Baymont Inn Athens
20 Home St.
Athens, OH 45701
740-594-3000

Fairfield Inn & Suites
924 E State St
Athens, OH 45701
740-589-5839

Other Lodging Options:

Carpenter Inn & Conference Center
39655 Carpenter-Dyesville Rd
Carpenter, Ohio 45769
info@carpenterinn.com
1-866-644-2422

Bodhi Tree Guesthouse
8950 Lavelle Rd
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 707-2050
rest@bodhitreeguesthouse.com
https://www.bodhitreeguesthouse.com/accommodations

Cabins at Morning Dew Hop Farm- Albany
$109/night 3beds 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28075786?guests=1&adults=1

Integration Acres Farmhouse- Albany
$99/night 2bed 2bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15826692?s=51

Sweet Peace Cabin- Pomeroy
$175/night 2bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15101259?s=51

Cottage- Gallipolis
$187/night 2bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26137254?s=51

A-frame Cabin- Athens
$150/night 3bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29332760?s=51

Woodland Ridge Farm- Athens
$350/night 5bed 2bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3938664?s=51

Private Room at Woodland Ridge- Athens
$100/night 2bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3279184?s=51

Chicory Inn and Orchards- Wisteria
$300/night 3bed 1bath (shared)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18896578?s=51

Maple Room at Chicory Inn- Wisteria
$115/night 1bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24335149?s=51

Dogwood Room at Chicory Inn- Wisteria
$115/night 1bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24111543?s=51

Pine Room at Chicory Inn- Wisteria
$115/night 1bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24345393?s=51

Private Room in House- Athens
$104/night 1bed 1.5bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18053596?s=51

Margaret’s Landing- Athens
$190/night 4bed 2bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21265249?s=51

3br Cottage- Athens
$265/night 4bed 1bath
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12619550?s=51

• Camping spaces will be open on Friday and Saturday night
• Camping is $10 per person whether you stay one or both nights
• Spots are first come first serve
• Prepare for primitive camping with porta potties — no showers / no bathrooms
• A food truck will be on the premises, but pack food if needed
• No RVs

Lonnie Galt-Theis was born and raised in Athens Ohio, spending much of her time outdoors, she began learning about, and connecting with plants at a young age. These experiences inspired her to pursue careers in herbalism, yoga, and environmental education. She has a degree in Anthropology with a focus on the environment, sustainability, and conservation from CU Boulder. Since 2013 Lonnie has been living and working on Equinox farm, with her main role being medicine maker and business manager for Equinox Botanicals, a local herbal medicine company. Her passion for herbalism has led her to study and take classes with many teachers and in 2016 she completed the fundamentals program at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. During the summer she runs an outdoor nature and arts camp for children.

Tanner Filyaw graduated from Ohio University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geography, and a minor specializing in Environmental and Plant Biology. From 2005 to 2008 Tanner worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Rural Action’s Sustainable Forestry Program conducting landowner education and outreach around sustainable forestry, land stewardship, and the production of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP’s). In March of 2008, he accepted a staff position as Rural Action’s NTFP Specialist and continues to act as the organizations NTFP Program Manager. He regularly conducts workshops, presentations, and other educational programs for Ohio landowners to help them develop sustainable income strategies from forested lands. Starting in 2012, Tanner began working with United Plant Savers as a guest speaker for the Medicinal Plant Conservation Certificate program and then becoming a seasonal staff member with the program in 2017. In August of 2017, Tanner earned a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs for his research examining mycorrhizal symbiosis in wild-simulated ginseng roots, and the effect of mycorrhizal colonization on root ginsenoside concentrations. In his spare time, Tanner experiments with producing forest-grown mushrooms, maple syrup, American ginseng, and a variety of other edible and medicinal forest plants on his property.

Chip Carroll has been involved with agroforestry and non-timber forest product work for the last 20 years. He began his career working with Rural Action’s Sustainable Forestry Program where he worked closely with producers growing medicinal herbs in their woodlands and helped to form the Roots of Appalachia Growers Association. Chip was the assistant farm manager for Frontier Natural Products’ National Center for the Preservation of Medicinal Herbs where he helped manage research projects and oversaw their internship program. He is currently the sanctuary steward for United Plant Savers 379 acre Botanical Sanctuary in Rutland, OH.

Betzy Bancroft, RH(AHG) is a teacher, clinical herbalist, gardener, craftsperson and environmentalist who’s had a deep appreciation for the magic of plants since childhood. As VCIH co-director and core faculty, Betzy provides the earth element to the organization’s staff. Plants are truly her friends, and she feels ever inspired by the natural world—all its varied beings and the amazing interconnections and beauty that make up the great web of life.

Vickie Shufer is a naturalist, herbalist, and forager with a master’s degree in therapeutic herbalism. She teaches classes on edible and medicinal plants, as well as outdoor education programs. Vickie is the author of several books, including The Everything Guide to Foraging (Adams Media, 2011), and was the editor/publisher of The Wild Foods Forum newsletter from 1994 to 2014. Vickie also has a certified, 16-acre native nursery in northeastern North Carolina where she propagates coastal native plants and forest botanicals and teaches groups how to use them for food, medicine, and crafts. http://ecoimages.us

Rebecca Wood is a long time community herbalist and wild food enthusiast rooted in the foothills of Appalachia.  She manages Hopewood Holistic Health as an herbal practitioner, energy and yoga instructor, and wellness consultant.  She has taught at Hocking College for over 20 years and has brought her love and lore of plants to the curriculum in the Natural Resources Department there in many unique ways including classes in wild foods, art and science of herbalism, permaculture and sustainable design and Study Abroad experiences to Central America.  Rebecca has been a long time member of the UpS advisory board.