THE COTTAGE CREW
We’re uniquely positioned to help herbalists & gardeners.
We’re a one-0f-a-kind team made up of trained writers, editors, marketers, and photographers, but we’re also experienced herbalists and gardeners. This means you’ll never have to explain to us what a tincture is or why heirloom seeds are special. We get it, and together we’ll hit the ground running in a way that’s simply not possible with your standard content studio.
Because we’re intimately familiar with this niche, we understand the audience, trends, and seasonal inspiration better than anyone. Plus, you won’t need to worry about us making beginner blunders. We already understand things like:
How to format a Latin binomial.
How to discuss herbal benefits without making disease claims.
USDA Gardening Zones, and how they affect gardeners in various climates.
The best ways to make different herbal preparations.
With our expertise on your team, you’ll be doing much more than sharing beautiful content - you’ll be leading the conversation.
Get to Know our
Founder & Creative Director
Hi, I’m Hannah!
I’m a writer, photographer, home herbalist, and gardener. Having grown up in the midwest, I have a deep appreciation for the windblown prairie, comfort food, and kind, down-to-earth people. My dad is a published author (two of his books were made into Hallmark movies!), and I’ve always known that storytelling is in my bones.
I live in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, with my husband, Jake. In our spare time, you can usually find us hiking, exploring nearby towns, and spending time in nature. Let’s connect on Instagram @Hannah_aften.
The Cottage Crew
Marissa Barnhill
Herbal writer
Marissa is an herbal writer with a passion for creating tea blends and learning about natural medicine.
Brittany Nelson
Herbal writer
Brittany is a seasoned writer, yoga teacher, nature devotee, and holistic health specialist wandering her way through the PNW.
Sandra Urbina
Design
Sandra is a Mexican Graphic Designer and UX/UI Designer who specializes in wellness brands and is passionate about sustainable design.
Mathilda Le Maigat
Photo/Video Editor
Mathilda grew up in the French countryside and has spent the last 10 years exploring and photographing new places.
Meet Our Models
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Lynda Abi-Daher
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Nina Miles
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Christianna Mony
Our Values
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Sustainability
To love nature, is to protect her. At the core of HCC is stewardship to our planet. By only working with clients who value sustainable practices, we use our storytelling skills to promote brands, products, and services that make the world a better place.
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Connection
Working with plants is our connection point. It is the conduit back to ourselves and to the community around us. They empower us to heal, nurture, and sustain. They provide a journey back to our roots so that we can embody our gifts more fully.
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Inspiration
Our work at HCC is meant to inspire folks to stay curious. To get their hands in the dirt, to make a healing salve, to sow new seeds, to nurture a bountiful garden. It’s to inspire a way of living that is rooted, seasonal, and intentional.
