Vermont herbal sanctuary teaches land stewardship to generations to come

Legendary herbalists speak to the relationships they’ve built with plants and how others can do the same.

By: Indi Rose

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 978

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

ORANGE — When people think about land stewardship, they may imagine efforts to conserve vast swaths of Vermont’s wilderness. But herbalists at Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary in Orange argue that all land is sacred, including the weeds in your yard. For nearly 40 years, legendary herbalists have embodied that ethos as they protect 600 acres of land, and teach the next generation how to …

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