A Southern Belle's Apothecary Dream
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Hi Friends and Family, I come to you with a big ask where a little love can collectively go a long way.
Having a home herbal apothecary is no small feat. It requires extensive training and certification, as well as the proper tools and equipment. One of those tools is a greenhouse. Yes! An actual, big old greenhouse where I will grow herbs and provide natural remedies fresh from the source.
My goal is to raise $18,000. That’s a big number, I know. As someone who suffers from anxiety, this scares me and certainly keeps me up at night. But, I have worked so very hard these past few years to gain personal and professional success. I’m determined more than ever to make this happen. You can help me make my dreams a reality. My goal is to raise this money within the next 60 days so that my greenhouse is in place before the end of summer.
As most of you know, I started my company, Southern Belle Products, last year. I am creating a new product line based on apothecary and natural remedies. However, I am not asking for donations to help build my company. I am asking for these donations to help build a better healthier lifestyle for myself. While I will use herbs and products made from them in my company, that is not the point of this campaign. Gardening has been known to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression -- and I greatly need a reduction in this!
My apothecary products will benefit individuals with a variety of illnesses and wellness issues. As plant-based remedies, the product line can work for all ages and people from all walks of life. From anxiety to stress, colds to eczema, and acne to insomnia, there are numerous natural remedies for life’s woes. Handcrafted in small batches, I aim to provide the very best products from Mother Nature to help heal what ails you.
Herbs are key to an apothecary and they cost far more from a wholesaler than to grow them myself. Building a greenhouse now will allow for efficiency and provide financial and logistical longevity for the business. I will be able to grow herbs year-round. My new apothecary line will be herbal based, providing the benefits of the plant without the excessive use of essential oil.
Here’s the breakdown of what my project entails:
- Training and certification to become an herbalist.
- Renovations, including new electrical and insulation, to current office and workspace to allow for new drying racks and proper storage space for herbs.
- New greenhouse structure, including raised garden beds, tools, and equipment.
Furthermore, this goal will not only help my growing business, but it will help me achieve something much more important: a better and healthier lifestyle. Gardening, plus the creation and usage of natural remedies, has been known to greatly reduce stress, anxiety and depression - which I unfortunately continue to suffer from. Thank you so very much. This project is a big undertaking, and I know that with your love and financial support I can make it happen. To acknowledge your support, you will receive a note and/or gift from me based on your contribution level. This is one small way I can show you my appreciation and give you a sampling of the budding business you are supporting. I am deeply grateful for each of you.
Thank you for your consideration. Your kindness. Your love. And your support.
With love,
Courtney
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P.S. Our reward levels are include items in a limited edition quantity, as they are being made specfically to thank you for your donation to my campaign.
Basil - handwritten thank you note
Catnip - choice of either the herbal bug collection or the herbal powder collection, plus a handwritten thank you note
Geranium - choice of apothecary collection, your name on our raised beds inside the greenhouse, and a handwritten thank you note
Lavender - dried herbs from our garden, your name on the raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
Calendula - choice of survival kits, dried herbs, your name on the raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
Chamomile - choice of survival kits, dried herbs, your name on the raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
Hibiscus - both apothecary product collections, dried herbs, choice of survival kits, name on raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
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The Herbal Bug Collection: Quit Buggin' Me spray and lotion bars, plus our herbal Bug Bite Powder
The Herbal Powder Collection: Body and Foot Powders
Dried Herbs: Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme, Patchouli, Lemon Verbena, St. John's Wort, Spearmint, Peppermint and Mint
Survival Kit Options:
... for Calendula - either our three mini everyday carry (edc) kits (emergency, medicine & sewing) OR a small women's daily survival bag
... for Chamomile - either a small women's daily survival bag OR a small watertight survival box ... (both include all three mini everyday carry kits)
... for Hibiscus - either 3 mini edc kits & large womens bag OR 3 mini edc kits & small watertight box OR mini emergency & large watertight box OR mini emergency & human + k9 watertight box
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P.S. GoFundMe is a platform widely known for a place where people can raise money after a tragic event as occurred. While this is true, it is also a place where individuals and businesses can raise money for various reasons. It is also one of the only platforms that allows the following:
- The individual or business may access the funds almost immediately post-donation and prior to the campaign time period ending
- The individual or business may access the funds regardless of if the total goal is met or not
- The individual or business is not required to post a video in order to launch the campaign
However, in order to make this possible, GoFundMe does take 7.9% + $0.30 per donation. Which is why the amount I am asking for is higher than the actual amount needed unfortunately. I would like to further prove that this is not a selfish campaign by stating that there will be no personal financial gain, no pockets lined, outside of building the greenhouse, paying for the classes, and the home office renovations. Any funds remaining after the project has been completed will be divided in half and donated - half going to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and half going to the Lone Survivor Foundation.
