Absolutely. This program is not like other spiritual courses you may have taken. It is a unique, ancient pathway, offering something not  available anywhere else. You will be entering into a direct relationship with New Zealand native teacher plants, who will be your wise elders and guides throughout the duration of this journey and beyond.

You will not be learning another technique or concept; you will be undergoing a deep, immersive personal transformation that works at the level of your energy, your consciousness and your soul. This journey will unfold in your daily life in remarkable ways. 

The 24 sacred rites of passage you will experience are part of the House of the Bee Mystery School® lineage, specifically designed to create accelerated spiritual growth that goes far beyond what is possible in other programs.

No matter how much training or experience you already have, this program will take you deeper (much deeper) and expand your spiritual capacity in ways you have not experienced before.

Yes, absolutely. The term Medicine Woman refers to a state of consciousness, a way of living and a sacred approach to life – not to gender. It embodies the universal path of the shaman that transcends gender definitions entirely. This program is open to men, women and individuals of all gender identities or expressions.

In today’s world, where gender roles and identities can feel confusing or limiting, the Medicine Woman teachings offer a timeless, grounding pathway that speaks to the soul. Whether you identify as male, female, non-binary, or anywhere on the spectrum, the wisdom and practices in this program are designed to reconnect you to your true nature, power and purpose.

Many people have undertaken this training, finding within it a clear, supportive structure to deepen their connection to the natural world, themselves and the ancient lineage of wisdom that calls them forward.

If you feel drawn to reconnect deeper with yourself, the magic of nature and the power of the ancient ways, you will find your place and purpose within the Medicine Woman pathway.

Yes, absolutely. The teacher plant essences used in this program are universal. This means they are equally suited for people anywhere in the world, regardless of location.

The teachings of the House of the Bee Mystery School® and New Zealand native teacher plants work across all borders, offering deep spiritual support no matter where you are. 

Yes, you can. Many of our students successfully undertake our programs while travelling.

All study materials are available online, so as long as you have Wi-Fi access, you will be able to access your training material in the Medicine Woman online school. You may just need to plan ahead a little to ensure you have the right teacher plant essences with you while you are travelling. 

No. The teacher plants are an essential and integral part of this program. They are not optional. These teacher plants are the teachers, elders and guides you will be working with for the duration of this program. The entire structure of the program is designed around the formal teacher-student relationship you develop with the teacher plants included in this program.

Without the teacher plants, you would be missing the key component that makes this program uniquely effective. It is through direct experiential work with the teacher plants that deeply profound lasting transformation will occur.

The time you put into the program is entirely up to you. To fully engage with the program we recommend approximately 4 hours per week (about 30mins a day). This includes working with the teacher plant essences, conducting short ceremonies, journaling and reviewing teachings. 

The program is designed to integrate seamlessly into your daily life, so you can experience transformation without needing to step away from your everyday responsibilities.

This program is self-paced within a structured framework. If life circumstances cause you to fall behind, you will still have access to the materials and can continue at your own rhythm. The key is consistency and commitment to your journey – you can always pick up where you left off.

You have access to this program for 36 months. 

This program is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you are just starting your spiritual exploration or you are a seasoned traveller, the teacher plant intelligence will guide you at the level appropriate for your spiritual level.

The program is about building on and expanding your spiritual capacity, regardless of your starting point.

No, you do not need any prior knowledge or experience. Everything you need to successfully undertake this program is provided within the program itself.

The teacher plants will guide you from where you are, every step of the way, making this spiritual training accessible to anyone with a sincere desire to evolve spiritually.

The teacher plant essences used in this program do not work on a biochemical level. They work purely at a vibrational level and do not cause any hallucinogenic or side effects.

The physical ingredients in these teacher plants are very simple. They contain pure water and brandy (natural preservative). At a metaphysical level (beyond the physical) – they carry the spirit of the plant, the plant’s vibration or essence. The spirit of each of the 24 teacher plants is what you will be working with in this program.

However, if you have specific health concerns, it is always wise to consult a healthcare professional before beginning any new regimen.

If you have sensitivity to alcohol, please see next questions and answer with suggestions.

Yes. The teacher plant essences are preserved with a small amount of brandy to naturally maintain their energetic integrity. Currently, it is not possible to manufacture them to the consistently high standard required without the use of alcohol.

If you are sensitive to alcohol, you have options.

• You can add the essence to a glass of water to significantly dilute the alcohol content, or
• You can add the essence to just-off-the-boil water, allowing the alcohol to evaporate before ingesting

Choosing to use the essences is a personal choice and responsibility, and we encourage you to do what feels right for you.

This program is designed to be fully complete and effective on its own, providing everything you need to experience profound spiritual growth and transformation. You do not need to add any other practices or modalities alongside it for it to be effective.

If you already follow a spiritual practice, path or tradition – whether that’s meditation, energy work, religious study or any other modality – you are welcome to continue. 

The program is fully self-paced within a provided framework, allowing you to study and apply the teachings at a time and pace that suits you in your daily life.

There is no live component. Remember that one of the  key elements of this program is you are going on an inner retreat to experience transformation and spiritual growth, not to acquire more skills or information. The live component of this program is your daily interaction with the teacher plants that happens in real time in your own life. 

You will have a space to submit study-related questions to Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber, along with a rich archive of Q&A resources.

This program is fundamentally different from typical plant medicine retreats in several key ways.

Unlike many retreats that involve short-term, intense experiences with psychotropic or hallucinogenic plants, this program works with New Zealand native teacher plants in the form of high-frequency vibrational essences. These teacher plants are non-psychotropic and operate at a subtle yet profoundly effective level. They raise your vibration, expand your consciousness, and accelerate spiritual growth – without altering your mind or requiring you to step away from your daily life.

Moreover, instead of offering a one-time experience, this program is a structured spiritual training pathway that integrates into your everyday life. It facilitates ongoing, sustainable transformation. You will not simply have an experience – you will embark on a continuous, progressive journey of rapid spiritual evolution, developing true spiritual mastery.

Yes. True spiritual progress requires both discipline and flexibility.

This program offers a clear, step-by-step monthly framework to keep you focused and on track, while also allowing the freedom to work at your own pace and in alignment with your unique soul’s journey.

It is a dynamic, living spiritual pathway – one that transcends the limitations of time and space. You are empowered to engage with the teachings in a way that honours your personal rhythm, while still benefiting from the structure and guidance necessary for lasting transformation.

Yes, absolutely. If you are used to primarily consuming information and learning through the mind – by reading, listening, or watching – you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that you can learn much faster and gain true depth of knowledge and wisdom through direct revelation.

The teacher plants you will be working with are living intelligences, fully aware of your capacities and abilities. You will receive direct revelations and messages in a way that you can understand, while also developing your supersensory perception to a higher degree.

No – this program is intentionally designed to unfold over 26 lunar months, in harmony with the lunar cycles. Each month, you will be working with one of the 24 New Zealand native shamanic teacher plants and undertaking specific spiritual work during each phase of the lunar month to access the four-fold expression of spiritual power: