Our Artisans
Forage & Soothe: Plant-Powered Wellness
Sylvia is a food scientist, professional agrologist, and the heart behind Forage & Soothe, where she merges her expertise in product development with a deep reverence for British Columbia’s wild landscapes. With 16 years in B.C., she bridges corporate food science and hands-on herbalism, crafting small-batch remedies and skincare from ethically wild-harvested botanicals like Devil’s Club and Sea Buckthorn—plants she respects for their healing power and ecological fragility 1. A champion of local food systems, Sylvia prioritizes organic, Canadian-sourced ingredients, ensuring her creations (from nerve-pain-relieving mushroom serums to vitamin-rich superfoods) honor both wellness and sustainability. Her philosophy is simple: nature’s ingredients, handled with scientific rigor and ancestral wisdom, can nourish body and community alike.
Learn more: Forage & Soothe Botanicals | Plant-Based Wellness
Connect with Sylvia: sylvia@foundtree.ca
Pend D'Oreille River Ranch & Regenerative Farm
Pend D'Oreille River Ranch & Regenerative Farm is a sustainable, family-owned farm located near the pristine Pend Oreille River in British Columbia, Canada. Rooted in a vision for fostering a long-term, harmonious relationship between humans and the land, the ranch practices regenerative agriculture to raise organic, grass-fed, and humanely treated cattle. Their small-batch, artisanal tallow skincare products are crafted with care, using nutrient-rich tallow rendered from the fat of their happy, healthy cows. This traditional ingredient is blended with pure natural ingredients to create wholesome skincare free from synthetic additives. Beyond their products, the ranch is passionate about creating a welcoming space for visitors to rest, recharge, and connect with the healing properties of their land. By prioritizing ethical practices, holistic land management, and community well-being, Pend D'Oreille River Ranch embodies a commitment to sustainability, health, and the enduring connection between people and nature.
Learn more: penddoreilleriverranch.ca
Contact: info@penddoreilleriverranch.ca
Ross Spur WoodWorks
Tucked away in the private forests beneath the Bombi, Ross Spur Woodworks is focused on craft and quality. One master woodworker works methodically to find ripe wood from the deadfalls on the forest floor; to trim and salvage the best from those finds; and to turn each individual piece on a small lathe, working with the grain of the wood to produce unique and durable vessels that will last for generations. Ross Spur Woodworks, a small artisan woodshop, uses exclusively Kootenay deadfall wood to craft their one-of-a-kind pieces.