The Story Of Seed Sound Apothecary
Background
We’re thrilled to welcome you to our woman-owned apothecary in Windham, Maine—just a short drive from Portland and nestled near the beautiful lakes of the Sebago region. Since opening our doors in 2018, our mission has been to share a love for healthy living and sustainable practices through products that nourish both body and soul.
Inside, you’ll find shelves filled with house-made extracts, soothing teas, nourishing salves, and refreshing sprays—all crafted with care from the finest organic ingredients. Every item is thoughtfully sourced for quality and sustainability, and we take pride in packaging that’s gentle on the planet, from glass bottles to compostable materials.
We believe caring for yourself should also mean caring for the Earth. By choosing us, you’re supporting a more eco-friendly way to wellness. Stop by our Windham shop, explore our offerings, and let’s begin your journey toward healthier, more sustainable living—just minutes from Portland and the lakes you love.
Values
We’re passionate about what we put in our products – and that’s why we only use organic herbs from farms we’ve gotten to know and trust. These amazing farmers share our commitment to sustainability and the well-being of our planet, so you can feel good about using our all-natural goodies.
We are also passionate about what our products are put into. We value sustainability in our packaging and how it effects our planet. We use only recyclable glass containers and sugar cane compostable labels. We strive to offer the best products for not only your wellbeing, but the wellbeing of our planet.
If you have any questions or need some guidance on what works best for your needs, just let us know! We’re always here to help.
Goals
At our apothecary store, we’re all about helping you find your way to natural wellness and self-care. We believe in treating the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – with a holistic approach.
From our carefully crafted oil blends to soothing tea combinations, and from our hand-made herbal extracts to nourishing salves, every product we offer is made with love and care using only organic ingredients. Our team of experts takes pride in creating unique blends using over 200 different wildcrafted dried herbs and spices that are sourced locally.
Whether you’re looking for a natural remedy or just want to take a moment to pamper yourself, our products are here to help. Come visit us today and let’s explore how we can support your journey towards wellness together!
Meet Lauren
Owner, Clinical Herbalist, Medical Cannabis Caregiver
Lauren is a Clinical Herbalist who opened Seed Sound in 2018. She believes that herbal medicine should not be the alternative medicine, it is the original medicine. Where allopathic medicine has a very important role, we should be looking to our plants for preventative care and for ailments that are not life threatening. Although Cannabis is more regulated than the other herbs we use at the shop, we are able to integrate it into healing modalities for our Medical Cannabis patients. Lauren is ready to support you on your herbal healing journey by empowering you to heal with the guidance of her knowledge in herbalism.
- Lauren Beatrice has lived in Maine since 2010
- She is a homesteader and a mama of two
- She is a reiki master and a clinical herbalist
- She studied at Greenwood Herbals with Debbie Mercier in Limerick Maine
- Lauren has had the opportunity to attend classes by many other amazing herbalists such as Matthew Wood, Margi Flint, Sajah Popham and Rosemary Gladstar
- She has been working in the medical cannabis program since 2010
“I believe cannabis is just another medicinal herb that should be on the shelf in the apothecary. I would like to help medical cannabis patients with treatment utilizing both medicinal cannabis and combinations of other medicinal herbs to find their perfect healing modality,”
Lauren loves the integration of a variety of medicinal herbs to help heal your body. She is passionate about spreading the knowledge of how these herbs work in our bodies.
Meet Rosie
Clinical Herbalist, Production Manager
Rosie is a long time plant lover, blossoming herbalist and flower essence practitioner with a passion for all things wild. She moved to Maine in 2015 on a mission to share her collective knowledge and experience on plant based healing modalities with the small and rural communities that co-exist here. She is honored to have had the opportunity to study herbal medicine with some of the wisest women around, including Jane Bothwell of the Dandelion Herbal Center in Kneeland, CA; Rosemary Gladstar of Sage Mountain Herbal Center in East Barre, VT; and Lupo Passero of Twin Star Herbal Education in New Milford, CT.
When Rosie isn’t at the apothecary creating and connecting people with healing remedies, she enjoys hiking and swimming with her dog, Sage, traveling to explore new cultures and places, seeing live music (especially her favorite band, Phish!), and working on her personal offerings at Blessed Bee Botanicals.
“Cannabis is the plant that introduced me to the whole world of medicinal plants. Seed Sound offers the best of both worlds and I’m so grateful I get to share that experience with this community.”
Meet Trisha
Clinical Herbalist
Introducing sweet and charming Trisha! She’s our hidden treasure that runs the Apothecary on Fridays. Her soul feeds on sunshine and music. She loves plants, especially moss and ferns. Her good-feel smells are lavender, chamomile and rosemary.
She loves filling her yard with whimsical decor and her house is dressed in vintage. Kayaking and family-time are her favorite activities. She’s beyond elated to have this opportunity to expand her herbal knowledge and to be a part of our amazing crew, and we loved her the moment she walked through the door!
“Nourish your body, heal your soul with the gentle wisdom of herbs.”
Meet John
Medical Cannabis Caregiver
John is a knowledgable caregiver with a passion for growing and assisting his customers with their needs. He has been growing for over 2 decades, using organic practices. He takes the time with each of his patients and listens to their needs, while coming up with a plan to help them on their healing journey.
John is a budding herbalist and is always pumped to help anyone in the apothecary when they come in to the shop. He believes that combining medical cannabis and herbal medicine is essential to start anyone on their journey to heal naturally.
You can find John at the shop Friday-Sunday, our weekend warrior! Our patients absolutely love coming in to see him and spend time chatting about cannabis, herbs, and life. When John isn’t at the shop you can find him on his boat and spending time with his beautiful family.
“Nature’s secrets lie in her simples, dear boy – seek wisdom in the herbs.”
Meet Dessi
Clinical Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Reiki Master and Yoga teacher
Dessiree is a clinical holistic nutritionist, herbalist, Reiki master, and yoga teacher devoted to helping others reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies and the healing power of the earth. With a background in neuroscience and dual master’s degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Public Health, she approaches care through both a scientific and spiritual lens—holding space for the body’s stories, cycles, and signals. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that nourishment is not just about what we eat, but how we live, breathe, and connect.
In her free time, Dessiree tends to her small farm, raises her daughter with intention and spirit, runs her private practice Root & Rise Nutrition, and serves as the Director of Operations for The Postpartum Project, a nonprofit expanding access to in-home care and support for families in rural Maine.
Dessiree joins Seed & Sound with a deep reverence for land-based healing and a commitment to restoring collective and individual wellbeing through community education, plant-based care, and radical self-trust.
