Survive the First 7 Days of a Zombie Apocalypse or Natural Disaster

The world feels a little unstable these days. We've all seen enough disruptions to know that things can change in an instant. But what if the change wasn’t just about survival—what if it was about preparation, community, and even a little bit of fun?

That’s the spirit behind our latest offering: Survive the First 7 Days, a one-of-a-kind workshop that blends practical emergency preparedness with the playful premise of a zombie apocalypse. It’s happening this fall, and we’d love for you to join us.

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Conya Gilmore
Rooted in the Garden: Growing Bergamot & Roses for Seasonal Tea

As we move through the garden's seasonal rhythm, two of my most cherished plant allies—bergamot and roses—have fully come into their own. This year, I’ve grown them not just for their beauty, but for a deeper purpose: to harvest, dry, and blend them into a truly special tea. This is the heart of our Seasonal Bergamot and Rose Tea, available for a limited time only. Join me on the journey from soil to cup, and let’s explore the profound healing these sacred botanicals offer.

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Conya Gilmore
April Abundance: Figs, Vitex, and a Lily Bulb Recipe Rooted in History

The garden woke early this year. Unseasonably warm weeks coaxed blooms from branches that normally wait until May. My fig trees are heavy with tender new leaves and the first swell of fruit. The vitex grove—usually content to linger—has burst into soft purple plumes, catching morning light like lavender prayers. And the lilies stand tall, their golden-orange petals fully unfurled, bold and brief as a whispered secret.

April has given us abundance.

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Conya Gilmore
Living in Rhythm with the Seasons

There’s a rhythm to the earth—a quiet, steady pulse that guides the turning of the wheel. It’s in the way the sun rises and sets, the way the seasons shift, and the way the soil breathes life into every seed. When we align with that rhythm, something shifts within us, too. We begin to remember what our ancestors always knew: that healing, growth, and true abundance come when we live in partnership with the natural world.

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Conya Gilmore
Gardening is A Form of Therapy | Find Peace in the Soil

There is something profoundly healing about getting your hands in the soil.

It’s a feeling that transcends words—the cool, dark earth beneath your fingertips, the quiet rhythm of planting and weeding, the simple act of tending to something alive. Gardening is more than a hobby. It is a form of therapy, a practice of grounding, and a return to something ancient and essential within us.

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Conya Gilmore
Rooted & Stitched Golden Eggnog Recipe

Born from the collaborative spirit of Rising Rooted and Stitch & Soul, our Golden Eggnog is a conscious, heartwarming celebration of the season. We've blended the nurturing wisdom of herbal traditions with the mindful craft of creating beauty, resulting in a drink designed to be felt as much as tasted.

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Conya Gilmore