I've been led by my curiosity, wonder, and maker's spirit to learn and grow throughout my life. I used to think of myself as an herbalist, aromatherapist, grower, distiller, and "Mother Earth chemist," but I most closely identify today as an alchemist.

 

My passionate work with plants, oils, aromatics, crafts, and creation started when I first discovered the magic and medicine of essential oils and herbal alchemy over 30 years ago. Since then, I've had thousands of hours of formal, quality, accredited education and worked with revered educators across the field of herbs. oils, aromatics, and formulation, but...

 

nothing has been as valuable, informative, or transformative as my experience of being in an personal, sacred, creative relationship with plants and their medicine.

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I began identifying as the Untamed Alchemist® in 2012 when my attention and energy turned to formally expanding my herbal/aromatic business, growing and perfecting my products/line, expanding and deepening my relevant knowledge, and sharing my perspective in workshops and writings. These days, I am most often recognized for my work as founder, farmer, formulator, and facilitator at Untamed Alchemy®.

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In high summer, I'm focused in my garden, distillation temple, or blending studio when I'm not at market. In the wider days of spring and autumn, I expand into other loves like cooking and teaching as the studio barn opens up to a variety of workshops and experiences. In the depths of winter, I often busy myself with handcrafts like sewing, stitching, and knitting while I imagine and set up the coming year's garden, products, workshops, and events.

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Though I'm a profoundly private person, I love sharing my passion for plants and botanicals, whether I'm enthusiastically describing my product's features and benefits at my booth at the farmer's market, teaching one of my inspired on-site workshops, or leading a unique distillation or hydrosol journey.

 

My excitement for archetypes and narrative, my joy in myth, ceremony, and sacred symbology, and my dynamic, intentional, meaning-full relationship with my medicine garden also heavily inform my work as a creator, teacher, and trainer.

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I could not be more invested or evident in the work of Untamed Alchemy®—you'll find my mark on everything at Untamed from inception to design, formulation, production, and marketing. I thoughtfully plant seeds, tend perennials, water beds & pots, and collect materials for infusion and distillation on my farm; these precious materials go into products I crafted, formulated, and tested. My hands thoughtfully measure and stir every ingredient in each small batch—and my hands lovingly attach the labels I've designed to the products I've made to surprise, delight, and help you.

 

I care deeply about the products & experiences I offer and your experience of them. It's my hope that something in my work inspires or improves something for you.

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