Wild Roots Apothecary

08/07/2025

Let’s create something beautiful with our Rooted Creative Circle in the love, wild gardens. Join us this Sunday from 1-3pm where Rose will guide you step-by-step through making gorgeous old book binding Flower Presses and delicate Paper Flowers!

Join us, connect with fellow creators, and leave with a special book bound flower press that you will treasure as you fill it with the season of flowers.

Cost: $15 (or free with our Leaf or Bloom membership in the Heylo app)

It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend. Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind, create, and be part of our growing creative community. Check out our events page for all the details and scroll through to see the amazing work from past circles–this is part of our monthly recurring events at the love, wild hive!

DM us for details~~Link in bio to register for class or sign up via the Heylo app~~

08/02/2025

Join us for these upcoming classes and workshops! Please check out our site for more information and reach out with any questions. We have memberships available or drop in rates for each event. Hope to see you soon!

Sun, Aug 3:
Joy of Play Game Night with Rose

Sun, Aug 10:
Rooted Creative Circle with Rose

Mon, Aug 11:
Resilence Book Club: The Small and the Mighty with Colleen

Sat, Aug 16:
Line by Line: Learning the Art of the Linocut with Sam

Sat, Aug 16:
How your Artist Grows: Cultivating a Creative Practice with Mason

Wed, Aug 20:
Escapism Book Club: Found Family with Rose

Sun, Sep 7:
Joy of Play Game Night with Rose

Mon, Sep 8:
Resilience Book Club: book TBA with Colleen

Sat, Sep 13:
Wild & Weedy Plant Identification Walk with Colleen

Sat, Sep 13:
Kitchen Witching: Fire Cider and Oxymels with Colleen

Sun, Sep 14:
Rooted Creative Circle with Rose

Join the hive on the Heylo app to be notified of upcoming events and join our community.

4 river lane
sperryville, va

Join in on our herbal magic connecting the dots between plants and their magic of healing.

07/18/2025

let’s talk about our love for the abundant catnip🌿

with its square stems, soft leaves, and white flowers reaching for the sun. steve, of course, weaving between them like it’s there just for him.

catnip is known to be beloved by cats for its mischievous effects, but once the initial energy is worn off they rest and sleep calmy basking in the sweetness of the sun if they can.

For us humans, catnip doesn’t have that energy burst effect. rather, it provides the calming support our nervous and digestive systems want and need.

it’s a gentle healer & one we can all turn to.

it’s a comfort for fussy and whiney children (and adults), a soothing aid for restless bellies and minds, calming the spirit & helping us find calm centeredness.

harvested with love, destined for tinctures, glyercites, teas, and maybe a cat nap in the shade.

we’re here ~
mon-fri: 10-5
sat:10-6
meander the gardens anytime when we’re open.

enjoy this plant in our sleepy time wonder tea

07/14/2025

A little upcoming book club highlight and what we have going on in the hive this week:
Join us for Escapism book club with Rose this Wed, Jul 16 at 6:30pm centered around disability representation. Each month through 2025 has a different theme.
Escapism Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm!

Our August Resilience Book Club pick is “The Small and Mighty” by Sharon McMahon. Join Colleen on Mon, Aug 11 at 7pm for discussion about the book.
Resilience Book Club meets every 2nd Monday at 7pm!

Aside from Book Club, join us
This Saturday—join us for Stitch and Salvage: Community Mending Circle from 1-3pm.
This Sunday—join us for Rooted Creative Circle: Bee and Butterfly Sipping Stations from 2-4pm.

Sign up on our website or on Heylo!



https://www.wildrootsapothecary.com/collections/events-classes

07/10/2025

Our gardens are open to the public every day! You are welcome to come and have lunch, play a game, read a book, or just enjoy nature with friends or by yourself!

The apothecary is open Monday–Friday from 10am–5pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am–6pm and the gardens are free and open to the public every day!

Aside from our open gardens, we have seedlings and plants available for sale with rolling discounts throughout the month, or we’d love for you to join us for some upcoming classes.

Upcoming offerings:

This Sat, Jul 12: Bound Together: Bookmaking and Binding with Sam

Wed, Jul 16: Escapism Book Club: Disability Representation with Rose

Sun, Jul 20: Rooted Creative Circle: Bee & Butterfly Sipping Stations

Sat, Aug 2: Wild & Weedy Plant Identification Walk with Colleen

Sat, Aug 2: Kitchen Witching: Wild Bitters with Colleen

The gardens are located at 10 River Lane in Sperryville, right up the hill from the Apothecary. Hope to see you soon!

https://www.wildrootsapothecary.com/collections/events-classes

07/05/2025

Looking for something creative and beautiful to do next weekend in Sperryville, VA? Join us in the love, wild hive Saturday, July 12 from 1-3pm to explore Bookmaking and Binding with Sam Polon. Link below to sign up!

Bound Together: Bookmaking and Binding with Sam Polon
(slides 1-3)
Sat, Jul 12 from 1-3pm
35-
Join us at The Hive (10 River Lane in Sperryville, the gardens of Wild Roots Apothecary) for a hands-on journey into the timeless craft of bookmaking.
In this welcoming workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of book arts, master essential binding techniques, create unique hand-bound books that reflect your individual style and vision in a supportive, collaborative environment!

