Jackson Hole
Blessings!
I am Kristena Roder, the creator and artisan of Dreamseeds.
I am a graduate of the Heart of Herbs Master Herbalist program.
My desire is for YOU to receive the best pampering care and enhance your mind, body and emotions through Dreamseeds products.
I am a mother of 7 children and have 2 granddaughters in my life.
Dreamseeds was established in 2002 in Arkansas and has now set roots back in Jackson, Wyoming.
Dreamseeds products are made with organic or wildcrafted herbs, organic oils, coconut and palm oils for soap, organic and fair trade shea butters, therapeutic grade essential oils.
We use natural beeswax in our salves and perfumes.
I am also available for consultations. I work in person or by phone. You can email me to schedule a time.
My fee for 1 hour consult is $35.
Treat yourself to excellence with Dreamseeds
Dreamseeds Organics
Jackson Hole
Dreamseeds Organics
Welcome to my website. I am an herbal practitioner, writer, teacher, soap and body care artisan, mother of 7 precious souls, friend and woman.
Basically, a real person, living in the same world as you. Doing my best to help people and the planet.
I completed the Heart of Herbs Master Herbalism Course in 2008 and I am furthering my education currently through the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.
I am primarily a wildharvester, tending to the plants and earth - letting natures magic work deep within my soul.
I use several modalties of plant medicine. Tinctures, teas, flower essences, essential oils and energy work.
I am so grateful to be called to work with plants and people. I have learned so much about myself through the process, as well.
In everything I do, I strive for excellence, sincerity, and positive intention that all gifts from my hand will effect you in the most beautiful ways.
Please visit my blog at http://dreamseedsorganics.blogspot.com
for harvesting info and plant tidbits. (and sometimes family stuff)
I hope you enjoy visiting the website, the shoppe, and the work that I do.
Kristena - Dreamseeds
Testimonials
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There is something so amazing about these products. Every time I use one, there is so much more than just the ingredient list helping me. Its as though the love and attention put into them, along with the beauty of herbs and naturally-made products, gives them an almost spiritual component. Kristena's work is absolutely amazing, and her knowledge of herbalism and natural healing is impressive and intuitive and continually growing. Amazing!
Beth-Maine U.S.
I've thoroughly enjoyed every lesson of every class that Kristena has offered. I've enrolled in every class available and always look forward to what's going to come next.
The lessons are very clear; easy to read, understand and follow. The classes are written as if you can hear Kristena talking. The little stories help the information connect to my life and keep me interested.
Accompanying pictures and videos really help to grasp the information and concepts easily. It's nice to have it along with the written material. The message boards are great for sharing information and hearing different people’s perspectives and suggestions.
I've put much of what I've learned into everyday practice and I'm always shocked and amazed by the power of the natural things around us.
Thank you Kristena for all you have offered and the willingness to share your knowledge with us all.
Emily R. Canada
Dear Kristena,
I am so in love with you soap, I just want to comment that it cleans not just skin beautifully but kid stains without leaving an itchy chemical residue.
When I use the soap I almost feel as if I don't have to rinse it off, it is so nondrying. I am in love with your soap.
Laura B. Mn
Wow! I just wanted to say thank you once again. I am in awe of your talents. I am in love with the garnet glow!!!!! And the theives butter is outstanding!!!!!! Thank you for all of the hard work, knowledge and love you put into your products. Customers like me really appreciate it! (and so does my awesome looking hair!) lol.
Nova, Wy
KR, wanted to let you know that I will never buy soap from anyone else again, I can't believe how complex and wonderful these are! My favorite is, ironically, the one I thought I'd like the least--Magpie's daughter! Louise, Ca.
About Us
I would like to share with you a little bit about what Dreamseeds is.
I am the mother of 7 children, all born naturally, some at home, some by myself. I work with many modalities of healing, and completed the Master Herbalism course in 2008 from Heart of Herbs School.
I am a cervical cancer survivor, thrown into the tempest of menopause at the age of 40. Through this experience, I have come to understand much more of womens needs, in such a different light.
I am not sure if anything is as difficult as finding out you have a deadly disease, and will experience part of losing yourself in the treatment process.
But I have come through all this, and wholeheartedly beleive in the power of plants, nature and love.
Dreamseeds is my heartfelt work in the herbal plant realm, mostly.
I love working with the plants and experience their healing qualities, essence, and fragrance.
My intention is to harvest ethically and be cautious to harvest only what we know we can use in a season. Due to this method, we sometimes run out of items until the following growing season.
I also create from the heart. My stock, especially on soap, butters, lip balms, and such, may change from month to month. If a thought inspires me, I make it. That does not always mean I will make it constantly.
This bothers people sometimes because consistancy is important.
However there are many things that I do make continually that for years have proven to help people.
It is interesting to see that these inspired creations often help people in that certain period of their life.
Dreamseeds also supports the work of United Plant Savers, and is a Partner in the Green with them. We donate $1 of every Avena soap we sell to help them continue the important work they are actively pursuing. Their mission is to be sure we are aware of the endangerment of many North American herbs. Had we not had an organization like United Plant Savers, with the herbal movement growing, we might not have some of the common plants we depend upon.
You can click their logo to learn more about their work.
I work in conjunction with other herbalists that desire as strongly as I do to help people and the planet.
This unified bond is a blessing for me as well as others.
