About

Hello! I’m Arandena, a community herbalist, amateur ecologist, and passionate earthworker building my communalist, off-grid, zero waste life!

I talk a lot about ecological restoration, natural farming, agro-ecology, permaculture, medicinal & entheogenic plants, foraging, community-based disaster/emergency preparedness, landscape design, earthen building, fermentation, organic housekeeping, bushcraft, and any other regenerative crafts I discover!

I also love to share information about holistic wellness, my personal health journey reversing autoimmunity, healing chronic infections, leaky gut/intestinal permeability, microbiomes, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and massage! I’m a practicing herbalist and write a lot about my experience moving and learning with our beautiful, botanical and fungal friends.

I currently reside on Wichita land called North Texas. I also love to paint, play music, and am learning all about wildcrafted, pit-fired ceramics, natural dyes, and wood carving right now!

Thanks for supporting my journey and sharing a little piece of life with me!

Much love to you and yours,

Arandena

Hidden Lotus Herbs

Hidden Lotus Herbs is a collaborative apothecary and herbal practice nestled in the values of regenerative farming and reciprocal relationships. We strive to follow ethical modalities of farming, foraging, crafting, and distributing herbal preparations. My life partner, Dustin, and I founded the business as a partnership but seek to soon officially convert it to a cooperative.

Our journey as herbalists is one of deep love and care for the Earth and a shared vision of rekindling humanity's profound ancestral connection with our natural world.

For the past three years, I've immersed myself in the world of herbalism, foraging, ecological restoration, native plant landscaping, and permaculture. My own healing journey with chronic illness ignited my desire to share the transformative power of Earth's offerings with others. Through Hidden Lotus Herbs, I aim to empower you to explore your inner power and the Earth's boundless potential for healing.

My beloved partner, Dustin, brings their radiant angelic energy to this planet as a beacon of compassion, grace, and healing. They are a fountain of knowledge in natural farming, permaculture, fermentation, nutrition, wildcrafting, and herbalism. They possess a natural gift for soothing ailments and are a guiding light on my Earthly path.

Our mission is to reawaken the human relationship with the Earth, plants, fungi, animals, and all other beings here with us. We're committed to fostering a reciprocal connection with the spirit of our planet and the vast universe beyond. It's a journey of rediscovery, where we embrace the ancestral wisdom of the Earth and share it with you through our handcrafted, eco-friendly herbal products and educational programs.

Together, we are embarking on a journey to create an intentional community rooted in harmony with the Earth. Our dream is to provide sustenance, shelter, and nourishing resources to our community and to the world.

As you explore and experience our offerings, know that you're not just buying products or attending workshops; you're becoming a part of a force to heal the broken bonds of a post-colonial, post-industrial humanity. Together, we can co-create a world where humans and the Earth exist in perfect harmony.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we can heal, grow, and create a more harmonious world for all beings.

Earthworker

I have been working in ecologically restorative landscaping and farming since 2020, professionally with Wildscapers Landscaping and in my own home landscapes. My areas of expertise include lawn replacements, rain gardens, ponds, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, beyond organic, natural farming, and JADAM. I offer designs, consultation, installations, and maintenance work.

  • FREE! I am currently offering herbal wellness consultations free of charge for the next five people to sign up.

    An herbal consultation will involve an explanation of your full health history and any symptoms or difficulties you’re experiencing. The free consultations I’m currently offering for a limited time come with a free herbal blend to support your wellness.

    It is not mandatory, but your feedback on how the blend works for you over the course of 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months is invaluable to me in my path and is immensely appreciated.

  • My ecological landscaping consultations are currently limited to evenings and are priced at $20/30 minutes, up to one hour.

    If you already have an idea and need a little help getting it planned out, my design fee ranges from $50-$500 depending on size and complexity of the deisgn.

    For hands-on labor, my rate is $20/hr. For tough or long jobs, I have a crew of 3 who can help!

    If you’re interested in working with Wildscapers Landscaping, an established company with a team of experienced designers, you can find more information here.

    Wildscapers is limited to residential projects in Denton County and commercial/public projects in DFW.

    My personal crew is willing to travel and I’m open to designing landscapes worldwide.

  • Please message me! I’d love to help in any capacity with educational programs of this nature! Regardless of pay, I’m all ears! Just let me know how I can help!

  • Great, I’d love to help keep your home clean, tidy, and non-toxic!

    Shoot me a message!

  • I’m open to discussion and conversation of a wide variety and seek to get involved in the community in any way I can.

    Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Writer & Creator

I publish pieces here and on Hidden Lotus Herbs, mainly regarding my path in naturalism and herbalism but occasionally featuring my poetry and musings on love, consciousness, pain, disability, queer politics, and revolution.

My newsletter features monthly educational articles on herbalism and natural farming.

I am also uploading video content on Youtube and TikTok.

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