Rosemary's Garden fits perfectly in our cute little town. Impressive collection of organic herbs,…read morenatural products, books, teas, gifts, aromatherapy and even mushroom powders like cordyceps, lion's mane and maitake. Displays are comfortably placed throughout the store. Interior is much larger than it looks from the outside. Employees are friendly and helpful. It's a fun place to browse and check out their offerings in a tranquil environment.

Lovely apothecary with everything you might need…read more Perfect place for herbalists, tea lovers, and organic skincare aficionados. All the ingredients and equipment you might need to make your own healing balms or body oil or soap. A must-stop for me anytime I'm on Main St.

Luckily I've been to four ( or maybe five) symposiums over the years starting in 2009 and I am a…read morewomen's festival aficionado so I will point out several things I really enjoyed and that were notable or much different than other women's festivals or herbal gatherings I've been to. 1. The food was exquisite, healthy and very well prepared and there were always excellent teas available throughout the day. I love it when the costs of food are included in ticket prices but often this means the food is less than stellar and not the case here at all. 2. There were so many workshops and things to do that I felt it was well worth the ticket price and I didn't have any time where I was bored or felt I didn't have anything worth while to attend. There were workshops that were appropriate for a practicing clinical herbalist AND for women completely new to herbalism. That was helpful for me bc one of the times I brought my girlfriend who was not an herbalist and not even particularly interested in herbs. She really enjoyed Stargazing workshop with Stargazer Li and also some of the more Goddess/ magic oriented things while I went to learn more about Gua Sha lymphatic massage. 3. Very walkable. I don't mean this from a disability access perspective (I don't remember how even/ uneven the ground was) just that the area the symposium and workshops are relatively small so you don't need to catch a shuttle or tractor to where you are headed or plan far ahead how to make it somewhere on time. There's certainly enough space but it's not too big to traverse. 4. Really enjoyed the marketplace (not sure if that's the term they use but basically attendees and everyone have opportunity to buy and sell from each other in a very cool format restricted to a few hours on a certain day) there is also a raffle. So many awesome herbalists and really cool crafts women make things I've never seen anywhere else. I didn't have money left over after ticket price but I did bring stuff to trade and sell and I got some exceptionally cool stuff. 5. Things To consider : there was a higher percentage of children than I am used to at most festivals. I love kids but I was trying to relax and very glad I chose to bring a tent and camp way farther than main areas so I could enjoy my time away and spend time with my girlfriend alone in our tent. I have a bias about this bc I go to a lot of lesbian gatherings and there are many fewer kids. I don't have a lot of straight women in my life so I was also concerned I would feel weird but that didn't come up, in northern California most people are very accepting of queer folks and there were lots of queer women attending. 6. The area is very beautiful and it was a nice drive up from the Bay Area to attend. If you don't drive lots of women post rideshares as well. I recommend going to their website and looking at pictures from past gatherings.

My experience at the Women's Herbal Symposium was deeply healing and revitalizing. The food was so…read morenourishing, the land was well tended to and respected. I LOVED every class and workshop I sat in on, Stargazer Leigh was an anchor for me on that stay, she taught wood carving, flower essences and led a star gazing talk every night. I camped in my car and felt safe and comfortable. The food, again, was so incredibly nourishing and there was so much mindfulness around everything. I did a work trade and it allowed me to feel even more connected to the land and the women there. I did not bring my kids but I was so inspired by all the children there with their mothers. The ceremonies were such a beautiful thread for us all to connect. Grateful for this event and looking forward to the next

The shop has a great collection of various items. It checks a lot of smart business boxes which I…read morenotice as a manager of a large company. They have legit, herbs, oils, and great prices on doves blood and dragons blood ink. The shop can support your magic endeavors. They also have candles in various colors, including the rainbow shaped like genitalia and other things that amuse the tourists. The shop is near downtown on a side road. There's no sign, so use your mileage indicator or just call them for help getting there. It's also not super clear if there's a right or wrong place to park. You just go up the drive until it ends, and Park is the answer.

