Sasha is an herbalist & artist in the Hudson Valley, teaching and creating for all who are interested in enriching their lives through the magic of plants.

Learn the foundations of cross stitch in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll be guided through the basics of cross stitching and how to design your own patterns.

Rooted in folk handcraft traditions, this workshop approaches stitching as both a practical skill and a meaningful, embodied process. For generations, these techniques supported daily life—used to mend, reinforce, and embellish cloth so it could be used and loved longer. Knowledge moved hand to hand, often shared in spaces where people gathered to work alongside one another, exchanging stories.

All materials are provided. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to cross stitch, and the skills to begin designing your own patterns at home.

2pm-4pm

This workshop will be held at Sasha’s home in Wallkill, NY. Address will be provided once you have signed up.

Tulsi Body Cream (2oz):

A light yet deeply hydrating body cream infused with aromatic Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil. Locally grown organic Tulsi is slowly infused into organic jojoba oil and blended with organic coconut oil, local beeswax, freshly distilled Tulsi hydrosol, and organic Tulsi essential oil to create a soft, nourishing cream that absorbs beautifully into the skin.

One of the most sacred herbs in Ayurveda, Tulsi has long been treasured as a restorative and protective plant for the body, mind, and spirit. Rich in antioxidants and valued for its purifying and soothing nature, Tulsi may be worked with to calm and nourish the skin, ease inflammation, support healthy circulation, and bring comfort to tired muscles and joints.

Light enough for everyday use yet deeply moisturizing, this cream leaves the skin soft, supple, and delicately scented with the green sweetness of Tulsi.

Ingredients: Locally grown organic Tulsi-infused jojoba oil, organic coconut oil, locally distilled Tulsi hydrosol, local beeswax, organic Tulsi essential oil.

Roses were said to grow wherever love left its imprint on the earth.

One of the plants with the richest folklore in the world, stories of rose weave together love, beauty, grief, secrecy, and the soul. For centuries, roses have been woven into celebrations of love, seasonal festivals, and healing traditions. Their fragrant blossoms have adorned altars, infused medicines, and carried the language of devotion across generations.

For a few fleeting weeks each year, these beautiful blooms return! This year I harvested enough beach rose petals from Cape Cod to make a Rose Elixir, Rose Cream and Rose Jelly:

Rose Cream (2oz jar):

A deeply moisturizing botanical cream infused with the essence of wild summer roses. Foraged Rosa rugosa petals and fresh rose hydrosol are blended with organic jojoba oil, rich shea butter, and local beeswax to create a nourishing cream that softens and replenishes dry skin. Light yet deeply restorative, it leaves the skin feeling supple, hydrated, and delicately scented with the soft fragrance of fresh roses. Ideal as a daily facial moisturizer or an all-purpose cream for hands and body.

Ingredients: organic jojoba oil, organic shea butter, foraged Rosa rugosa + multiflora rose hydrosol, oraged Rosa rugosa petals, local beeswax

Rose Elixir (2oz bottle):

A celebration of summer's most beloved flower, this nourishing elixir is handcrafted with freshly foraged Rosa rugosa petals and slowly extracted to capture their vibrant character. Blended with raw local honey and vegetable glycerine for a smooth, lightly sweet finish, it may be enjoyed by the dropperful on its own or added to sparkling water, tea, or botanical cocktails. Roses have long been cherished in herbal traditions for supporting the heart, uplifting the spirit, and offering gentle comfort during times of stress and transition.

Ingredients: Foraged Rosa rugosa petals, organic cane alcohol, spring water, organic vegetable glycerine, local raw honey

Rose Jelly (4oz jar):

Made with hand-foraged Rosa rugosa petals gathered at the height of summer, this fragrant jelly captures the fleeting sweetness of the rose harvest. Delicately floral, it pairs beautifully with fresh bread, pastries, cheese boards, yogurt, or stirred into tea. Crafted in small batches, each jar preserves a brief moment of the season to enjoy throughout the year.

