Duke Apothecary - San Juan Island Lavender

04/26/2026

Lilac flowers cannot be distilled like rose or lavender. To capture their beautiful scent they need to be placed on a solid fat, like coconut oil, and replaced over and over again until the fat is permeated with their fragrance. This ancient process takes several days or weeks and the result is beautiful and worth the effort.

02/20/2026

12/18/2025

Only a few days left before our last class of 2025!

Looking for something fun to do with family or friends in town for the holidays? Whether you’re making a signature scent for yourself or a meaningful gift for someone else, this class offers a unique blend of creativity, self-expression, and natural wellness.

In this workshop, you’ll:

• Learn the history and evolution of natural perfumery

• Understand perfume structures—top, middle, and base notes

• Explore rare botanical ingredients like oud, tonka, oakmoss, hay, Champaca, and more

• Build your own perfume accord using essential oils and natural absolutes

• Take home a personalized perfume

Julie will guide you through the emotional, sensory, and therapeutic dimensions of botanical scent blending—helping you build a fragrance that’s truly your own.

12/10/2025

Shop local this holiday season! ❄️🎄

Find our products online, at our Apothecary in Friday Harbor, and at in Fairhaven!

11/17/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us at our Aromatic Support for Our Pets class this Saturday at 1:30pm!

In this class, certified aromatherapist Julie Duke introduces participants to zoopharmacognosy—the study of how animals self-select botanicals for healing and enrichment. You’ll learn:

• How seasonal changes affect your pet’s health and behavior

• Safe and effective use of essential oils around animals

• The basics of scent enrichment and self-selection (offering, not forcing)

• Aromatic allies for calming, respiratory support, immunity, and skin health

Each participant will receive samples of pet-safe essential oils and hydrosols to take home and offer to their animals. This class is designed to empower you to support your pet’s wellness naturally, using gentle botanical tools. Hope to see you there!

11/14/2025

Some of us were just made for slower days 🕯️💤

11/10/2025

Our first class is coming up this Thursday and we still have 4 spots available for you to join!

In this class you will:

• Learn how aromatherapy can help soothe respiratory symptoms, boost immunity, and promote overall wellness

• Explore key essential oils known for their antiviral, antimicrobial, and decongestant properties—like eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, and thyme

• Discover safe and effective ways to use essential oils during illness

• Craft your own 1 oz. respiratory salve using Duke Apothecary’s San Juan Island lavender essential oil, plus other supportive botanicals

You’ll leave with your handmade salve, a printed recipe, and the confidence to care for yourself and loved ones naturally this winter ❄️🌿

Sign-up today through our website link in our bio 🔗

10/23/2025

Spray your way to sleep 🌙💤

Chamomile, lavender & lemon balm — your nightly wind-down ritual for your pillows

10/23/2025

Deep Sleep Linen & Room Spray 🌙

As the days get shorter, we find ourselves seeking more comfort and relaxation - chamomile, lemon balm, and our lavender sooth the nervous system naturally. This gentle botanical blend supports deeper rest by easing tension and promoting relaxation, creating a beloved bedtime companion.

Now available online and at our San Juan Island Apothecary!

10/19/2025

Exploring samples for our December Natural Perfumery class on this dark and damp autumn evening, so cozy in our workshop!

10/15/2025

We are so excited to welcome you into our workshop in Friday Harbor for our botanical self-care classes guided by our certified aromatherapist Julie Duke!

Click the link in our bio to visit our website for more details, availability, and booking!