The Wild Stuff & Co.

just a friendly reminder:

New moon of lammas… 🌑🌾

Spent in fields of red clover and yarrow.
Spent remembering the ways I used to weave through the seasons,
with the seasons.
Spent holding space for transformation.
Reflecting on my changing ways and letting go of the map I drew for myself.
Understanding and trusting it’s all part of it.
The change.
I feel the stir in me like the slowing river,
Like the lower light in the mornings…
The start of the harvest and the slow inevitable turn inwards…
Like a calling to home…
The roll into the earth and
the setting sun is the medicine needed.
But for now,
A little more time to pick and pluck,
In this golden hue.
A little more buzzing of bees, and hymns of the songbirds.
A little more wind in the trees and baths in the cold river streams…
A slow and steady August,
Till the berries ripen and are ready for the taking…

Reacquainting myself with an old friend.
An old muse.
An old past time.
A book mark to old
stories told under the high summer suns
while the butterflies twirled and glided about.
Under big creaking pines, and even under the rolling thunder.
Spirits of wisdom and flowers of mighty white.
Yarrow is the keeper. Of my soul, of my mind and of my heart. ✨🌿

Where else can you get the Best in the West coffee and a slick axe?! Oh ya- The Wild Stuff & Co! Come visit us down the Cowboy Trail where you can find not only these goods but more tools for the Wild, hand crafted leather goods, wildcrafted offerings from the land just for you and so so so much more! We can’t wait to see you! ✨🪓🌿

July.. High high July….
be gentle with me.
Bloom your flowers a little longer…
Roll your thunder a little deeper..
Give me your clearest skies at night,
so I can see him sparkle up there.
Some days I wish you’d last forever, but your smell is different now,
There is a bitterness and heartache in the air. Cradle me in your winds, my eyes will cry still.
But my heart starts to flutter again,
with every step through your green rollin hills…

REMINDER!
Our weekend hours are now 9:00 am to 4:00 pm….
We willl be open and available for coffee and seating for the parade at 9:00 am.

Can’t wait to see Ya’ll!!! 🤠✨🤠

Come on down! We would love to see you! 🫶🏼✨ Coffee is on, tunes are swingin and we are grinnin’! 😊

134 Morrison Road, Longview, AB

“Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?
This grasshopper, I mean —
the one who has flung herself out of the grass,
the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,

——

I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
-Mary Oliver

Ok! Take note! Store hours! Saturday and Sundays are now 9:00-4:00!!! 🫶🏼☀️✨

Please help us in welcoming this rad human to the TWS team! Introducing Roma!!! Roma is a kind, charismatic herb nerd (like us) with a passion for wild crafting, herbalism, and has strong connection to the outdoors! Roma dislikes good shows with bad endings and having the hiccups. She’s also not a huge fan of worms, 💁🏻‍♀️ (sorry worms) But, She loves crows, breakfast for dinner and good coffee on the porch! Being of Dutch heritage, She’s got a good ear for the language but don’t ask her to speak it- 😜! You will find Roma working the shop every Sunday this summer with the occasional Wednesday here and there. We are so pumped to welcome her not only to the TWS family but the community that is all of you!
Rock & Roll lady!
Wooooo hooooooo! 🫶🏼✨🫶🏼

I Found the highest hill in hopes of feeling closer to you.
I lay your blanket down in hopes to feel
your embrace one last time.
I listen to the ground in hopes of hearing
your heart beat once more.
And Instead,
I crumbled.
I crumbled like a mountain under the weight of this greif.
I let it consume me fully
like the snow does this hill every winter.
Like a River rushing the bank in a spring flood.
I surrendered to all of it. I gave myself to it.
Like an offering of trade, but still
I felt all of it. I felt all of you.
You are not above me nor below me,
but rather you are in me
and all around me.
The Buddhist say it takes 49 days
for the soul to transition from this world to the next,
to light a candle for those 49 days
to help light their way.
I light this candle for you, and for these coming days.
As you wander and weave
your way through the plains of the ethereal vastness,
I will light your way as you did for me….
All these years.
You are eternal. You are everything.
You, are forever.

