6:30–8 PM

Plant spirit meditations are guided ritual experiences that use the simple act of drinking tea as a pathway into presence, embodied wisdom, and connection with the natural world, not as with a commodity or resource, but as with a teacher and mentor.

Through mindfulness, breath, and somatic awareness, we’ll explore non-psychotropic plants that have for centuries been used for guidance, healing, restoration, and nourishment in traditional folk medicine.

By drinking plant infusions with the intention of opening ourselves to their teachings, participants are invited to build a connection with herbs and wild plants—not only as medicine for the body, but as teachers and elders that hold unique energetic signatures, offering emotional support and spiritual guidance. 

This session, led by Emily Galligan, includes an opening, grounding meditation; introduction to a plant, its tea, and its energetic and nourishing properties; a guided somatic meditation with the tea; reflection; and sharing. 

Please note: we will work with one single plant, chosen for safety and accessibility in addition to its gifts. If you have any concerns or medical/pharmaceutical contraindications, alternatives will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own tea, but it is suggested that you work with a single plant rather than a blend.

* While mats and cushions are available, we recommend bringing any other comfort items you might need.

Please bring a journal or notebook for reflections.

The price of participation is on a sliding scale ($20–$40). 

About Emily
My grandmother always told me, “Whatever it is you want to do with your life, you’re already doing it.” So when I chose to pursue my master’s degree in environmental education, it wasn’t because I wanted to teach. It was because I remembered who I was as a young girl: nestled in the branches of a crabapple tree, barefoot in the stream, searching for salamanders, feeling completely at home in the natural world.

As I grew older, some part of me was always trying to find my way back to that feeling of belonging, yet the more I pursued the modern world’s version of success, the farther I drifted from it. After years of traveling and trying to find myself, I eventually returned to my roots: tending the land and my heart in tandem. And after nearly two decades of living on this island—growing my gardens, my children, and in many ways, myself—I began supporting others on their healing journeys. What I've learned from 15+ years of doing this work is that the greatest medicine is learning how to come home—to the earth, to our bodies, and to the inherent wisdom within.

I am a certified wellness coach, yoga teacher, womb-circle facilitator, and rites-of-passage mentor. My work is deeply rooted in earth-based spirituality and somatic healing practices. I am passionate about helping others reconnect with themselves through the wisdom of the body, the rhythms of nature, and that deeply felt sense of belonging.