Cavewoman Counseling & Retreats

SUMMER UPDATES
The Cavewoman Way

2024 RETREATS
The Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference still has spaces! Designed to be a retreat and immersive learning experience all in one ~ plus we're having a Witches' Costume Ball this year!

2025 RETREATS
January: WolfSpeak Cavewoman Retreat
February: The Cave & The Cauldron Retreat

COUNSELING/ECO-THERAPY
My Fall schedule is almost Full. Email me if you're interested in transpersonal counseling or nature-based offerings.

SACRED MUSHROOM/PLANT MEDICINE
I currently have a waiting list for folks looking for this service, however I have spaces open up every few weeks. Email me to get on the waiting list!

CONTACT ME
The best way to reach me is via email or through my website. I do not monitor my social media pages as frequently as I check emails.

WEBSITE
www.thecavewomanway.com

In my work and private practice, I hear this ONE sentence more than any other: "I am looking for community."

Finding community and belonging is hard. Especially as an adult. Especially in a fast-paced, virtual and remote society. What's even harder is finding community that truly accepts your individuality and quirks and encourages you to heal and live YOUR way. I know it's possible though, because we are creating it!

Check out
🌿Finding Community with Women & Plants
at the link below:

https://shoutout.wix.com/so/02Ox5qT4D?languageTag=en

Exciting News! 🍄🌿

I will now be teaching for two days straight about the medicine and magic of mushrooms and I couldn't be happier about it ❤

The Chattanooga Medicinal Mushroom Summit has added a SECOND DAY OPTION!!!!

Yep, this year's Medicinal Mushroom Summit sold out so fast and we have such a growing waiting list that we've decided to offer the program again the very next day on Sunday, August 25!

If you wanted to join us at this year's summit and didn't get a spot before it sold out, now is your time!

The Sunday option of the Summit is from 12pm-7pm ET. A full meal will not be available, however light snacks will be provided and you are also welcome to bring your own food.

Sign up now @

Mushroom Summit | Midsouth Women's Herbal Join us for a full day of workshops exploring the medicinal and healing properties of mushrooms. We will cover the basics of medicinal mushrooms as well as dive into some special interest topics such as cooking with mushrooms, nootropic mushrooms and mental health support, cancer and Alzheimer's res...

Last Call! If you register today, you'll still have time to read the book before our women's gathering on July 18.

Dreaming with Bees
Book Discussion & Circle
July 18, 2024
Chattanooga, TN

Event Details: www.thecavewomanway.com/womenscircles

Upcoming Events with The Cavewoman Counseling & Retreats!

The Cavewoman Way Book Club & Book Sale Join us in July for a very special gathering inspired by the book, Dreaming with Bees, plus a celebration of one of the book's authors: our very own Jan Hatcher! With only 5 spots remaining, you'll want to register soon. In addition to our book discussion and celebration, The Cavewoman Way will be h...

July Women's Circle!

The Cavewoman Way YOU ARE INVITED Have you heard the buzz? (pun intended!) One of our women's circle members, Jan Hatcher, is now a published author! Her story, The Gifts You Were Born With, is featured in the just-released book, Dreaming with Bees. Our next women's circle will be a celebration of the book, Jan, and our own sacred m...

Beltane Season has just started!
What are you noticing?
How are you celebrating?

Celebrating Beltane Season The Cavewoman Way Recipes & Inspiration for a Magical May

Just a quick note that the Wild Medicine Conference is almost sold out! Wild Medicine is a gathering of herbalists, foragers, folk medicine enthusiasts and nature lovers in central Alabama and is open to all adults.

🌿We have some pretty exciting presenters this year, including herbal elders, authors, and international speakers Phyllis D. Light, Matthew Wood, David Winston, and Lisa Bedner!

🌿Classes include herbal medicine workshops, medicinal mushroom classes, foraging walks, plant and tree medicine walks, and more!

🌿There are only 5 spots remaining before we are sold out!

🌿We have 2 partial scholarships, offering $150 off registration (commuter or dorm). If this would allow you to attend, email us to apply ([email protected]). Scholarship recipients are required to register within 48 hours of approval.

Home | Wild Medicine Conference An annual gathering of folk healers, herbalists, foragers, and nature lovers in Nauvoo, AL.

Early Bird Registration Discounts for the 2024 Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference end tonight (Sunday, April 14) at midnight. Register today and save up to $100!

Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference Early Bird ends TONIGHT! Why attend the Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference? In-Person Learning Herb Classes Plant Walks Retreat Activities Nature Time Inspiration Seasonal Food Learn from Elders Drumming & Yoga Herb Market & Vendors Community and so much more!!!

There's still time to sign up for The Wild Medicine Conference! Phyllis D. Light is one of our keynote presenters, AND she is going to be teaching a very unique class about stones and rocks in folk medicine traditions. You can learn more about Phyllis in her interview with Rosemary Gladstar. Then, head over to the conference website to grab your spot~ Event link is in the comments.

Phyllis Light | Voices of Our Herbal Elders Ep. 12 Join Rosemary Gladstar as she invites herbal elders to share the stories of their journey into the lush world of plants in these Inner-Views.This episode of ...

The Wild Medicine Conference is only 2 months away and the event is almost SOLD OUT! If you're on the fence about joining us, now's the time to head on over to the website!!!

Below are registration updates:

REMAINING SPOTS
*Weekend Conference*
Lodge Room Beds: 3
Dorm Beds: 9
Commuter Passes: 4

SOLD OUT
Pre-conference program: FULL
Pre-conference meals: Sold Out

Home | Wild Medicine Conference An annual gathering of folk healers, herbalists, foragers, and nature lovers in Nauvoo, AL.

So excited about this!

Wylder Ones Women's Oracle Retreat

Spring Equinox Weekend!!!
✨Enchanting
✨Fun
✨Delicious

Retreat | The Cavewoman Way Retreat with The Cavewoman Way: connect with self, nature and other women!

Last Call for our Sacred Journeys with Mushrooms webinar tomorrow. A recording is included if you can't join us live:

Sacred Journeys | The Cavewoman Way This online workshop is about sacred journeys with mushrooms. We'll cover history, intention, set, setting, integration and have time for Q&A.

It's true that I've been talking about mushrooms a lot over the past few months! After January, we'll be focusing on women's circles, retreats, and upcoming herbal events for a bit. THIS MEANS if you are interested in some of my mushroom-related offerings, January is your time!

Jan 16: Sacred Journeys with Mushrooms webinar

Jan 17 & 24: Trip Sitter Level 1 Training

March 22-24: Wylder Ones Oracle Retreat with a whimsical mushroom theme

EVENTS | The Cavewoman Way Learn about nature-based retreats, women's circles, wonder walks, cave hikes, and more!

Our Spring Wylder Ones Retreat just sold out! I can't wait to celebrate Spring in the woods with ya'll ✨

Today's Newsletter + Event Invitations 🖤

Drum in the New Year with The Cavewoman Way The first full moon of the new year is the Wolf Moon. You know what that means, right? Wolf stories, howling, and drumming! Can't join us under the Wolf Moon? There are some other special events happening in January and February I'd love for you to check out. We'll be exploring sacred medicine journ...

Happy January!
Lots of events just around the corner including both virtual and in person gatherings. I hope to see you at one of them. New attendees welcome ❤️

EVENTS | The Cavewoman Way Learn about nature-based retreats, women's circles, wonder walks, cave hikes, and more!

As I am closing the books on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024, I'm curious to know how people's schedules and preferences have changed in regard to when you would prefer our circles and small gatherings to be.

Chattanooga folks who come to my events, I'd love your feedback on the following:

1. What day of the week do you prefer smaller events like women's circles, community workshops, and drum circles?
A. Tuesdays or Thursdays
B. Friday Nights
C. Sunday Nights

2. What kind of events are you really craving for the new year?
A. Social gatherings with like-minded spiritual people
B. Deep dive/soulful events
C. Book discussions
D. Writing Groups
E. Educational Workshops (about what?)
F. Something else (include a comment!)

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT!

Winter Email! If you aren't on my mailing list, you can subscribe on my website. If you are on my mailing list but didn't get this email, check your promotions folder ❤️ Happy Winter!

The Winter Bucket List The Cavewoman Way Christmas ends and some of us reflect on all those things that just didn't happen... maybe it was the decorations that didn't make it up, the holiday baking that there was no time for, the missed simple pleasures of winter, or something else. But here's the deal, when Christmas is over Winter is jus...

The Winter Solstice is next week! Do you have any special celebrations or rituals planned?

