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Annual Herbal Walk
Date:	Jul 17, 2008 Time: July 17-19
Cost:	$749.00
Instructor:	Steven H Horne
Let me Personally Invite You to Spend Three Days with Me —Packed with Fun and Valuable Education I’m talking about my Herb Walk. This is more than a class, it’s an adventure! Not only will you learn to identify a lot of plants and learn what they’re used for, you’ll also acquire skills in basic plant botany and identification, reading a plant’s “signatures.” You'll even learn how to “talk” to a plant and ask it what it’s for. You’ll get to do this in a wide variety of habitats from the deserts to the canyons to the mountain tops. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to learn from me in very “one-on-one” way because this program is limited to only 12 people. That’s right. I’m only accepting 12 students because I want to give everyone the personal attention they deserve. And, that’s not all. You’ll also get to experience some of the fabulous scenery and attractions that make Southern Utah a vacation spot that attracts visitors from all over the world. This is an educational vacation. Here's what some of our last year's students had to say about this event. Thanks for one of the most enjoyable getaways I would never have done on my own. Tho the weather was warm, the company was too and the information was almost overwhelming but so informative. I have always been in awe at Steven's knowledge, but to get together in a small group and now know you as a teacher and friend was awesome. Sharing your home and lifestyle with your sons was great. I will never look at plants along the roadside or anywhere I go with just a passing glance again, but thoughts will be triggered about what family they are from, what they might be useful for, why they grow where they do, and just appreciate God's creations and power. With knowledge, we are given the power to help others, too. All the activities were so enjoyable and Steven's delight in life and being able to teach and help others is so evident. Thank you for a wonderful event in every way. —Cindy Larsen I signed up for the herb walk to enjoy time with a friend and came away with so much more. Not only was my time with my friend outstanding, but I made new friends, enjoyed the awsome Zion Park and walking the river was an experience that I will never forget! As an end to the walk, we enjoyed "My Fair Lady" in an outdoor theater under a clear star filled sky. And if that was not enough I was able to view plants in their natural environments, leaned the medicinal properties and how to use them. It was a great experience that I would do again. Steven and his sons were great! —Donna Marie Reynolds I had the most amazing time doing the Herb Walk with Steven. It was a spiritual experience for me, getting in tune with nature and all it has to offer. I am sorry we didn't get to do the summer solstice at Parowen Gap but except for that I had a phenomenal time. I loved spending time at Steven house making the flower essence, tincture and glycerite, but I do wish Steven would have printed instructions on how to do this as it was a bit confusing as to how many times you kept diluting the flower essence. Thank you Steven for one of my great adventures in life. By the way, I loved your "J. Golden" stories and you do them so well! —Gina Leitz The minute I saw this class advertised I knew I needed to be there. I rate this in my top two educational vacations ever taken. The information presented was easy to understand and very useful, the "classroom(s)" were absolutely the most beautiful I have ever been in, and the instructor provided a very fun atmosphere. Since I have returned home I find myself driving to any out of the way place just to stop and look for plants that I can now identify. In fact, I have also begun leaving some of the "weeds" in my vegetable garden. Not only because I know see their beauty but because they are good to eat. Anyone interested in reacquainting themselves with their environment or learning to live from/with the land should take this class.—Beth Faber I never realized that so many medicinal plants could be all together in one small area! Steven is a very knowlegable and fun guide. Once you hike up the narrows you will want to return year after year. Don't miss this information packed, spiritual and exhilerating adventure! —Janet DeVoogd Here’s the itinerary of what we have in store for you this year. Wednesday, July 16th You’ll arrive in Saint George. You can book flights directly into St. George and catch a free airport shuttle, or you can fly into Las Vegas and rent a car. You’ll also be checking into the beautiful new Marriot Hotel that was just built here in Saint George. Rooms will have two Queen sized beds and mini refrigerators. Check out the hotel at: Marriot Courtyard, St. George Your evening you are free to relax and do whatever you want, because the next three days are packed with activities. Thursday, July 17th You’ll enjoy a free breaksfast buffet at the hotel 9:00 am. We pick you up at the hotel and provide transportation for you for all three days. 9:00-9:45 We’ll be traveling up scenic I-15, past Leeds (where Steven lives), to the Kolob Canyon area of Zion National Park 9:45-10:30 We’ll drive up Kolob Canyon stopping at the top to enjoy some of the magnificient red rock scenery that Zion Canyon is world famous for, look at some plants and take some photographs. 