Having a home herbal apothecary is no small feat. It requires extensive training and certification, as well as the proper tools and equipment. One of those tools is a greenhouse. Yes! An actual, big old greenhouse where I will grow herbs and provide natural remedies fresh from the source.
My goal is to raise $18,000. That’s a big number, I know. As someone who suffers from anxiety, this scares me and certainly keeps me up at night. But, I have worked so very hard these past few years to gain personal and professional success. I’m determined more than ever to make this happen. You can help me make my dreams a reality. My goal is to raise this money within the next 60 days so that my greenhouse is in place before the end of summer.
As most of you know, I started my company, Southern Belle Products, last year. I am creating a new product line based on apothecary and natural remedies. However, I am not asking for donations to help build my company. I am asking for these donations to help build a better healthier lifestyle for myself. While I will use herbs and products made from them in my company, that is not the point of this campaign. Gardening has been known to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression -- and I greatly need a reduction in this!
My apothecary products will benefit individuals with a variety of illnesses and wellness issues. As plant-based remedies, the product line can work for all ages and people from all walks of life. From anxiety to stress, colds to eczema, and acne to insomnia, there are numerous natural remedies for life’s woes. Handcrafted in small batches, I aim to provide the very best products from Mother Nature to help heal what ails you.
Herbs are key to an apothecary and they cost far more from a wholesaler than to grow them myself. Building a greenhouse now will allow for efficiency and provide financial and logistical longevity for the business. I will be able to grow herbs year-round. My new apothecary line will be herbal based, providing the benefits of the plant without the excessive use of essential oil.
Here’s the breakdown of what my project entails:
- Training and certification to become an herbalist.
- Renovations, including new electrical and insulation, to current office and workspace to allow for new drying racks and proper storage space for herbs.
- New greenhouse structure, including raised garden beds, tools, and equipment.
Furthermore, this goal will not only help my growing business, but it will help me achieve something much more important: a better and healthier lifestyle. Gardening, plus the creation and usage of natural remedies, has been known to greatly reduce stress, anxiety and depression - which I unfortunately continue to suffer from. Thank you so very much. This project is a big undertaking, and I know that with your love and financial support I can make it happen. To acknowledge your support, you will receive a note and/or gift from me based on your contribution level. This is one small way I can show you my appreciation and give you a sampling of the budding business you are supporting. I am deeply grateful for each of you.
Thank you for your consideration. Your kindness. Your love. And your support.
With love,
Courtney
____________________________________________________________
P.S. Our reward levels are include items in a limited edition quantity, as they are being made specfically to thank you for your donation to my campaign.
Basil - handwritten thank you note
Catnip - choice of either the herbal bug collection or the herbal powder collection, plus a handwritten thank you note
Geranium - choice of apothecary collection, your name on our raised beds inside the greenhouse, and a handwritten thank you note
Lavender - dried herbs from our garden, your name on the raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
Calendula - choice of survival kits, dried herbs, your name on the raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
Chamomile - choice of survival kits, dried herbs, your name on the raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
Hibiscus - both apothecary product collections, dried herbs, choice of survival kits, name on raised beds, and a handwritten thank you note
____________________________________________________________
The Herbal Bug Collection: Quit Buggin' Me spray and lotion bars, plus our herbal Bug Bite Powder
The Herbal Powder Collection: Body and Foot Powders
Dried Herbs: Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme, Patchouli, Lemon Verbena, St. John's Wort, Spearmint, Peppermint and Mint
Survival Kit Options:
... for Calendula - either our three mini everyday carry (edc) kits (emergency, medicine & sewing) OR a small women's daily survival bag
... for Chamomile - either a small women's daily survival bag OR a small watertight survival box ... (both include all three mini everyday carry kits)
... for Hibiscus - either 3 mini edc kits & large womens bag OR 3 mini edc kits & small watertight box OR mini emergency & large watertight box OR mini emergency & human + k9 watertight box
____________________________________________________________
P.S. GoFundMe is a platform widely known for a place where people can raise money after a tragic event as occurred. While this is true, it is also a place where individuals and businesses can raise money for various reasons. It is also one of the only platforms that allows the following:
- The individual or business may access the funds almost immediately post-donation and prior to the campaign time period ending
- The individual or business may access the funds regardless of if the total goal is met or not
- The individual or business is not required to post a video in order to launch the campaign
However, in order to make this possible, GoFundMe does take 7.9% + $0.30 per donation. Which is why the amount I am asking for is higher than the actual amount needed unfortunately. I would like to further prove that this is not a selfish campaign by stating that there will be no personal financial gain, no pockets lined, outside of building the greenhouse, paying for the classes, and the home office renovations. Any funds remaining after the project has been completed will be divided in half and donated - half going to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and half going to the Lone Survivor Foundation.
Organizer
Courtney von D
Organizer
Redding, CT
