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TRAIL NOTES

Notes from the field

RETURN TO TOPANGA

Each year we return to the Topanga Canyon area for inspiration on this classic Field Lab. Spending days in this unique environment, we’re given a chance to appreciate the area’s...

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WINTER REDWOOD FIELD LAB 2019

Friends of the fragrance, it brings me great joy to write to you about our Winter Redwood Field lab, nestled up in the misty, magical and medicinal Mendocino forest. We...

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SKIN LOVE INSPIRED BY THE OUTDOORS

Most of us have a handle on our bathing and cleansing routines, but many people overlook the crucial step of moisturizing. Having a bottle of body oil on hand is...

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THE HONEY AND THE BEE

Can you talk about what led to you working with bees? How did you learn? Do you have a mentor or books that you value on the subject? My love...

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OUR WESTERN WILDERNESS DEFENSE PROGRAM

Juniper Ridge was born out of our love of wilderness and a fierce longing to protect wild places. We believe that finding connection with nature is also about finding connection...

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HURRICANE CREEK: EXPLORING THE WALLOWA MOUNTAINS, DREAMING UP SCENTS

The Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa mountains of far eastern Oregon was my grandpa’s stronghold — the place where he forged his soul and character. He grew up there during...

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HIGH SIERRA CROSSING

I’ve been a lifelong wanderer—metaphorically and literally. Searching the forgotten corners, always looking for those unseen, unrecognized treasures. That’s where all the best things in my life have come from....

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RICH TABLE + JUNIPER RIDGE

Our friends, chefs Evan and Sarah Rich of San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Rich Table, just released their first cookbook! Drawing inspiration from the natural bounty of the Bay Area, one of...

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