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HEALTH + INTERNAL WEALTH
WESTERN SLOPE APOTHECARIES Words by Julie Bielenberg
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pothecaries
were
America’s
original
pharmacies. Today, the niche health
line of pickled vegetables, jams, spreads, etc. HōMSTED also offers seasonal classes.
and wellness emporium is rising in popularity once again. On the Western Slope, there are
Willow Creek Herbs and Teas, Grand Junction
numerous brick and mortar stores stocked
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with tinctures, herbal teas, supplements, oils,
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lotions, shampoos, soaps and more for natural,
This Grand Junction boutique is stocked with
organic and local goodness for the body, inside
over 1,000 items; don’t get overwhelmed! Head
and out.
straight to the organic tea, spice and herb section to indulge in hundreds of harvests from local
HōMSTED, Glenwood Springs
farmers. There are nearly 200 herbal, black and
970.928.3440 | homsted.com
green teas in addition to 200 organic culinary
The downtown Glenwood Springs apothecary
spices, many that you can sniff and experience
is a mecca for all things natural, even plant life.
before purchasing. The shop is adorned with
Topical offerings include essential oils, roll-ons,
dozens of local artisans’ work, including painting,
sprays, hydrosols, facemasks, lotions and an
craft and jewelry.
entire men’s line. There is a lined-wall with bulk
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herbs, and you can make your own tea blends.
Rooted Apothecary, Crested Butte + Gunnison
For those who reuse containers, there is a station
970.765.6432 | rooted-apothecary.com
for soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and more.
Their premiere location is North Main Street
A garden section is devoted to seeds, plant kits,
in Gunnison; however, Rooted Apothecary also
books and tools. We love their new mushroom-
operates limited hours at their Elk Ave., Crested
growing kits! Browse the pantry section with
Butte location and a thriving online community
locally-sourced goodies, including their own
with multiple education components. This is the