10:30-12:30 We’ll leave Kolob Canyon and travel to Cedar City, then we'll head up Cedar Canyon. We'll stop at a picnic grounds and look at a variety of plants in the area. Last year we saw aspen, white fir, wild geranium, wild mint, valerian, wild strawberries and many more. 12:30-1:30 We'll have lunch at the picnic area (all food will be supplied) 1:30-4:30 After lunch we’ll continue up Cedar Canyon stopping at Zion Overlook for a "top of the world" view. Then, we’ll visit Cedar Breaks, a breath-taking natural wonder similar to Bryce Canyon National Park. There we will see Bristlecone Pines that are thousands of years old along with other high mountain plants like heart-leafed arnica. When my sons and I went to this area last July the wildflowers were amazing. To learn more about Cedar Breaks check out: Cedar Breaks After visiting Cedar Breaks we’ll go past Brian Head Ski Resort and down Parowon Canyon to Parowon. We'll probably make one or two stops along the way looking at various plants. 4:30-5:30 Travel back to the hotel. Dinner will be on your own. Get to bed early because we will be starting early the following morning. Friday, July 18th You’ll again enjoy breakfast at the hotel 7:30-8:30 We’ll pick you up at the hoteland take you through Springdale to Zion Canyon. We're leaving early because it is July and it will be hot in the canyon in the afternoon, so we want to arrive while it's still cool enough to enjoy the canyon. 8:30-3:00 We’ll be spending the day in Zion Canyon. We’ll provide water, food and snacks for everyone for the day. Zion Canyon is one of the most amazing natural wonders on the planet. To me, Zion Canyon is like a sacred place. The feeling of grandure and wonder in the canyon makes it feel like an “outdoor temple.” We'll baord the Zion Shuttle and travel to the top of the Canyon. There, we will follow the River Walk to the opening of the narrows. The river walk is a fairly level and pathed trail, two miles round trip. For those who want to, we’ll hike part way up the narrows, which begins at the end of the riverwalk. Hiking the narrows involves walking through the river because the canyon narrows to just the width of the river. You’ll need shoes you don’t mind getting wet (and some extra pairs of socks). A walking stick is helpful, too. This is an amazing experience! Our ability to do this depends on the weather. If it is raining or there is danger of rain we will skip hiking the narrows and go to other parts of the canyon because it is too dangerous to hike the narrows when there is rain. We may also go to weeping rock, a short (1/4 mile) walk with some great plants to see along the way including wild grapes, columbine and others. To learn more about Zion Canyon go to: Zion National Park 3:00-4:00 After leaving Zion, we’ll give you an hour to explore Springdale, which has some very interesting shops (especially rock shops), a fantasic photography gallery (with some of the most amazing photos you’ll ever see) and some other interesting places to visit. 4:00-5:00 Travel back to the hotel. Dinner will be on your own. Get some rest for the final days activities. Saturday, July 19th Breakfast at hotel. 9:00-9:30 Travel to Leeds, Utah. 9:30-12:00 Tour of Steven's herb gardens and organic vegetable gardens. Mini class in botany and plant identification. 12:00-1:00 Lunch at Steven’s House (provided) 1:00-3:30 A short medicine-making class where we’ll probably make a tincture, a glycerite and a flower remedy. 3:30-4:00 Travel back to hotel 4:00-6:00 Break to get ready for evening activities. Get some rest, we'll be up late. 6:00 – 6:30 Hotel pickup and travel to Tuacahn. 6:30-11:00 Dinner, pre-show and play (Les Miserables) at Tuacahn’s Broadway in the Desert theator. This is an outdoor theator set against a backdrop of red rocks. They do amazing broadway-quality productions. Tickets to the dinner and show are included in the price. This is an absolutely amazing musical play based on the novel by the French writer Victor Hugo. It is an incredible examination of the nature of mercy and forgiveness, justice and judgment and the human condition. If you've never seen it, I promise you'll love it. (Just be sure to bring a handkerchef because I guarantee that there are parts that will move you to tears.) To Learn More About the Play (and Tuacahn) check out: Les Miserables 11:00-12:00 Travel back to hotel Saturday, July 20th Breakfast at the hotel Checkout Take free shuttle to St. George Airport or drive to Las Vegas for flights home. (This is a tentative schedule, we may have to shift a couple of activities around depending on weather or other factors.) Price for this event is all inclusive (except airfare or ground transportation to Saint George). This means that all instruction, hotel, meals (except dinner Thursday and Friday), workbook and instructional materials, transportation while in St. George and theator tickets are included in the price. The lunches each day be prepared with healthy foods purchased personally by Steven for this event. As a bonus he’ll provide you with some of his favorite recipes. Meals will not be vegetarian, but we will have a vegetarian option available on request. All this for $749.00 (based on double occupancy of hotel rooms). Single occupancy price is $997. This event is limited to 12 people. To reserve your space you must make a $300 deposit to Tree of Light. Balance is due one month before the class (June 16). Deposit is not refundable after June 15, because we have to commit the hotel rooms. Register today for an incredible educational adventure!