Herbal Medicine & Yoga Retreat: NEW DATE Sept 5-10, 2026

New Date Added!  Sept 5-10, 2026

Join Jill Ruttenberg, founder of AmaTierra, in an unique opportunity to learn about the herbs of the tropics, and learn the basics of herbal medicine in an up-close, hands-on 5 day experience.

Jill is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist with professional status from the American Herbalist Guild, and has been in practice for three decades.

There are limited spots available for this 5 night retreat which will include:

• Workshops on Basic Herbal Medicine
• Tincture making and making use of what’s growing in your area
• Treating yourself and your family
• Herbs of the Tropics
• 2 Nights at the Ark Herb Farm with guided tour of their extensive gardens
• Daily Yoga Classes at Amatierra and time to relax
• 3 delicious gourmet meals per day made with local and organic foods
• Comfy accommodations in double or single rooms with private bath
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• A Plunge in the Jungle Waterfall

Whether you are a complete beginner or already using herbal medicine in your life, you will benefit from the many years of experience Jill brings to the workshops.

See a short Video here

 RESERVE by March 20th  for $200 savings on the May retreat

• Saturday: arrival & orientation, dinner & get acquainted
• Sunday: Morning yoga, breakfast, herb walk, herb lecture after lunch, sunset meditation
• Monday: Morning yoga, breakfast, leave for the Ark Herb Farm, settle in, stroll the gardens. Lunch & Dinner at the Ark
• Tuesday: Guided tour of the Ark Gardens (meals at the Ark and spend the last night there).  Evening discussion
• Wednesday: Breakfast at the Ark, Return to AmaTierra, Waterfall excursion, Afternoon medicine-making class
• Thursday: Breakfast and Departure

Cost for the Retreat:  $1995 single occupancy and $1795 if you share a room.

Sign up before June 1st and receive a $200 discount!

There are opportunities for local people to join for less, or on a daily basis if necessary. Write to Jill to inquire

Check back soon for even more details! Write to us at amatierra@gmail.com to reserve your spot!