A three-part, hands-on journey into the art and spirit of growing cannabis—where learning unfolds through tending, sharing, and rooting into the rhythms of the land.
Now that our plants have started, how do we nurture them into the biggest, healthiest, most potent buds possible? We'll explore the vegetative stage of plant growth and what kind of plant food and supplements are ideal for your grow environment.
Each gathering offers:
🌿 Practical, hands-on growing guidance
🌿 Space to ask questions and learn in community
🌿 Special guests—local growers sharing lived wisdom
🌿 A chance to deepen your relationship with the plant and the seasons
🌾 Grow & Commune:
More than a class—this is a shared tending. Seeds of knowledge passed hand to hand, as we learn to nurture what wishes to grow.
🚜 Optional Field Trip:
Before each session, those who feel called are warmly invited to meet us over at the nearby Woodstock Farmers Market—strolling, connecting, and drawing inspiration from the vibrant community. It’s a chance to support local growers and artisans, and to share a nourishing meal from the delicious offerings prepared by local vendors.
Cost:
We are doing our best to offer programming that is accessible.
The N.E.S.T. utilizes the practice of the Green Bottle philosophy in order to make our programming accessible with a fair exchange:
Take a look at our Green Bottle comparison to help you identify yourself on the scale
3-tier program prices:
Individual Session:
Community Exchange: $50
Supporters Exchange: $60
Sustainers Exchange: $70
2 Sessions
Community Exchange: $100
Supporters Exchange: $125
Sustainer Exchange: $150
About facilitator:
Philip H. Farber is the author of High Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual and Mysticism; FutureRitual: Magick for the 21st Century; Brain Magick: Exercises in Meta-Magick and Invocation; and other titles. He is a Licensed Trainer of NLP, a Hypnotist Instructor, and maintains a private practice in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Farber has provided us with a well researched, intelligent and playful grimoire for initiates of the Herb Dangerous, aka cannabis. From NLP savvy mindhacks to group ceremonial practice, High Magick details the history, pharmacology and mythology of cannabis and brings it all to life with practical esoteric techniques. Highly recommended indeed! - Julian Vayne, author of Getting Higher: The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony.
Stefanie Frank is a dynamic and multifaceted individual known for her diverse contributions to the field of healing arts and community building. She is the founder and director of ESKFF Nest, a healing arts refuge and retreat center located in the serene surroundings of Woodstock, NY. As a visionary retreat leader, Stefanie is committed to creating transformative experiences that cater to the spiritual and holistic well-being of individuals.
Stefanie's approach to healing arts integrates various modalities, including music, sound healing, flute, dance, and breathwork.
She is deeply passionate about designing and guiding nature-based, spiritually diverse transformational experiences, ceremonies, and rituals that facilitate profound personal growth and healing.
CannabiSabbath is her unique creation.
Sponsored by:
HERbal Woodstock is Woodstock, NY's premier dispensary. Their mission is to empower individuals in their journey and relationship with the plant, through consciously curated product offerings, valuable education, expert guidance, and exceptional service. True to their pioneering cannabis retail roots, the owners of HERbal Woodstock are dedicated to aiding in the spectrum of human experience through cannabis that expands the mind, nourishes the soul and prioritizes well-being.
Learn More About: HERbal Woodstock