2024 Spiritual Herbalism

Conference Panelist Speakers

Karen M. Rose

Jacquelyn Iyamah

Alyson Morgan 

Neffi Walker

FAQs

  • This year's event is a hybrid event.

    If you are a hybrid ticket holder, you will have access to the in-person event at Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday October 5th, in addition to the virtual sessions throughout the weekend.

    Virtual ticket holders will have access to all live-streamed events that occur on Saturday, October 5th at Weeksville Heritage Center and all virtual sessions throughout the weekend.

    The Black Herbalist Convergence scheduled for Friday, October 4th will occur on zoom.

  • This year our theme is A Healer in Every Home.

    This one is so special to me!! Growing up in Guyana, I knew that every home had a healer. Someone in each home healed, whether with plants, touch, garlic skins, eggs, the Bible, song, dance, chant, talking in tongues, birthing, food, etc. In my second home in Brooklyn, every few streets in Flatbush was a healer, a voodoo priest, a Baballawo, Padrino, Lucimi priestess, and a Rasta selling plants, all sharing knowledge and healing their communities. With waves of gentrification came spiritual colonization of our communities. When I opened Sacred, my goal was clear..to have: A Healer in Every Home. No matter where we are, we would have our medicine.

    After 15 years of work, I return to this purpose repeatedly. Over a span of 12 years, Sacred Vibes Apprentices has grown to a community of over 1500 individuals. Many spiritual herbalists are mentors, teachers, and conveners in their communities, creating a tangible impact on A Healer in Each Home. Along with Sacred Vibes Apothecary, which is in its 15th year, and our community outreach through our free Herbalism Programs, over 100,000 individuals remembered the power/ashe of their medicine.

    Our Spiritual Herbalism conference is now in its 7th year! And we uplift this year’s theme: A Healer in Every Home. Celebrate your journey with us wherever it stands, and step forward in your home, family, and communities. There has yet to be a less/more important time…that you can believe.

    - Karen

  • The event replay will be available for all ticket holders up to 72 hours after the event.

    The event replay will be available for purchase 2 weeks after the event.

  • Yes, all Sacred Vibes Apprentices receive discounted tickets to access the event. If you have not received you discount code, please email conference@sacredvibeshealing.com

  • No! This conference is for folks of all levels of experience in herbalism. We welcome everyone who has an interested in herbalism.

  • The conference agenda/program will be available in August

  • No! While this event's mission is to uplift BIPOC herbalists', their work, wisdom, knowledge and ancestral practices, this conference is open to everyone!

    Note: Our Annual Black Herbalist Convergence occurring virtually on Friday, October 4th 2024 is for Black attendees only. We ask that you please respect this sacred space and only attend and submit your information where requested if you identify as a Black person. However, the conference, on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, is open to all people who have purchased a conference ticket.

  • We have several ticket options for the community:

    Hybrid VIP Experience - $450 (in-person)

    Elevate your conference journey with our exclusive VIP experience! During the in-person and virtual experience, you will gain full access to all keynote sessions, workshops, the apothecary, and the virtual vendor marketplace. This ticket includes access to Day 1 at Weeksville Heritage Center and virtual access to Day 2 on Airmeet. Breakfast and lunch will be served during the in-person experience. In addition to the access above your Hybrid VIP pass will include:

    • Entry into Pre-Conference Soireè Mixer Event (Thursday October 5th)

    • Lifetime Access to Workshop Replays

    • Exclusive 45 minute tour of the Historical Hunterfly Road Houses at Weeksville Heritage Center (Saturday October 6th 2024)

    • Intimate VIP Evening Roundtable Discussion: “Divination & Mediumship as Medicine” with the Empress Karen Rose and Baba Fasanmi

    • VIP Workshop:  A Year in Reflection and an Expansive Look Forward at
      2025 with Empress Karen Rose and Baba Fasanmi

      (December 2024)

    • Curated Home Blessing Kit by Empress Karen Rose

    • Automatic Entry into Raffle

    Virtual VIP Experience - $200

    Elevate your conference journey with our exclusive VIP experience! This all-access pass includes: 

    • Lifetime access to herbalism workshop replay

    • Automatic Entry into Raffle

    Hybrid - $210 

    During the in-person and virtual experience, you will gain full access to all keynote sessions, workshops, the apothecary, and the virtual vendor marketplace. This ticket includes access to Day 1 at Weeksville Heritage Center and virtual access to Day 2 on Airmeet. Breakfast and lunch will be served during the in-person experience. 

    Virtual Only - $135

    During the virtual experience, you will gain full access to all virtual programming sessions, workshops, the apothecary, and the virtual vendor marketplace on Airmeet. Please note that some in-person events on Saturday, October 5th, will not be live-streamed. 

    Note: Our Annual Black Herbalist Convergence occurring virtually on Friday, October 4th 2024 is for individuals who identify as Black. It is a sacred space for Black Herbalists, Healers, and Enthusiasts to kick off the conference weekend. BHC admission is included for conference ticket-holders who identify as Black

    1. Sacred Soiree

    Join us for a beautiful evening at the Sacred Soireé, a pre-conference gathering!

