Our essences are 16ml/.54oz 

Yes. The brandy that we used is distilled from grapes.

Flower essences are made by calling in the spirit of the plant, and floating the flowers in a clear glass bowl of spring water. This is left to sit in the sun (or moon) energy for a few hours. The essence is strained, and brandy is added to preserve the essence. The flowers that were used in the essence are returned to the earth.

Sacred ceremony & intuitive guidance is an integral part of every aspect of the creation process. From before the essence is even created, it starts by listening to the call of the "Wild Benevolence of Nature" instructing as to which flowers are to be used & when an essence is to be made.  

The spring water that we use is placed in a MAYU Swirl which acts to implode & structure the water. It is my understanding that structured water holds information better ~ it is also more alive. I work with sacred geometry, orgonite, pyramid energy & sound frequencies throughout the creation process at various stages to further activate, enliven & anchor in the healing qualities of the flowers and bring a multi-dimensional quality to the essences.

FLOWERS: Although all of the cultivated flowers that are used to make our essences may not be certified organic, they are grown without the use of herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, etc (they just don't have a certification). They are lovingly grown by Julie, and also in the gardens & on the properties of friends & family. We also ethically wild harvest some of our flowers as well.

 

SPRING WATER: We source our spring water from Triple Springs. "Derived from our own protected springs on the property, the water source has remained free from impurities since 1918, making Triple Springs one of New England's oldest water companies. Our water is ozonated to insure your protection against any bacterial intrusion. Quality tested on a regular basis, our water meets all FDA and EPA standards."

 

ORGANIC BRANDY (COGNAC)  - Produced at an estate in the Cognac region of France that has been producing Cognac since the 1700s, this Organic VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) Cognac is delicate floral-fruity & woody  with raisin, apricot & oak notes and a mellow finish.

We have long gotten away from getting our information directly from nature, but it is my experience that if you listen, the wisdom that is revealed is profound. There is so much that goes into developing a single flower (or group of flowers, in the case of a flower essence) that determine the specific & dynamic personality present in each essence: The land where it was grown, the soil, the climate, the energy of the people that live nearby, the person’s intention who was creating the essence, the astrology of the day, what was happening in the world at the time of its germination & flowering, what did the bee whisper to the flower as it nuzzled & rolled around inside and gathered pollen? What was the story that blew in on the breeze, or the information contained in the raindrops that landed on the petals the day before harvest? Was it sung to by crickets at night? Did it grow through cracks in the sidewalk in the city? Did it grow under overhead power lines, near an airport? Where and under what conditions was the water sourced that is being used?

After the flower essence is made, I sit with & connect to the Mother Essence and ask it why someone would want to work with that particular essence & what it is for. The information comes through like an energetic signature that I read/decode and translate into words. The descriptions of the essences were given to me from the essence itself. I am just a conduit for the information. I do not change any of the verbiage, it is written exactly as it came through. There are many facets to a single plant’s personality, some may be revealed as it interacts with your own personal energy. These descriptions are a starting point. I invite you connect with the essences as you use them and see what is revealed to you.

 

There are various ways to choose an essence. Before doing anything, sit with yourself for a minute and think about what it is that you are seeking to rebalance, look at, let go of, transform, heal, or embody. Reading the descriptions of each essence and seeing if it speaks to your particular situation is a good place to start. Sometimes just the name of the essence will jump out at you, and you’ll feel drawn to it. Look at the photo of the plant and let it speak to you, sometimes it is just the name of the plant itself – you read it and you just have a knowing that you need that particular essence. Above all, trust your own internal guidance system. You know what is best for you. There is no danger in choosing a “wrong” essence. The worst that will happen is you will notice little effect when using it.

If you'd like some assistance, Julie offers consultations & FLORACLE readings that come with a custom essence.

Yes. Because flower essences are vibrational in nature, they do not interfere with herbal, homeopathic or allopathic protocols.

FLOWER ESSENCES

While plant medicine has many applications, flower essences are the most gentle and subtle, both in their vibration and the creation process. There is no plant material detectable in a flower essence, rather it is just the energetic & vibrational qualities of the plant. Flower Essences, unlike essential oils, have no aroma. Generally you would use a flower essence for the emotional/energetic/spiritual component to a physical issue or ailment.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are obtained through a distillation process whereby the volatile oils in the plant are released by the secretory sacs of the plant. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy for therapeutic purposes, are highly concentrated & aromatic and have a variety of chemical components that create the individual profile of each essential oil. It is advised that you do not ingest essential oils unless you are working with a qualified aromatherapist. Flower essences are safe to ingest. Essential oils bridge the gap between the energetic, emotional, spiritual & physical realm of wellness, as they often address all 4 aspects.

HERBAL TINCTURES

Herbal tinctures are made by macerating/infusing either fresh or dried plant material in alcohol. This is left to sit for weeks. Upon straining, you have a potent medicine, often taken internally, and sometimes topically as an antiseptic or liniment. Tinctures are most often used for their affinity with the physical body. This is not to say that tinctures do not offer emotional/spiritual balancing, just that often the healing focus is more geared towards the physical.