Elixir House

It's time to unleash Lilith. Straining Lilith's Motherwort Bitters tonight. DM if you are in need of this magical batch. ✨

Got Mullein?

In a busy, polluted world, sometimes our bodies just need a moment to take a deep, clear breath. In one of our blog posts, Nature’s Deep Breath: The Surprising Benefits of Mullein Tea, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most powerful (and wildly misunderstood) plants in the herbal wellness world: common mullein (Verbascum thapsus). Often overlooked as a roadside w**d, this soft, silvery leaf is actually a legendary respiratory tonic that acts as both a soothing protector for scratchy throats and a natural expectorant to help clear out stubborn congestion.

We’ve put together a complete guide covering exactly why your lungs love this gentle giant, along with our favorite brewing secrets—including a simple overnight cold-infusion technique that is an absolute game-changer for dry, hacking coughs.

Tap the photo to read the full post and discover how to brew the perfect cup of mullein tea!

NBN Homestead LLC Farmstand OPEN this weekend!

Between tending to our summer gardens and busy lives, life around the homestead has been a beautiful, non-stop whirlwind lately. We’ve missed connecting with you, which is why we are so incredibly excited to finally throw open the doors to the NBN Farmstand once again! To make stocking up on your favorite wellness essentials easier than ever, we've updated our online ordering system so you can browse, reserve your herbal goods ahead of time, and enjoy a quick, convenient pickup right here at our Farmstand. Not local to the homestead? We’ve got you covered—we are now shipping our botanical creations anywhere within the State of Michigan, bringing a little piece of our wild straight to your doorstep. Tap the photo for a listing of our offerings, including Mullein Tea!!

Cheers and Wild Wellness,

Angie
The Traveling Elixir Fixer
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Take a Deep Breath 🌿 Settle in with Mullein Tea + Farmstand Open This Weekend! Click here for an update from The Traveling Elixir Fixer!

Calling all Kalamazoo Creators! 🎨✨

The Clover Room is looking for vendors for the upcoming Second Saturday Market Day!

We aren’t just looking for traditional crafts—we are building a community hub for:

🎨 Visual Artists (Print, paint, digital, and more!)

🧶 Handmade Crafters

🎸 Musicians (Sell your vinyl, tees, and merch!)

🌿 Healers & Wellness Practitioners

💡 Service Providers (Promote your local business or brand!)

🪑 Vintage Resellers

🏡 Homesteaders/Cottage Food Vendors

We believe in supporting talent at every level. If you have something to share, we want to help you grow.

📍 Where: The Clover Room, Kalamazoo, MI
🗓️ When: Saturday, August 8
🔗 How to Join: Send me a DM or email [email protected] to get on our vendor list!

Help us spread the word—tag your favorite local maker in the comments! 👇

Two HOT AF 🔥 July events you don't want to miss! Second Saturday Market Day is approaching! Nurturer By Nature LLC will have lots of new products, including Wild botanical infused salts and seasonings, mini Lilith Motherwort Bitters kits, foraged black cap jam, and so much more! Come support local artisan crafters and be part of our community!

New workshop drop! 👉 Link in bio for details and registration. Snag a seat today and save $5! 😍 Price increases to $40 on July 8.

Cleaver Tonic for Root, Petal, and Potions Workshop 😍

Calling all Kalamazoo Creators! 🎨✨

The Clover Room is launching Second Saturday Market Days beginning Saturday, July 11, and the search for vendors is officially ON!

We aren’t just looking for traditional crafts—we are building a community hub for:

🎨 Visual Artists (Print, paint, digital, and more!)

🧶 Handmade Crafters

🎸 Musicians (Sell your vinyl, tees, and merch!)

🌿 Healers & Wellness Practitioners

💡 Service Providers (Promote your local business or brand!)

🪑 Vintage Resellers

🏡 Homesteaders/Cottage Food Vendors

We believe in supporting talent at every level. If you have something to share, we want to help you grow.

📍 Where: The Clover Room, Kalamazoo, MI
🗓️ When: Every Second Saturday beginning July 11
🔗 How to Join: Send me a DM or email [email protected] to get on our vendor list!

Help us spread the word—tag your favorite local maker in the comments! 👇

I had a fabulous time at the Spring Wellness Event on Sunday! , , and Nora Sikkema put together an incredible event AND snapped this 🔥 photo of me and our offerings. ✨ Bravo, sweet friends! Bravo!! 👏👏✨

Eat the invasives to save the woodlands! 🌿🍲

This is a favorite at our :​ Wild Garlic Mustard and Leek Soup. Garlic mustard may be a pesky invasive plant that crowds out our native wildflowers, but it’s also an "incredible edible" with a bold, garlicky punch and a hint of sweetness.

​We’ve paired it with buttery leeks, a splash of dry white wine, and a silky finish of cream and eggs for a soup that’s as sophisticated as it is sustainable. It’s the perfect way to realign with the natural world—one bowl at a time.