Ingredients: Foraged Rosa rugosa petals, organic lemon juice, organic cane sugar, pectin

Inspired by traditional Eastern European folk embroidery, this original cross stitch pattern depicts Mokosh, the Slavic goddess of fertility, women's crafts, and the earth.

Designed by Sasha Botanica, the pattern portrays Mokosh holding two flowers, with floral motifs adorning her dress—symbols of her deep connection to the land, growth, and abundance. In Slavic tradition, Mokosh was often associated with the fertile earth itself and was sometimes known as "Mother Moist Earth," a sacred embodiment of the life-giving forces of nature. As a protector of women, fields, harvests, and the cycles of renewal, her image reflects the enduring relationship between people and the living landscape that sustains them.

Drawing inspiration from historic folk embroidery motifs, this design combines geometric forms and botanical symbolism to create a piece that feels both timeless and meaningful. Whether stitched as a celebration of Slavic heritage, a connection to ancestral traditions, or simply for the love of folk art, this pattern offers a meditative and rewarding project for cross stitch enthusiasts.

This listing is for a digital PDF cross stitch pattern. No physical item will be shipped.

Seasonal plant distillations

Each 2oz bottle of hydrosol is a small-batch distillation of fresh plant material—wildcrafted or garden-grown in the Hudson Valley and steam-distilled by Sasha in her copper alembic. These aromatic waters capture the subtle, living essence of the plants in their peak moment—when scent, spirit, and medicine are most vibrant.

Hydrosols are gently fragrant, water-based extracts that carry the energetic and therapeutic properties of the plant in a soft, skin-safe form. They can be used as facial toners, aura mists, ritual tools, or simple moments of sensory delight.

This is a deeply seasonal and intuitive process—distillations vary depending on what’s growing, blooming, and calling to be harvested. Choose from the dropdown menu to see what’s currently available.

Gathered along the shore on the week of the summer solstice, this elixir carries the essence of wild beach rose. Fresh petals are foraged and infused with organic cane alcohol, spring water, local honey, and vegetable glycerine to create an elixir that is both heart-opening and warming.

Sweet, floral, and full of summer’s radiance, Rose Elixir makes a beautiful daily tonic or thoughtful gift. Sip a few drops when you need comfort in the cold months, a reminder of sunlight and bloom carried through the dark of the year.

Wildcrafted • Solar-Infused • Seasonal Batch

Gathered at midsummer, this St. John’s Wort duo embodies the warmth and resilience of the season. The Warming Body Oil soothes muscles, nourishes skin, and invites gentle circulation, while the Tincture offers internal support for grounding and balance through shifting seasons.

Together, they form a radiant pairing—one to tend the outer body, one to nurture from within. Each is crafted with freshly harvested wild St. John’s Wort, honoring the plant’s vitality and protective light.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Wildcrafted • Seasonal Batch

Available individually or as a set:
White Pine Tincture – Taken internally for steady, clear support through the colder months or anytime the system feels weighed down.
White Pine Hydrosol – A gentle toner for the skin, offering a clean, refreshing lift and the subtle scent of the forest.

Each item is made from freshly foraged White Pine gathered with care from our local landscape. When you purchase these offerings, you help us continue crafting small-batch, seasonal plant medicine directly from the land—supporting slow, place-based herbal work that depends on access to healthy forests and responsible harvesting.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

An ode to the honeybee, these three treasures are born of the hive. Each offering carries the warmth, protection, and quiet magic of the bees.

• All-Over Body Nectar (2oz jar): A deeply moisturizing blend of jojoba, shea, local tallow, honey, beeswax, and propolis. Protective, nourishing, and infused with the living essence of the hive.

• Propolis Tincture (2oz bottle): A potent extract of propolis—nature’s resinous shield—crafted to support and strengthen.

• Braided Beeswax Taper: One hand-braided candle, carrying the honeyed light of bees into your home.

The Medicine from the Hive Gift Set celebrates the sacred reciprocity between bees and humans. Perfect as a seasonal gift, an offering of gratitude, or a way to bring the hive’s radiant medicine into daily life.