Are you ready to part the mists and enter Avalon?

Empower yourself with the medicine and magic of Herbalism...because the scientific and the sacred don't have to be separate.

For those who feel drawn to deepen their knowledge of Herbcraft, the legends of the Priestesses of Avalon strike a chord that deeply resonates. But is it possible, in these modern times of stress, chronic pain, and disconnection from nature, to return to Avalon and reclaim their ancient wisdom? If you're ready to awaken this wisdom within yourself, join me for nine months of study and practice in medicine making, materia medica studies, plant identification & foraging, ritual, spellcraft, and more.
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What will I gain when I take the "Herbs of Avalon" course?

  • Competence and Command

    Imagine yourself knowing exactly what herbs to blend together when your insomnia acts up again...or see yourself, under the full moon, creating just the right tincture for divination and prophecy. In "Herbs of Avalon", you'll build relationships with over 40 herbs in "Morgana's Materia Medica", learning uses, contraindications, best extraction methods, correct identification, ethnobotany, magical correspondences and more.

  • Connection

    Connect with Healer of Avalon and guiding goddess Morgan LeFay - and with your own Inner Herbalist. Together, I will help you create or deepen your connection to the ancient places of power - not only those of the sacred Celtic land of Avalon/Glastonbury, but to the land right where you live as well. During these nine moons, you will connect with the unique personalities of the herbs and attune to them through Plant Spirit Meditation.

  • Community

    Be a part of a fun and supportive group of like-minded folks where you can share experiences, trade ideas, and bear witness to each other's progress. Gather in circle as the moon waxes and wanes with a deep knowing that there are folks out there cheering on your every moment. We will also have a private Facebook group so we can share photos & videos of projects and chat more easily!

Class Begins on Monday, February 26th

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So, what's included in the course work?

Let's get down to the nitty-gritty! In each month of Herbs of Avalon, you'll receive:

  • A full-length downloadable/printable guidebook of our "core lesson" covering that month's Materia Medica with full-color photos of the plants, as well as any accompanying medicine-making projects

  • A live meeting via Zoom to go over the core lesson with time for medicine-making demos and Q&A (approx. 75-90 min in length)

  • A secondary downloadable guidebook covering any or all of the following: plant spirit attunement/meditation, rituals, "Green Witchcraft", additional medicine-making and recipe ideas, Avalonian lore & spirituality, the sacred landscape of Avalon, and more

  • In addition, most months will include a SECOND live meeting to come together in circle to honor the spiritual/magical side of Herbcraft. We'll also have TONS of bonus material at the end of each chapter, AND...

  • You'll be invited to our SECRET "Herbs of Avalon" Facebook group where we can chat, bounce ideas off one another, and support each other on this journey!

Bonus material

...because my Herbs of Avalon students deserve some special treats!

  • A 15% discount on the Alchemy of Avalon website, for the length of the course

    Unlimited Value

    After the first month of classes, you will receive an exclusive discount code that can be used through the end of the course (mid-November)! This discount can be applied to anything on the site, including online tarot readings and Herbalist Consultations.

  • 2x 45 min Advisory/Mentoring Sessions

    $130 value

    Twice during our nine months together - once halfway through the course, and once upon completion of the course, I will set up a one-to-one session for you and I to brainstorm what the best "next steps" for you are - whether that means working toward and choosing a professional Herbalist training program, starting your own product line, creating remedies tailored to your family's needs, or building your garden - it's about leaving you with a clear direction and a sense of purpose and inspiration.

Sound like just the thing you've been looking for?

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FAQ

  • What is the cost of the 9 month course?

    When paid in full after February 19th, the course is $679 (or, save 11% by catching the early-bird special and pay $600).

  • Do you offer payment plans?

    Yes! Contact me ASAP if you're interested in setting this up. Payment plans set up before February 19th are $73/mo ($657 total), after which payment plans are $81/mo ($729 total). There are also ways to break it up into 2, 3, or 4 bigger payments, so do let me know what you need and I will try and make it happen!

  • What if I'm not happy with "Herbs of Avalon"?

    You have 30 days from the time of enrollment to decide whether or not this course will work for you. If you wish to leave the class during this timeframe, you will receive an 85% refund (processing fees, y'all). After that, it is expected that you will remain in the course for the remaining months, so please be sure you can commit to the full 9 months before joining.

  • How is the class structured? How does the Herbalism tie in to Avalon?

    This is one of the things I'm most excited about! Each month's module corresponds to a "sacred site" in Avalon/modern-day Glastonbury, which I will teach you a little bit about both in the printable lessons and in the live meetings each month. For example - in May, our sacred site is The Red Spring (aka Chalice Well) and our lesson is around Herbs for the Heart, Blood, and Womb. This helps deepen your understanding of the herbs, as well as to connect your practice with ancient sacred landscapes - and to see the sacred in the land where YOU live, too!

  • So how does this work - when are live classes held, and what happens if I cannot attend live?

    All class content (core and secondary lessons, plus any bonus material) for each month will load in the portal on the first Monday of each month. The live class that corresponds with each month's "core lesson" will be held via Zoom on the 2nd Monday of the month at 4pm EST. The secondary live class will be held alternating between a weeknight at 8pm EST and a Sunday afternoon time, allowing for those in different time zones and with daytime work schedules to attend more easily. All Zoom meetings will be recorded for those who cannot attend in real time.

  • Are supplies included?

