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Equinox Center of Herbal Studies

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Equinox Center of Herbal Studies

Equinox Center is a community based Herbal Apothecary and Education Center in Fort Collins, Colorado
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The Equinox Center of Herbal Studies provides a comprehensive program in basic and intermediate study of herbal medicine. Students will be educated in the roots of herbalism in blended traditions, and begin to cultivate their own innate ability as natural healers. The Equinox Center of Herbal Studies program is designed to empower students to reconnect with their own vitality and essence through

the medium of herbal and plant medicine and provide the tools for students to reclaim their health on all levels of body/mind/spirit. The herbal studies program will include study in botany, Materia Medica, medicine making, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Special topics will include classes on Essential Oils, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Herbs for Children, Meditative Plant Spirit journeys, Ethnobotany, Herbs for Chronic Illnesses, and more. Learning from nature is an important part of becoming an herbalist and students at ECOHS will take a series of field trips into nature in order for each student to get more hands on experience with plants and their medicine. The goal at ECOHS is to guide students to a deeper sense of wellness and provide skills and tools in order to utilize the plant world in healing themselves and others.

07/27/2026

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Mountain Medicine experience!

Together, we’ll step into the world of herbalism through hands-on exploration, plant identification, ethical and respectful harvesting, wildcrafting, medicine making, song, community, and the art of connecting more deeply with the plants around us.

This retreat is an immersive, hands-on journey into the rich herbal traditions of our local mountain flora. We’ll explore not only how to recognize and work with plants, but also how to cultivate a deeper sense of relationship, reciprocity, and connection with the natural world.

We are so incredibly excited to open this special experience to the public and share the beauty and wisdom of our mountain plant communities with you.

For more information, visit the link in our bio or reach out to us by email. We’d love to hear from you!

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07/22/2026

💧There’s still time to join us for an incredible workshop THIS THURSDAY! 💧

Join Amy Kousch, founder and director of The Medicinal Grower and Biological Botanicals, and Laura Cascardi, founder and director of the Equinox Center of Herbal Studies, for an immersive, hands-on exploration:

🌊 Swimming with Plant Medicine 🌊

Together, we’ll explore the medicine of water and the wisdom of cooling, hydrating, and moistening herbs. We’ll learn about easy-to-grow plants that can still be seeded mid-summer and harvested before the first frost.

We’ll dive into:
🌱 Growing cooling and moistening herbs in small spaces
💧 The medicine of water and ways to cool our inner fire
🦋Loosening stuck energy through the act of cultivating plants
🌀 Embodying the flexible, fluid, swimming beings within us

Expect to journal, draw, get your hands dirty, and connect with the living medicine of plants. Every participant will have the opportunity to create and take home their own portable, patio-friendly garden, planted for late-summer blooms and beyond. 🌱🩵

WHEN: Thursday, July 23rd | 5–7:30 PM
WHERE: Equinox Center of Herbal Studies
401 S Mason St, Fort Collins

Registration is required 24 hours in advance, and space is limited!
DM or Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

This workshop and all supplies are valued at $125. In the spirit of community, access, and equity, we’re grateful to offer this workshop as a sliding-scale, donation-based experience. All students are welcome, regardless of ability to pay.

Come swim with us 🌊🌿
We hope to see you there!

07/19/2026

Just put together a fresh batch of our Sea Salt & Savory Anti-Inflammatory Honey! 🍯🌿✨

This delicious herbal honey is infused with some of our favorite herbs for supporting a healthy inflammatory response, including turmeric, rosemary, thyme, sage, long pepper, and plenty of Himalayan sea salt for a rich, savory depth.

Honey has its own anti-inflammatory properties, and it also serves as an excellent menstruum, gently extracting and preserving the beneficial constituents of the herbs. We always love to use the beautiful raw local honey from our friends up the road at

Stir it into tea, drizzle it over roasted veggies, spread it on toast, pair it with your favorite cheese, or simply enjoy it straight off the spoon. We love when herbal medicine doubles as a tasty treat.

Swing by the shop and pick up a jar of this sweet-and-savory goodness!

07/13/2026

We are so excited to announce this special workshop collaboration with our dear friend Amy

Join founder and director of The Medicinal Grower and Biological Botanicals, Amy Kousch, and Laura Cascardi, founder and director of the Equinox Center of Herbal Studies for an immersive, hands-on, educational workshop, Swimming with Plant Medicine.

This workshop will introduce students to cooling, hydrating, and moistening herbs and how to grow them! Attendees will learn about easy-to-grow, moistening herbs that can still be seeded in mid-summer for harvesting before frost.

All folks will have the opportunity to build and take home their own patio/small space friendly, portable garden.

