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These rates and times are negotiable and should be determined in advance as we schedule the talk. My rates depend partly on the type of class as some are more labor and time intense than others. I appreciate the opportunity to sell my book before or after class if appropriate.
Simple Talk Rates: No demonstration or remedy making component. Includes printed or emailed PDF handout for attendees. (A limited amount of reduced rate and pro-bono classes may be available in special situations - such as for BIPOC-led/served groups and nonprofits that specifically support improved access for lower income and/or frequently marginalized populations. Please reach out directly to Maria with these requests, including background information on your organization.)
- $300 ($400 for group sizes of 50+ people) for 1 to 1.5 hours
- $400 ($500 for group sizes of 50+ people) for 2 to 3 hours
- $600 ($800 for group sizes of 50+ people) for full day
- Add $200 to rate if class is conducted on a weekend. I am rarely available for weekend dates, especially during the busy season of May through September.
Weekdays or weeknights are preferred.
Travel Fee: No fee for classes hosted at Wintergreen Botanicals or local travel within a 30 minute drive of Chichester, NH. Add $75 for classes that are within a 1 hour drive. Add $150 for a 2 hour drive or to allow additional time due to rush hour (such as Boston-area classes). For classes that require long distance travel, overnight stays and other travel costs will need to be covered; please discuss directly with me to arrange.
My Wintergreen Botanicals classroom accommodates up to 13 students.
Host a Class at Wintergreen Botanicals: I'm happy to host your group for no added fee in my home-based classroom (pictured above) located on Deerfield Road in Chichester, NH, adjacent to Bear Brook State Park. Detailed directions and and an exact address will be provided that you can share with students. Due to classroom size and local regulations, I must cap class sizes to 13 students. The classroom is only available May through October because of winter weather dangers and parking. My classroom is unfortunately not handicap accessible. You will need to ascend stairs both to access the classroom and the restroom. My sweet dog Reishi often joins us in the classroom.
In-season garden and forest plant walks are also available on site; we may be able to accommodate slightly more students as long as students carpool and bring no more than 12 cars total. Please be prepared to walk on uneven ground, ascend small hills, and dress appropriately for the we weather, biting insects, and ticks. The gardens are most attractive mid June through early September (particularly July and early August), though my schedule also tends to be the busiest at this time. I have hundreds of cultivated and wild medicinal species on the property, from tiny wildflowers to huge shrubs and trees.
