For many centuries, our ancestors across many lineages have created rituals and practices for grief during times of loss, heartache, and collective struggle, and these practices help us to live more authentically and to appreciate thresholds and relationships with the beyond. In the times we live in now, full of strategic state violence and oppression, the ability to grieve helps us to better radically accept our circumstances, connect to others, and dream up visionary futures. 

In this class we will discuss traditional magical practices and rituals for being with our grief in all its forms. We will learn about plants, herbs, candle magic, archetypes and folklore for identifying and moving through grief how it shows up in our bodies and in our communities. Participants will leave with tools and practices for alchemizing their own grief into creativity, connection and transformation for the times ahead. 

When: Sunday, March 8

Time: 11-12:30pm 

lunch to follow

Cost: $45

Register here

Join us for a cozy night of community, creativity, and expression.

Shredded Emotions is an interactive night and performance. We will invite you to write letters/journal/stream of consciousness about anything you need to get out of your mind. During the Flying Witches aerial performance you will be invited to shred your writing and watch as those shredded messages, emotions, and thoughts join in with others and evolve into projections.

The performance will begin around 8:15pm but come at 7 to write and enjoy all the offerings:
☕️ sip @milkthistleyuccavalley tea
🍩 munch on a sweet treat @shoobsdonuts
💌 craft a valentine for a stranger. Make a valentine & take a valentine home.
🪻sit with a flower essence at @corinnarosella_ ritual altar
🃏get a tarot reading from @heebiejeebiejaya
🔮clearing trapped emotions reading @cherryfizzy
🎶enjoy the tunes of Ash and Ellen of @entwined____
🤸🏼‍♀️ aerial hoop, chains, and flying pole by @the_flying_witches
🌱
The event is free but donations to the readers, the space, and the sweet treat/tea table are welcome/appreciated.

Are you someone who struggles with seasonal depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue or other issues during the shorter days of the year? This two hour workshop is a deep dive into herbalism, plant energetics and folk magic for supporting yourself and your loved ones in getting through these times.

We’ll discuss:

- herbal actions and how they help body systems function better to improve mental health

• herbal formulas and preparations for wellbeing

- flower essences and astroherbology for uplifting our thoughts and support positive mindset

- elemental magic practices used to let go of what doesn’t serve you

- suggested seasonal rituals for mental clarity and connection

Class is on zoom and will be recorded so if you can’t make it to the live class the recording will be sent to you! The last 30 minutes of class will be open for questions and discussion, this portion won’t be recorded so please attend to ask any follow up questions.

REGISTER HERE

High Desert Test Site’s Winter Open House! Featuring food, drinks, performances, and vendors- plus Corinna offering custom flower essence rituals and Jaya offering tarot readings!

11am-3pm

A community gathering at The Firehouse in Joshua Tree

High Desert Test Sites invited Milk Thistle to pop up for the day as part of Joshua Treenial, and we are so excited to present you with An Afternoon of Ritual and Healing!

Corinna Rosella will be offering custom flower essence rituals, Cherry will be doing emotion code clearings and Jaya will be offering tarot readings from her “Bootleg Tarot” deck along with paper cache crafts.

All offerings are sliding scale between $22-$44 and we will have many Milk Thistle products for sale, and a new tea to sample and take home

Ever wondered about what plants can teach us about cycles of death and rebirth and connecting with unknown realms and ancestors? In this class, held during Samhain, one of the yearly times of the thinning veil, we will explore magical and energetic herbalism, astroherbology, folklore and ritual to build intuition and begin (or strengthen) a practice of ancestral and psychic connection. Plants can help us understand the present through connection with the past and all the cycles around us and within us- this workshop will change the way you see the natural world around you, and help you ground into your own spiritual voice and connection to earth.

Hosted by Bonita Happenings in Yucca Valley. Class is limited to 10 people. Register here!

Come to Mojave Flea in Yucca Valley and get a reading from Jaya or Corinna!

You can also place an order for pick up and we will have it here.

A three class series exploring native plants and flowers of the Mojave desert, their historical, medicinal, spiritual and energetic uses.

Class three discusses medicinal & spiritual flowers and plants including apricot mallow, creosote, datura, desert lily and more.