    No - however, SUPPLY KITS will be available for purchase at an additional fee after enrollment. These kits will include basic medicine making supplies such as tins for salves, beeswax, cocoa butter, cheesecloth, a few basic essential oils, seeds for planting, and 1oz pouches of SOME of the key herbs we're studying this year. Exact cost of these kits will be determined by current bulk pricing, but expect the total price to be somewhere in the vicinity of $130-$150.

  • Can I do this course if I'm a total beginner?

    The answer is YES! I adore working with beginners, and while there will be a lot of material covered, I believe fully that Herbcraft is accessible to anyone who has the desire to learn about it.

  • Do I have to be a pagan/Witch or "believe" in Avalon to do this course?

    So glad you asked! The short answer is NO. I absolutely welcome and encourage folks of all spiritual paths to take this course. However, I will say that you can't be AGAINST these belief systems to take this course. I will be talking about plant spirit meditation, green witchcraft, tarot, Morgan LeFay (both as literary figure, archetype, and goddess), the sacred landscape of Avalon, and more! If that's not your spirituality, that's totally cool - many folks who are atheists or follow a different path see many of these ideas as archetypal/psychological anyway - and of course, anyone can feel closer to nature!

  • Got more questions?

    Email me at [email protected].

Instructor(s)

Suzanne O'Gara

Priestess of Morgan LeFay and Certified Herbalist

Suzanne O'Gara, owner of Alchemy of Avalon tea and herb company, is a Certified Herbalist, practicing Witch, and Priestess of Morgan LeFay and of Avalon. Suzanne has been teaching classes in Herbalism and Witchcraft for more than 10 years, most notably as both as the Herbcraft Professor for Demelza Fox's "Morgan LeFay Mystery School" and for her former Patreon series, "Path of the Plant Priestess". She has also appeared as a guest teacher/presenter for the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Vision Quest Metaphysical Bookstore, Bewitching the Waters Symposium, and Ninefold Festival, to name a few. Suzanne trained in Western Herbalism and Aromatherapy at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe AZ, under the tutelage of Joann Sanchez, graduating in early 2011. She then launched Alchemy of Avalon on Samhain of 2012, running the business online and vending at local events, shops, and restaurants in Arizona - until moving to Western Massachusetts in 2020. In August of 2021, the dream of having a brick and mortar shop came true when Alchemy of Avalon opened its doors in Greenfield, MA! Today, you can find Suzanne running her shop in person and online, teaching classes, running events, rituals, and tea parties, seeing clients for clinical Herbalist Consultations, giving tarot readings, and dreaming of her next trip to Glastonbury, Ireland, or some other sacred site! Suzanne is an active member of the Sisterhood of Avalon and has also completed year one of Morgan LeFay Mystery School as well. She lives in Western Massachusetts on unceded Pocumtuc land with her husband, two children, and two crazy herding dogs. When not foraging or making potions, Suzanne continues to professionally bellydance and sing whenever possible.

Praise for Suzanne O'Gara, Herbalist, Teacher, and Tea Blender

“Suzanne is one Bad-Ass Avalonian and Tea Herbalist! I first had the pleasure of meeting her in dance class many years ago. As funny as it may sound, when I saw the Vesica Pisces tattooed on her body I knew she would be a friend and Avalonian sister for life! Not only is she a wonderful dance instructor, but her love of Tea and her Herbal education is intense and driven from deep knowledge of herbs to pure love and divine bliss that she pours out in every cup! Anyone who seeks to learn from Suzanne - whether it is Herbalism or dance - will greatly benefit from her vast knowledge, love and dedication. I can’t recommend her enough! ”

Annwyn Avalon, Author, Water Priestess, and Avalonian Witch

“Are you a Witch or magickal practitioner looking to deepen your understanding of herbalism? Are you someone deeply fascinated with the Isle of Avalon and the legends of King Arthur, specifically involving his half-sister Morgan le Fay? Does the Path of Avalon, or the Path of Green Magick, speak to you? Are you a lifelong gardener wanting to find new ways to use herbs? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then Herbs of Avalon is the place for you to grow and learn as you come into the next phase of your life! I began this course as a self-proclaimed Faery Witch on the Path of Avalon, a Devotee of Morgan le Fay, and Enchantress of Avalon. I knew that my goal had always been to open my own metaphysical shop, and I had long been fascinated with the Green Path, but I was uncertain if selling my own herbal wares would be part of my professional path. I soon realized the answer was yes! Suzanne is one of the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic, supportive, and encouraging teachers I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. I have loved getting to know her and my fellow students, and am excited to get certified in herbalism thanks to my experience in this class. If you are sitting there wondering if you should do this, or if you think that you are not ready, just do it! Sign up for the class, there were people of all levels in my class, and we helped each other grow and develop. Suzanne is great at meeting her students where they are, as she teaches and encourages growth! You will not regret spending the money and time taking this class, as there is so much value in learning about herbalism, whether you want to learn more from a medicinal or magickal level. I truly hope that you find your way to the Holy Isle of Avalon by taking this class! ”

Maranda, 2023 Graduate and White Rose of Avalon Blog author

“I didn't know "tea witch" was a thing, but it IS and Suzanne is the High Priestess of it. It's something of a running joke that whatever brew she sets in front of you will cause you to exclaim, "I didn't know what I was craving but THIS IS EXACTLY what I was craving!" There are people who have an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and a healer's touch. There are people who have a gourmand's palette and a creative streak in the kitchen. Suzanne has BOTH and it is MAGIC. ”

Leesie, aka Scarlet of Hex Rated

“Herbcraft Professor Suzanne O'Gara = truly my soul's 90s sister, a real-life Sally Owens!”

Meg Mercury, Morgan LeFay Mystery School graduate, class of 2020

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