A magical botanical apothecary

Old Spirits, Wild Roots

Old Spirits, Wild Roots is the botanical apothecary and anointing oil line created and crafted at First Night Hollow, a working Appalachian farm established in 1805. Every offering in this collection is rooted in land, lineage, and a deep respect for both traditional wisdom and modern understanding of energy, plant chemistry, and nervous-system regulation.

This is not a concept brand. It is a place-based practice.

Old Spirits, Wild Roots does not produce or sell alcohol or distilled spirits. It is an herbal and mineral apothecary devoted to plant intelligence, energetic coherence, and mindful formulation.

First Night Hollow has been continuously lived on, worked, and tended for over two centuries. The land itself plays an active role in the character of every oil created here.

Limestone-rich ground, abundant quartz, underground water systems, and long-term human and animal presence create a naturally coherent environment — one that favors stability, resilience, and depth rather than excess stimulation. Plants grown or wild-harvested in this environment develop strong mineral uptake, complex aromatic profiles, and a grounded vitality that carries through into infusion.

Old Spirits, Wild Roots is shaped as much by place as by plant.

Every Old Spirits, Wild Roots oil is crafted through a slow, intentional process designed to preserve purity, potency, and energetic integrity.

Our process prioritizes:

• Thoughtful harvesting and handling
• Careful drying to prevent degradation or moisture retention
• Slow infusion methods that protect volatile compounds
• Multiple-stage filtration for clarity and stability
• Final stabilization to ensure shelf life without synthetic preservatives

No step is rushed. No ingredient is added casually.

Potency is achieved through alignment, not force.

We use organic jojoba oil as our primary carrier because it is technically a liquid wax ester, not a true oil. This makes it exceptionally stable, resistant to oxidation, and compatible with the skin’s natural chemistry.

Jojoba absorbs slowly, carries botanical and mineral constituents cleanly, and does not compete with or distort the intelligence of the plants and crystals infused within it. From both a scientific and energetic standpoint, it is a neutral, coherent medium.

All Old Spirits, Wild Roots oils are stored exclusively in amber or black glass.

From a scientific perspective, dark glass protects oils from light exposure, which can degrade plant compounds and volatile aromatics over time. From an energetic perspective, these vessels shield the oil from constant environmental stimulation, allowing it to remain settled and stable.

The container is part of the medicine.

Old Spirits, Wild Roots includes:

• Anointing oils
• Apothecary oils
• Limited and sacred reserve formulations
• Botanical and mineral preparations

Each offering is created with a specific purpose and a clear energetic profile, designed to work with the body and nervous system rather than overwhelm it.

You can explore the full collection below.

Old Spirits, Wild Roots exists within the larger ecosystem of First Night Hollow — a place where land, animals, water, and seasons remain in active relationship. This continuity matters.

What you are holding is not just an oil, but the result of:

• Long-term land stewardship
• Botanical knowledge passed through experience
• Careful attention to energetic coherence
• Respect for both tradition and science

These oils are meant to work quietly, deeply, and consistently — earning trust over time rather than demanding belief.