    This will be a time for us to connect with the sacred vibes community, fellow attendees, and the community while enjoying light refreshments, music, and tarot readings.

    🗓 Date: Thursday, October 3
    🕒 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    📍Location: Flatbush Central Market (2123 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY)

    1. Intimate VIP Evening Roundtable Discussion: “Divination & Mediumship as Medicine” with the Empress Karen Rose and Baba Fasanmi *

    *For Hybrid VIP ticket-holders only

    Unlock the mysteries of ancient healing traditions at our exclusive VIP Roundtable Discussion, featuring two of the most revered spiritual leaders of our time—Empress Karen Rose and Baba Fasanmi / Erwin Thomas. In this intimate gathering, delve deep into the awe-inspiring and transformative power of divination, ancestor reverence, and mediumship, exploring how these sacred practices can serve as potent medicine for the soul, mind, and body.

    Empress Karen Rose, a master herbalist and spiritual healer, will share her profound wisdom on how divination serves as a gateway to understanding the self, enhancing our connection to the natural world, and guiding us on a path of holistic wellness. Baba Fasanmi / Erwin Thomas, a Priest of Ifa, renowned international artist, educator, and spiritual and creative consultant, will unravel the mysteries of ancestral reverence, revealing how communion with the spirit world can bring about profound healing, clarity, and spiritual growth.

    This is more than just a discussion; it’s an opportunity to witness and engage with the ancient arts of divination and mediumship in action. Discover how these time-honored practices can be integrated into your healing journey, offering insights and tools to navigate life’s challenges with grace and personal power.

    Seats for this exclusive event are minimal, ensuring an intimate and enriching experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique dialogue, where the sacred meets the practical, and ancient wisdom becomes a guide for modern living. Secure your ticket now and step into a world where spirituality and healing converge in profound and life-changing ways.

    Light refreshments and bites will be served.


    🗓 Date: Thursday, October 3
    🕒 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    📍Location: Flatbush Central Market (2123 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY)

    1. Black Herbalist Convergence

    The Black Herbalist Convergence (BHC) is Sacred Vibes Healing's annual meeting explicitly designed for herbalists who identify as Black. Tickets are included with conference ticket purchase. Affectionately known as BHC, this event plays a pivotal role in our community. It serves as a platform to center the Black herbalist experience, fostering connections, meaningful conversations, and personal expansion. Since its inception six years ago, the BHC has consistently opened the NYC Spiritual Herbalism Conference weekend, setting the tone for what promises to be an inspiring and transformative gathering of the Sacred Vibes community.


    This year, the BHC will focus on A Legacy of Medicine. Our intention is to help Black herbalists, healers, and kindred spirits see themselves as the griots, historians, healers, and culture bearers of their families. Our goal is to offer tools to recall and explore our ancestral knowledge, document the wisdom of our elders, and preserve our heritage for the next generation.

    🗓 Date: Friday, October 4
    🕒 Time: 5:00 - 9:00 pm EST
    📍Location: Online

  • The Black Herbalist Convergence (BHC) is Sacred Vibes Healing's annual meeting explicitly designed for herbalists who identify as Black. Affectionately known as BHC, this event plays a pivotal role in our community. It serves as a platform to center the Black herbalist experience, fostering connections, meaningful conversations, and personal expansion. Since its inception six years ago, the BHC has consistently opened the NYC Spiritual Herbalism Conference weekend, setting the tone for what promises to be an inspiring and transformative gathering of the Sacred Vibes community.


    This year, the BHC will focus on A Legacy of Medicine. Our intention is to help Black herbalists, healers, and kindred spirits see themselves as the griots, historians, healers, and culture bearers of their families. Our goal is to offer tools to recall and explore our ancestral knowledge, document the wisdom of our elders, and preserve our heritage for the next generation.

  • ItemThe BHC will be a journey of recalling and honoring the ancestral medicine of the past, identifying our natural inclinations as healers of the present, and reimagining the foundation for the legacy we will leave behind. 


    We’ll explore what it means to integrate the past, present and future, the importance of documenting and taking up the torch as the healers in our homes and communities, honoring A Legacy of Medicine. Through our evening of activities including a panel discussion, interactive workshops, and community break out sessions, we’re diving into:   


    • Chapter 1: Healers of the Past - The ancestral foundations of our legacy, what it means to take up the torch, and become the wise folk standing on the shoulders of our ancestors. This chapter will feature a live panel discussion with Sabriya Simon, Stephen Lewis, and Shirley Johnson, while introducing some creative practices for reimagining your family’s identity.

    • Chapter 2: Healing in the Present - Where you are, with what you have, with what you know. In this chapter, we will get rooted in the present to recognize our role as healers and showcase tangible tools for healing in the now. 

    Chapter 3: Cultivating A Legacy of Healing for the Future- Assembling the ingredients of the recipe together. We know where we've been and where we are. In the final chapter, we will explore the ways we can continue to alchemize the foundations laid by our ancestors and our present work as healers to empower our future. description