Hi, I’m Rosalee de la Forêt—and I’m so glad you’re here.

Herbalism has been my lifelong passion, a calling that’s woven into how I live, how I connect with the world, and how I support others on their healing journeys. For over two decades, I’ve been walking this path—studying herbs, making medicine, tending relationships with plants, and teaching others how to do the same.

I first turned to herbalism out of necessity. I was in my early twenties when I was diagnosed with a terminal autoimmune disease. The prognosis was bleak, and conventional treatments offered little hope. But herbs gave me another option—one that changed the course of my life. With time, curiosity, and a lot of learning, I used herbal medicine to support my healing and completely turn my health around. That experience is what led me to become an herbalist, and it’s why I’m so passionate about helping others find their own way with the plants.

I’m the founder of the Herbs with Rosalee online school, a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and the author of two bestselling books (Alchemy of Herbs and Wild Remedies). I’ve had the joy of working with tens of thousands of students from all over the world—through in-depth courses, free classes, and my weekly podcast that celebrates one healing plant at a time.

But none of that matters as much as this:

I’m here to help you become the herbalist of your own life.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, I want to show you that herbalism is something you can start practicing right now—with confidence, creativity, and a sense of connection to the plants growing all around you.

You just need the right support, a bit of guidance, and a willingness to get your hands (and your teacups) a little messy.

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Whether you’re overwhelmed by too much information, unsure where to begin, or craving a deeper connection with the plant world, these three skills offer a clear and inspiring foundation. They’ll help you move from curiosity to confidence, from dabbling to doing.

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Brew your favorite tea, get cozy, and prepare to step into a new chapter of your herbal journey—one that’s grounded, empowering, and deeply connected to the living world around you.

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.

Let’s walk this path together.

My Training and Experience

I have over 10 years of training as an herbalist, from ethnobotany and wildcrafting to clinical herbalism.

I’ve graduated from the four-year clinical program at the East West School of Herbology, spent three years apprenticing at EarthWalk Northwest, did extensive Clinical Training with the International Integrative Educational Institute and have been mentored by some of the most outstanding herbalists of our time, including Michael Tierra, Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and jim mcdonald. 

Besides my interest in herbalism, I also spent four years of intensive training as a Structural Medicine Specialist with the Institute of Structural Medicine. Through that process I became a licensed massage therapist and practiced for five years before turning my full attention to herbs. 

I have a bachelor degree in Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) from Lewis and Clark College, where I also focused on anthropology and sociology. For many years I was a clinical herbalist and worked one-on-one with hundreds of clients to help them use herbs to address their health challenges. 

I’m very dedicated to herbal education and teach both nationally and internationally. 

In 2021 I released Rooted Medicine Circle, a seasonally based 10 month online course taught alongside Emily Han.

I especially love creating gorgeous visual presentations and have taught at numerous conferences, including the Free Herbalism Project by Mountain Rose Herbs, the International Herb Symposium, the American Herbalist Guild Symposium, the Northwest Herbal Symposium, the Montana Herb Gathering, the Alberta Herb Gathering, the Northwest Herbal Faire and many more. 

See a list of my media appearances here.

I love learning and I take many classes and workshops each year.

In recent years I’ve trained with Victoria LaBalme, author of Risk Forward, and a brilliant Performing Artist & Performance Coach. I also regularly study with Thea Elijah, a spiritual healer and Five Element practitioner at Perennial Medicine.

To better understand how racism effects us all I have taken the Woke Without the Work Workshop and participated in classes with Holistic Resistance.

How I Spend My Days

I live in the Methow Valley in the north central Cascades of Washington State. My handsome French husband and I caretake 20 acres of forested land and live in a log cabin with our very loved and spoiled cat, Monsieur Quincampoix (I know that’s a mouthful, we call him “le tout petit petit chat” for short). 

We have a large garden where we grow lots of our summer vegetables, many many flowers and lots of fruit trees. I also grow over 100 medicinal plants. 

We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place! You can often find us hiking local trails, foraging plants, or swimming and kayaking in my favorite lake. 

I also love supporting organizations that are making a deeply impactful and positive difference in this world. You can see a full list here.

Ready For More?

If you love learning about herbs, building your herbal apothecary and being connected to nature, then I know you’ll find my site to be a valuable resource. 

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