Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer

A Return to the Living World (Ojai Herbal Retreat Evolution)

Over the past 9 years, we gathered indoors for the Ojai Herbal Symposium. It was a beloved tradition, but something became clear: the magic was happening outside in the gardens and on the paths.

So this year, we’re returning to that essence. We’ve reimagined the gathering as the OJAI HERBAL RETREAT — an immersive, spacious, and connected experience.

🌿 Details & Registration → https://ojaiherbal.org/event/2026-ojai-herbal-retreat/

On May 30, 2026, we’ll gather on the forested grounds of the Krotona Institute. This isn’t a packed schedule meant to overwhelm; it’s a day designed to bring you back into rhythm.

You might find yourself:

Walking with others who share your curiosity for plants.

Pausing to taste, smell, and meet the living world around you.

Sitting in conversation with someone who feels instantly familiar.

This is what the Retreat is about:
🌿 Gathering in community with herbalists and healers.
🌿 Slowing down to actually absorb what you’re learning.
🌿 Experiencing plants directly—leaving with relationships, not just notes.

Hands-on Workshops:
✨ JILING LIN: Creative rituals for everyday beauty, nature journaling, and intuitive art.
✨ EMILY WATSON: Create your own herbal massage oil and learn calming self-massage practices.
✨ CAROL WADE: Craft an aromatic sleep pillow and explore tools for sustainable restoration.
✨ LANNY KAUFER: Walk the 100-year-old paths to meet the global plant community of Krotona.

We’ll open with a blessing from Chumash Elder PATRICK TUMAMAIT — grounding our time in respect, lineage, and place.

This is a space to learn, reconnect, and belong. Early Bird registration is now open, and this gathering fills quickly.

👉 Save your place at OjaiHerbal.org https://ojaiherbal.org/event/2026-ojai-herbal-retreat/

Herbally yours,
Lanny

P.S. Ema's Herbs in Ventura is hosting a vendor fair the next day, May 31, as a companion event. Stay tuned for details on that.

There's still time to sign-up for the Full Pink Moon Nature Hike tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meet valuable native plants and watch the moon rise over the beautiful Ojai Valley. Visit HerbWalks.com for details and registration.

Join us for a unique nature education experience guided by Lanny Kaufer.

This Saturday, October 26th
9am-11am

Saturday, November 23rd
10am-Noon

Saturday, December 14th
10am-Noon

Come explore the trails of the Taft Nature Preserve, only accessible through guided tours! With Lanny Kaufer leading the way, we'll identify native plants, observe birds, and examine animal tracks within our local ecology. Lanny's mission is to help people connect with the natural world, starting with plants. As the author of "Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants," he has been leading herb walks, nature hikes, and workshops in Southern California since 1976. Don't miss this chance to learn from a seasoned expert and deepen your understanding of nature. Grab your tickets now and join us for an insightful journey through our local ecosystem!

The link to tickets in our bio under "Events"

Come to the mountains with me on Saturday, June 15, and experience a 300-feet-high scenic wonder. We'll also see and smell aromatic trees, herbs and wildflowers. Easy walk with a big payoff. Visit HerbWalks.com for all the details.

Come to the mountains with me on Saturday, June 15, and experience a 300-feet-high scenic wonder. We'll also see and smell aromatic trees, herbs and wildflowers. Easy walk with a big payoff. Visit HerbWalks.com for all the details. #herbwalks #naturewalk #waterfall

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Attached is a pdf you can put in your clinic for patients to sign the petition as well.

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