If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy,
don’t hesitate.
Give in to it.
There are plenty
of lives and whole towns destroyed or about
to be.
We are not wise, and not very often
kind.
And much can never be redeemed.
Still, life has some possibility left.
Perhaps this
is its way of fighting back, that sometimes
something happens better than all the riches
or power in the world.
It could be anything,
but very likely you notice it in the instant
when love begins.
Anyway, that’s often the case.
Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid
of its plenty.
Joy is not made to be a crumb.
-Mary Oliver
Over here, leaning into that joy. ✨🌿✨

From head to toe. From the land, just for you. Wild botanical skin care at its finest! Whatever your skin longs for, you can trust we have something to suit that need. Hand crafted with quality ingredients. Wild plants gathered ethically-with love and intention, plants grown in our gardens for years, plants intentionally sourced from fellow growers from across the country. These offerings aren’t only raw and wild, but filled with so much love, connection and infused with the spirit of the land. It’s such an honor to work with these beings, to be a conduit, and to craft functional, medicinal, offerings that support not only your body, but your mind and spirit too. Here’s to the plants and how they support us!
✨🌿✨

That’s right, we’re looking for someone to join the TWS family!

The Perfect Fit:

*Exceptional Customer Service skills

*Barista experience an asset

*a strong interest in herbalism, wild crafting, and the conservation of the outdoors

*willing to learn new skills

*Collaborative and creative

*Able to commit 1-2 days a week

We hope to find an individual who wishes to be part of a creative team that can help achieve the dreams and goals of The Wild Stuff & Co.

If that sounds like you or someone you know please email resume and cv to: [email protected]

Candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview! we look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Trails + Stay Wild

-TWS TEAM

An Ode to the sun and the longest day. I’ll be soaking up that golden light, drinking up the sweetness, and resting in that quietness. With a heart over flowing in gratitudes for this place in time. Be gentle. Be soft. Be humble. Here’s to the solstice! ✨☀️✨

Tis the season! After all the wet weather goodness, those mosquitos will be out in full force! Protect yourself and your family with our all natural bug spray and anti-itch salve! Feel good about what your putting on your body next time you head to the sticks! Available in store and online now! 🚫🦟

…surrending to the here and now… while being held by the land. With offerings that support the mind, body and most importantly the spirit. Leaning into the the care, grace, wisdom, and tenderness of the wild rose has been my most loved practice as of late. In moments of despair, greife, joy, and solitude… this one has been there. A special ode to this fine being… 🫶🏼✨🌸

“Together with your support and participation the Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is able to safeguard, connect, and expand our cherished natural environment— from the boreal forest to the foothills, grasslands, parklands, and Rocky Mountains. There are no prerequisites to caring for our province’s wild spaces and species. Anyone can become a nature steward, so start your conservation adventure with us today.” -
The Southern Alberta Conservation Handbooks are available in shop with a minimum donation of $5. These handbooks include ways to become a nature steward, creative, informative guide on Alberta’s at-risk flora and fauna, sticker sheet, and online links on how to be part of the conservation community!!! Here’s to caring for the land, and it’s critters!
“We thrive when nature thrives. Care for the land, and it will care for us”. -CPAWS

Soaking up what it means to be human.
What it feels like to smell the flowers. What it is to feel the sun.
What it feels like to lay back, to let go, to ground.
From the unknown roads leading to unknown places.
Unknown answers to all the million questions. Surrendering to whatever comes up, whatever is present…
Asking the wind for forgiveness as I welcome it to
blow around me and through me….
Seeing all me.
Uncovering a new path now I must walk, with unknown rocks and a ticking clock..
Leaning into things that feel safe,
that like home.
Person. River. Flower. Sun. Sky.
Just so I can breathe enough to tend and mend and my grief I will hone…

HAPPENING TOMORROW, SATURDAY JUNE 8TH!!!

*HAPPY TRAILS FEST*

Join us from 11:00 am to 6:00pm as we celebrate our one year anniversary of our brick & Mortar! There will be live music all day from Emily Triggs, Carter Felker, Tyler Allen and Dayna Lyn Moritz!!!

Food from Badlands Butcher and Catering Services, non alcoholic drinks from Village Brewery

Market with some real special vendors. Its going to be a funday for the whole family!

Then join us scross the street at Twin Cities Saloonfor our after party starting at 8:00 pm with Boots Graham and Del Barber and band!!! The best part, this entire event is FREE!!! NO TICKET PURCHASE NECESSARY!!!

Come on down the cowboy trail and celebrate with us! Big shout out to my partner in crime Laura, of Gals Vintage for her help, charm, and helping coordinate this epic event!

134 Morrison Road, Longview, AB

Do we need to say any more? 🤠

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Pop down for your morning coffee, it won’t disappoint!
134 Morrison Road, Longview.

