Written by Lauren Peterson- Guest Writer on November 6, 2025

Lauren Peterson began her herbal studies with Sacred Journey School of Herbalism in Austin, TX in 2014 and fell so deeply in love with the plants that she never left! She now helps run the school and has been teaching with founder Ginger Webb since 2017. She founded her own herbal business, White Deer Apothecary, in 2015 and makes small batch herbal medicines, private label herbal products, offers plant walks & classes, and sees clients for herbal consultations. Lauren's passion for plants grew from her desire to deepen her connection with the natural world and nurture relationships that allow healing to take place. Her favorite places to be are outdoors, in the kitchen, and on the dance floor.