Women's Heritage Journal

The Art of Shoemaking

Rachel Ayland is a Shoemaker and Leather Worker in Australia. She resides in the beautiful town of Bangalow, tucked in the hinterlands of Byr...

Emma is a born teacher and her passion for bread baking is contagious. She currently teaches classes on sourdough bread baking at Heritage Go...

Helen is a woman who inspires us through here way with nature and her connection to her craft! Helen and her husband, Soren, reside here in t...

We had the pleasure of getting to know Julie Russell of Plant Provisions Pottery through her words below! She has led us on a journey, explor...

From Ojai wildflower meadows to NYC and back again, meet Daron Hope! Daron is the founder and alchemist behind EarthTonics skincare which is ...

Kim Aguilar inspires us about the way she communes with the land, herbal plant allies, and taking her health in her own hands! Having studied food...

We are so excited to be featuring Alena Steen and get to know her a little deeper through her beautiful work in the community. Alena is a women ...

Rachna is a woman who inspires us through the way she communes with her community. From brewing and creating delicious recipes for our local ...

Maddie Gordon is an inspiration to us all! You can find her foraging for wild plants, felting magical creations, and illustrating whimsical p...

Eileen is a passionate flower farmer living in the heart of Ojai. She has created her floral sanctuary, Palomar Farms, where she tends to her ab...

The name fire cider refers to a traditional cider vinegar recipe that has deep roots in herbal medicine. This folk recipe is used to boost th...

Meet Chloe Rose! Chloe is a women with her roots deep in earth skills and ancient craft! Having grown up in the Quail Springs Community, her ...

Sweet Mountain Top is a beautiful farm tucked in the mountains of Carpinteria! Mary is a passionate lady farmer who has sowed many seeds to help...