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

Kids and Plants!

August 16, 2026

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.

Elderberry and Immunity

September 13, 2026

Join us for a workshop where we will learn about the power of elderberries and their immunity building factors! Bring some messy clothes, learn about drying, and tincturing them, and stroll the beautiful fall gardens.

Fire Cider & Oxymels

October 11, 2026

Join us for a workshop where we will learn about the power of fire cider and oxymels and it's immunity building factors! Bring some messy clothes, learn about what goes in them, how to create different kinds, and bring some home at the end of the workshop!