Register here

Whether as devotional tools, protective spirits, or symbolic mirrors of the self, dolls have long served as powerful forms of expression and connection between the physical and unseen worlds.

In this workshop, we’ll be creating handmade dolls or figures as vessels for intention, protection, remembrance, or dreaming. Each participant will craft a soft-bodied doll and sew a heart to place inside—infused with energy, care, and meaning. We'll stuff our dolls with written messages to ourselves, secret wishes, or notes to the unseen. These figures can act as guardians, companions, or spell objects, holding space for whatever you choose to place within them.

space is limited. register here!

A three class series exploring native plants and flowers of the Mojave desert, their historical, medicinal, spiritual and energetic uses.

Class two discusses native trees of the Mojave desert- including Palo Verde, Desert Willow and Mesquite.

Register here

A three class series exploring native plants and flowers of the Mojave desert, their historical, medicinal, spiritual and energetic uses.

Class one discusses being in ethical and reciprocal relation with the land, and an overview of native vs. invasive plants of the mojave desert.

Register here

Cosmic Cousins: Astrology Ritual Immersion

A Monthly Journey Through the Zodiac Join Jeff Hinshaw of Cosmic Cousins for a ritual immersion into the astrological sign of the month.

Continuing with Gemini on Thursday, May 22nd this monthly gathering (last Thursday of the month) offers an embodied exploration of the zodiac through altar building, guided meditation, journal prompts, tarot connections, and group discussion. Each session is designed to help you connect intuitively with the energy of the current sign, bringing greater self-awareness and alignment. Before each gathering, you’ll receive written insights introducing you to the sign’s archetypal themes, mythology, and key planetary influences.

This offering is for astrology lovers, beginners, and seekers looking to deepen their connection to the zodiac in a sacred and interactive way. We’ll begin with a few months—if it is popular, we’ll ride the wheel of the zodiac together throughout the year. Facilitated by Jeff Hinshaw, 29 Palms based astrologer and tarot guide with over a decade of experience facilitating group work. Step into the magic of the stars and align with the power of each astrological season.

See you under the Gemini Sun!

Space is limited. Register here

Mini Consults (20 Minutes)

If you’ve been curious about working with a clinical herbalist or looking for a more personalized approach to wellness, this is a great opportunity to dip your toes in.

Mini consults allow us to explore an aspect of your current experience of health and wellness, and find a blend of herbs that are best suited to your needs and personal body constitution. 

During our 20 minutes together, we will share a cup of tea and sit in conversation over what you would like to work on. You will then receive one custom formulation, which may be in the form of tea, tincture, glycerite, or topical preparation depending on your preference/need. If there is an additional pre-formulated product that could be suitable, that may be recommended as well.

Mini consults are best for those moving through simple, acute expressions of imbalance or who are looking for general foundational or seasonal support. For example, this may look like those looking for support with: digestive discomfort, anxiety, sleep issues, dryness, mood boosting, or general guidance with traditional nutrition or navigating seasonal changes.

BOOK YOUR MINI SESSION HERE

Please note: These consults are not suited for long-standing, chronic imbalances, complex conditions (ex: autoimmune, hormone issues), or those who are on medication. This is not a substitute for a clinical session.

Initial Consultations (90 minutes)

Sessions are portals for unearthing what’s happening within the body. Through hearing your story, exploring current physical and emotional experiences, and tongue diagnostics, I discover patterns that lead us to root causation of imbalance. From there, I create intentional herbal formulas tailored to your constitution, accompanied by food and lifestyle supplementation to address both core and surface expression of imbalance. Each protocol is entirely individual.

Once your session is booked, you will receive an email from Lia with an intake form. If cost is at all prohibitive, please email Lia directly at wayouttherecoaching@gmail.com to discuss payment and sliding scale options. 

*Please note that the cost of herbs is not included with either consult, but sourcing is always provided and budget is discussed.

