Welcome to Birch & Broom
Practical living in rhythm with the land.
Grounded in ecology. Rooted in reverence. Guided by the seasons.
Herbalism, yoga, seasonal living, and more with Brye Shepard. Birch & Broom is a place to remember that we already belong – to ourselves, the land, and each other. Join me to tend to your inner and outer landscape.
Whether through ecology, holistic health, or meditation, it all comes back interconnection, and bridging the modern divide between humans and the rest of the natural world. This happens by being in relationship. As we foster deeper relationships with ourselves and the rest of the living world, we begin to repair the illusion of separation and rediscover a sense of belonging to something that was always there.
Offering teachings, classes, and resources in…
HERBALISM
Relationship with plants, ecosystems, and community.
Discover the science and magic of plant medicine. Learn to work with plants and holistic health tools in lasting and meaningful ways to support yourself, the planet, and others. Herbalism invites us to see plants not simply as remedies, but as teachers, companions, and partners in cultivating health and healing for ourselves and the Earth.
MINDFULNESS
Relationship to ourselves, bodies, and inner knowing.
Your relationship with yourself is where it all begins. Cultivate presence, self-awareness, restoration, joy (and whatever you need the most) through movement, breath, nervous system regulation, and embodiment practices like Yoga and meditation. Create the conditions for growth, transformation, and living on purpose.
SEASONAL LIVING
Relationship with natural cycles and the rhythms of life.
Experience the seasons within and without. Honor the seasons, connect with the elements, and intentionally mark the turning of the year with meaningful rituals, earth-based traditions, and everyday practices. Seasonal living asks us to slow down, notice, and align our lives with the patterns that have guided people for generations.
KINSHIP
Relationship with the living world and our place in it.
We are Nature – not separate. Through ecology, natural history, gardening, forest bathing, sensory engagement, and time spent outdoors, you’ll be guided to remember your place within the great web of life. Kinship is about cultivating connection, reciprocity, wonder, and belonging with the more-than-human world.