California School of Herbal Studies

9309 Highway 116
Forestville, CA 95436
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The California School of Herbal Studies is one of North America’s oldest centers for herbal education. Located two miles west of Forestville on 80 acres in beautiful Sonoma County, the California School of Herbal Studies is one of North America’s oldest centers for herbal education. Founded in 1978 by Rosemary Gladstar, and led today by School Directors Rebecca Maxfield and Jason Miller, along with Program Coordinator Autumn Summers, CSHS continues in the spirit in which it was created.

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