This is the best selection of oils, incense and herbs. One stop shop for all things hoodooread more

I finally got a chance to visit this very local mushroom shop!…read moreThe owner, Waith, was very personable and showed me the amazing and interesting processes involved in growing and drying mushrooms. Everything is done behind the store front: from making the growing medium ready, inoculating it with spores and then drying and adding natural and delicious spices and flavor! The two main mushroom jerky products are both delicious! This is a truly local business and the product is delicious as well as nutritious. As a vegetarian, these dried mushrooms punch a big flavorful and chewy addition to my diet as well as providing for antiviral nutrients. Thank you Waith for the tour and your yummy snacks! Ashourina

From the owner: We provide wholesale B2B vegan mushroom jerky along with other mushroom derived products…read more Fulfilling orders for businesses and distributors in Northern California and nation wide including: Sebastopol Santa Rosa Occidental Sonoma Marin San Francisco Berkeley Oakland And many others Call or email today to place your wholesale order or, come into our retail space for a business owners tasting!

Stopped by for a bite to eat from the saladbar and had the best conversation with a gentleman who…read morewas doing the same thing. Sometimes certain places just attract cool people. This was my second visit. Ambiance is very "local Sebastopol", which IMHO is a magical town. Prices are in accordance with the quality of the food. Salad Bar and Hot Bar cost $10.99 a pound. I ate for under $10.00 and was satisfied. They have a shaded spot for outside dining. Very HAPPY experience. I took a photo.

I annoyed that the over the counter health were in a separate store. I was ted cough drops and a…read morebottle of water. I was in a hurry a d did t want to wait in line twice. I also would prefer to only one transaction. When I mentioned it to the person in the Whole Foods Body she was very rude.

Laurel does a very thorough job in assessing her patients needs before a sesson. Her office is…read morenestled in Sebastopol in a very calming environment.

My former acupuncturist recommended Laurel to boost my fertility, as I had been trying to get…read morepregnant for a year without success. Within a few months of seeing her, I was pregnant and my beautiful son is now almost 2 years old. Instead of taking hormones to get pregnant the way many women in their late thirties/early forties are encouraged to do, I took Laurel at her word: The first day I arrived for an appointment, Laurel advised me to stop trying for a few months while she worked to get my body "ready." It was hard for me to surrender and trust her wisdom because in my fear-based psychology, each month was chipping away at my egg supply and ultimate prospects for having a child. Pausing in my quest to get pregnant was akin to giving up, but Laurel helped me see that my relentless attempts were futile without the balance she could help me achieve. In spite of my misgivings, I followed her advice, took the herbs she recommended, and received weekly acupuncture treatments from her for three months. After the three months were up, Laurel told me it was time, and lo and behold, I got pregnant as soon as she gave me the green light to try again. I believe she is gifted and highly intuitive in her practice. I still go to her every month even though I am not trying to have another baby. I go because she is immensely skilled at the art of healing, and she has been a nurturing presence in my life for three years now. The acupuncture treatments Laurel gives me are often the most restful, peaceful part of my month, and I can count on her to assess my well-being and adjust her treatment to combat the ailments that plague me in any given month, such as headaches, stress, or a lack of vitality. Mostly, though, I go for the same reason people go to a spa, to reach deep relaxation. It doesn't hurt that her office and attendant cabins are ensconced in what feels like an almost mystical clearing surrounded by trees and flowers and great natural beauty.

Jody is so wonderful and has been so helpful. Sensitive and smart. I feel safe and comfortable with…read moreher. Very upfront and clear in communicating. She has a massage therapist named Carol who works with her who is really good - very astute and with a sense of humor and an excellent listener. Lots of experience and good will. I like both of them. Such good hearts. Besides acupuncture Jodie is really good with herbal remedies and knows alot about Western medicine. Alot of acupuncturists just want to stick needles in and are uncomfortable discussing the herbal part or your other overall health care needs. She knew enough to help guide me through other issues. She is confident enough to come up with herbal remedies or other ideas other than just needles. She is not pushy about it. If you want just an herbal remedy I am sure she would do a consult for that and you can buy them there or order elsewhere maybe. She is willing to interface with MD's and other health care professionals which is plus! Another thing: She also does facial acupuncture which is still on my to do list! So scary to tell you all about her I don't want her to be too busy for me! She actually has been asked to tutor in her field because of her knowledge and experience. She also has helped teens and parents. I feel empowered every time I talk to her. =-)

Cairyl (massage therapist) and Jody (doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture) are both kind,…read morecaring professionals who will make sure you receive quality care at affordable prices. I've been seeing them for almost 15 years now and I strongly recommend their services.