Each herbalist has unique gifts and talents and working together in a small network helps each other and our clients far better, I feel.
Nicole Carter is a Las Vegas herbalist and teacher. Her classes are absolutely wonderful and her teaching style is easy to understand. Nicole has classes and a new book called Herbal Medicine Made Simple.
You can order through me or directly from Nicole.
Click on the echinacea flower to see Nicoles website.
Heather Bupp is an amazing herbalist and flower essence practitioner with incredible gifts, including Matrix Journeying.
She is not only a great practitioner, but also a good friend whom I have been blessed with her in my life.
Heather is the creator of Dragon Lady Teas. Her tea blends are so beneficial to any body system, but they are some of the best tea ever!
You can click on her logo to visit her website.
Wildcraft! Game is a wonderful way to teach children of all ages about common herbs and their use.
A wonderful way to learn more about medicinal and edible wild plants!
Click the game link to learn more about wildcraft.
Mountain Rose Herbs has quality ingredients that I totally trust and depend upon.
Essential oils, bulk herbs, teas, books, containers, oils, body care, tinctures, and so much more for your herbal needs, that possibly I do not carry or am out of stock of.
Click their banner to visit their website.
Contact Us
If you need to contact Kristena for a wellness consultation or to place an order, it is best to start with an email
Then we can determine if any phone work is needed and that information and time to call will be scheduled.
I am very good at keeping in touch with people and check email daily unless we are out and about for a few days. So rest assured, your communication is valuable and will be responded to.
The Herb Store
Nature's Apothecary
and Living Green
Come by and see Dreamseeds Organics products while in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Mary Lynn and her team can assist you in a variety of healthy living items including my work.
This store is awesome!
180 N Center Street Ste 1
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Upcoming Classes
Traditional Soapmaking
February 7, 2009 1 p.m.
$25
Come have tea and learn the art of traditional soapmaking in the cold kettle fashion.
Please bring a container to take some soap home with you.
Recommeded containers are used tofu containers, frozen juice containers, to go coffee cups, or anything that is non aluminum and that you can peel around the soap or cut if needed.
This class will be held in my home.
Thank you EcoGastronomy Initiative for organizing this event.
Please email me to reserve a place in class
Traditional Soapmaking
March 7, 2009 -Saturday 1 p.m.
$25
Come have tea with me and learn the art of traditional soapmaking in the cold kettle fashion.
Please bring a container to take some soap home with you.
Recommeded containers are used tofu containers, frozen juice containers, to go coffee cups, or anything that is non aluminum and that you can peel around the soap or cut if needed.
This class will be held in my home.
Thank you Dragon Lady Tea for your gift of herbal delight!
Please email me to reserve a place in class
Traditional Soapmaking
April 4, 2009 -Saturday 1 p.m.
$25
Come enjoy tea with me and learn the art of traditional soapmaking in the cold kettle fashion.
Please bring a container to take some soap home with you.
Recommeded containers are used tofu containers, frozen juice containers, to go coffee cups, or anything that is non aluminum and that you can peel around the soap or cut if needed.
This class will be held in my home.
Thank you Dragon Lady Teas of Jackson for your gift of herbal delight.
Please email me to reserve a place in class
Insomnia
May 23 3-5 pm $30 per person
Lotus Cafe formerly Planet Palate
Jackson, Wy
Kristena Haslam and Dragon Lady
We will be exploring some of the issues surrounding chronic insomnia, sleeplessness and the plants that can help these situations
Please email me to reserve a place in class
**UPCOMING**
Dates and Times to be announced shortly
Herbs for the Whole Person - Holistic herbalism
Herbal Medicine Chest
Kitchen Pharmacy
Herbal Skincare
Herbal care for children
And more......
Tonic Herbs
May 9, 2009 1 p.m.
$30
In this class we will discuss herbs for well being that can be used for nutitional support as well as working with body systems to strengthen and tone.
We will also make a tea blend you can take home.
This class will be at my home in Jackson.
Please email to reserve your place in class.
Thank you Mt Rose Herbs for sponsoring this!
Eco-Fair
Saturday, April 25
Suggested Donation is $3
Jackson Hole Grocer Parking Lot 11-4
-Simple and Sustainable Living in the Tetons-
Eco-Fair provides an opportunity for individuals to learn and experience more about simple and sustainable living in the Tetons through informational booths, local food vendors, music, activities for kids and adults, great raffle prizes, sustainable Coupon Book offerings, and much more!
Dreamseeds Organics will have a booth in this fair as well as a raffle prize.
Please stop by and say hi!
Sponsored by Pursue Balance and Whole Grocer
The Pregnancy year
June 23 6:30-8 pm
$30
Lotus Cafe formerly Planet Palate
Jackson, Wy
We will discuss herbs that support our bodies in a very gentle and effective way prior to conception, during pregnancy, and to support the breastfeeding and post partum woman through the changes occuring throughout this time.
Please email me to reserve a space in class
Sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs, Lotus Cafe, Dragon Lady Teas, and Dreamseeds Organics
Traditional Soapmaking
Summer Schedule
The spring and summer are the seasons I love to be out in the field exploring plants!
I will continue the soapmaking classes on the first Saturday of each month if there is interest of at least 3 people or more.
Please email me if you would like to be part of a soapmaking class.
The Black Walnut soap is really helping my husbands feet. Kristi-Germany
