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Sacred Aromatics Foundations
Six Live Weeks in the Temple Arts, the Wild Ways, and the Plant Perfumes That Bridge the Two.
October 14 – November 18, 2026
Six circles, Wednesdays, 4PM PT - 6PM PT
Learn the sacred aromatic art and practice of anointing, sacred smoke, plant relationship, scent perception, and energy anatomy. Work with fragrance in ritual, beauty, and soul healing — building a foundation you can continue deepening for years.
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Juniper Stokes
Juniper Stokes is a botanical alchemist, natural perfumer, spiritual teacher, and creator of Alchemessence, where scent, ecology, ritual, and inner transformation meet.
Her work is rooted in a lifelong relationship with plants and a fascination with the ways fragrance can change consciousness, shape our relationship with place, and open doors into the unseen. She brings together more than a decade of natural perfumery, 600+ hours of clinical aromatherapy training, herbalism, Taoist alchemical practices, shamanic traditions, astrology, Hermetic magic, and years of teaching and mentoring.
Juniper teaches aromatics as a living practice: sensory, ecological, symbolic, and deeply practical. Her classes range from natural perfume and botanical aromatics to anointing, ritual, spiritual rewilding, and the art of developing a more intimate relationship with the living world.
She lives in Central Oregon, where she makes perfumes, oils, and other botanical preparations, teaches online, and continues her ongoing apprenticeship to plants, place, and the mysteries of scent.
Kind words…
Juniper is an amazing teacher and facilitator. She has a deep connection with all of life, but her knowledge of and connection with non-ordinary reality are obviously a fundamental part of her nature and of primary importance to her. She embodies everything she teaches, and just being in her presence is healing.
The setting and the organization of the class, combined with Juniper's deep knowledge and loving energy and guidance, were beautifully conducive to absorbing everything that was offered in the most profound sense.
—Kathy Frank, All Species Reiki Practitioner, WA
This was my first introduction to Shamanism- it was a wonderful and amazing experience. I didn't know what to expect and had very little knowledge about the journey I was about to take. Juniper was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and a great guide for anyone wanting to explore different realms.
—Gina, Registered Nurse
Juniper is a wealth of knowledge that I was so excited to learn from. We journeyed together, we laughed, we cried and we ate plants — all in honor of their spirit and strengthening our connection to them. I also really enjoyed our retreat where we made our own flower tinctures!
—Morgan
Junipers classes are well thought out and executed. She maintains a calm, reassuring presence as a teacher and guide while helping her students step into their own intuitive power with confidence.
—Donna Johansen, Herbalist, CA
“Really enjoyed this class, great perspective! Juniper is a great teacher with so much knowledge to share. I look forward to taking more workshops with her!”
—Jim M.
I really enjoyed the extent of information I gained from this class. From a glimpse into the birth and evolution of shamanism, to enhancing my understanding of the 'clairs', to heart meditations and the progression to journeying, the accumulation of information was fascinating. Thank you for a vitalizing and beautiful experience into the art of intuition and healing, and for providing such a solid base for me to begin building my own journeying practice on.
—Teressa B.
“We found the way you normalized the darker aspects of this work refreshing. It’s time to bring that shadow to the light!”
—Sherry G.
Kind words…
“Juniper is the BEST!! I can't say enough about Juniper's teaching style. She teaches in a perfectly paced and structured way that aligns all intro teaching elements together in perfect format for both beginners and those more experienced.
I truly admired her gentle boundary setting in each class as to keep things moving so not to go down too many rabbit holes :) Previous teachers I have worked with unfortunately were not great with this and many trainings turned into what felt like a group therapy session focusing on one or two people's journeys or questions not allowing for us to get deeper into topics being covered.
She not only teaches the history behind different practices and styles but covers very important topics as well, such as ethics as a practitioner. She is such a lovely, kind, wise, passionate, and intelligent teacher and healer and I feel more than grateful to have connected with her on my healing path.
I have been searching for a teacher just like Juniper for years and I am SO happy, I was divinely lead to her. I cannot recommend her enough as a healer and teacher!
—Stacey Downing, Licensed Psychotherapist/MFT, Bend, OR
Private Workshops & Events
Need a speaker for an event? Want to host a private workshop for your community? I love working with groups of all sizes, both online and in-person. In-person workshops are available in Central Oregon, and am able to travel within reason.
Reach out to see what might be possible!