PALMA CHRISTI: CASTOR OIL

Immaculata Herb Farm is a Land Ministry offered by Stephen and Edane Hotchkiss.
Our work begins with the land and the plants we care for. Each spring, we plant the seeds of the herbs that will become our teas, skincare. Some plants require much tending, others thrive on our distance. Some are ready to harvest in 40 days, others 40 years.

A former tree nursery started by Stephen's grandfather, the farm has been in his family for many years. Growing up here shaped Stephen’s love for the natural world; for sandy soil, for morning dew drops, for the flowering herbs of the forest floor. Today, he brings those passions together by creating products that tell a story, speak a gentle Truth, weave a thread through Creation, and present an offering of peace, love and healing.

A devoted tea lover and student of the Urasenke tradition, Edane leads tea ceremonies on the farm and welcomes guests into a slower, more intentional experience of the landscape. As a holistic esthetician and skincare formulator, she creates products that are rooted in the beauty of God's creation.

Together, and with a small but dedicated team, Stephen and Edane tend to Immaculata Herb Farm—growing herbs, crafting small-batch products, and offering spa services, herb walks, tea ceremonies, and retreats.