Rooted in tradition. Crafted with care. Inspired by the natural world around us.
Forage & Faire is a family owned herbal apothecary based in the Fraser Valley. Born out of a deep reverence for the natural world, Forage & Faire offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature and return to our roots.
Forage & Faire first opened its doors in the fall of 2022 after moving Eclectic Echinacea from Vancouver Island to the Fraser Valley to be closer to family. The warehouse space that we moved into had a built in store front, which gave us the perfect opportunity to open up our own herbal apothecary where we could share our products and passion with our new community.
In everything that we do, we are guided by the values of:
Finding beauty in simplicity.
We believe that true healing comes from working with plants in their most natural, unaltered form. Our remedies are made using whole plants and simple, recognizable ingredients—nothing unnecessary, nothing synthetic—just the pure, high quality plants and natural materials.
Intentional craftsmanship.
Everything we create is made by hand and with a whole lot of love. We work in small batches to ensure quality and integrity. Each product is made with an immense amount of care, attention, and deep respect for the process.
Honouring the wisdom and power of nature.
Nature is our greatest teacher. We listen, observe, and learn from their rhythms, trusting in their ability to guide healing, offer balance, and remind us of our place in the larger web of life.
Drawing on ancestral and time-honoured practices.
Our work is rooted in traditional herbalism and the practices passed down through generations. We strive to honour these lineages with reverence, blending ancient knowledge with modern application to support holistic wellbeing.
Meet the Family
Forage & Faire was founded by a community herbalist, Shawn, and his two children Remy and Teagan. What began as a personal healing journeys soon grew into a way of life and a business that was shaped by a desire to share the healing power of nature with others.
Shawn discovered herbal medicine over 30 years ago while searching for relief from a chronic autoimmune condition that was deeply impacting his quality of life. In a last ditch effort to heal, he bought a herbal medicine book that covered his condition and healed himself using natural remedies within weeks. After experiencing the power of herbal medicine firsthand, Shawn developed lifelong passion for natural health. After decades of learning from renowned herbalists and attending conferences across North America, Shawn left his corporate career in 2020 to purchase Eclectic Echinacea and fully dedicate his life to creating high-quality plant medicine rooted in tradition.
Remy was introduced to herbalism as a child, with one of her earliest memories being trips to their local health food store, Lifestyles Market in Victoria, with Shawn. Her personal connection to plants and herbal medicine deepened in early adulthood while navigating chronic anxiety. Ever since managing her anxiety with herbs, Remy has turned to herbal medicine time and time again for support through all of lifes ups and downs.
Teagan came to herbal medicine through his passion for fitness. After realizing that conventional workout supplements were filled with synthetic, unhealthy ingredients, he began to do his own research and found that he could get everything he needed through natural, herbal supplements. His research into natural alternatives opened the door to a new way of living—and a commitment to clean, effective, plant-based support for fitness and wellness.
Thanks for supporting our family dream, we can't wait to be a part of your journey to deeper healing and true wellbeing.
- Shawn, Remy & Teagan