Welcome to the School of Botanical Arts & Sciences (SOBAS)
Quality Christian Herbal and Aromatic Medicine Education
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the School of Botanical Arts & Sciences (SOBAS)
SOBAS by Healing Harvest Homestead is the perfect place to learn herbalism, aromatherapy, natural living, and other vital traditional skills that help you thrive. We teach from a Christian perspective of the world, meaning God is the Creator of all, and medicinal plants are one of His many gifts to us for our health.
Monica Day, Student
"I am currently enrolled in the Confident Family Herbalist Certification program (Ditch the Drugstore)....These courses are truly amazing. WOW!! Why did I wait? Thank you!"
Certification Courses
Cultivating mastery of herbal and aromatic medicine requires practice and a solid foundation in the art and science of botanical medicine. Choosing to take your studies seriously provides you with greater skill in your work as an herbalist and aromatherapist. Whether you work professionally or as a family or community herbalist, you'll love having the knowledge and support to practice without fear on a number of levels.
Learn more about our larger courses and certification options.
Melanie Kemp, Student
"I recently enrolled in the Ditch the Drugstore course, and can already tell I want to go the certification route. I am learning SO much, and I'm thankful I have lifetime access! I also joined the Confident Herbalist Tribe, and I can also tell this will be a priority in my budget! Heidi's methods of online teaching and course components are organized SO WELL. She's a rock star."
Our Signature Herbal Village: The Confident Herbalist Tribe Community
Ready to join the ranks of exceptional herbalists, aromatherapists, and medicine makers?
Herbalism is best learned in community with others, and our Tribe is the BEST herbal membership village there is. Heidi has taught for decades, and she knows how to facilitate community.
You can't learn herbalism in a vacuum....You need your people, and you need excellent evidence-based researched content. You need a REAL live person who shows up. PLUS.....
The herbal learning resources and paths at your fingertips:
🌿 Over 70 Plant Masterclass courses that include videos and researched texts! More added monthly---
🌿ALL the workshops and specialty courses in the school are included. And some of the long ones, too! Videos, text, searchability, and community.
🌿 LIVE weekly Q&A chats, plant talks, and special sessions + help with herbal protocols, formulation, and MORE
🌿Self study: ✅ Check.
🌿Study with others: ✅ Check.
🌿Enjoy HUNDREDS of searchable replays, videos, and text. ✅ Check.
🌿Support and ANSWERS from REAL humans. ✅ Check!
The Confident Herbalist Tribe has it ALL, from beginning to intermediate to advanced.
Roberta Fisher, Student
"I recently joined the group and have taken at least three other herbal courses in other schools. I've already learned so much more here than all of those combined."
Specialty Focused Courses
For those searching for a tightly focused course on a specific topic, or who are interested in herbalism but aren't ready for serious practice, a short course or workshop is the perfect choice!
Choose from a number of interesting herbal and aromatics focused courses to meet your needs. From herbal skincare to botanical gifts and MORE, we're continually adding these, so check back often!
* Animal Herbalism and Aromatherapy
* Cold and Flu/Respiratory System & Immunity
* Skincare
* Botanical Gifts
* Mental Wellness
* And MANY more!
NOTE: At this time, ALL of our specialty courses are included within the Confident Herbalist Tribe. Try a FREE 2 week trial, on us!
Nicole Retuta, Student
"I feel so blessed that the Lord led me to your YouTube channel and your website, and eventually to your school! I wouldn't be on this herbalism journey to wellness without the support of the Confident Herbalist Tribe."
Join our Newsletter for Updates and Herbal Tips, Formulations, and Inspiration!
People LOVE our weekly herbal notes. And if you decide you don't, just unsubscribe at any time. No hard feelings.
You'll get two to three notes each week filled with herbal, essential oil, and natural living information including special formulations only found in these notes! Our newsletters are practical, useful, encouraging, and inspirational.
"Hi, Heidi, just want to let you know I LOVE your emails. They're more than great information. Your emails give a warm hug when you need it the most." ---Rachel
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"I just want to give you a big shout out because I love your newsletters. Thank you for the inspiring thoughts and doings for each week." ---Sally
Jerri S, Student
"Thanks so much for all the heart, time and effort you and your team put into HHH — the courses, the online communities, the website, the channel, and all the various learning materials offered! It's clear your business (ministry) isn't just about filling a niche and selling a product, it's about genuinely helping us and the people we can potentially reach and help, too. 
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