Where herbal wisdom, handcrafted beauty, and the quiet magic of the garden come together.

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A curly haired person wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and striped shirt standing outside near a door with a window.

Hey there, I’m Soren.

An artist, writer, herbalist, florist, gardener, and folklorist living in the Appalachian region of South Central Pennsylvania.

My Cottage Folklore Traditions

  • A woman with wavy hair in a sleeveless floral dress sitting outdoors on a checkered blanket, painting with watercolor brushes on a sketchbook.

    Folk Arts

    Traditional crafts that bring beauty and meaning into daily life.

  • Person holding a bunch of fresh herbs, including rosemary and sage, in a garden or outdoor setting with warm sunlight.

    Gardening

    Herbs that wander, vegetable that self-seed, and the joy of tending a small plot that is equal parts work and wonder.

  • Dried herbs and flowers hanging from a string in a cozy room with wooden shelves and green walls.

    Herbalism

    Teas, tinctures, and plant lore rooted in generations of wisdom, and maybe a little folk magic too.

  • An open book lying on a bed of dry, brown leaves.

    Folklore

    Folktales, rituals, and customs that remind us where we come from and how to move forward.

  • A wooden kitchen spoon, slices of fresh turmeric, a bowl of turmeric powder on a wooden cutting board, and ginger root on a background with a dish towel that has the word 'LOVE' repeated on it. There are also some flowers and greenery nearby.

    Kitchen Arts

    I share my nourishing recipes, seasonal food, and timeless cooking methods inspired by rural Pennsylvania traditions.

  • A woven basket filled with various sewing and craft supplies, including scissors, balls of yarn, fabric scraps, and thread.

    Stitchwork

    Sewing, fiber arts, and fabric crafts that honor the beauty of textiles and tell stories in thread.

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