SMALL-BATCH HERBAL APOTHECARY
Small-Batch Herbal Care, Made the Old-Fashioned Way
Hempie Girl Organics is a small-batch herbal apothecary in Valley Center, California. We make uncomplicated herbal remedies, body care and skincare by hand, using slow-infused botanicals, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and time-honored methods. No mass production. No unnecessary fluff. Just products made with purpose, one small batch at a time.
Our Story
My connection to plants began early.
I grew up curious about the natural world — fascinated by the idea that plants could become food, medicine, and care. That curiosity stayed with me, and over time it became a way of seeing the world.
As a mother, that awareness deepened. I became intentional about what I put on skin and into bodies, and increasingly drawn back to the belief that the earth already provides what we need — when we take the time to learn from it.
Years later, I began creating small herbal remedies for myself and the people around me, starting with simple, nourishing lip balm made with hemp oil. What began as a personal practice quickly grew into something more meaningful.
Hempie Girl Organics was born from that place.
Today, I create small-batch herbal body care and wellness products using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and slow-infused botanicals. Each product is made with care, respect for the plants, and an appreciation for things made simply — and well.
Hempie Girl Organics is a return to roots, tradition, and the quiet confidence of nature.
Meet the Maker
Hi, I’m Dawn.
I’m the maker, herb grower, bottle washer and chief lotion-and-potion maker behind Hempie Girl Organics.
This all started pretty simply. I’ve always been curious about plants—what they do, how they’ve traditionally been used, and how I could turn that knowledge into something useful. What started with making lip balms for the people I worked with eventually grew into something much bigger.
That curiosity also led me to herbalism school, where I studied herbal medicine and the traditional uses of plants. And I’m still studying. I don’t think you ever really finish learning herbalism—there is always another plant to understand, another method to explore, and more knowledge to gain. Continuing my education is an important part of what I do and how I formulate my products.
Today, I make everything in small batches from my little homestead in Valley Center, California. I grow and harvest some of the herbs myself, thoughtfully source what I can’t grow, and slow-infuse botanicals the old-fashioned way when a recipe calls for it.
I’m not interested in throwing a bunch of trendy ingredients into a jar because they sound good on a label. There is thought, research and intention behind what I make. I want to understand why an ingredient is there, what purpose it serves, and whether it actually belongs in the formula.
Hempie Girl has grown quite a bit since those first lip balms, and so has my knowledge. But the way I approach what I make hasn’t changed. I’m still learning, still making, and still playing with lotions and potions—just on a slightly bigger scale.
Dawn Simon
Owner + Maker
Dawn Simon
Owner/Maker