Happy Yule! Solstice Blessings! Merry Christmas! Rituals & Recipes A Message from Michelle The Winter Solstice is a very special time for me. Over the past few years, we've had some very special yule celebrations together. We've journeyed into (wild) caves for drumming and meditation, we've feasted and danced, we crafted, and we have co-created ceremony. This year,...

Gift Ideas from The Cavewoman Way: Retreats, Gift Certificates, and More!

Holiday Gift Ideas from the Cavewoman Way Happy Holidays from The Cavewoman Way! Looking for a unique gift for someone you love? Contemplating what to tell a loved one to gift you this year? How about a retreat or gift certificate? Having a getaway or event to look forward to brings some joy to the dark days of winter and it's the perfect g...

The Cavewoman Way Spring Equinox Retreat has been announced and registration is open just in time for holiday gift giving!

Spring Retreat Announced! The Cavewoman Way All I want for Christmas is a retreat! I'm announcing our Spring Cavewoman Retreat just in time for holiday gift giving. Event tickets and retreat registrations make meaningful gifts, whether you are giving or receiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Cavewoman Way!

Gratitude & Reflections from The Cave A Thanksgiving Message I want to pause this week to thank you for being part of The Cavewoman Way this year. Whether you support my work from afar, attend events, work with me privately, or are part of our amazing women's group, your energy, love, inspiration and support make a difference! I hope th...

September Events!

September Events with The Cavewoman Way Fall is in the air, can you feel it? Ah, my favorite season! Magic, wonder, connection, and nature time are all things I have on my calendar. What about you? This email contains information about all my offerings this month, both Cavewoman offerings as well as a virtual mushroom series I am teaching...

Wow!

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sorceresss-kit-was-discovered-ashes-pompeii-180972907/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=8272023&utm_content=archival&fbclid=IwAR39vBME2tUdPOTA-8M-k50Yirs15Epu3O7zaL-H9uCOj41EcjDoQvFmrHM

A Sorceress' Kit Was Discovered in the Ashes of Pompeii The box of small trinkets was likely used to perform fertility and love rituals and to look for omens about birth and pregnancy

If you missed today's email or you aren't on my mailing list, check it out here! I'm offering TWO medicinal mushroom workshops in the coming weeks and whether you are in Chattanooga or you live far away, there's an option for everyone.

Medicinal and Magical Mushrooms with The Cavewoman Way A Message from Michelle I am offering two immersive opportunities in the coming weeks to learn about the nutritive, medicinal, therapeutic, and magical properties of mushrooms. These events are offered through The Midsouth Women's Herbal Collective, but I want to be sure the Cavewoman community know...

Healing is a process~

This is a very special oracle deck and I can't wait to weave it into the September women's retreat I am hosting! We're going to spend the weekend wandering through the enchanted woods, talking about the magic of mushrooms, and working with this Liminal Spirits deck. If this sounds like your kinda thing, check out the link below!

www.thecavewomanway.com/mushroomretreat

Last Call for Registrations!

Entheogenic Plants + Psychedelic Water Tasting Experience
July 25 at 6:30pm (Chattanooga)
✨Learn about Visionary Plants
✨Discover Herbs that Calm the Body and Nourish the Spirit
✨Sip on sparkling Psychedelic Water
✨Connect with like-minded soulful people
✨Share personal experiences and ask questions

Sacred Plants | The Cavewoman Way Entheogen is a term sometimes used in place of psychedelic, specifically to refer to a psychoactive plant that is ingested to produce a non-ordinary state of consciousness for religious, healing, or spiritual purposes. Some entheogens that might immediately come to your mind are ayahuasca, pe**te, o...

✨Psychedelic Water Tasting Experience + Entheogens Discussion
✨July 25 right here in Chattanooga!

Entheogens are plants with psychoactive properties that are ingested for spiritual or religious purposes. We have artifacts going back over 12,000 years that give us insight into entheogenic plants throughout history. Two of these plants are kava kava and damiana, both ingredients in the sparkling water beverage, Psychedelic Water. These are legal and low-risk mood enhancers and mental relaxants that can soften cyclical thinking and inspire creativity. The beverage is fun to drink in a group setting, so grab your spot at next week's experiential workshop and social gathering! I can't wait to share the experience and meet other people interested in these topics.

Registration via my website is required to save your spot:
www.thecavewomanway.com/sacredplants