Trappist Monastery ruins overgrown with medicinal herbs at golden hour
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times

The Hollow Reed School of Healing Arts and Herbals

Healing Begins With Remembering We Are Nature.

Serving the community for over 20 years

The Hollow Reed School sign in front of the historic monastery building

Since 2004

A Living School of Plant Medicine

Hollow Reed is a grassroots school dedicated to organic and wild-harvested products, ethical harvesting practices, local medicine security, and a deep reconnection to the earth and the living traditions of herbalism and meditation.

Rooted in the historic Trappist Monastery grounds at the St. Norbert Arts Centre in Winnipeg, we bridge ancestral plant knowledge with modern clinical practice — training the next generation of herbalists to serve their communities with integrity and reverence.

Our Story

The Curriculum

Pathways of Learning

Whether you're just beginning your journey with plants or seeking clinical depth, our courses meet you where you are — from self-paced home study to immersive apprenticeship.

Manitoba Herbal Medicine Course

15 hours of video instruction + comprehensive workbook

$249

Home Study & Online Herbal Wisdom

Hybrid course with live Herb Huddle sessions

$315

Wild Medicine Collective

Ongoing community learning and seasonal gatherings

Membership

Integrative Herbalism Apprenticeship

Full clinical training pathway with mentorship

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Manitoba Herbal Medicine Course Series with Chad Cornell
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Inside the Hollow Reed apothecary: shelves of herbal preparations, a communal table, and a woven rug

The Apothecary

Visit Our Apothecary in Person or Online

Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tea is on Saturdays, and you are welcome to stop by and say hi.

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Chad Cornell, Integrative Herbalist
"It's never too late to learn, and to take better care of ourselves and those we love using the time-tested blessings of nature. Quality products and education, backed by research and carefully sourced. Our mission is to provide the best in Mother Nature's care."

— Chad Cornell, Integrative Herbalist

Step Onto Sacred Ground

Visit us at the historic Trappist Monastery grounds, explore our courses, or begin your healing journey with a consultation.

Visitors gathered beside the herb garden on the Hollow Reed monastery grounds