An autumn ritual for winter wellness.

This soup is simple, elegant and just the right thing to nourish us as we enter the cooler seasons. We love to serve it inside of scooped out little pumpkins.

An autumn tradition and celebration.

The fullness, warmth and body of the growing season culminates with the Autumn Harvest. We gather, stock and store the high-density, nutrient-packed foods. The grains, corn, wheat, rice and rye, symbolize sustenance and a longevity of food security for the long winter ahead.

On the honorable harvest.

Making sweet medicine using with the holy plant of the mountains.

Simple, wildcrafted and packed with health benefits.

We love to grow our own carrots; it’s simple and easy. No matter how many times we harvest, the kids always get surprised to see an orange, purple or golden carrot emerge from the dirt. Fresh, home-grown carrots have a vastly different aroma and taste than the bulk bags we can buy from the store. They have an earthy, aromatic smell with a much crisper and sweeter bite. Truly, this is one of the simplest yet most elegant recipes that feels like a celebration of Autumn.

Old world tonic with a twist

As the day comes to a close, this evening ritual offers a chance to restore your body and prepare for deep, rejuvenating sleep. Before beginning, complete any screen-related responsibilities and do your best to remain screen-free with low, calming lighting until breakfast the following morning. Your nervous system will thank you.

Kitchari is one of Ayurveda’s most beloved healing foods. It gently kindles agni (digestive fire), boosts immunity, and clears the mind. Comforting without heaviness, nourishing without depletion, and simple while still deeply wholesome—kitchari allows the body to reset, recover, and find balance naturally.

Some days, I’m not excited about cooking an elaborate meal. Or, I just can’t find the time before everyone in my family is hangry. One of my favorite solutions for this, is to have a variety of delicious, homemade sauces on hand. They can be dipped with bread or crackers, spread over simple steamed veggies or baked with a chicken breast. They are easy and add a bright, fresh pop to our meals on the fly.

Autumn is the time of rooting; drawing vital energy down and into our center as we transition to winter. It can be a vulnerable time for our bodies and minds. The coolness can feel sharp and drying. This transition kicks up wind, which can be abrupt and irritating, as well as the cold and flu season adding a little stress to our system.

Perimenopause is not just a hormonal shift, it’s a rite of passage. In holistic medicine, this time is seen as a second spring, a transformation marked by the drawing of energy inward, toward wisdom, intuition, and spirit.

This ritual is gentle and simple, but is a potent way to aligned with the rhythms of Mother Nature. Let it be slow, sensory, and full of your reverence for the earth.

As the carousel of summer abundance twirls, the Mead Moon is in bloom. The flowers are bursting and the nectar of Mother Earth is gathered by her creatures. The pollinators are busy stocking up.

Ayurvedic Healing After Birth

The high summer sun dwindles and the remedies of the plant world are offered up for those who remember the ancient ways of healing. Concentrated constituents rest latent in the humble life of herbs.

Bringing Pitta into balance is about soothing the fire without extinguishing the light.

How to successfully keep bees at high elevation.