Resonance Perfumery

06/04/2026

It’s bee swarming season here in the Sierra — turn your sound up!

Two colonies have moved through the property in the last two weeks. They’re hard to miss. A low, collective hum — thousands of wings, one sound — fills the air as the colony travels.

Curious about “hive mind” behavior, I learned a swarm moves when the colony has outgrown its home. They rest clustered together on tree limbs protecting the queen. Scout bees fan out, evaluate new sites, then return and communicate through vibration — frequencies felt body to body through the cluster. The swarm doesn’t move until enough scouts agree. Just incredible, right?!

We watched them huddle into two of our oak trees overnight then leave the next day.

I don’t know where they ended up, but given how alive the garden has been lately, I think they’re close! 🐝

06/02/2026

Artemisia douglasiana. Wild-harvested from my property in the Sierra, where she grows in dense clusters along our creek bank and shaded hillsides under towering oaks.

Distilling her yields chamazulene — the rare, deep blue sesquiterpene that forms only under heat, when matricine converts into something the living plant never contained. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, profoundly calming to an overstimulated nervous system. The same compound responsible for the therapeutic depth of German chamomile and blue tansy.

The aromatic profile is intensely herbal and complex — crisp and sage-like, sharp camphoraceous mid-note, with sweet undertones that linger. Very beautiful.

Mugwort’s history spans millennia. Named for the goddess of the moon and the hunt — carried for endurance, placed beneath pillows to activate dreaming, burned at thresholds for protection. Indigenous peoples across California have long held this plant as sacred, with deep roots in ceremony and healing that predate written record.

The hydrosol is as versatile as the plant is ancient. Mist the pillow and pulse points before sleep to support dream recall. Use as a facial mist for inflamed or sensitive skin. Spray at thresholds — doorways, the start of a ritual, the edge of rest. A gentle abdominal mist for menstrual support. Note: avoid during pregnancy.

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05/18/2026

Something I’ve been quietly building is finally ready to share.

It’s called The Resonance Experience — a guided sensory journey with natural botanicals that I bring to retreats, private gatherings, and celebrations.

We slow down together, move through a curated series of botanicals, and notice how scent moves through the body — shifting mood, energy, and awareness.

Sensory. Intuitive. Quietly connective.

Every session is shaped around a direction you choose in advance — a felt state, a landscape, or the intention behind your gathering.
I curate the entire experience around your group.

At the close of the session, guests have the option to have a custom perfume created just for them — blended one-on-one from the botanicals we explored together.
Not a souvenir — a sensory imprint of the time you shared.

Designed for groups of 6–12 — wellness retreats, yoga teacher trainings, bachelorette weekends, and intimate private gatherings. Based in the Sierra and available for Yosemite-area gatherings and beyond.

If you’re planning something this year and want it to feel truly memorable — I’d love to be part of it.

🔗 Link in bio to learn more and inquire.
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05/06/2026

White fir. Lodgepole pine. Jeffrey pine.

Three High Sierra conifers. Wild harvested. Co-distilled.

What you’re seeing are the precious aromatic oils — tiny, floating, full of everything the forest holds. Crisp needle, cold air, the kind of stillness you only find above 8,000 feet.

I love this work 💚

The Sierra Collection is on its way. 🌲

05/02/2026

May is taking me out into the community 🌿

You can find Resonance in person this month at a few local gatherings—bringing the full scent experience into real space.
Come by, slow down, and spend time with the collection in person 💚💚

05/01/2026

I had the pleasure of writing an article for Balanced Rock Foundation for this month’s Notes from the Sierra series. Check it out!

05/01/2026

Most gifts for Mother’s Day are things she’ll use.

This one is something she’ll feel.

A moment to slow down.
To come back into her body.
To have something that’s just hers in the middle of everything she holds.

Hydrosols are light, plant-based mists—subtle, fresh, and easy to use throughout the day. A small way to support presence, grounding, and connection.

Mother’s Day offering:
Choose any 3 hydrosols for $50

Build a set for a mama (or mama friend) you love—or for yourself 💚

Available online and in person this weekend 🦋

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04/23/2026

04/23/2026

If you’re near South Lake Tahoe this weekend, this one’s for you.

Resonance will be set up at the wellness marketplace at the Taholistic Signature Weekend — a two-day immersive experience on the shores of Lake Tahoe, hosted by and .
April 25–26 at Edgewood Tahoe Resort.

Sound baths, breathwork, movement, community, and a beachside sauna with one of the most stunning backdrops in the Sierra.

Come find me at the marketplace — Saturday 12:30–5pm and Sunday 8am–12pm.

Bring a friend. Breathe deep. We’ll see you there.
🎟️ Tickets in bio.