Sky Chief Springs

Sky Chief Springs Welcome to historic Sky Chief Springs! Check out my main page, Starflower Botanicals, for more herbal information!

This beautiful 28 acres homestead in Southwest Nebraska with natural springs, giant cottonwoods, native prairie bluffs, and herbal gardens. The Brubacher family purchased Sky Chief Springs in September 2021. Follow our journey as the new caretakers of this truly special community place. Named after Sky Chief of the Pawnee Nation, this was a camp ground for the Pawnee during their summer buffalo hu

nts. A granite memorial was dedicated to Sky Chief in 1924 that still exists beside one of the springs. The history as a community space continued after the Pawnee were relocated to a reservation in Oklahoma. White settlers first arriving in the Cambridge area would camp by the springs while they prepared their new homes. Before a local Catholic church was built the priest would travel to the area and perform weddings and baptisms on these grounds. In the 1920's it was a filling station will fresh spring water for drinking and filling canvas bags hung on the sides of vehicles to keep cool. Since then this land has hosted a skating and dance pavilion, Cambridge's first golf course, ponds for fishing, pumpkin patches for the local children, and so much more. We plan to continue the tradition of celebrating community in this place. We are cleaning up the property and establishing new vegetable and herbal gardens. Sara will soon be working with clients to support their health as part of her clinical herbalist business, Starflower Botanicals. And we have so many dreams and ideas for the future! Thank you for joining us!
- Sara, Rhonda and Gordon Brubacher

Have you tried everything to sleep better and feel less stressed or anxious? Our fast paced, stressful lives can cause a...
03/31/2026

Have you tried everything to sleep better and feel less stressed or anxious? Our fast paced, stressful lives can cause a vicious cycle of exhaustion without being able to sleep.

Herbs can be a wonderful ally in these times, if you know how to pick the right ones for your body and temperament. Come learn the difference between 13 herbs in order to find the right ally for you!

Herbs for Sleep & Wellness
Monday, April 6 at Holdrege CCC, Herbs for Sleep & Wellness
Registration required, link in comments!

Taught by Sara Brubacher Steinbrink, Clinical Herbalist, sharing from a decade of working with herbs. We'll discuss the most effective forms for each herb, herbal companies that I trust, and other methods to help you sleep and feel better.

The digestive system is my passion! It is central to our well-being and where we literally absorb most of the nutrients ...
03/13/2026

The digestive system is my passion! It is central to our well-being and where we literally absorb most of the nutrients essential for health and survival. Yet modern lifestyles often strain digestion, leading many to experience gas, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and other issues.

This Monday, March 16, join me to discover ways to support your digestive health through herbs, food, and practical lifestyle changes!

We will discuss
> why Americans suffer from so many digestive ills
> how the digestive system works and common problems in each area
> how to identify if you're struggling with cold slow digestion or hot inflamed digestion and how to balance it out
> common digestive problems and supportive herbs and food

Digestion woes are my specialty and I'm excited to be offering this class for the first time! Don't miss out.

Registration required, link in comment.

Monday, March 16, 6:30-8pm
Central Community College in
Holdrege, NE



Best selling, local, herbalist-made Aronia-Elderberry Syrup is back! Time to restock your fridges to get you through the...
02/26/2026

Best selling, local, herbalist-made Aronia-Elderberry Syrup is back! Time to restock your fridges to get you through the end of winter. ❄

I will be making a large batch for the Steinbrink's Spring Market on Saturday, March 7. It REALLY helps me if you pre-order the sizes and amounts that you would like! I will label and hold them for you at the market, or you can arrange to pick them up privately.

Pre-order by Thursday March 5.
Message me sizes, amounts, pick up location and date.

Small - 4 oz - $12
Medium - 8 oz - $20
Large - 16 oz - $35

Pick up in:
> Kearney - Saturday, March 7 @ Steinbrink's Landscaping and Greenhouses 10 am - 4 pm or Sunday, March 8 @ my home
> Cambridge - Sunday/Monday, March 8-9
> Lincoln - After Wednesday, March 11
(thank you to my wonderful mother for doing the Cambridge/Lincoln pick ups!)