Specialites: 

• Menstrual irregularities

• Immune imbalance

• Nervous system dysregulation + emotional health

• Sexual wellness 

• Pain management

• Burnout, fatigue, and hypersensitivity

• Skin issues

BOOK YOUR SESSION HERE

To learn more about Lia, please visit her website at: https://thewayouttthere.com/

Weekly tea- this week focusing on Mugwort, and a soundbath with Willow

Register here

Monthly class and group session to practice and study Tarot! This class focuses on the third line of the Major Arcana, the “superconscious”

register here

Climate Action Community Night hosted by Anna

4pm-6:30pm Eco Tarot, Herbal Tea and Climate Action/Discussion

6:30pm Vegan Potluck

7:30pm Backyard Movie Night: Flow

Suggested donation $5 NOTAFLOF

Weekly tea- this week focusing on Linden Flower, and a soundbath with Willow

Register here

an interactive workshop on working with plant medicine to improve our lives- a practice that allowed us to be alive today, thanks to our ancestors, and a practice that may help us survive in times to come.

free to anyone who attends JT Music Festival.

Art show about being a teen

Open Mic Night from 7pm-9pm by Davey Blue Jay. Folks are encouraged to share stories from their teenage years

Tin Embossing Workshop

Learn the folk art of tin embossing in this hands-on workshop. Using lightweight metal, simple tools, and a bit of pressure, we'll create detailed designs that catch the light and hold meaning. You'll leave with a finished piece to add to your altar, hang on the wall, or use for another project. Along the way, we'll talk about the suit of swords in the tarot, and the figure of Joan of Arc as a symbol of clarity, courage, and conviction. All materials provided; no experience necessary.

Register here

Mini Consults (20 Minutes)

If you’ve been curious about working with a clinical herbalist or looking for a more personalized approach to wellness, this is a great opportunity to dip your toes in.

Mini consults allow us to explore an aspect of your current experience of health and wellness, and find a blend of herbs that are best suited to your needs and personal body constitution. 

During our 20 minutes together, we will share a cup of tea and sit in conversation over what you would like to work on. You will then receive one custom formulation, which may be in the form of tea, tincture, glycerite, or topical preparation depending on your preference/need. If there is an additional pre-formulated product that could be suitable, that may be recommended as well.

Mini consults are best for those moving through simple, acute expressions of imbalance or who are looking for general foundational or seasonal support. For example, this may look like those looking for support with: digestive discomfort, anxiety, sleep issues, dryness, mood boosting, or general guidance with traditional nutrition or navigating seasonal changes.

BOOK YOUR MINI SESSION HERE

Please note: These consults are not suited for long-standing, chronic imbalances, complex conditions (ex: autoimmune, hormone issues), or those who are on medication. This is not a substitute for a clinical session.

Initial Consultations (90 minutes)

Sessions are portals for unearthing what’s happening within the body. Through hearing your story, exploring current physical and emotional experiences, and tongue diagnostics, I discover patterns that lead us to root causation of imbalance. From there, I create intentional herbal formulas tailored to your constitution, accompanied by food and lifestyle supplementation to address both core and surface expression of imbalance. Each protocol is entirely individual.

Once your session is booked, you will receive an email from Lia with an intake form. If cost is at all prohibitive, please email Lia directly at wayouttherecoaching@gmail.com to discuss payment and sliding scale options. 

*Please note that the cost of herbs is not included with either consult, but sourcing is always provided and budget is discussed.

Specialites: 

• Menstrual irregularities

• Immune imbalance

• Nervous system dysregulation + emotional health

• Sexual wellness 

• Pain management

• Burnout, fatigue, and hypersensitivity

• Skin issues

BOOK YOUR SESSION HERE

To learn more about Lia, please visit her website at: https://thewayouttthere.com/

Weekly tea- this week focusing on Damiana, and a soundbath with Willow

Register here

Join Saewon of Sun Song for a desert flower essence workshop! Flower essences are a subtle energetic form of plant medicine made from the vibrational imprint of flowers, which support our emotional and spiritual well being. We will cover the history and basics of flower essence therapy, step by step instructions on how to make an essence, and lastly, we will try a variety of local desert wildflower essences native to the Mojave Desert to practice an intuitive embodied way of plant communication.  Participants will meet new herbal allies, have the chance to share their experiences with one another, and go home with a set of essences to work with. 

Saewon is an artist, energy worker, flower essence maker, hypnotherapist and founder of Sun Song, an embodied research & ritual lab that explores the intersections of plant, human and planetary consciousness via vibrational essence therapy

Space is limited - register here

ASK THE FLOWERS 

Custom Flower Potions w/ Saewon of Sun Song 

Flower Essences are a gentle yet powerful form of energetic plant medicine made with the vibrational imprint of flowers. They work on the subtle levels of mind, heart, and spirit—helping us reconnect with nature’s deep wisdom and our own inner balance. Each essence carries a subtle, sacred intelligence, offering a portal into deeper alignment, clarity, and transformation.

