Patricia Hughes

Hello! I’m Trish.If you’re considering joining this retreat, welcome! Since we’ll be spending the weekend together, here’s a little about me.I’m a lifelong experiential learner and a lover of all things nature.When something sparks my curiosity, I dive in wholeheartedly—whether it’s herbal medicine, wildflowers, composting, permaculture, spirituality, making kombucha, or backpacking. I have a degree in biology and chemistry, but most of my herbal and practical knowledge comes from years of hands-on experience and personal study.I’ve had some challenging and adventurous work as well - as a Ropes Course instructor, a National Park Ranger, a Project-based Learning Coordinator, and even a soccer coach.I had the unique experience to live on an off-grid homestead in the middle of 8,000 acres, where my husband and I raised our two sons. Growing food, wildcrafting, and daily walks along the rivers and creeks connected me deeply with Earth’s cycles and native flora and fauna. I shared this love and understanding of nature with kids through the development of an Environmental Education curriculum for the local schools.My intense interest in spirituality led me on multiple adventures and travels to India to study spirituality and meditation, a thread thatis woven through my daily life.My teaching style is relaxed and approachable. I provide handouts so you don’t have to worry about taking notes (yay!) and I build in plenty of opportunities to participate—because learning by doing is where the magic happens.I hope you’ll join me for a weekend of connection, curiosity, and inspiration in a peaceful farm setting. You might just leave with a new excitement for growing your own culinary and medicinal herbs.