Business Details
3 Years
experience
Integrative Herbology Education in California
EverGreen Herb Garden provides an inspiring setting for studying herbology, emphasizing mindful care for one another and honoring Earth's healing plants. Our integrative approach combines Western, Ayurvedic, and Chinese herbal systems to educate individuals using holistic principles that respect the body, mind, and spirit. With over 40 years of experience, we empower students to make informed healthcare decisions through hands-on learning in our 2,500-foot elevation gardens.Our programs include self-paced courses, in-person training, and guided herb walks, all designed to deepen understanding of natural healing practices. We prioritize sustainability, environmental mindfulness, and non-invasive therapies like herbal medicine, aromatherapy, and pastoral counseling. Our nonprofit ministry focuses on holistic education without monetary gain, fostering self-responsibility for health and spiritual enlightenment through plant-based wisdom.
Services
Integrative Herbology Courses
Garden Experiences
Herb Walks
Ayurvedic Training
Herbal Medicine Making
Pastoral Counseling
Wildcrafting Instruction
Holistic Workshops
Herbal Correspondence Programs
Plant Identification Classes
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in holistic herbal education.
- Our integrative approach combines three major herbal traditions.
- Hands-on learning in award-winning medicinal gardens.
- Personalized instruction from internationally recognized herbalist Candis Cantin.
- Nonprofit ministry focused on sustainable, earth-centered healing.
Services
Integrative Herbology Courses
Our comprehensive programs combine Western, Ayurvedic, and Chinese herbal traditions through hands-on learning. Students study plant identification, medicine-making, and constitutional balancing while exploring our 40-year-old medicinal gardens. Courses include self-paced home study options and immersive in-person experiences.
Garden Experiences
Discover healing plants in our 2,500-foot elevation gardens featuring seasonal displays and educational plantings. Guided tours explore Western, Ayurvedic, and Chinese herbal traditions through direct interaction with over 300 medicinal species across our four-season landscape.
Herb Walks
Join expert-led excursions in the High Sierra identifying 30+ medicinal plants. These all-day hikes teach wildcrafting ethics, plant identification, and preparation techniques while exploring alpine ecosystems with centuries of herbal knowledge.
Ayurvedic Training
Learn Ayurvedic principles for balancing body types through diet, herbs, and lifestyle. Our programs teach constitutional assessment, herbal formulation using six tastes, and integration with Western and Chinese systems for personalized wellness.
Herbal Medicine Making
Hands-on workshops teach tincture creation, salve preparation, and herbal formulation. Students work with fresh garden herbs to create medicines for common ailments while learning safety protocols and traditional preparation methods.
People
Rev. Candis Cantin Kiriajes
Director of EverGreen Herb Garden
Candis Cantin Kiriajes has 40+ years of experience teaching holistic lifestyle principles. As author of 'Pocket Guide to Ayurvedic Healing' and co-creator of the Herbal Tarot Deck, she combines gardening expertise with deep knowledge of Western, Ayurvedic, and Chinese herbal systems.
Questions
What herbal medicine systems do you teach?
We integrate Western herbology with Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine systems for comprehensive holistic education.
Are your gardens open to the public?
Our gardens are primarily for students, with limited public access through scheduled tours during summer months.
Do you offer online herbal courses?
Yes, we provide self-paced home study correspondence courses covering integrative herbology fundamentals and advanced topics.
What payment options are available?
We accept donations for programs with flexible payment plans to accommodate student needs.
Are your herbal programs certified?
Our school provides completion certificates for all courses, though we aren't affiliated with formal accreditation bodies.