​Head to the link in our bio to grab the full recipe and learn more about how the Free Range Kids at the Nurturer By Nature Homestead School are identifying these plants in the wild! 🌲✨

Discover botanical bliss

and magical craftings at the
Spring into Wellness Celebration
this Sunday, May 3rd, at
Gull Lake Country Club!

Join us for the Spring into Wellness Celebration on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Gull Lake Country Club. This free, public event is the perfect place to refresh and renew while browsing a variety of wellness vendors and entering to win raffle prizes. I’ll be there showcasing our botanical teas, elixir honey drops, and other magical craftings alongside local favorites like charcuterie, mocktails, and a cash bar. Come say hello at 9725 W Gull Lake Dr. in Richland and discover a community dedicated to holistic health and beauty.

Jerico Art Hop

Friday, May 1, 2026
5pm - 8pm

We're releasing a new item at The Harmony Room!

The Jerico residents are pulling out all the stops for Art Hop on May 1st from 5–8 PM! Across the complex, you’ll find art for sale, hands-on activities, and plenty of coffee and treats. Come grab a gift for Mother’s Day or just hang out and enjoy the vibe—we can’t wait to see you!

Residents And Artists:
North Building:

Fiddle Leaf Cafe will be open with extended hours and specialty drinks. Next door at GUILD, join a collaborative banner painting for the nationwide Red Heart Banner Project. Upstairs, shop handmade jewelry from Notions of Lovely.

South Building:

Stop by the Harmony Room for apothecary goods. In the hall, explore Lanessa Miller’s exhibit Art From Life, featuring paintings of local Kalamazoo musicians like Megan Dooley, Kait Rose, and Jordan Hamilton.

Upstairs, visit Hush House and Studio 8 for a wide variety of handmade work from artists including Earth Body Pottery, Seedling Studio, Blue Hare Paper Co., Sara Rio, KJ Mitchell, Emily Fleckenstein, and Avery Mandigo.

About May Art Hop Presented By The Arts Council Of Greater Kalamazoo:
Explore the playful mind in creativity as a form of play, where curiosity, experimentation, and imagination blur the lines between artist and audience. It’s about rediscovering the childlike wonder that fuels all artistic innovation. May Art Hop encourages participation, interaction, and fun, inviting everyone to engage in art not just as viewers, but as players in the creative process. Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5 – 8 pm.

Stir, Shake, Macerate:

Forage, Brew, & Bottle
Your Summer Solstice Magic
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11am - 1pm

Step into the circle where the garden meets the cauldron. In this immersive session, we will practice the art of Upcycled Alchemy, blending the ancient wisdom of the hedge-witch with the precision of a master mixologist. We aren’t just making drinks; we are bottling the shifting energy of the seasons through the lens of Kitchen Witchery.

As the wheel of the year turns toward the light, we will gather to forage, infuse, and manifest three distinct botanical preparations.

The Ritual of Crafting

🌿The Green Spirit: Spring Cleansing Tonic
We will go "root-to-rim," identifying and harvesting Cleavers—those sticky, tenacious wanderers of the garden. You’ll learn to cold-infuse their vibrant green essence into a tonic designed to awaken the body’s natural flow and sweep away the lingering shadows of winter.

🌿The Hearth & Breath: Allergy Relief Tea
A lesson in the "Wisdom of the Leaves." We will blend dried botanicals to create a protective infusion for the respiratory system, crafting a tea that calms the senses and guards against the chaotic pollens of the blooming world.

🌿The Sun-Stroked Spirit: Summer Solstice Bitters
We begin a slow-magic maceration to honor the coming peak of the sun. Using a base of Rose Petals, Lemon Balm, and Mint, we’ll layer flavors that will sit in darkness for weeks, maturing in complexity until they are ready to be strained and celebrated on the longest day of the year.

Your Handcrafted Bounty
Each participant will depart with their own Apothecary Kit, containing the fruits of our collective work:

✨Freshly Infused Cleaver Tonic (A vibrant draught for immediate renewal)
✨Hand-Blended Allergy Relief Tea (Loose-leaf charms for clear breathing)
✨Summer Solstice Bitters (A maceration in progress, ready for your Solstice rituals)

Practical Magic: Please bring your favorite garden shears and a gathering basket. Wear sturdy boots for our foraging walk through the wilder corners of the landscape.

Join us as we bridge the gap between the wild earth and the glass. This is an invitation to anyone looking to deepen their connection to the land and master the craft of botanical spirits.

My primary goal is to ensure these workshops are as inclusive and welcoming as possible for our entire community. I believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of growth and connection, which is why I am introducing a sliding fee scale ranging from $25 to $35. This flexible pricing model allows participants to choose the contribution level that best aligns with their current circumstances, ensuring that our shared space remains diverse, accessible, and centered on mutual support.

I hope you can join us! Seating is limited for an intimate learning experience. Grab a spot and let's forage some magic together!

Cheers and Wild Wellness,

Angie
The Traveling Elixir Fixer
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✨ Magical Craftings & Botanical Teas at the Spring into Wellness Celebration! Click here for an update from The Traveling Elixir Fixer!