About The Rooted Wisdom
Ancestral Herbalism. Spiritual Practice. Earth-Based Learning.
The Rooted Wisdom is a space for remembering. A space for reclaiming. A space for reconnecting with the land, the plants, the ancestors, and your own intuitive knowing.
Founded by herbalist and spiritual educator Dara Pressley, The Rooted Wisdom is more than a school — it’s a community of seekers, stewards, and storytellers working with the rhythms of the earth to heal, grow, and guide.
Here, we approach herbalism as both a science and a spiritual path. Our work is grounded in ancestral traditions — Black, Indigenous, and Earth-based — and deeply rooted in the lands of the Pacific Northwest. Through seasonal practice, plant connection, ritual, and study, we learn to listen again. To the land. To our bodies. To spirit.
Our Mission
🌿 Apprenticeships – immersive learning journeys that go deep into the practice of spiritual herbalism
🔥 Workshops & Retreats – hands-on, soul-deep experiences
📚 Courses & Teachings – herbal, spiritual, ancestral, astrological
🌕 Ritual & Community – guided by the moon, the wheel of the year, and spirit
All of our offerings follow the rhythm of the seasons and are infused with plant wisdom, spiritual practice, and intentional rest.
Our Roots
This work lives at the intersection of:
✊🏽 Black & Indigenous tradition
🌍 Decolonized herbalism
✨ Spiritual practice & ritual
🌿 Local plant medicine
🌀 Community transformation
We are not here to mass-produce herbalists. We’re here to grow wise stewards, kitchen witches, community caregivers, cultural keepers, and spiritual allies — each walking their own unique path with integrity and respect.
About Dara Pressley
Founder of The Rooted Wisdom, creator of Sassy Roots, and longtime student of the land.
Dara brings decades of experience in herbal practice, design, spiritual facilitation, and community building. She weaves together the teachings of her Carib, West African, Cherokee, Irish, and Spanish ancestry with the rhythms of the Pacific Northwest, offering a living tradition that is both rooted and evolving.
Whether through apprenticeship, workshops, or the podcast, Dara teaches with heart, humor, and an unshakable belief in the power of plants to help us remember who we are.
Come Grow With Us
Whether you’re here for a workshop, a full apprenticeship, or simply looking for a path that feels more sacred, we’re glad you found us.
This is a space for growth. A space for rest. A space for coming home.
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