Happy Hollows
A botanical farm in Rigaud, Quebec where time-honoured plants are grown, harvested, and transformed into skincare and herbal wellness products.
Our Journey
Happy Hollows is a botanical farm in Rigaud, Quebec, rooted in a shared love of the land and a belief that plants have always been fundamental to our health, our homes, and our connection to the natural world.
Set on 8 acres of field, forest, and hollows along the Raquette River, our farm is home to wild and cultivated herbs, flowers, berries, and trees used in our skincare and herbal wellness products. Many of these plants grow naturally on our land, while others are carefully cultivated in our gardens, harvested by hand, and gently crafted.
At Happy Hollows, traditional plant knowledge, modern research, thoughtful formulation, and small-batch craftsmanship come together. Every product is made with care, using purposeful ingredients and plant-derived components — with no synthetic fragrance, no perfumes, no unnecessary fillers, and nothing that does not belong.
From plant to skin, and from farm to home, our work is about reconnecting people with the plants growing around us — plants long valued through generations of traditional plant knowledge, yet often forgotten in modern life.
From the Founder
My relationship with plants began long before Happy Hollows — in childhood, exploring woodlands, meadows, and wild places, and later through my first studies in botany. Years in pharmaceutical research deepened my respect for science, precision, and the remarkable complexity of plants. Happy Hollows is, in many ways, a return to what has always felt fundamental to me: working with plants, creating with care, and sharing that knowledge with my community.
— Michele Young, Founder
Our Commitment
Grown & Gathered Through the Seasons
A glimpse at some of the herbs, flowers, berries, and trees we grow, gather, and work with throughout the year.
Calendula
Skin healing
Chamomile
Relaxation
Nettle
Immune support
Lavender
Calming
Elderberries
Cold & flu
Plantain
Wound care
Echinacea
Immune boost
Sage
Throat health
Why These Plants
Each plant has a story, a purpose, and a place in our work — shaped by traditional plant knowledge, modern research, and deep respect for the plant itself.
Calendula has a powerful wound healing ability and antimicrobial action. Used for skin conditions promoting healing and growth for ulcers/ cuts and wounds. Used internally to heal the digestives system in ulcerative conditions or damage from NSAID use. Menstrual cycle normalization.
Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Rose petal tea or tincture is a wonderful nerve tonic , helping in anxiety to relax the nervous system especially helpful for those who feel overwhelmed or in emotional shock. Often used to support the healing of those in trauma or who are suffering from loss.
Wild Rose
Rose spp.
Hawthorne is an extremely valuable tonic for the heart and the cardiovascular system. The berries are particularily useful in supporting the strength and resiliance of the heart and the blood vessel system. Enhancing blood vessel elasticity and improving flow of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Inflammation support throughout the system.
Hawthorne
Crataegus spp.
Valuable in treating chronic infections where the infection is lengthy and one is feeling run down and depleted. Often used in combination with other herbs for the treatment of cold and flu during the early onset phase.
Echinacea
Echinacea spp. (angustifolia, purpurea)
Our Herbal Methods
Infusions
Gentle steeping of delicate plant parts in hot water to extract beneficial compounds. Perfect for flowers, leaves, and light herbal materials.
Tinctures and Glycerites
Alcohol- or glycerine-based extractions used to capture a broader range of plant compounds from roots, barks, seeds, and other botanicals.
Decoctions
Simmering of tougher plant materials to extract their full potential. Used for roots, seeds, and woody plant parts that need extended heat.
Botanical Oil Extractions
Slow-infusing plant materials into carrier oils to capture their beneficial properties in rich, nourishing skincare formulations.
Hydrosols
Aromatic botanical waters created through steam distillation for use in mists, toners, and skincare formulas.
Farm-grown botanical wellness from Rigaud, Quebec. Handcrafted skincare and herbal remedies using traditional methods.
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