Testimonials

"Bryen Lehto knows more about plant medicines and their constituents than damned near anybody.
Weaving science, evolution, and spirituality together is no small feat—Bryen does it effortlessly.

I would gladly attend any of his classes, even the ones I’ve already taken.
I always learn something new."

— David Bruce Leonard
Author of Medicine Under Your Feet
Founder of the Earth Medicine Institute

"It is rare to find a teacher or ceremonialist who can bridge the gap between the seen and unseen realms in scientific terms—both physical science and spiritual science.
Whether it is philosophy, chemistry, alchemy, biodynamics, spirit-botany, cosmology, pedagogy, metallurgy, biological intuition, sojourning the imaginal, or soul and spirit belonging and transcendence—Bryen Lehto is the penultimate expression of integrating these, and many other, disciplines into his Art of Life.
He teaches naturally and with loving sincerity.

I have known many great teachers, gurus, lamas, and spiritual scientists—but never one who could forge his words into deeds in the real world like Bryen: whether creating Paracelsian-inspired medicaments, teaching children, or leading an entire school in studying the spiritual scientific ideas behind child development and human spiritual evolution.

Bryen is a long-time inspired artist, Waldorf teacher, musician, alchemist, botanist, and chemist par excellence, whose artwork has blown my mind over the decades due to the seemingly unlimited abilities he displays to master any medium. Year after year, he continues to amaze his friends with his never-ending discoveries and inventive ways to “uncover” the spirit—whether in minerals and metals, plants and trees, animals, or the developing human being.

Bryen’s brilliant creativity is unparalleled in my experience—and it seems to be growing daily.
Talking to him always requires a pencil and pad to write down the new directions he indicates for further studies—of which, he is indefatigable.

Due to his solid foundation in spiritual science, Bryen’s ability to integrate spirit into matter is truly a wondrous thing to behold."

— Dr. Douglas J. Gabriel
Retired teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools
Author of 38 books on education, comparative religion, Waldorf education, anthroposophy, and The Gospel of Sophia trilogy (with his wife Tyla Gabriel)

"Bryen has a way of closing the gap of separation between us, as people, and plants, as beings.
The teachings are both scientific and spiritual—a unique pair that I longed to learn and immerse myself in.

I not only learned how to work with the plants through various medicine-making techniques, but also how to be with them.
He teaches simple ways to let go of the concepts our minds cling to, and instead allow the spirit of the plants to share their wisdom directly and intuitively.

I treasure these teachings and recommend anyone wanting to develop a deeper relationship with the land to take this wonderful opportunity."

— Christina

"Bryen is a compassionate, warm teacher and guide.
His intimate knowledge and devotion to plants create a safe atmosphere—it’s as if you’re being introduced to a friend.

I admire his respect for the many plant allies and their varied forms of medicine, from gentle to more potent.
I appreciated being initiated into new plants in a one-on-one container like he offers—it allowed for deeper integration and personal connection.

His fatherly presence is a safe and spacious anchor, which supported me in creating my own clear communion with the medicine while dissuading any potential anxieties.
Integration afterward was ample and ongoing.

He holds deep integrity with both the chemistry of the plants and the art of facilitation.
He is a truly gifted teacher, and I highly recommend his classes."

— Molly

"Bryen is an amazing human being and an honest wisdom keeper of all sorts.
He reads nature—and nature wants him to understand the medicine. His delivery is truly smooth and never feels ungrounded.

My transformation with him comes from deep friendship, and then through shared journeys with different plant medicines that have been very healing and rewarding in my life.

I truly recommend learning from him and sitting with him."

— Catherine 

"I listened to your colour meditation last night before going to sleep,
and this morning when I woke up and went outside, the colours somehow felt more vibrant than usual.
I loved it!

A beautiful, insightful journey—and the background music adds a deeper layer of dimension to the experience."

— Ilse

"I had been working on my own with a formula for a few months and needed to consult with someone who has deep experience in all aspects of plant harvesting, production, and efficacy.
Learning from Bryen proved to be an important educational resource.

I felt like I digested a lot of truly valuable information from our session together and came away with a more streamlined vision for my products and business.
I’m so glad I came to him when I did—it allowed me to pivot aspects of my formula to make it even more effective.

Bryen blends the 'heady' information with hands-on teaching in nature, helping you digest the material through the senses, which I found extremely helpful.
This goes far beyond product formulation—it’s about learning to read nature’s medicines and the plants around us… a skill useful to all of humanity.

I highly recommend working with Bryen—
even if just to understand the earth more deeply, but especially if you’re wanting to learn how to make medicines from plants."

— Martina

"I first encountered Bryen’s work many years ago through Instagram and was immediately intrigued by his unique perspective and deep over-standing of the plant world.
It had a fullness to it that is rare to encounter.

After some time chatting about wanting to apprentice with him, I was finally able to make it happen at the end of 2023.
My time with Bryen—both in and out of ceremony—held experiences that have forever shifted the way I observe, sense, and respond to the world around me.

His guidance took me on a journey deep into myself, through the expansive power of connection to the infinite All that each of us dances within at every moment.
As I’ve integrated the several weeks I spent learning with and from Bryen, I’ve had countless moments of awe at how deeply my time on Maui transformed me.

Not only do I feel more empowered in my work with plants and in what I offer to my human family,
I feel more attuned to the web of life weaving around me at all times.
He taught me how to honor reality in a new and integrated way I had never before experienced.

It is my intention to continue traveling to further my studies and grow alongside Bryen—as both friend and mentor—for many years to come."

— Meg

"Working with Bryen was such a joy.
His depth of knowledge, incredible connection to the plant world, and scientific insight honestly blew my mind.
It’s rare in life to encounter something so novel and profound.

Bryen is brilliant—a real-life alchemist.
He taught me how to make the medicine I wanted to learn about, but it didn’t stop there.
Plants can bring a richness and diversity to our lives far beyond what I understood going in.

He painted an incredible mural of how to understand Source and our origins as humans through plants.
I now have a whole new appreciation for the epic beauty of plant communication, plant intelligence, and plant medicine."

— Brian G.