Local Vendors
Ancient Nutrition
Ancient Nutrition is rooted in our founders’ own personal health journeys and a desire to make history’s most powerful superfoods accessible to everyone. But what started as a mission to create high-quality supplements – ones informed by ancient wisdom, backed by modern science and that the world had never seen before – has grown into a steadfast commitment to transform the way we grow our food. Because growing the world’s most nutrient-dense superfoods requires the healthiest soil possible and conventional farming is harming both the planet and its people. That’s why we’re on a much larger mission to restore our farmlands and heal our planet through organic regenerative farming practices that give back to the Earth – not just take from it– leaving it better than we found it for future generations to thrive.
divine natural
From Georgia, Divine Natural focuses on ear health and wellness. With their beeswax ear candles, in both adult and child sizes, and a variety of natural ear oils, they hope for all their customers to walk in divine health.
GAIA herbs
Gaia Herbs produce high quality herbal supplements and herb-based products. Gaia Farm occupies 250 acres of land in western North Carolina and has an on-site state-of-the-art laboratory and processing facility. Gaia Herbs is also a pioneer in product transparency with their “Meet Your Herbs” traceability program.
HONEY DEW NATURALS
This family-owned business based out of Strawberry Plains, TN began out of necessity and has blossomed into a passion and way of life for owners Nate and Alicia Huff. When their first son was born, the Huffs’ desire to live naturally began to prompt changes in their household. The Huffs began phasing out harmful chemicals and incorporating more natural alternatives. Alli has spent hours studying herbs and food and when she’s not playing with their kids, most of her time is spent making products, experimenting with new products, and always researching. Nate is a beekeeper with an ever-growing apiary. He keeps his bees without the use of chemicals and is always working to learn more about organic beekeeping. Together this husband and wife duo produce handmade products with the best raw and organic ingredients. They use bee products and many different organic herbs for their healing qualities and infuse them into high quality oils and butters to create luxurious and healthy products. They never use synthetic fillers, fragrances, colors, preservatives, petrochemicals or even other “natural” ingredients that are not safe. Honey Dew Naturals believes that what goes on our skin is just as important as what goes in our bodies!
Life Line Foods
Started by the Burke family in 1969, Life Line Foods graduated from sprouted grain breads and organic frozen pizzas to nutritional supplements and now produces the popular line of Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients. The company remains family owned and committed to pioneering health and wellness. Andrew Burke, grandson of founder Gary Burke, recently helped bring in 128 photovoltaic solar panels to sup-ply 50-80% of their manufacturing plant’s power.
Our Father’s Healing Herbs
Proprietor Mike Bunnel was turned on to herbal healing after a friend shared a topical salve to help with the pain of a bruised rib. His interest in herbal healing blossomed from hobby to vocation as he learned more, shared his knowledge and products, and saw people change their lifestyles and diet after encountering herbal remedies. The company’s name comes from a particular line of scripture (John 5:44) and is part of Mike’s ongoing Christian ministry.
Red Moon Herbs
Red Moon Herbs founder Corinna Wood only planned to study with renowned herbalist Susun Weed for a standard six-month internship. Nine months later, she emerged with a deeper understanding of herbs and herbal healing. Together with her friend, Jessica Godino, Wood began to dispense herbs to friends and family. The overwhelmingly positive response led to the creation of Red Moon Herbs. Today Red Moon Herbs is still woman-owned. Their office and apothecary are entirely off the grid.
THISTLE FARMS
Thistle Farms is the social enterprise that is run by the women of Magdalene. Magdalene was founded in 1997 by Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest on Vanderbilt’s campus, and is a residential program for women who have survived lives of prostitution, trafficking, addiction and life on the streets. By hand, the women create natural bath and body products that are as good for the earth as they are for the body. Thistle Farms employs over 40 Magdalene residents or graduates. While working at Thistle Farms, women learn skills in manufacturing, packaging, marketing and sales, and administration. It is a supportive workplace where women acquire the skills they need to earn a living wage.This Nashville social enterprise is committed to growing in order to employ more women and have greater opportunities to share their products and stories of healing on a larger scale.
ZenJenSkin
ZenJenSkin is an anti-aging plant based facial care line inspired by nature, crafted with passion in Asheville, North Carolina. All ZenJenSkin products are created with powerful ingredients focusing on super anti-oxidants, multi-peptides, nourishing botanicals and extracts which work synergistically together revealing plumper, tighter, fresher, and more healthy, youthful looking skin.
