Areté

Arete Earth-Based Wellness is a company dedicated to helping each individual achieve optimal health Areté is a Greek word that means “excellence of any kind."

Areté Earth-Based Wellness is a company dedicated to helping each individual achieve optimal health with plant-based products. Areté describes the act of living up to one’s fullest potential, finding total fulfillment, and reaching the highest level of health and harmony for our mind, body, and spirit. At Areté, we believe that personal health is deeply connected to nature. To attain optimal wellness it is vital to embrace a more natural, earth-centered approach to living fuller, healthier lives. Plant medicine is a beautiful way to empower you on this journey. Areté is nestled in scenic Unionville, Pennsylvania. We are a young, homegrown business that lovingly handcrafts all herbal products in small batches. We focus on green business practices and sustainability because of our great reverence for the environment. Our herbs are sourced from only the most highly regarded companies that provide certified organically grown plants. Respectfully wild-harvested herbs are often hand-gathered by ourselves from rural Chester County, or grown in our personal garden that is free of pesticides, chemicals, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is our hope that Areté's herbal products give you the opportunity to infuse yourself in the medicine of the plants. "Live a Life of Arete."

02/13/2026

DIY Herbalism is back! 🧺🌿

This April, we’ll gather again for our 9-month in-person program, with a new instructor and fresh energy woven into the curriculum.

This year, we’re leaning even more into plant identification, foraging, garden time, and guided plant walks.

A mentorship-style herbal study held at our little micro-retreat space in Unionville, PA.

More details and registration info coming soon.

2026 is shaping up to be a revitalized year here at Areté. More to unfold soon!

xx Lauren

12/15/2025

Why I’m listening to my gut this winter ~

If this year has taught me anything, it’s that the body does not work in separate pieces. 🌿

I haven’t shared this before, but I’ve been navigating gallbladder surgery and SIBO this year. It was a crash course in how gut health impacts everything, from skin to mood.

I wrote a new blog post about this connection and the tools I’m using to heal. (Link below)

To support your own root system this winter, I’m relying on these two allies daily:

✺ Cardamom & Fennel Bitters (My “before dinner” ritual to stop bloating)

✺ Golden Tea (My “evening soother” for inflammation and aches)

✨ LAST CALL: 20% OFF SITEWIDE ENDS TONIGHT ✨

Plus free shipping over $60. Order by midnight for Christmas delivery!

Read the blog post 👇
https://www.areteherbs.com/blog/2025/12/11/everything-is-connected-why-im-listening-to-my-gut-this-winter

Shop 20% off final hours 👇
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12/01/2025

Sending warmth from our family to yours!🌲🕯️

Before we close the gate on our annual sale tonight, I wanted to send a huge thank you. Your support of this human-scale business means the world to us.

A quick transparent update:
I have a hunch some of you are holding back on a larger order because you assumed the free gifts were gone.

To be honest: I started with 6 linen aprons, and I currently have 4 of them sitting right here in the studio.

If you’ve been eyeing a larger restock (5+ items), your chances of snagging an apron right now are very high!

The Last Call Details:
✨ 25% OFF Storewide (Auto-applied)
✨ Free Shipping on orders over $60
✨ Gift: Butterfly Pea seeds in every single order.
✨ Bonus: Free Apron for the first 4 orders of 5+ items.

Doors close at Midnight tonight.

Shop the last hours! 👇
www.areteherbs.com

🧣🛷This is my favorite photo from a Christmas past at

11/29/2025

11 years (and the truth about the last one).

I’m historically terrible at acknowledging milestones. We sailed right past the decade mark of Arete Herbs without a peep. But looking back matters.

Running a small business is a lot like a garden. 🌿 We’ve had years of wild, rapid growth. Last year was our best harvest to date. And to be transparent with you? This year was a quiet one.

That is the reality of a one-woman operation. When life throws curveballs or health struggles arise, the business slows down because I have to slow down.

For a moment, I felt like I was failing. But I’ve realized that this flexibility is actually a blessing. It allows for winters and dormancy so that we can eventually come back to spring.

I hope I get to do this work forever.

To support us as we move into our next cycle (and to stock your own home for the winter), our Annual Sale is now live.

✨ The Sale Details:

• 25% OFF Storewide (Auto-applied)

• Free Shipping on orders over $60

• Gift 1: All orders get Butterfly Pea seeds from my garden.

• Gift 2: The first 5 orders (of 5+ items) get a Linen Apron. Currently 5 left as I post this!

Thank you for sticking around, whether you met me at the farmer’s market 11 years ago or found me today. Thank you for supporting human-scale businesses. xx

Shop the apothecary 🌑👇
www.areteherbs.com

11/26/2025

In a time when every dollar feels precious, my hope for this year’s Black Friday sale is simple: that it brings more abundance, health, and vitality into your life when you need it most. 🤎

Every tincture and tea blend is made by my hands in our little studio in Unionville Village. If my work lights something up in you, you may have it at 25% off! ✨

THE BLACK FRIDAY SALE:
✺ 25% OFF Sitewide (Discount applied automatically!)
✺ Free Shipping on orders $60+

GIFTS FROM THE APOTHECARY:

✺ For Everyone: Every single order receives a packet of Butterfly Pea Flower seeds from our garden.

✺ For the Early Birds: The first 6 orders of 5+ items receive a FREE signature linen apron.

(Note: Only 6 aprons available! Please leave a note at checkout if you prefer Dusty Rose or Natural. I’ll do my best to accommodate).

My wish is that this allows you to prioritize your health without hesitation. I’m grateful for you!

xx Lauren

Shop Black Friday sale👇
www.areteherbs.com

Sale ends Monday (12.1.25) at midnight.

10/16/2025

20% off Harvest Sale extended ✺ With fall settling in and a few long-awaited restocks ready, it felt like the right time to run a little harvest sale. Everything we have in stock is 20% off now through Sunday. Swipe to see our fall favorites! 🍂

✺ HARVEST SALE ✺
20% off sitewide
+ free shipping on orders $60 or more
use code: HARVEST at checkout

xx Lauren

Shop sale 👇
www.areteherbs.com

09/25/2025

Areté Herbs is back for our first pop-up in a year!

Join us this Sunday, Sept 28th (9am) at .co for a special morning with who’s leading an outdoor Pilates Sculpt class to start the day.

After class, stay and shop our herbal teas, tinctures, and remedies. You’ll also find beautiful leather bags from !

Whether you join Pilates or just want to swing by and shop, everyone is welcome. To register for Pilates Sculpt, head to profile. Hope to see you there!

09/08/2025

We lost a very important member of the mycology and foraging community. Many of you may remember our 2018 & 2019 spring Morel forays led by Tug.

Tug was my very first teacher in mushrooms and foraging, and he remains one of my greatest teachers.

He made the forest feel magical, revealing wonders we might have otherwise missed.

Thank you, Tug, for bringing the woods to life, for sparking my curiosity, for teaching me to look closer, and for sharing your deep love of plants and fungi. Your wisdom lives on in the countless people you inspired.

Rest easy, my friend. Mush love always. 🍄

04/18/2025

We’re trying something new this spring! You can now drop into our Advanced Apothecary Program for a single class—no full program commitment needed.

This is just for past students and experienced herbalists. We’re starting with two spring dates as a trial.

Only 4 drop-in spots per class date. If you plan to attend April 25, please register soon so we can prep materials.

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Reach out! 🙋‍♀️🌱

See comments for class page 👇

04/16/2025

✹ Now offering single class drop-ins for DIY Herbalism for the first time ever! ✹

This program is usually a full 9-month commitment, but now you can join us for just one Saturday at a time.

Each class includes hands-on learning, seasonal topics, and a remedy to take home.

Only 4 drop-in spots per class. Join us!

Saturdays
9 AM - 1 PM
Unionville, PA

see comments for class page! 👇

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