3.5-hour herbal foraging and cultural immersion led by herbalist Angie Oriana Jenkins in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia.
Sister Lotus Herbal Self Care Products & Services is an herbal business based in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, led by herbalist Angie Oriana Jenkins. The business creates herbal self-care products and offers guided experiences that connect plant medicine with local cultural history. Its featured experience, Evangeline, Expulsions, Enchantment, & Elixirs, is a 3.5-hour guided journey through the Grand Pré region where participants forage with traditional baskets, learn to identify native and cultivated medicinal plants, and blend a personal Evangeline Elixir. The session blends plant identification, hands-on preparation, and storytelling grounded in the founder’s personal heritage.
Sister Lotus presents botanical knowledge alongside regional Acadian and Mi'kmaq histories, emphasizing respectful engagement with place and people. Tours and sessions are led by an experienced herbalist who provides practical instruction, safe handling techniques, and contextual background on traditional uses. Small groups support careful foraging, individualized attention, and meaningful conversation about cultural connections to the landscape.
Operating in Grand Pré, the business takes advantage of coastal and valley ecosystems typical of Nova Scotia, offering seasonal insight into local flora and herbal practices. Participants leave with a handcrafted elixir, practical skills for home herbal care, and a deeper understanding of the cultural narratives tied to the plants. Documentation and guidance encourage continued learning after the visit.
Sister Lotus Herbal Self Care Products & Services positions itself as a reliable local resource for visitors seeking an educational, hands-on herbal experience that combines natural medicine, cultural history, and sustainable foraging practices. Bookings are available by request and appointment.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”