Whether you're moving through anxiety, depression, creative stagnation, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling ungrounded, flower essences offer compassionate support. They can help ease life transitions, dissolve inner blocks, and align you more fully with your intentions and dreams.

During this 30-minute consultation, you’ll receive a personalized flower and gem essence formula—intuitively crafted to meet you where you are and support your current path. It’s a magical way to work with the plant spirits and invite meaningful shifts into your life

Sliding scale $33-66 for 30 mins 

It’s free to register for your spot- pay on arrival!

Register here

Tea and a Reiki Soundbath each Wednesday with Willow!

Join us and try a different tea blend each week and reset your energy with a reiki soundbath.

Register here

A monthly tarot class and practice session- April’s will focus on the second line of the tarot- the journey from Strength to Temperance.

Register here

Cosmic Cousins: Astrology Ritual Immersion

A Monthly Journey Through the Zodiac Join Jeff Hinshaw of Cosmic Cousins for a ritual immersion into the astrological sign of the month.

Continuing with Taurus on Thursday, April 24th this monthly gathering (last Thursday of the month) offers an embodied exploration of the zodiac through altar building, guided meditation, journal prompts, tarot connections, and group discussion. Each session is designed to help you connect intuitively with the energy of the current sign, bringing greater self-awareness and alignment. Before each gathering, you’ll receive written insights introducing you to the sign’s archetypal themes, mythology, and key planetary influences.

This offering is for astrology lovers, beginners, and seekers looking to deepen their connection to the zodiac in a sacred and interactive way. We’ll begin with a few months—if it is popular, we’ll ride the wheel of the zodiac together throughout the year. Facilitated by Jeff Hinshaw, 29 Palms based astrologer and tarot guide with over a decade of experience facilitating group work. Step into the magic of the stars and align with the power of each astrological season.

See you under the Taurus Sun!

Space is limited. Register here

Mini Consults (20 Minutes)

If you’ve been curious about working with a clinical herbalist or looking for a more personalized approach to wellness, this is a great opportunity to dip your toes in.

Mini consults allow us to explore an aspect of your current experience of health and wellness, and find a blend of herbs that are best suited to your needs and personal body constitution. 

During our 20 minutes together, we will share a cup of tea and sit in conversation over what you would like to work on. You will then receive one custom formulation, which may be in the form of tea, tincture, glycerite, or topical preparation depending on your preference/need. If there is an additional pre-formulated product that could be suitable, that may be recommended as well.

Mini consults are best for those moving through simple, acute expressions of imbalance or who are looking for general foundational or seasonal support. For example, this may look like those looking for support with: digestive discomfort, anxiety, sleep issues, dryness, mood boosting, or general guidance with traditional nutrition or navigating seasonal changes.

BOOK YOUR MINI SESSION HERE

Please note: These consults are not suited for long-standing, chronic imbalances, complex conditions (ex: autoimmune, hormone issues), or those who are on medication. This is not a substitute for a clinical session.

Initial Consultations (90 minutes)

Sessions are portals for unearthing what’s happening within the body. Through hearing your story, exploring current physical and emotional experiences, and tongue diagnostics, I discover patterns that lead us to root causation of imbalance. From there, I create intentional herbal formulas tailored to your constitution, accompanied by food and lifestyle supplementation to address both core and surface expression of imbalance. Each protocol is entirely individual.

Once your session is booked, you will receive an email from Lia with an intake form. If cost is at all prohibitive, please email Lia directly at wayouttherecoaching@gmail.com to discuss payment and sliding scale options. 

*Please note that the cost of herbs is not included with either consult, but sourcing is always provided and budget is discussed.

Specialites: 

• Menstrual irregularities

• Immune imbalance

• Nervous system dysregulation + emotional health

• Sexual wellness 

• Pain management

• Burnout, fatigue, and hypersensitivity

• Skin issues

BOOK YOUR SESSION HERE

To learn more about Lia, please visit her website at: https://thewayouttthere.com/