About Elka Herbals
Elka Herbals was created in 2011 in the lush coastal mountains of Northern California.
The vision was born from my love of nature, herbs and organic living.
Up in the mountains I was surrounded with the gift of nature’s abundance and a pace of life that offered room for creative initiatives:
Picture a field of lavender blooming beneath the summer sun, vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, rolling hills and open spaces.
Amidst this backdrop the dream of ‘Elka’ arose.
Working with the bounty of plants and herbs on the land, I crafted a small line of natural herbal products.
Dried lavender bundles, healing salve and floral water were my very first offerings.
I began taking these products to local fairs and markets, and quickly understood the growing demand for natural and organic skincare free of harmful and synthetic ingredients.
Well over a decade down the line, I am continuing to craft and expand the Elka Herbals line of products.
I craft my products from wholesome, pure, and ethically sourced ingredients out of my studio in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills town of Nevada City, CA.
Elka Herbals products are an expression of the lifestyle I strive for. Just as I aim to live simply, healthfully and with integrity, so too do I craft my products under the guidance of these ideals.
Aside from running Elka Herbals full-time, I’m a very lucky Mama to my son Matan.
Matan has been attending markets and art fairs along with me since he was in the womb.
I’m also a lifelong oil painter and love spending my free time cooking up vibrant, healthy recipes, listening to podcasts & audiobooks, and spending time as much time as possible outdoors enjoying the beautiful wilderness of the Sierra Nevada.
Many ask where the name ‘Elka’ come from…
Elka was the name of my maternal Grandmother. I dedicate this labor of love to her and all those who came before me.
» Give Elka Herbals products a try. I’m certain your body will thank you!
Warm wishes of joy and well-being!
💜 Erica