Herb Walks,
foraging hikes,
medicine making
& much more
Learn In Person
Join Clinical Herbalist Rosemary Lovesmith for immersive herb walks, classes, and events in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. Our in-person classes offer an opportunity to connect with fellow plant and mushroom enthusiasts while deepening your knowledge of herbalism.
Learn how to identify and forage local edible and medicinal plants, craft unique herbal formulations with a trained professional, and explore the vibrant world of plant medicine. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just beginning your journey, our classes provide a hands-on, community-oriented experience that celebrates the beauty and wisdom of nature.
Classes & Events
Springtime Forage &
Wildcrafting Class
April 4th 10am-1pm
Celebrate the abundance of spring as we forage wild edible and medicinal plants across the 30-acre grounds of Ivy Rose Farm in Clermont, GA. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to wildcraft and transform herbs in the kitchen into delicious pestos, infused salts, and seasonal treats to enjoy during a shared lunch. Meet the farm animals, explore the land, and deepen your connection to the season while discovering how to bring springtime plants into your daily life in fun and creative ways.
Wild Medicinal
Plant Hike
May 2nd 8am - 1pm
Join a guided hike along the Appalachian Trail. Explore the rich diversity of native Appalachian medicinal plants while learning identification, ethical harvesting practices, and traditional uses. This experience is donation-based and combines movement, nature immersion, and hands-on herbal education for a deeply grounding and restorative day in North Georgia’s forests.
Tincture Making 101:
Half-Day Workshop
May 9th 11am - 3pm
Learn the art and science of creating clinical-strength tinctures from fresh and wild-harvested plants in this hands-on workshop at Ivy Rose Farm in Clermont, GA. Explore 30 acres of farm grounds, meet the resident animals, and forage for wild plants before transforming them into potent herbal medicine to take home. This class is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their herbal practice and confidently make tinctures for both daily wellness and targeted support, and includes a botanical-inspired lunch.
Herbal Ice Creams
& Mocktails
June 20th 10am - 1pm
Beat the summer heat while celebrating its abundance in this fun, hands-on workshop at Ivy Rose Farm in Clermont, GA. Explore how to infuse herbs into refreshing mocktails and tasty ice creams, creating unique drinks and treats that highlight seasonal flavors and plant medicine. Wander the farm’s 30 acres, meet the animals, and leave inspired to bring playful, herbal creativity into your kitchen and beverage rituals all summer long.
Alchemy of Honey Class
July 25 10am - 1pm
Discover the magic and medicine of honey in this immersive class at Ivy Rose Farm in Clermont, GA. Learn about the healing properties of honey, its energetic qualities, and its traditional uses while crafting your own hands-on herbal electuaries to take home. Explore the 30-acre farm, meet the animals, and deepen your connection to this golden elixir as you learn how to transform it into medicine for the body, mind, and spirit. Class materials and a light lunch will be provided.
Summertime Forage &
Wildcrafting Class
Aug 29th 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the bounty of summer on 30 acres of Ivy Rose Farm in Clermont, GA, as we forage and wildcraft seasonal plants bursting with flavor and medicine. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to identify, harvest, and infuse summertime herbs into pestos, salts, and other delicious creations to enjoy during a shared lunch. Meet the farm animals, explore the sun-drenched gardens, and learn to bring the abundance and vitality of summer plants into your everyday herbal practice.
Highlights From Past Events