This syrup is made with local, handpicked, native aronia and elderberries and local, raw honey from Happy Hive Honey using my special low heat, low water, high berry content recipe.

I will have my whole range of local, hand-crafted herbal products available at the Steinbrink's Spring Market on Saturday, March 7! Herbal teas, healing salves, smudge sticks, and more.

Sign up for my newsletter to receive direct notification of all future syrup batches, markets, classes, and more! Link in bio.

Want to learn how to blend your own herbal teas? Now is your chance, in both Holdrege and Kearney! Discover the healing ...
02/23/2026

Want to learn how to blend your own herbal teas? Now is your chance, in both Holdrege and Kearney!

Discover the healing properties of 15 herbs that make delicious teas and how to create your own personalized herbal tea blends using the concept of herbal energetics.

Apply your new knowledge by crafting your own tea blend at the end of the class, which you get to take to enjoy at home!

Monday, March 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Holdrege CCC
(Register today at https://www.cccneb.edu/.../3-02-ho-herbs-for-healing-teas/)
&
Thursday, March 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Kearney
(Registration required at https://www.cccneb.edu/.../3-19-ke-herbs-for-healing-teas/)

Whether you grow and dry your own herbs or purchase bulk herbs, crafting your own blends is both the most economical and the most personalized option for enjoying tea.

Small class sizes offer the opportunity for personalization and lots of questions. Receive detailed handouts to take home and apply this knowledge, which I have learned over a decade of working with herbs.
Hope to see you there!

09/10/2025
Find my Elderberry Syrup and herbal teas in McCook this Thursday!
08/28/2025

Find my Elderberry Syrup and herbal teas in McCook this Thursday!

Tomorrow I'll be at the Kearney Area Farmer's Market, 8 am - Noon. Come visit and get 50% off of my Herb Infused Apple C...
08/01/2025

Tomorrow I'll be at the Kearney Area Farmer's Market, 8 am - Noon. Come visit and get 50% off of my Herb Infused Apple Cider Vinegars, just in time for ragweed season of allergies!

This Sunday, July 27, I'll be at Giving Tree Farm near Beatrice helping with a Conservation Field Day focused on water m...
07/20/2025

This Sunday, July 27, I'll be at Giving Tree Farm near Beatrice helping with a Conservation Field Day focused on water management, orchards, and cattle grazing. It's going to be really great! Come join me!

Are you intrigued by the idea of implementing conservation practices on your land? Do you have ponds or other bodies of water on your property? This field day is open to all people who want to focus on water conservation methods and water management for livestock.

Come learn from knowledgeable and experienced guest speakers Corinne Kolm and Josh Frank, owners of Giving Tree Farm; Renee Hancock, Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service water quality specialist and state technical service provider coordinator; and Paul Rohrbaugh, owner of Pawnee Pride Meats and Center conservation mentor.
The event will be presented in English and Spanish.

Cost: Free
When: Sunday, July 27, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Giving Tree Farm, 22876 S 94th Rd, Filley, Nebraska
Registration required before July 27: https://www.cfra.org/conservation-field-day-giving-tree-farm-filley-neb
For questions/assistance with registering: Contact Cait Caughey at [email protected] or 402.380.5192
Hosted by: Center for Rural Affairs

Are you intrigued by the idea of implementing conservation practices on your land? Do you have ponds or other bodies of water on your property? This field day is open to all farmers who want to focus on water conservation methods and water management for livestock.

I'm so excited for the first class of the year at Sky Chief Springs! I know, the bitter flavor is a hard sell - but trus...
07/14/2025

I'm so excited for the first class of the year at Sky Chief Springs! I know, the bitter flavor is a hard sell - but trust me! It is soooooo important for you and I'm excited to share why!

I just taught this class on Saturday at the Prairie Herbal Conference and everyone loved it. Don't miss out! 🙂

The Medicinal and Native Pollinator Garden at Sky Chief Springs is so beautiful right now! 💓
07/01/2025

The Medicinal and Native Pollinator Garden at Sky Chief Springs is so beautiful right now! 💓

Spring Sale! Message to get yours bottle arranged for delivery or pick up today!
04/15/2025

Spring Sale! Message to get yours bottle arranged for delivery or pick up today!

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