What if learning about plants was also a path to becoming more fully yourself?
In this bonus solo episode, Elliott opens a heartfelt window into the Blooming Rooted Retreat—an immersive, soul-nourishing experience rooted in community, plant connection, and embodied herbalism.

You’ll hear the story of how this sacred gathering came to be, from its dream-seed origins on winter solstice to the deeply transformative summer solstice retreat that unfolded on sacred land in Mancos, Colorado. Elliott shares the magic of last year’s gathering: the healing power of group breathwork, daily plant meditations, tea ceremonies, medicine making, and the way each herb—especially those with an affinity for the lungs—showed up as allies for grief and transformation.

This episode is both an invitation and a remembrance: a call to those ready to reconnect with the Earth, with others, and with themselves.

🌿 Early bird pricing for Autumn Equinox Blooming Rooted Retreat ends Friday, May 9.
🌿 Learn more + sign up here: https://dancingwillowherbs.com/pages/blooming-rooted-herbalism-retreat

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How plant wisdom becomes embodied through experience, not just knowledge
• Why community is essential to deep healing
• What to expect at the next Blooming Rooted Retreat
• The energetic themes of the Autumn Equinox and herbs we’ll explore (think roots, berries, and mushrooms)
• How intuition, sacred timing, and trust shape the creative process

Whether you’re curious about joining or simply seeking inspiration for your own path, this episode will meet you with warmth, reflection, and the gentle nudge of the plant world.

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