North Bay MakersThe term "Maker" is used to describe value-aligned entrepreneurs, manufactures, producers, growers and designers working to create locally made products or services. These goods range from food and clothing to jewelry and cleaning supplies.
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Occidental, CA
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
The OAEC Cookbook: Fresh-from-the-Garden Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small
By OAEC and Olivia Rathbone, Foreword by Alice Waters, 2016 IACP Cookbook Awards WINNER! (“Food Matters” category). More than anything, food brings us together—as families and as communities. So there is no better place to begin creating a healthier and sustainable community than around a shared table. The Cookbook is a beautifully illustrated collection of 200 unique and delicious vegetarian recipes from the renowned farm, intentional community, educational retreat center, and eco-thinktank in West Sonoma County. The book celebrates biodiversity through the "Mother Garden’s" collection of rare, open-pollinated varieties and wild edibles from OAEC’s ecological preserve. Their Organic Plant Nursery is open April-October, Fri/Sat/Sun 10-5, with free tours of the gardens 1st &3rd Sundays at 1pm.
The OAEC Cookbook: Fresh-from-the-Garden Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small
By OAEC and Olivia Rathbone, Foreword by Alice Waters, 2016 IACP Cookbook Awards WINNER! (“Food Matters” category). More than anything, food brings us together—as families and as communities. So there is no better place to begin creating a healthier and sustainable community than around a shared table. The Cookbook is a beautifully illustrated collection of 200 unique and delicious vegetarian recipes from the renowned farm, intentional community, educational retreat center, and eco-thinktank in West Sonoma County. The book celebrates biodiversity through the "Mother Garden’s" collection of rare, open-pollinated varieties and wild edibles from OAEC’s ecological preserve. Their Organic Plant Nursery is open April-October, Fri/Sat/Sun 10-5, with free tours of the gardens 1st &3rd Sundays at 1pm.
Santa Rosa, CA
Golden State Pickle Works
Golden State Pickle Works stocks the modern food lovers’ larder. Using the bounty of northern California to make artisanal fermented vegetables, fruit and thoughtfully crafted condiments, we carry on the traditions of the American food pantry while also contributing to the dialogue. Find our tasty goods at the Santa Rosa Farmer's Market and in local stores.
Golden State Pickle Works stocks the modern food lovers’ larder. Using the bounty of northern California to make artisanal fermented vegetables, fruit and thoughtfully crafted condiments, we carry on the traditions of the American food pantry while also contributing to the dialogue. Find our tasty goods at the Santa Rosa Farmer's Market and in local stores.
 Santa Rosa, CA
Katzi Designs - Jessica Buickerood
Katzi Designs are hand-screened, original items. From onesies to recipe note cards, Katzi offers "functional art for every day life." The video to the right features Jessica from Katzi Designs and was created as part of the MakerShorts program by the Made Local Marketplace. |
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Santa Rosa, CA
DH Betty - Christine Culver
DH Betty features bike-centric jewelry and greeting cards for lovers of bikes and bikie jewelry.
Much of dhbetty Bicycle Gem's jewelry is created using recycled bicycle parts to give it an authentic look and feel unique to each piece.
Read about DH Betty in the Bohemian
Petaluma, CA
Perk’s Pollinators - Paty Perkins
Perks Pollinators pairs the freshest local honey with natural and organic ingredients (locally sourced whenever possible) to make balms, creams, scrubs and oils. Brought to you by the creative genius of Paty Perkins.
Sebastopol, CA
The Kefiry - Tom & Deana
Founded in 2008, The Kefiry, creates Enlivened beverages, hand-crafted artisan non-dairy kefir fermented beverages with nostalgic flavors we know and love ...or are about to love. Come on in to our complimentary tasting bar and give our local produced organic live-cultured alcohol-free beverages a try.
Products feature Cold Ion Herb Extraction, Cold Kefir Live-Culture Fermentation, and Antioxidant Fermentations.
Founded in 2008, The Kefiry, creates Enlivened beverages, hand-crafted artisan non-dairy kefir fermented beverages with nostalgic flavors we know and love ...or are about to love. Come on in to our complimentary tasting bar and give our local produced organic live-cultured alcohol-free beverages a try.
Products feature Cold Ion Herb Extraction, Cold Kefir Live-Culture Fermentation, and Antioxidant Fermentations.
