Seasonal Sovereignty
Reclaim your Health & Wellness with Earth Spirit Medicine
Join Us for a Seasonal Portal of Community and Connection with the Plant Allies around us…
“Seasonal Sovereignty” is an herbalism program rooted in the cycles of the Earth located in the heart of Philadelphia, designed to reconnect you with the land beneath your feet and the medicine that grows all around you.
Whether you’re new to herbalism or returning to ancestral ways, “Seasonal Sovereignty” is a space to reclaim your connection to the Earth, your body, and the wisdom of collective care.
This Program is for You if…
You’re longing to connect with the plants that grow around you and build a relationship with the land you live on.
You want to learn hands-on, seasonal herbalism rooted in place, rhythm, and deep listening.
You’re ready to take a more empowered role in your health and wellness through herbal knowledge and earth-based practices.
You value community learning and want to grow alongside others in a supportive, heart-centered space.
You feel called to remember ancestral ways of healing, tending, and being in right relationship with the natural world.
Carly
“I met Brooke after receiving a frustrating 'there's nothing we can do' diagnosis from my doctor about my extremely painful cycles and mood swings. Brooke approached my concerns with genuine care, empathy, and understanding, and after following her protocol for just a few weeks, I felt a HUGE difference in mood and mental clarity. She continues to check in with me and provide guidance when it is needed, or remind me that my instincts are valid, which has been a truly empowering experience. I'm so grateful for Brooke's patience and skill set and look forward to continuing to work with her!"
Your Community Tenders
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Brooke Johnson is the guiding light of Heart to Heart Herbology. Brooke has many feathers in her hat — a culmination of the myriad facets of her Spirit. She is currently focusing on the roles of community folk herbalist, educator, postpartum doula, community weaver & most importantly Mother. Her guiding ethos are rooted in the belief that Plant Medicine is the People’s Medicine. She leads with the intention to guide community to health sovereignty & empowerment. You may have crossed paths with Brooke during her time at Transcending Roots Apothecary & The Sacred Path Collective located in Fishtown.
By moving through various health imbalances such as Epstein- Barr Virus & severe Post-Partum depression – Brooke has embodied the path of self-healing by working deeply with the plants to find a balance point of wellness. She wholeheartedly believes the plants have been and continue to be non-judgmental companions of support along her journey.
Brooke’s ancestral thread of folk herbalism stems from Italian, Celtic and Polish roots blended with Appalachian wisdom. She consciously walks the path of remembrance – opening herself to work as a vessel of ancestral guidance. Her work supports helping others remember that they too come from an ancestry of plant medicine – the through line that connects all humans.
Peace & Green Blessings!
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Jenna Faccenda is an herbalist, Italian American folk practitioner, and devoted teacher of plant medicine. Her work is rooted in ancestral tradition and deepened by years of study and practice in both Philadelphia, PA and Asheville, NC.
Jenna's path has been guided by the plants themselves, alongside the many teachers and mentors who have shared their wisdom. She offers deep gratitude to all who have walked with her on this journey—human, plant, and spirit.
Her journey with herbalism is also deeply shaped by the folk healing traditions of her southern Italian ancestry from Sicily and Campania. Through this diasporic weaving of Italian American folk herbalism and magic, she honors the land, her lineage, and the resilience of ancestral ways.
Jenna is the creatrix of Widow Apothecary, where she crafts small-batch herbal remedies and traditional Italian folk tools, available online and in stores local to Philadelphia. She teaches herbalism and Italian folk magic at Prana House in West Chester, PA, sharing the rituals, histories, and practices of her path.
Previously, Jenna was a founding member of Sacred Path Collective, an apothecary and healing arts space in the Fishtown, where she practiced and taught in community.
Currently, Jenna is the Community Coordinator at Twin Star Tribe.
Reciprocity
Brooke and Jenna are both Philadelphia-born herbalists who have spent years cultivating relationships with the land, plants, and cycles of this region. Their teachings are deeply informed by their shared Southern Italian ancestry, drawing from Earth-based traditions, folk healing, and ancestral reverence that continue to shape their practice.
They recognize that this work takes place on stolen Lenape land and strive to honor the original stewards of this region. As white-facing practitioners navigating white privilege, they are committed to acknowledging the complex history of this land—including the legacy of African Americans and enslaved people who not only survived here but brought with them rich plant knowledge and healing traditions that have profoundly influenced herbalism in this country.
With humility and respect, Brooke and Jenna approach this work as an ongoing practice of being in right relationship—with the land, the plants, the ancestors, and the communities they serve.
Mary
"Jenna has a gift for making folk traditions feel both sacred and accessible. Her teaching style is compassionate, engaging, and rooted in lived experience. I’ve never felt more connected to the land, or to myself.”
When Do We Meet
This program is rooted in learning through the seasons, with a focus on the plants that grow right here in our bioregion. We meet once a month for a 4–5 hour hands-on gathering in the Philadelphia area. This rhythm allows us to build relationships with the land and the plants in real time, as they shift and change throughout the year.
2027 Dates to Be Announced
Join the Waitlist for Our 2027 Program
$1,111 or 10 monthly payments
To keep our circle grounded, connected, and spacious for learning, we are welcoming a maximum of 12 participants.
We believe that herbal education should be accessible to all, and we’re committed to creating pathways for those who may need financial support. A limited number of scholarships are available each season, and we especially encourage LGBTQ+ folks, BIPOC, single parents, and anyone navigating financial hardship to apply.
If you feel called to this program but cost is a barrier, please reach out. We’re happy to work with you. Email us at trustdivinetiming111@gmail.com with a few sentences about yourself and your interest in the program, and we’ll be in touch with next steps.
