A limited batch of Storm-Harvested Pine & Farm-Grown Botanicals.

The Story

Last July, a severe summer storm howled through Slow Farm. When the skies cleared, we found a massive limb from an old-growth Longleaf Pine sheared off and lying on the forest floor. On most farms, this is a problem—a mess to clean up. Here, we saw a gift.

This accidental harvest captures our farming philosophy in a jar: looking for the opportunity in what Nature gives us. We gathered the resinous needles, green cones, and inner bark, and processed them in our renovated 1934 tobacco barn.

This set is a way to connect with that resilience. It is a physical reminder that even a storm can bring something beautiful.

Two Scent Paths

The pine’s subtly deep green scent became the anchor for two special scent paths, each defined by a unique concert of our own regeneratively grown herbs. We intentionally created these divergent paths to leverage pine’s dual nature, using respiratory-supporting herbs in The Clearing to physically open the breath, and joy-inducing notes in The Gathering for emotional buoyancy.

The Clearing 

Like walking amongst the pines on a cool, foggy morning.

This balm starts cool and brisk, led by our own Mountain Mint and seed-grown Eucalyptus. As it warms on your skin, the fog lifts, revealing the warm, resinous heart of storm-harvested Pine, Rosemary, and Goldenrod.

• The Vibe: The sun burning off the morning mist.

• Best For: Morning clarity, congestion, and hardworking skin that needs protection without a floral perfume.

The Gathering 

Stepping out of the woods and into a swaying sunny field.

This scent picks up where The Clearing leaves off. The earthy Pine base is still there, but this time it is highlighted with sweet floral notes and a waft of lemony citrus. It is the scent of the bees finding the first flowers of the day.

• The Vibe: Warm sunlight and fresh herbal blooms.

• Best For: Mood lifting, relaxation, and wrapping yourself in the joy of the day, no matter the season.

Two Ways to Enjoy

We believe skincare should be an intimate experience, not a room-filling one. Because we use zero synthetic fragrances—only the pure, steam-distilled essential oils we create in the barn—the depth of your scent experience depends on the format you choose:

•🌲 The Windfall Ritual Set (4-Piece Set, 2oz or 4oz)

Full Sensory Immersion & Skin Hydration

Each Ritual Set Contains:

• Both The Clearing & The Gathering balms 

• 1.7oz of each balm’s bespoke hydrosol (exclusively available in the ritual sets)

Designed for a complete sensory reset. You will receive both balms (The Clearing & The Gathering) plus 1.7oz glass apothecary bottles of each scent’s corresponding hydrosol—the potent, steam-distilled cellular water captured from the plants.

• The Ritual: Pour a splash of the Hydrosol into your hands and press into your skin to inhale the living steam of storm-harvested pine and beautiful fresh herbs.

• The Benefit: Damp skin acts like a sponge. By applying the botanical hydrosol first, you allow the balm’s rich oils to sink deeper, locking in maximum moisture while surrounding yourself with the full expression of the scent.

•🌲 Solo Windfall Balms (a 2oz or 4oz jar)

Intense Barrier Repair, available in The Clearing or The Gathering.

This option is for the pragmatist who prefers deep moisture and skin protection with a gentle, grounding scent profile. Perfect for carrying in a bag or keeping at a bedside for a quiet moment of repair.

The Texture: Practical Indulgence

We take raw, unrefined Shea Butter (sourced from an empowering women’s collective in Ghana) and whip it until it is light, airy, and instantly melting. This formula is anhydrous (water-free), meaning it isshelf-stable and highly concentrated. A little goes a long way to provide intense moisture that sinks deep—perfect for dry faces, winter hands, or as an herbal lip balm for those who want their nature up close and personal.

Limited Batch

The Windfall Collection is the result of a special one-time harvest from the storm. Once these jars are gone, the tree won’t give us this gift again. 

Ingredients

The Clearing Balm: Slow Farm botanicals (longleaf pine, loblolly pine, eucalyptus, mountain mint, rosemary, goldenrod), raw shea butter, organic US-grown jojoba oil, NC-grown sunflower oil, almond oil, NC beeswax, vitamin E

The Gathering Balm: Slow Farm botanicals (longleaf pine, loblolly pine, rose mint hyssop, lemon eucalyptus, juniper, sweetgum maple, yarrow, goldenrod) raw shea butter, organic US-grown jojoba oil, NC-grown sunflower oil, almond oil, NC beeswax, vitamin E 

The Clearing