We will dive deep into the medicine of water, cooling down our fire, loosening up stuck energy through the act of cultivating plants, and embodying the flexible, swimming beings in all of us. Expect to journal, draw, and get your hands dirty - and leave with a planter for late summer bloom time!

When: Thursday, July 23rd from 5-7:30pm
Where: Equinox Center of Herbal Studies
401 S Mason St, Fort Collins

Registration is required 24 hours in advance of the workshop; spaces are limited. Stay tuned for registration details on our website!

This workshop and supplies are valued at $125. In the spirit of community, access, and equity - we are glad to share this workshop with a sliding-scale donation based investment. All students are welcomed, regardless of ability to pay. We hope to see you there!

07/10/2026

Let Equinox be your one-stop shop for all things aromatherapy! 🧪🌿

Essential oils are sooo much more than beautiful fragrances, they are highly concentrated botanical extracts that can support emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. They can help set the tone of a space, enhance daily rituals, and offer a beautiful way to connect with the healing power of plants.

At Equinox, we offer custom aromatherapy blending tailored to your favorite scents, preferences, and intentions. Choose between a convenient roller or a room & body spray, and we’ll dilute it properly for safe use. (Because essential oil safety is just as important as choosing the right plants!)

Prefer to create your own remedies at home? We also carry a wide selection of pure, organic essential oils, available by the drop or in 5 mL bottles.

Stop by the apothecary and let’s create a little aromatic magic together 🪄💧

07/03/2026

This Sunday!! Come as you are & immerse yourself in the wonderful world of medicinal herbs. Register online, email us with any questions, or just show up! Additional info at the link in our bio 🌿 We hope to see you soon lovely humans!

07/02/2026

Hot sunny days like today call for our Triple Rose Sun Protection 🌹☀️🌿

This nourishing salve is made to keep your skin happy through long days outdoors and to care for sun-exposed skin after a day in the sunshine.

Crafted with a beautiful trifecta of rose leaf oil, rosehip seed oil, and rose essential oil, this luxurious formula also features boldo, chamomile, wild carrot seed, St. John’s wort, milk thistle seed, and helichrysum, all infused in a blend of hazelnut, olive, and coconut oils.

We make it in small batches right here in our apothecary using organic, ethically sourced ingredients.

Stop by to pick one up before your next sunny adventure. If you aren’t local, send us an email to place an order. Summer skincare can be simple, pure, and rooted in plants!

06/28/2026

Exploring Herbalism is an immersive introduction to the foundations of herbal medicine. Together we’ll explore the core principles of herbalism and practical ways to begin connecting with the plants.

Whether you’re simply plant-curious or an intermediate herbalist looking to refresh and deepen your understanding, this class is designed to meet you where you are.

Please register in advance, as space is limited. Our website is currently undergoing a bit of construction, so if you experience any issues with registration, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email, we’re happy to help. [email protected]

Equinox exists because of this community, and we’re deeply grateful to every person who walks through our doors. Thank you for supporting grassroots herbal education—we can’t wait to gather with you soon! Link in bio to register 🌿

06/26/2026

Summer Solstice means one thing around here… it’s St. John’s Wort season! 🌞🌼

A few of us here at Equinox spent the solstice out wild-harvesting one of our favorite solar herbs. St. John’s Wort only blooms for a short window each year, right around the longest day of the year, making this harvest extra special.

Traditionally, St. John’s Wort has been used as a tincture to support anxiety-based depression. Infused into oil and applied topically, it’s also beloved for relieving surface nerve pain and as a soothing summertime skin oil.

One of our favorite parts? Watching the transformation…

Right now our freshly harvested flowers are infusing in oil in direct sunlight. (This is one of the few herbs that actually wants the sun during infusion!) Over the next several weeks, a constituent called hypericin will slowly turn the oil a deep ruby red. Such a magical transformations to witness!

Fun fact! St. John’s Wort gets its name because it blooms around the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, near the summer solstice.

Are you familiar with St. John’s Wort? We’d love to hear how you’ve worked with it! 🌼👇

🌿 Herbal Note: Always research contraindications or consult your herbalist before using medicinal herbs. St. John’s Wort is known for significant drug interactions.

06/21/2026

Happy Summer Solstice everyone!

Today we honor the peak of the sun’s journey and the growth, vitality, and connection that this season brings.

Today’s complimentary herbal tea is our Prana Love blend, perfect for opening up your energetic flow on this sacred day of radiance & expansion.

Wishing you a joyful solstice filled with warmth, wonder, and of course a little plant magic! 🌻⛰️🌞🌿

Address

401 S. Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO
80524

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Website

http://www.equinoxcenterofherbalstudies.com/, https://gofund.me/783ca732

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