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Rissa Miller is an herbalist, writer, folklorist, public historian, and educator, and a proud member of the American Herbalists Guild. Her work blends practical plant-based wellness with gentle, intuitive approaches to self-care. She helps people reconnect with their natural rhythms in accessible, practical, down-to-earth ways.

Drawing on years of experience, Rissa creates workshops that are supportive, hands-on, and grounded in everyday practice. Whether she’s guiding participants through herbal preparations, reflective writing, or the history woven into local spaces, she  emphasizes curiosity, compassion, and sustainable personal care.

Rissa’s classes at 1881 invite guests to slow down. Her goal is for you to  learn something useful, and build simple, real rituals that support wellbeing long after the class ends.