Rev. Judith Laxer is a modern-day mystic who believes that beauty, humor, and the wonders of nature make life worth living. She has taught the magickal arts to women for three decades. The founding Priestess of Gaia’s Temple and MoonWise Mystery School, Judith is also a keynote speaker, and the author of Along the Wheel of Time: Sacred Stories for Nature Lovers [Ravenswood Publishing]. Judith dedicates her work to the rise and cultural integration of the Divine Feminine in all Her magnificence and wisdom. www.judithlaxer.com, www.gaiastemple.org.
Linda Conroy is a bioregional herbalist with over 30 years of experience as an educator, community organizer, event producer, and clinician. She founded Midwest Women’s Herbal, its related programs and events, and Moonwise Herbs. Her work draws on the tradition of the village herbalist, honoring women’s natural connection to the earth and their healing abilities. With a hands-on, experiential approach, Linda helps people build personal relationships with local plants and ecosystems, believing the most effective and sustainable herbalism comes from what grows nearby.