Bear Lake Botanicals

07/26/2025

The flower beds are starting to show off!

07/14/2025

After two years of growing from seed, motherwort is finally in bloom!She took her sweet time, but that’s just her nature. Year one she focuses on growing her leaves and roots (no flowers) year two she shows off and sends up tall flowering stalks and blooms!Totally worth the wait!! 🌸

06/06/2025

Quick reminder! Bison & Blue is now available online, but there are only 11 left in stock. They’ll also be at The Village Craft & Vendor Show tomorrow at the Old State Hospital, so you can grab one there or order ahead online! 🦬 🩵

06/02/2025

*Edit* With so much interest in this product, I decided to do an early shop update. It’s now available on my website. There’s only 15 in stock so snag one while you can. I’m willing to do local delivery & meet up.

Bison & Blue 🦬 🩵

A mineral-rich balm of Bison Tallow, Indigo, Frankincense Resin & Essential Oil, Almond & Jojoba Oil, Shea & Mango Butter with locally sourced beeswax from Sleeping Bear Farms.

Benefits:
•Deep Hydration
•Repair of damaged or sun exposed skin
•Calms Redness
•Anti-aging support (fine lines, elasticity & cell renewal)

This recipe has been on my mind for far too long. So happy to see it come to light with the most beautiful shade of blue. Inspired by the stone “Leland Blue” found along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Bison that roam the plains just outside of Traverse City, MI.

Keep an eye out for this on my next shop update this week. You can also snag Bison & Blue this upcoming Saturday 6/7 on the lawn at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Craft Show.

Hope to see you there! ✌️

05/19/2025

Bear Lake Botanicals founder Caryssa Rouser crafts herbal remedies and natural products, meeting rising demand for plant-based wellness.

05/19/2025

Thank you for the nice article Manistee News Advocate.

Bear Lake Botanicals founder Caryssa Rouser crafts herbal remedies and natural products, meeting rising demand for plant-based wellness.

05/19/2025

Manistee, MI

05/10/2025

All set up at the Mesick Mushroom Festival! Come say hi and grab some herbal goodies!

05/05/2025

Two back to back pop up events this weekend.

**Northern Natural Cider House is looking to add additional vendors for the solo performance by Dave Bruzza of Greensky Bluegrass show this Friday! **

05/01/2025

First craft show of the spring season! Come snag some herbal goodies from me. Hope to see you there!

04/28/2025

Now available online:::

🐄 Comfrey & Grass Fed Beef Tallow Lip Balm: a super hydrating lip moisturizer
🌲 Rooted in Pine Resin: the ultimate salve for summer to help the healing process of minor wounds.
💧 Honey Drip Body Oil: for a nice summer glow!

Full ingredient list in captions: