West County Herb Company

Located in scenic downtown Occidental, California, our community-oriented shop features locally grown and always organic bulk herbs and handcrafted herbal products: herbal medicines, face and body creams, salves, lotions, soaps, candles and more. We welcome you to peruse our shop unbothered while you sip some tea, and come to your senses.

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An achingly beautiful day. Painted ladies. Sparkling horsetail. Our first sighting of a Mourning Cloak. But the horse tail, it was calling out. It's one of these allies you want to work with carefully, as they are so good at soaking up pollutants from the land and you don't want to absorb that. But when pure, consider brewing a tea rinse for your hair, or using it as an aid in healing a soar throat. #horsetail #plantsheal #learnmore #paintedladies #mourningcloakbutterfly #herbalism
Spring is here. The ground is softening. The worms are reaching up, the robins reaching down. The Old Farmer's Almanac says the best days in March for planting above ground crops are the 15th and 16th. For below ground crops the 5th, 23rd and 25th. For setting eggs the 21st, 22nd, and 29th. For fishing, head out between the 6th and 20th, and take us with you. Imagery by @_west_of_west #oldfarmersalmanac #wormmoon #springequinox #fullmoon #softsoil #mylifeasanherbalist
Some of our favorite things are happening at the coast. Singing birds and flowers, intermingling sun and fog, and mud and mud and mud. You can almost feel the ghosts of mammoths, giant sloths and saber tooth tigers. #plantlove #flowerlove #somanycolors #mud #ancienthighway
And the study of the trillium continues. #wildtrillium #nativeflowers #sonomacountyflowers #birthroot #themagicofthree
Tangles of cleavers and lemon balm underfoot. #westcounty #riverbeds #mylifeasanherbalist #teatime #springcleaning #springtonic
Our annual indie designer trunk show is coming up and we are thrilled with the local designers that we get to show off. We'll be featuring the ever coveted apparel of Honey Folk Clothing, the beaded works of Dancing Willow, the unique handcrafted collections of Ragged Thistle, the earthy hand tanned leather work from Maya Beth Maker, and the stylish custom-felted New West Hats. Doors open at 11 and the trunk show goes till 4pm. It's the day before Mother's Day, so bring someone that needs some love for all the work they do in the world. 💕💕💕 #motherloving #trunkshow #shoplocal #indiedesigners #handmade #slowfashion #westcountyherbcompany #westcounty #sonomacountyliving
Black Earth Tongue, in the category of things that are not green in our forest. #blackearthtongue
We have two classes coming up exploring Broom Craft with Bethany of Bristle & Stick. These classes always sell out so be sure to reserve your seat soon. April 2nd is a great class for beginners or folks who have made a few brooms, you'll make your very own turkey-wing broom. On April 3rd, participants will be led through the art of crafting your witch's broom, long handle and all. To register give us a call at (707) 874-9567 or come see us in person. Your cup of tea is brewing. #broomcraft #sweep #drinktea #witchsbroom #craftschool #folkcraft #makeyourown #resistmachinery