The IHS Experience
The backbone of the International Herb Symposium is its CLASSES and TEACHERS, but one thing that sets this herbal conference apart from the rest is the incredible feeling of community created here. These experiences are curated to encourage mingling and to give you a chance to take a break from all that learning. Some of these activities are brand new, and others are Symposium favorites from years past:
EMCEE OF GATHERINGS
Amikaeyla Gaston
FRIDAY GATHERING
Speaker: Mark J. Plotkin
SATURDAY GATHERING
Speaker: Rosemary Gladstor
Forming Friendships
IHS herbalists come from all over the world, and the friendships made here often last well beyond the weekend.
Entertainment
Evenings at IHS come alive with live music and performance. Stay tuned as we announce this year’s lineup.
Herbal Emporium
Shop the indoor and outdoor marketplace, showcasing more than 30 different herbal vendors! Visit our Vendor page to see the full vendor list or to submit a vendor application.
Product Contest
Enter up to two of your herbal creations in the return of this contest. A panel of judges comprised of Symposium teachers and staff will select a winner from each of the following categories:
- Elixirs, Tonics & Syrups
- Medicinal Salves, Ointments & Oils
- Tinctures, Extracts & Other Medicinals
- Luscious Lotions & Creams
- Anything Goes (for the most original herbal products)
Winners receive a beautiful certificate.