The Boston School of Herbal Studies is delighted to offer their level I apprenticeship students the opportunity to study herbs at Sweet Autumn Farm (180 Prospect St. Carlisle, MA), a pristine organic herb farm that allows people to "pick their own herbs." This rare experience brings a deeper knowledge and understanding of the plants, plant identification and harvesting practices that are necessary for every herbalist. We feel fortunate that our students are able to follow the growth of the plants through their many forms, which provides a well rounded and complete education.
Our weekends are structured to combine cognitive learning with hands-on experience. Students identify and harvest plants and make a variety of herbal products.
Each weekend, we cover a different body system. Mornings, we focus on a particular organ system and the herbs that nourish and support it. Herbalism is also an education of the senses, and we teach students to identify the energies of herbs: warming, cooling, moistening or drying, among a number of factors.
Afternoons are an immersion into the plant world with plant walks and harvesting. Students learn to blend teas and to make tinctures, infused oils, salves, flower essences, liniments and much more. Students also learn about essential oils and experience Shamanic Plant Journeying.
This well-rounded education places a strong emphasis on community. During the apprenticeship, students connect with each other. The Apprenticeship offers opportunities for all kinds of learners to assimilate material.
Once students graduate from the program, they earn a certificate and most importantly, are transformed in how they view plants. This program changes lives and provides a perspective of gratitude that everyone experiences.
2026 Schedule
The Apprenticeship meets on Saturdays from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
April 25 & 26
May 16 & 17
June 13 & 14
July 11 & 12
August 15 & 16
September 19 & 20
October 17 & 18
Areas of Study
Herbal Energetics and World Systems
The Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Immune System
The Circulatory System
The System of the Skin
The Muscular-Skeletal System
The Urinary System
Topics Covered
Plant identification and herb walks
Creating your own teas, tinctures and salves
Remedies for acute and chronic illnesses
Historical traditions in herbalism
Plant meditation
Intro to assessment skills
Seasonal tonics
Bibliographies
World systems
Online resources
Tuition
The full tuition for the 2026 Level I Apprenticeship is $1,895 including a material fee of $45. A $300 deposit is required to sign up. Tuition and deposit are non-refundable.
You may pay in full, or reserve your spot with a $300.00 deposit (non-refundable). If you would like to pay your balance in installments, reserve your spot now and we will email you a link where you can make your payments. Installment payments will include a 4.0% processing fee that is non-refundable.
For more information, please contact us at 781.281.8787 or email herbstudies@gmail.com.
The Boston School of Herbal Studies is delighted to offer their level I apprenticeship students the opportunity to study herbs at Sweet Autumn Farm (180 Prospect St. Carlisle, MA), a pristine organic herb farm that allows people to "pick their own herbs." This rare experience brings a deeper knowledge and understanding of the plants, plant identification and harvesting practices that are necessary for every herbalist. We feel fortunate that our students are able to follow the growth of the plants through their many forms, which provides a well rounded and complete education.
Our weekends are structured to combine cognitive learning with hands-on experience. Students identify and harvest plants and make a variety of herbal products.
Each weekend, we cover a different body system. Mornings, we focus on a particular organ system and the herbs that nourish and support it. Herbalism is also an education of the senses, and we teach students to identify the energies of herbs: warming, cooling, moistening or drying, among a number of factors.
Afternoons are an immersion into the plant world with plant walks and harvesting. Students learn to blend teas and to make tinctures, infused oils, salves, flower essences, liniments and much more. Students also learn about essential oils and experience Shamanic Plant Journeying.
This well-rounded education places a strong emphasis on community. During the apprenticeship, students connect with each other. The Apprenticeship offers opportunities for all kinds of learners to assimilate material.
Once students graduate from the program, they earn a certificate and most importantly, are transformed in how they view plants. This program changes lives and provides a perspective of gratitude that everyone experiences.
2026 Schedule
The Apprenticeship meets on Saturdays from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
April 25 & 26
May 16 & 17
June 13 & 14
July 11 & 12
August 15 & 16
September 19 & 20
October 17 & 18
Areas of Study
Herbal Energetics and World Systems
The Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Immune System
The Circulatory System
The System of the Skin
The Muscular-Skeletal System
The Urinary System
Topics Covered
Plant identification and herb walks
Creating your own teas, tinctures and salves
Remedies for acute and chronic illnesses
Historical traditions in herbalism
Plant meditation
Intro to assessment skills
Seasonal tonics
Bibliographies
World systems
Online resources
Tuition
The full tuition for the 2026 Level I Apprenticeship is $1,895 including a material fee of $45. A $300 deposit is required to sign up. Tuition and deposit are non-refundable.
You may pay in full, or reserve your spot with a $300.00 deposit (non-refundable). If you would like to pay your balance in installments, reserve your spot now and we will email you a link where you can make your payments. Installment payments will include a 4.0% processing fee that is non-refundable.
For more information, please contact us at 781.281.8787 or email herbstudies@gmail.com.
