Green Comfort is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The plants are plentiful and the diversity is extensive. Last year 75 medicinal herbs were identified on a walk on the property that backs to the Rush River. We are in the County of Rappahannock in an area called Rock Mills which is a geologic novelty as there are many different types of rocks exposed in these old mountain river beds. Rock Mills is where three rivers in the headwaters converge and provides a wonderful scenic place to explore nature. Horsetail grows by the river and Solomon’s Seal and Wild Ginger grow on the hillside. In the woods there are many Black Cohosh and loads of Partridge Berry.
This land and these mountains create the sacred space and lovely setting for the herb school. The herb school provides educational opportunities for the beginner, the lay herbalist or complimentary therapist. Anyone being called by the plants to learn the many uses and applications of botanical medicine can expand her knowledge and experience by taking classes or attending workshops at Green Comfort. We offer a 9 month intensive training which includes Foundations in Therapeutic Herbalism and Herbal Apothecary. These courses provide a foundation from which to integrate herbal medicine into life or work. Green Comfort Apothecary is at the core of this business. We carry over 200 tinctures, 50 bulk herbs and many home crafted medicinal products and the raw material necessary to produce herbal medicine.
The apothecary is maintained to provide quality formulations for clients and learning experiences for the herb students. The plants, herbs and foods create the basis for all the herbal education programs. Medicine making apprenticeships are available to students who can attend once a month for the hands-on preparation of tinctures, teas, cordials, elixirs and salves the Apothecary stocks. We wish you health and well being as you explore the use of plant medicine for healing and rejuvenating. Come visit as client, student or apprentice to the plants.
Blessings,
Teresa Boardwine
Sadhana of Love
When we live gently on the earth
And innocence and humility are in every action
When the joy of universal remembrances
Shine through us, we are love
And everything we touch becomes love
Our beauty inspires the beauty in everyone
The in collective love, we are one
We are free.
Ayurveda: A Life of Balance
Maya Tiwari