And, join us for two additional upcoming opportunities to sit and learn with the lovely Sam:

Stitch and Salvage: Community Mending Circle
(slide 4)
Sat, Jul 19 from 1–3pm
25-
This monthly mending circle is a space for folks to come together, build community and give garments a second life. Transform your worn favorites into wearable art, and learn embroidery and sashiko stitches from Sam.

Line by Line: Learning the Art of the Linocut
(slide 5)
Sat, Aug 16 from 11am–1pm
45-
Learn about the printmaking technique of Linocut in this beginner-friendly workshop. Designs are carved into soft materials, inked and transferred onto paper to create beautiful, reproducible art. No experience necessary!

About Sam:
Sam is an artist who thrives in the outdoors and finds joy in cooking for people she cares about. Sam enjoys exploring various creative outlets—from printmaking and knitting to jewelry making to teaching pottery at a local elementary school—finding fulfillment in the diversity of artistic expression.



Sign up for a workshop of your choice and explore Hive Memberships at the link below!
https://www.wildrootsapothecary.com/collections/events-classes

06/28/2025

OUR SUMMER SIREN’S TOOLKIT IS HERE

Step into the current… the river knows the way.

This season’s Sacred Seasons Navigator Toolkit invites you to root into ritual, soften into sovereignty, and remember your true nature. Inspired by river magic, moth transformation, and the wild wisdom of summer, each element is a call home to yourself.

Inside, you’ll find:
Moth Magic Mist – a hydrosol blend for softening edges and creating sacred space
Cool the Rage Tea – a heart-soothing blend to release grief and restore breath
Sirens Calling Bath Soak – a forest-ferned ritual for protection, clarity, and rebirth
Mermaid Magic Syrup – sweet + bitter botanicals for cooling the spirit and embracing truth
Luna Magic Point Balm – mossy, floral balm to ground dreams and hold you through transformation
Summer Grimoire – a printed booklet filled with plant lore, rituals, and seasonal wisdom
This isn’t just a toolkit—it’s a portal. A tool for navigating transformation with grace and clarity.

Available now as a seasonal drop or part of our ongoing subscription.
Head to the link in our bio to secure yours.

🌀 Reclaim your rhythm. Nourish your spirit. The river is waiting.

03/19/2025

✨ She’s back for Aries Season✨

Our long-loved Mushroom Wonder Chai is here to warm your cup and support your immune system.

This earthy blend is handcrafted with tree grown reishi mushrooms from our Canada .north.naturals along with elderberries, rose hips, and lots of cozy spices with the zing of peppercorns to give you the oomph to get through the day with more stamina and calm down to help your focus and to nourish from the inside out 🤎

We love our medicinal mushrooms for not just immunity but that deep core of knowing that we all are in the process of composting our old selves as we enter into the new year starting tomorrow with Aries ♈️ fire!🔥

Stock up on your fave chai on our online store or stop by the Apothecary~ we’ll be here 🪄

NEW SEASONAL HOURS start this Friday!

weekdays 10-5pm
Saturday & Sunday : 10-6pm

What’s your favorite chai? Let us know ⬇️😙

03/16/2025

✨ SPRING EQUINOX & 10TH ANNIVERSARY DETAILS & LIST OF EVENTS✨

Friday, March 21st | 3–7 PM | love, wild gardens

Spring is finally here! As the days grow longer and warmer, we invite you to celebrate this seasonal turning point AND the 10th anniversary of Wild Roots Apothecary at our newly established love, wild Hive community space.

The Spring Equinox represents beginnings, returns, and rebirth—a perfect time to plant seeds both in our gardens and in our hearts. Come help us nurture and build our community as we welcome the abundance of spring & the opening of the love, wild hive!

🌱 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Garden Work Party (3–5 PM) - Help us wake up our garden from its winter slumber with many loving hands
Seed & Plant Swap (3–7 PM) - Bring your extra seeds and plants to exchange with community members (leftover donations welcome!)
Flower & Seed Paper Crafting Station - Create beautiful plantable paper embedded with your intentions for the coming year
Nettle Fairy Cake & Fireside Celebration/Potluck (5–7 PM) - Bring a dish to share as we toast to 10 wonderful years
Special Guest: Lore Hershey - Storytelling and offering 30-minute Astro Readings from 2-5pm (paid directly to her) - two left!
Community Vision Board - Help shape the future of the love, wild Hive by adding your dreams and hopes
Spring Altar by the River - A special space to welcome spring happiness and growth

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a FREE community event—all are welcome!
RSVP appreciated but not required (helps us plan)
For the potluck: Please bring your own place settings, chair, and a dish to share
Location: 10 River Lane, Sperryville, Virginia

Come celebrate with our wonderful community as we honor the Earth's rhythms and welcome the return of spring. Let's gather together to create joy, resonance, and lasting memories!
www.wildrootsapothecary.com or call (540)617-9002 for more information.

03/08/2025

This morning, we sat at the confluence of the north and South forks of the Thornton River. Taking time to reflect on what we are letting go of, what is coming together, as Spring is starting to sprout up through this not-quite dormant Earth.

Today was our March Wild and Weedy Walk. Thank you for joining us today and you’re welcome to join us next month on April 8 at 11am!

Today we held cottonwood, nettles, common mallow, plantain, eastern pine and more herbs that support everything from immune support, grief support, astringency, strengthening, clarity.

02/26/2025

Psyched about adding a little JOY to the mix right now! With New Iberia Kitchen - our treasure hunt is outside in the garden stop by for the playful guide to treasure!