OUR PHILOSOPHY * RIDE FOR THE BRAND
In cowboy culture, “riding for the brand” meant loyalty, integrity, and showing up for what you believe in. At Pine & Pear Apothecary, we ride for the brand of the Earth, Spirit, and Story.
Our logo reflects our mission: The arrow honors indigenous culture. The left feather (Arizona) symbolizes tribes like Navajo (Diné), Hopi, Hualapai, and Apache. The right feather (Minnesota) represents Dakota, Ojibwe (Anishinaabe), and Ho-Chunk nations.
Our vow: We take nothing from the land unless it is freely and legally offered. We leave no trace. We tell stories that honor, not exploit.
And we ride in style! Pine & Pear is powered by the freedom and functionality of a BOHO Camper Van.
Every place we visit, every blend we create, and every story we tell is rooted in respect, curiosity, and joy.
At Pine & Pear Apothecary, “Ride for the Brand” means creating in reverence - not just for the plants and places that inspire us, but for the elemental forces that give them life.
Our small-batch essential oils are more than blends. They are bottled stories, each infused with the sacred energy of the four elements:
Fire: Fire fuels the journey. It is the spark of adventure, the heat of intention, and the energy that transforms simple oils into purposeful blends. We honor Fire in our citrus, spice, and solar-inspired blends, and in the passion that drives our craft.
Water: Water flows through our Minnesota roots - the lakes, rivers, snow, and sacred quiet of winter. It represents intuition, healing, and emotional clarity. We honor Water in every drop of moon water used during blending, and in the soothing, floral, and aquatic oils we craft. (The only water we use in our blends is one simple drop of moon water, when inspired.)
Air: Air carries scent, memory, and emotion. It is the very essence of aromatherapy. It reminds us to breathe, to awaken, to feel. We honor Air in our bright, expansive, and uplifting blends, and in the intention behind each inhalation.
Earth: Earth grounds us. It holds the botanicals, gemstones, seeds, and soil that make every bottle possible. We gather ethically, never taking what isn’t ours, and leaving no trace behind. We honor Earth in our musky, woodsy, herbal, and mineral-rich blends.
When we travel, blend, and share stories, we do so with these elements in heart and hand.
Every small-batch oil blend from Pine & Pear Apothecary is a celebration of these natural forces. Our artisan oils are crafted with respect, inspired by place, and designed to reconnect people to the Earth, to Spirit, and to themselves.
We ride for the brand by honoring these elements and blending with purpose.