Journey into the Sacred World of Aromatic Plants
Aromatic Medicine Journeys
Expanded Awareness. Deep Connection. Plant Wisdom.
Enter a guided inner journey through aromatic plants, sound, and ceremony. Explore the potential for profound insight, healing, and spiritual connection, without psychedelics.
Offered exclusively at my Woodside, CA studio privately & in small groups.
Begin with a complimentary 15-minute phone or video consultation →
An Introduction
Aromatic Medicine Journeys are guided experiences of inner exploration in which we work with aromatic plants as healers, teachers, and guides. Essential oils, resins, and aromatic extracts, together with breath and the vibration of sound, invite deep relaxation and openness to the plants’ guidance and your own inner wisdom.
Sound deepens relaxation, inviting the mind, body, and spirit to soften. In this state of openness, we become more receptive to the plant’s medicine and the insights that may emerge.
Why Journey
Aromatic Medicine Journeys offer an opportunity to move beyond the demands of everyday life and enter into profound states of relaxation, inner stillness, and connection.
Through guided breathwork, meditation and focused engagement with a carefully selected plant, we create space for the mind to quiet, the body to soften, and the inner landscape to open. These deeply immersive experiences may invite emotional release, personal insight, spiritual exploration, or simply a renewed sense of peace and restoration.
Each journey is uniquely personal, guided by your intentions and the qualities of the plant we work with. Beyond the immediate experience, you may discover a deeper relationship with the plant itself, establishing a connection that continues to offer meaning and support long after our time together.
Private Journeys
We begin with a 30-minute virtual preparation call to discuss where you are in your life, what you would like to explore, and your experience with this kind of work. This conversation informs my selection of a plant to guide you. We also discuss how the journey will unfold and how you can prepare in the days beforehand.
Three days before your Aromatic Medicine Journey, you will receive a suggested dieta, a gentle period of preparation inspired by traditional plant medicine practices, designed to bring your body, mind, and spirit into greater alignment with the plant you will be working with. This preparation is entirely optional and thoughtfully designed to fit into your everyday life without requiring significant changes to your routine. You will also receive a few questions for reflection to help you begin exploring your intentions and opening yourself to the experience ahead.
Your 90-minute studio session begins with light breathwork and sound to help you settle and become receptive to the plant. We then move into a plant attunement before entering the guided journey. Afterward, we take time for tea and integration, exploring any imagery, symbolism, feelings, or guidance that emerged and what they may mean for you.
You will receive a personal aromatic inhaler of the plant we worked with, allowing you to reconnect through scent and continue the work in everyday life. Follow up questions for reflection will be sent after your journey for further exploration.
Private Aromatic Medicine Journey · $350
Small Group Journeys
Explore the healing wisdom of plants in the company of others. Each two-hour gathering is intentionally limited to four people, allowing space for individual attention and a shared experience of connection and discovery.
Each gathering focuses on a pre-selected plant, explored through aromatics, light breathwork, sound, and guided journeying. While we journey together, your experience is your own, shaped by your intentions and what unfolds between you and the plant. We close with tea, personal reflection, and optional sharing, offering an opportunity to find meaning in your experience and hear the perspectives of others.
Five days before the gathering, you’ll receive a preparation video introducing the plant, what to expect, and ways to prepare.
Small Group Aromatic Medicine Journey · $150
An Important Note
Although Aromatic Medicine Journeys are entirely non-psychoactive, they can be profound and emotionally intense experiences, sometimes bringing deeply held feelings, memories, or unresolved experiences to the surface.
Your emotional and psychological well-being is an important consideration before undertaking this work. If you are currently experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, significant emotional distress, or another mental health condition, please discuss your participation with your treating mental health professional before booking.
Our preparation consultation also provides an opportunity to discuss your intentions, current circumstances, and whether this experience is appropriate for you at this time.
Your Guide
My name is Françoise Decatrel. As a certified clinical aromatherapist, trained herbalist, and Reiki practitioner, I bring almost two decades of personal and professional experience working with aromatic plants. I first encountered plant spirit medicine through herbalism, and it grew into a central part of my own healing and my work with clients.
My own exploration has included psychedelic journeying, but some of my most insightful and profound experiences have come through working with aromatic plants. This personal experience informs my respect for the depth available through scent, sound, and a sustained relationship with a plant.
For those who value remaining consciously engaged in their experience, this approach offers space to explore deeply at their own pace. My role is to offer guidance and support while honoring your agency, your boundaries, and your own way of connecting.
