific Botanicals farmer Matt Dybala for some of our most popular sessions, where you’ll learn how to grow medicinal herbs at any scale—from backyard beds to full-farm operations.
Botanical Beverages in the Field
Dr. Glen Nagel returns to guide campers through the process of creating herbal libations right in the field. It’s hands-on, delicious, and a true Herb Camp favorite.
Herbal Pet Care
Explore safe, effective ways to care for your pets naturally, with practical applications for herbal first aid and wellness routines.
Guest Wisdom
Ann Armbrecht, director of the Sustainable Herbs Program, brings a powerful talk on the importance of transparency, ethics, and care in herbal sourcing—especially timely as our community continues to grow.
Hands-On Herbalism
From distillation to formulation to fermenting and flower essences, get your hands into the medicine and your heart into the process.
Morning Yoga, Plant Walks & Hikes
Begin your day grounded with movement or wander the farm on a guided herb walk. There’s no better way to meet the plants than in their element.
More Than a Weekend
Herb Camp is a gathering of kindred spirits—a chance to sit under the Big Oak with old friends and new, to share stories over tea, and to remember the joy of learning in community.
You’ll also find:
A welcoming community marketplace
A joyful talent show under the stars
Quiet moments, spontaneous conversations, and memories you’ll carry home
Oshala Farm | Applegate Valley, Oregon
June 27–29, 2025
Come wake up with the plants. Come learn, gather, and root into something real. We can’t wait to welcome you.
