The Elder Tree
Government Administration - Ravenshoe, Queensland, Australia
The Elder Tree Employees
The Elder Tree Details
The Elder Tree is a not-for profit, non-government organisation with a core vision to empower people through grassroots herbal education and earth skills. In 2022 The Elder Tree will be purchasing land to build a herbal education centre and healing sanctuary on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North QLD.The Elder Tree will offer:- Medicinal botanical gardens- Treatment rooms for herbalists, naturopaths, and other healing modalities- Free/affordable healthcare for low income earners- Many zones that are available for hire for functions and events that align with the core vision- Regular ongoing workshops, classes and courses in natural medicine- A temple space for ceremonies and circles- Extensive herbal gardens and a herbal nursery- A herbal apothecary and medicine making space- Regular gatherings, retreats, markets and other events- Small cabins for hire for those attending retreats- Camping facilities- A primitive skills school- A herbal dispensaryAt The Elder Tree, there will be the following education (and much more):- Herbal self sufficiency- how to grow and harvest herbal medicine- Primitive skills- tanning, survival skills, wild plant identification etc- Making herbal medicine- Energetic/spiritual connection with the plants- Ceremonies- eg cacao ceremonies- Dance and music events- An annual plant medicine national gathering- Ongoing natural building workshops- Other earth-based skills and natural lifestyle workshops eg. fermentation, food, etcWe will bring in herbal educators and life skills educators from around Australia, though we will always value local knowledge first.There will be the opportunity for those attending these workshops etc to camp on the land or rent small cabins. There will also be the opportunity to have 'herbalists in residence' and ongoing residential apprenticeships.The Elder Tree will be a place for people of all ages and all walks of life. **Putting the medicine in the hands of the people**