Moment by moment. Wave of after wave of emotion.
Deep breaths and constant gratitude are on repeat for me these days.
Really surrendering to everything that is fully out of my control, and really leaning into what it means to “trust the process”… Life is full of beauty, and magical moments that light your heart up. Life also has ways of winding you. Of knocking you to the ground and shaking up your reality. We actually can’t have one without the other. And this is the process I’m trusting. The process I’m believing in. Sometimes we will never know why one thing happens and another doesn’t. We will never have all the answers that would mend a grieving heart. We’re not meant to. The medicine is in the pain. And that experience will always be a catalyst for growth…. Some say the deeper the pain, the deeper the purpose, deeper the growth. All I know and wish to keep is an ever expanding heart… to hold the greif, the sadness, and the pain, so that in turn it will have all the capacity for all the love, joy, and gratitude. Both to give and receive, and so the cycle may begin again… ✨

It’s going to be the season of porch sittin… music strumming, tea sippin, voices singin, fire crackling, babies laughin, dogs a howlin’…
Really leaning into the charm of this space and everything it’s brought to my life. So grateful to be able to share it with folk near and far! Here’s to another go around! ✨🤠🏔️

*PLEASE TAKE NOTE FOR TOMORROW*
June 1st. Hours: 12:00pm-4:00pm

🌸🌝🌸
Flower moon! Wise one! The greeter! The bringer of flowers. A joyous time when spring flowers flood the landscape with vibrancy and spirit (not always in Alberta) none the less, I celebrate her just the same.
This moon holds for me so much in the realms of the heart, and the tenderness that is needed with one self as we brush off the cobwebs. This moon holds the spirit of blooming, transformation and growth. To pay attention to how we are rooted and how we stretch out in to the world with all of our own unique beauties. The connection to my heart space, tenderness of my dreams and my deepest inspirations are nourished by this this moon. I am grateful to sit beneath her and share with her my hopes and desires. I dance beneath her in celebration of growth and grace. I may lay beneath her and invite her to my wildest of dreams. This flower moon is my teacher, my friend, my spirit. 🌸🌕🌸

Good deep breaths of fresh damp air.
The spring Rains roll through the valleys and over the hills.
Nourishing the dry, brittle soils and grasses.
My heart fills with gratitude as I feel washed of many griefs…
The vibrancy of life is all around and yet, it is the most delicate of all gifts.
My love for these places transcends time and space as I feel the deepest of roots grounding me in awe, as I wander through the seasons.
Our time here is so fleeting and we are blessed to be surrounded with the miracle of it all daily.
I’m Taking notes of the feeling of cold wet stones leaving my hand to skip across the river.
I’m remembering as I stand in the soft, sponginess of fresh moss with my bare feet.
I’m Breathing the crisp, clean, coolness of the air.
And whispering thank you.
I’m Listening to soft winds blow between the creeking pines, and smiling.
Moments like these I am over joyed with excitement and am grateful to become witness to the very present and the abundance of magic…

✨THANK YOU!!!✨.
Big love to the near and far businesses whom have showed their love and support by sponsoring our Happy Trails Fest! and I are beyond grateful for the love and sharing the same vision of bringing people together through the joys of music and community! So without further ado, let us give a huge shout out to these fine businesses!

Dream Scapes Earth Managementenergy
Twin Cities Saloonfood.mart
Ardiel Agencies Inc
Willowbank Ranch

It’s your typical Maylong weather!
But don’t fret!
Make us a Pitstop on your way out and get right stocked up with the good stuff! Like, coffee!!! Hot! Tasty! Rich! (Locally roasted by our pals Black Sheep Coffee Co.)
We’ve got axes, knives, propane, bug spray, coffee, tea, wool blankets?! Yup! That’s right! All under one roof! 🤠🌲🪓
While you’re in Longview, you better make these fine shops Pitstops as well:

Twin Cities Saloon
District on 22
Badlands Butcher and Catering Services
Little Apple Café and Bakeshop
Longview Jerky Shop

Longview actually has everything you need!

Happy Long weekend! 🤠🫶🏼🌲

📣HTF AFTER PARTY LINEUP📣.
Get ready folks! Happy Trails Fest and are happy to welcome and band with .graham as our After Party entertainment! You can find these beauties kicking things off at Twin Cities Saloon starting at 8pm on their outdoor stage!!! This will be a show you won’t to miss, and the best part its FREE! Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary and help us wrap up the Happy Trails Fest with a bang! Tell yer friends! 🤠🤠🫶🏼🫶🏼

Heading out for the long weekend? We’ve got everything you may need for a weekend in the sticks! Come see us down the Cowboy Trail on ye’r way out! We’ll be here slinging all weekend long!
134 Morrison Road, Longview, Alberta
🤠🏔️🌲