Railyard Apothecary

Railyard Apothecary Railyard Apothecary is Burlington’s employee-owned herbal apothecary. We offer education, healing space, and access to high quality herbs to our community.

Our mission is to nurture individual, social, and ecological health through herbal medicine. All of our herbs are from organic and/or sustainable sources, either from local farms and forests, or from international organic distributors. By partnering with local farmers, wild-crafters, and educators we hope to serve as a hub for the herbal community in Northern Vermont.

Join us for an all day picket on Friday, May 1st with at Hannaford’s in Williston supporting farm workers in their camp...
04/29/2026

Join us for an all day picket on Friday, May 1st with at Hannaford’s in Williston supporting farm workers in their campaign for dignified working conditions.

All across the U.S. people will be stopping business as usual to demand a nation that values workers over billionaires.

Check for more details on the Hannaford's picket.

There will also be a rally at Majestic Theater Green Space in Williston at 5pm. Check for details about that.

Hope you can join us!

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04/21/2026

Getting ready for allergy season with herbs - lots of herbs that can help, we're here to help you sort it all out! Let us know if you have any questions. 🌿 💚 🌼

THIS SUNDAY 4/26 from 11-1, come join Brooke and Phoebe for a morning of tincture making fun! Phoebe stumbled upon folk ...
04/21/2026

THIS SUNDAY 4/26 from 11-1, come join Brooke and Phoebe for a morning of tincture making fun! 

Phoebe stumbled upon folk tincture making in Rosemary Gladstar’s “Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide” and began to play with extracting herbs in alcohol and was amazed at how simple and rewarding tincture making can be. They have been experimenting and carrying around homemade tinctures ever since Phoebe strained their first batch. 

Brooke has been making tinctures for Railyard Apothecary for the past 5 years, as well as teaching tincture making in Railyard’s product making internship. She loves watching the transformation of color, taste, and smell that occurs when herbs meet alcohol/glycerin/vinegar. Tinctures are one of her favorite ways to work with plant medicine, and is so excited to support others in feeling confident in the making process and quality of their homemade tinctures!

For more info and to register, check out the classes on our website (link in bio)

P.S. how satisfying is that spearmint glycerite straining??

So great having Betzy's book signing event at Railyard this past Saturday! Betzy () was a key teacher for Nick and Brook...
04/15/2026

So great having Betzy's book signing event at Railyard this past Saturday!

Betzy () was a key teacher for Nick and Brooke, and is currently a teacher for Kat, and it's so exciting for all of us to have been able to host her for this special event!

Betzy is a amazing herbalist in many ways, and has a special expertise in medicine making which she's been teaching for over three decades.

There is a lack of good quality information there about the nitty gritty details how to to make precise herbal preparations that are safe, well-preserved and effective. This book fills that void, and we will certainly be recommending it to those are who are interested in the topic!

Pick up a copy in the shop or via the online store: https://railyard-apothecary.square.site/product/herbal-pharmacy-by-betzy-bancroft/JIGX23APBAYDMC5KQNONJW5P

Congrats again Betzy! 💚 🌿 🌼

04/13/2026

Herbs can help during allergy season by modulating immune function, soothing the respiratory mucosa, supporting natural detoxification pathways and more.

Reishi has some contraindications, for example it can be very drying and may interact with some medications. Plantain is generally quite safe.

Note we're talking about plantain the herb not the food. 🌿

Share questions or your own experiences in the comments!

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This 4-hour intensive class is a chance to deep dive into supporting the digestive system utilizing traditional herbal w...
04/02/2026

This 4-hour intensive class is a chance to deep dive into supporting the digestive system utilizing traditional herbal wisdom and specific plant remedies.
This class is for those that are looking to support themselves and already have a beginner level understanding of herbs, as well as those who are looking to support others.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of digestive health, as well as a set of specific tools that can be utilized when needed.

We'll discuss:

General principles from traditional herbalism
- For example, how to choose foods according to the seasons and your individual temperament that are nourishing for your body and digestion

The "energetic" understanding of imbalances in the gut
- For example knowing what "heat", "cold", "dampness" and "dryness" look like in the gut and how this insight can help in choosing what herbs can be of support

Herbal "actions" to support gut health
- For example: bitter, carminative and demulcent. These terms help us understand how herbs within whole categories can be used interchangeably for digestive health

Support with specific ailments
- Including gas and bloating, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion and heartburn

Key herbs for gut health
- Learn more in-depth about a few specific herbs that can support digestive health

Sunday, 5/3, 12pm-4pm
In-person at Railyard Apothecary
$75 to attend
Taught by Nick Cavanaugh
Register here: https://www.railyardapothecary.com/store/p726/Herbal_Support_for_Digestion.html

Nick is a clinical herbalist and one of four co-owners of Railyard Apothecary. His training included a three-year clinical training program at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism where he graduated in 2016. He's been working at Railyard Apothecary since then.

03/31/2026

Another spring fav is dandelion - early to come up and a very helpful plant for our bodies this time of year! 💚 🌿 🌼

Spring allergies can be a bother for many this time of year, causing discomfort, pain, stress, trouble resting, etc. In ...
03/30/2026

Spring allergies can be a bother for many this time of year, causing discomfort, pain, stress, trouble resting, etc. In this class we'll talk about natural and herbal supports for people's bodies to help find relief.

We'll discuss:
- Causes of allergies from a holistic perspective
- Symptom patterns for different allergy presentations and how understanding these can lead to different allergy interventions
- Diet and lifestyle factors for support
- Topical herbal remedies, including rinses, steams and compresses
- Internal herbal remedies including herbs that support a healthy immune response, that promote healthy mucous membranes and which support natural detoxification pathways of the body

You'll walk away from this class with a better understanding of your body's allergy response and tools you can call on for support.

Wednesday, April 29, 6:30-8pm
In-person at Railyard Apothecary
$30 to attend
Taught by Nick Cavanaugh
Register here: https://www.railyardapothecary.com/store/p730/Herbal_Support_for_Spring_Allergies.html

Nick is a clinical herbalist and one of four co-owners of Railyard Apothecary. His training included a three-year clinical training program at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism where he graduated in 2016. He's been working at Railyard Apothecary since then.

03/28/2026

Violet is one of our early spring plant friends that will soon be coming up. Do you have some near you? 💚 🌿 🌼

As the seasons change we can support our bodies with gentle herbs to ease the transition.Rather than just focusing on in...
03/27/2026

As the seasons change we can support our bodies with gentle herbs to ease the transition.

Rather than just focusing on individual herbs it can be helpful to think of whole categories by understanding herbal "actions."

Check out the post for the info and let us know if you have any questions! 💚 🌿 🌼

Have you seen some growing yet? Violet is a common spring flower that grows in Vermont, and is also a great medicinal h...
03/26/2026

Have you seen some growing yet? Violet is a common spring flower that grows in Vermont, and is also a great medicinal herb.

Let us know if you have any questions! 💚 🌿 🪻

Address

28 Howard Street , Ste. 101-A
Burlington, VT
05401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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+18025400595

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Railyard Apothecary is Burlington’s employee-owned herbal apothecary. Our mission is to nurture individual, social, and ecological health through herbal medicine. We offer education, healing space, and access to high quality herbs to our community.