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12th Annual

Midwest Women's
Herbal Conference
Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Robin Rose Bennett, Elena Terry, Rev. Judith Laxer
and Opening & Closing Ceremonies led by Kaitlin Ilya Wolf
May 26-28, 2023 • Almond, WI

Join us for a gathering of the feminine with a wide spectrum of acclaimed herbalists and speakers, pre-conference immersions, 60+ incredible workshops, plant walks, and topics including holistic immune support, storytelling, herbal traditions from around the world, wise woman ways, and much much more!

Meet the keynote speakers! We are honored to welcome Robin Rose Bennett, Elena Terry, and Rev. Judith Laxer as keynote speakers and Kaitlin Ilya Wolf as Opening & Closing Ceremonial Leader.

Meet the presenters!
Learn more about the amazing keynote, workshop, and immersion presenters at this year's Midwest Women's Herbal Conference. 
Discover the workshops
Explore 60+ incredible workshops and plant walks, or take a deep dive into topics like medicine making and more at a pre-conference workshop!
Explore the venue!
Camp Helen Brachman in Almond, WI offers 200 acres for plant walks, a quiet lake for swimming, nourishing meals by Rooted Spoon Catering, and lovely rustic accommodations.

The Midwest Women's Herbal Conference offers learning for all ages! We offer special programming for kids and teens. Learn more:

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Teen Spiral
Discover unique herbal workshops for teen girls age 13-17 while their parent/guardian attends workshops during the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference. 
Kids Camp
Children are an important part of our weekend village at the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference. Kids rotate between indoor herbal workshops, outdoor activities, and nature-themed discovery hikes.
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"Midwest Women’s Herbal provides herbal education and opportunities for transformation. Immersed in the Wise Woman Tradition, Grandmothers, Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and children gather in a co-created village. Through earth-centered healing and nourishment we ally with the plants that grow around us. From the ground up we connect to weave ourselves, our families, and our communities into the dynamic spiral of health."

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The Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will take place in beautiful & serene Northern Wisconsin at Camp Helen Brachman.
This location offers a wonderful environment for learning, relaxation, and transformation, plus:​

✰ nourishing meals by Dani Lind of Rooted Spoon Catering 

✰ rustic cabin accommodations, camping, and RV parking available

✰ 200 wooded acres for plant walks & exploration

✰ a quiet lake for swimming

✰ a female camp director who supports the mission of the conference

There are many ways to be part of  the Midwest Women's Herbal village! Apply to vend at the marketplace, join the work exchange team, or apply to the scholarship program:

Vendor Application
We are seeking handmade, herbal products and other hand-crafted wares such as baskets, candles, jewelry, pottery, textiles, preserves, maple syrup, and more.
Work Exchange
Contribute your skills and be a crucial part of the  team in exchange for discounted Conference registration!
Scholarships
The scholarship application period for the Spring 2023 Midwest Women's Herbal Conference is currently closed as all scholarships have been awarded. See Work Exchange for discounted registration.