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Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference & Collective
The 6th Annual
Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference
"Seasons of a Magical Life"
October 4-6, 2024
Camp McDowell ~ Nauvoo, AL
Join herbalists and teachers from near and far including Robin Rose Bennett, Byron Ballard, Soirée-Leone, Phyllis D. Light, and Earcine Evans for a weekend of immersive workshops, plant walks, herbal education, and fun!
Settle into Autumn with grounding rituals, yoga among the trees, and hundreds of acres of forest to roam and explore. Make new friends and connections at our Herbal Marketplace, drum circle (featuring The Conundrums), Tea Party, and other special events. Oh, and did we mention we are having a Costume Ball?!?
Special Events
We are beyond excited about this year's special events: two keynote presentations, a live performance by The Conundrums, an immersive Fermentation experience, and an epic Witches' Ball on Saturday Night!
The Conference Experience
There are endless opportunities for learning and fun, from pre-conference intensives to an expansive menu of classes and activities. Hiking trails, rocking chairs, and the vendor marketplace offer lots of options for free time and enjoying time with new friends.
Pre-Conference Thursday Arrival Program
Arrive a day early and join Robin Rose Bennett for our pre-conference program: Herbs, Ritual and Sacred Ceremony. The Pre-Conference Program includes Thursday Lodging, Thursday Evening activities and Robin's Friday Morning Intensive.
Friday Afternoon Intensive
Join us for a 3-hour Intensive Workshop Herblore and the Wisdom of Old Wive's Tales. Folklorist and Writer, Byron Ballard, will share folk stories and herbal wisdom!
An additional fee is required. Seating is limited to guarantee an intimate experience.
Weekend Workshops & Activities
Weekend registration includes 2 keynote presentations, over 25 workshops to choose from, yoga and movement classes, plant walks, women's ceremonies, our annual drum circle, and admission to Saturday night's Witches' Costume Ball.
Learn about pre-conference programs, intensives, and weekend workshops here:
Highlighted Speakers
We are honored to have an incredible line up of teachers and herbalists for 2024. These highlighted speakers will be presenting keynotes and offering special workshops.
Byron Ballard
Folklorist, Writer, Village Witch
Pre-Conference Intensive & Closing Keynote
Soirée-Leone
Teacher, Writer, Homesteader
Saturday Fermented Foods Immersion
Robin Rose Bennett
Author, Herbalist, Teacher
Pre-Conference Program
& Saturday Keynote
Conference Location
Our venue, Camp McDowell, spans 1140 acres and shares land with Bankhead National Forest. Comfortable lodging, delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and special features such as a nature labyrinth, lake, and hiking trails make it a perfect place for us!
