Sarah Latifa, M.Ed
Sarah Latifa has been an educator for over 25 years. She has taught children and adults nature connection, gardening, woodworking, sewing, herbal medicinal product creation, music and a deep connection to the plant world. She is a certified herbalist through the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Her passion is using plants to heal by growing and harvesting them for tea, medicine, natural body care products and the essences they carry to heal our bodies and souls. Fun Facts: She is a Sufi and has been coming to the Abode since she was 6 years old. She is currently the resident plant whisperer in the herb garden here at the Abode of the Message
Upcoming Programs by Sarah Latifa, M.Ed
When Women Gather
Also with Amanda Salima McCall, LCSW, LMT, JJ Luceno, Annika Tara Hansche, MA, MHC and Eileen J. Raab, RN BSN
Join five local facilitators for a nourishing day of inward reflection, creativity, and renewal. Together we will explore gentle practices rooted in song, meditation, herbal care, soul collage, and hands-on creative expression, all designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. This day is an invitation to rest, be supported, and […]
Native Plants and the Garden
Plant your own Native Plant Garden for beauty and environemtal benefit. Planting native plants can be beautiful, give you food, give the local animals food and a place to complete their life cycle. You will tour our gardens and learn about al the plants that grow in our area. You will go home with 6 […]
Herbal Facials
This workshop is designed as a hands-on learning experience, focused on teaching you how to create and use simple, all-natural practices that support relaxation and self-care. Rather than a passive experience, you’ll be guided step by step through the how and why behind each element, empowering you to confidently recreate these rituals on your own. […]
Kids and Plants!
Come explore our garden with your family and discover the wonders growing all around us. Children will learn about edible plants, helpful insects, and the basics of gardening through hands-on exploration. Each child will make their own potted herb to take home and enjoy with the whole family.
Shaker Herbs and the Medicinal Garden
Shaker Herbs for your own Medicinal Garden. Learn about the plants the Shakers grew for medicinal purposes and tour our gardens as we learn first hand how to grow them, what they need, and all the uses these herbs were used for. At the end of the workshop you will be taking home 6 Shaker […]
Salves and Creams
Come learn to make your own homemade salves and creams with herbs grown on the Abode land. We will tour the garden, looking and discovering different herbs we can use from our own home gardens, and we will experiment with scents and medicinal herbs to nourish your skin naturally. These workshops can get a little […]