Welcome to Locust Light.
herbal education that’s hands-on, playful, and fun
Do you crave a deeper connection with the plant world?
Perhaps you’re new to herbalism, and you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve been making herbal potions on your own, and you’re ready to study with a teacher. Or perhaps you’re simply looking for community — a group of empowered, grounded, plant-loving folks to make mischief with.
Whatever brought you here, i’m glad you found us.
Free class: herbs for resilience
Life is hard. Herbs can help.
In this free class, you'll learn herbalism + personal ritual to get you through life's tough times.
Where to begin?
Locust Light offers herbal classes that are hands-on, playful, and fun. We focus on doing herbalism — not just memorizing facts. We engage all our senses as we get to know plants as the vibrant and varied beings that they are.
From herbal medicine-making classes to bite-sized online courses, we create the space for you to have your own experience with the plants: up close, intricately crafted, and uniquely personal.
Online Learning
Classes & Events
Consultations
2022-2024: Our transition years
I’ve got exciting news to share: I’m currently in the process of transitioning to a new farm property. I’m not going too far — Locust Light will still be nestled close to the Delaware River.
For the past five years, I’ve welcomed students to classes on the farm, and I’ve enjoyed guiding visitors through the garden when it was open for Medicinal Pick-You-Own.
All that is on hold this year as I transition to a new farm property.
While this is very exciting, I’ll miss inviting you to the garden. But don’t worry — I’m still teaching locally. Explore my in-person programs here.
And if you want to visit the new farm when it opens, click the button below to get on my email list. It’s the best way of staying in touch!
Testimonials
“I’ve learned so much that I can apply in my daily life, but more than anything, I feel a deep sense of community with Amanda and my classmates. Knowing that I had this one thing each week to look forward to, to take time just for me, to connect with the garden and be with like-minded people, has been amazing.
I think what I enjoyed most is Amanda’s overall approach. Her teaching style of blending evidence-based information and factual knowledge of plants with encouragement to connect with the metaphysical elements of the plants really resonated with me. I loved that we were encouraged to learn the known factors about the plants, but also to trust our own intuition and to approach herbalism on a personal level.”
“Locust Light is my happy place. I love coming here each week.”
“I became more aware of how powerful plant medicine is as well as working intuitively with the plants.
Her teaching works well for many learning types which I found very helpful. You can tell she is truly excited to share knowledge and encourage others to find their own power in a world where we can feel so helpless sometimes. Make your medicine!”
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“The Forest Story was such a fun read! I had such a good time imagining the inner workings of the forest, plus all the magical bits sprinkled on top.
This was truly the most unique and interesting online offering I’ve ever purchased!”
“I have a confidence and ease with herbs now that I thought would take much longer to achieve. ... I love that it overlapped so harmoniously with my personal goals and the material was so well curated and written that I know I will be returning in years to come to re-read and re-watch the content.”
MY PROMISE
I care about your journey.
When you step into our garden or enter our online space, you will be treated with kindness, empathy, and respect for your personhood.
We hold plants, animals, and the unseen beings in a light of respect and wonder. We ask permission. We offer gratitude.
We are also a goofy, silly bunch of folks who talk to gnomes and love things that taste good.
Catch our vibe.
About Me
MY NAME IS Amanda.
I am an herbalist, plant witch, gardener, writer, and bev master.
I teach people to work with plants for magic & medicine. I help people step into alignment with the energy of the season.
I believe that ritual can change your life — and the world. I believe that all words are spells and that plants are our greatest allies. I am always planning my next delicious bev and scheming ways to sleep in.
I envision a world in which we heal ourselves with plants and work through the centuries of trauma that we’ve inherited. I know that plants are right here beside us, lending their wisdom and medicine.
All we have to do is ask.
“If you haven’t heard of Locust Light you need to check it out. Amanda is one of the smartest herbal teachers I have met. If you want to take a moment out of time and learn some new things about herbs that you will carry with you forever try a class at Locust Light.”
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the herbalism + plant magic mini course
for people who don’t have time to study
Become a confident home herbalist in 4 months without memorizing anything.
13 herbs. 5 tools. Water-only herbalism.
Bite-sized lessons delivered weekly to your inbox.
Herbs for Living
HERBALISM FOR PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONS
This 12-month online course will walk you through life’s big feelings.
Each class will guide you through medicinal herbalism, personal ritual, and delicious support for life’s major emotions and processes.
The Forest Story
a choose-your-own-path adventure
delivered via email
Have you ever dreamed of stumbling upon a cozy cabin in the woods? Can you see gnomes peeking out from mossy crevices and fairies lingering above flowers?
This story will take you on a magical adventure through the forest. You’ll accompany gnomes & fairies as they make mischief, manage brews, seek out treats, and generally keep the whole forest ecosystem running smoothly.
The best part? You get to direct your path!
All people are joyfully invited to participate in Locust Light classes and events. People of all racial identities, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, skin colors, and body sizes are welcomed. We ask that you come with an open heart, willing to be respectful that while we are all ONE we are not all the same.
We do our best to honor all religions and respect one’s freedom to worship, as you will. However, there is a particular emphasis on the the Earth as a living being.
We respectfully acknowledge that Locust Light is on the ancestral and seized land of the Lenape people, who have stewarded it throughout the generations. We pay our respects to elders both past and present.