Burnout touches nearly everyone at some point, whether it’s the kind that comes from pushing yourself too hard or the subtler exhaustion of living out of alignment with what truly lights you up. In herbalism, we see burnout as more than fatigue; it’s a signal from your body and spirit that something needs to shift.
When chronic eczema left Calley Hoffman feeling trapped—both in her body and her life—she answered a deeper call to change everything. What followed was a profound healing journey led by plants, dreams, grief, and the unseen intelligence of the body. In this moving conversation, Calley shares how she left the city, discovered her gifts, and created Harmonic Earth Sanctuary in Durango. We talk about the power of the Harmonic Egg, listening inward, and the sacred work of healing after the loss of her daughter, Stella. Her story is a reminder that authenticity is medicine—and that sometimes, healing begins where words end.
From humble beginnings and steep learning curves to creating soul-aligned products and community spaces for healing, this blog post offers a vulnerable and inspiring look at what it really means to tend an apothecary with love.
Read the full letter for stories of transformation, favorite new formulations, and the vision guiding Dancing Willow into its next chapter.
This month, Dancing Willow Herbs is celebrating 34 years in business! Many of you have followed the arc of our journey from inception, witnessed many of its transformations, and have stayed true to the herbal formulas that have been supporting your health for over 3 decades! This is the story of a lineage carried forward, of letting go and becoming, and of honoring the spirit that still moves through these walls.
