Inspiration

Mr. & Mrs. Claus

    Members-only events from The Butterfly Hill. Come join the fun!

    Fall, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

      Fall always makes me think of the 100-year-old relish recipe that you can find here in TBH blog posts. The Succulent Pumpkins are so fun and easy to make. And we spoke of all the Macha rage. (it tastes very green to me!) Join the fun community at The Butterfly Hill.

      DIY Succulent pumpkins

        A fun and easy DIY video that goes over all the steps to make your own succulent pumpkin! We do lots of fun workshops on The Butterfly Hill. Become a member and join the fun!

        The Ancient One, Thieves

          The potent antiviral, antibacterial cold, and flu remedy called “Thieves” have been spoken of for centuries by herbalists as a preventive tonic. It was used in the Middle ages orally and as inhalants to avoid contracting infection. It is even said that the “Thieves” during the black plague who stole from the dead, never contracted the plague. There is an old tale of four thieves… Read More »The Ancient One, Thieves

          Black Magic Drawing Balm recipe

          This traditional and very old drawing balm is all-natural and very effective on stings, bug bites, splinters, ingrown hairs, and boils. Basically, anything you want to pull out of the skin. It will not stain the skin and even has anti-biotic properties. This means that it will draw out what ails you and then protect against infection. Be forewarned, it will stain fabric! Place on… Read More »Black Magic Drawing Balm recipe

          Of The Sea

            Growing up on the California coast in Monterey was magical. Both of my parents were free divers. The intertidal plants and animals were my friends and we played daily. My whole family would be on the beach most weekends. My mother, father, and Uncles would suit up and head into the Sea to spearfish. My Grandmother in her wetsuit and pitchfork would dig for clams… Read More »Of The Sea

            Change, change, change

              Watch Monarch Caterpillars spin their pupae to begin the metamorphosis in time-lapse! Come join our fun community!