About Green Comfort School of Herbal Medicine

Founded in 1994 by Registered Herbalist Teresa Boardwine, RH (AHG), Green Comfort School of Herbal Medicine is a trusted learning center nestled in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Our mission is to educate and empower individuals to heal themselves using herbal medicine — while preserving the native medicinal plants that make such healing possible.

A Living Classroom for Herbal Wisdom

Green Comfort offers a range of herbal education experiences, from beginner to advanced:

• Foundations of Medicinal Herbalism
  Our signature 12-month course, built on a deep understanding of pathophysiology, phytochemistry, and plant energetics. Ideal for committed students seeking a strong clinical foundation.
• Herbal Apothecary Course
  A hands-on, lab-based course for beginners — perfect for those who want to start making herbal remedies at home.
• Clinical Herbalist Pathway
  For advanced students, we offer a Clinic Practicum, Herbal Energetics, and mentorship toward Registered Herbalist (RH) status with the American Herbalists Guild.
• Workshops & Herb Camp
  Shorter immersive experiences — including one-day workshops and our beloved 3-Day Herb Camp for Adults — invite students to reconnect with nature and explore the healing power of plants in our botanical sanctuary.

Herbal Consultations

Teresa Boardwine also offers wellness consultations by appointment, supporting individuals who wish to incorporate medicinal herbs into a holistic health plan.
Appointments are available weekly and can be booked via our [Scheduling Portal].

A Botanical Sanctuary for People and Plants

Green Comfort is more than a school — it’s a living sanctuary for native plants and the people who care for them. As a proud member of the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network, our land is dedicated to the conservation and cultivation of at-risk North American medicinal herbs. Our gardens and wild areas serve as both an educational resource and a model of biodynamic, organic stewardship.

“The mission of Green Comfort School of Herbal Medicine is to educate and empower individuals to heal themselves using herbal medicine.”