Point Reyes Station, CA
The Living Seed Company - Astrid & Matthew Hoffman
We support happy, healthy people preserving genetic diversity in our food through the distribution and growing of open pollinated food seeds and educating about the life affirming art of seed saving.
We are dedicated to planting the seeds of World Peace through supporting the act of families, friends, and communities growing food together.
 Santa Rosa, CA
Daisy Hill Artisans - Pam Dale
Pam combines her love of color, structure and complexity to design and create intricate handwoven scarves, blankets, shawls and other gifts. She envisions handwovens as the starting point of her creative journey in building her new business. |
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Potter Valley, CA
McFadden Farm - Guinness McFadden
The mission of McFadden Farm is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell.
At McFadden Farm, all our garlic braids, bay leaf wreaths and certified organic cooking herbs are grown and crafted right here in quiet, pastoral Potter Valley, California.
Each product reflects the unique qualities of our farm environment with an emphasis on flavor, beauty and caring for the land.
The mission of McFadden Farm is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell.
At McFadden Farm, all our garlic braids, bay leaf wreaths and certified organic cooking herbs are grown and crafted right here in quiet, pastoral Potter Valley, California.
Each product reflects the unique qualities of our farm environment with an emphasis on flavor, beauty and caring for the land.
North Coast Biochar
A project of the Redwood Forest Foundation
Buy RFFI's North Coast Biochar at Willits Soil, Inc.
(on Highway 101 - north end of Willits, CA)
Open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Call 707-774-8626 or email
willitssoilsinc@gmail.com
to purchase raw or inoculated biochar.
A project of the Redwood Forest Foundation
Buy RFFI's North Coast Biochar at Willits Soil, Inc.
(on Highway 101 - north end of Willits, CA)
Open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Call 707-774-8626 or email
willitssoilsinc@gmail.com
to purchase raw or inoculated biochar.
Willits, CA
Shamrock Artisan Goat Cheese - Ana & Gilbert Cox
Shamrock Artisan products are Farmstead, from start to finish they are made right here at our ranch. All our milk is from our goats. Most of the feed for our animals is grown on our property and any we buy is from our valley. The cheeses are hand made and hand packaged with the greatest care and the highest quality and safety standards.
Our herd consists of Alpines, La Manchas & Nubians Dairy Goats. We have been raising Dairy Goats since 1972, previously in Carmel Valley, and now in the beautiful Little Lake Valley in Mendocino County.
Shamrock Artisan products are Farmstead, from start to finish they are made right here at our ranch. All our milk is from our goats. Most of the feed for our animals is grown on our property and any we buy is from our valley. The cheeses are hand made and hand packaged with the greatest care and the highest quality and safety standards.
Our herd consists of Alpines, La Manchas & Nubians Dairy Goats. We have been raising Dairy Goats since 1972, previously in Carmel Valley, and now in the beautiful Little Lake Valley in Mendocino County.
Santa Rosa, CA
Golden Spiral Botanical Works - Julie & Bev Davis
Organic, handcrafted, vegan botanicals
We hand craft all of our products in small batches and allow the herbs to infuse slowly with some recipes taking a month to complete. We use no artificial ingredients: no artificial preservatives, no dyes, no fillers, waxes, or stabilizers. The products are 100% from Mother Nature herself! They are all organic and vegan, we use no animal products. All of our ingredients are sourced from sustainable, organic producers. We stay 100% natural because what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it!
Organic, handcrafted, vegan botanicals
We hand craft all of our products in small batches and allow the herbs to infuse slowly with some recipes taking a month to complete. We use no artificial ingredients: no artificial preservatives, no dyes, no fillers, waxes, or stabilizers. The products are 100% from Mother Nature herself! They are all organic and vegan, we use no animal products. All of our ingredients are sourced from sustainable, organic producers. We stay 100% natural because what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it!
Boonville, Ca
AfterGlow Naturals - Joanne
AfterGlow Naturals began with a simple idea - provide all natural, handcrafted herbal body care products free of the synthetic, harmful, or filler materials found in many commercial products for our bodies. We select each of the herbal ingredients and hand-blend every unique formula. This is what we mean by"naturals."
AfterGlow Naturals began with a simple idea - provide all natural, handcrafted herbal body care products free of the synthetic, harmful, or filler materials found in many commercial products for our bodies. We select each of the herbal ingredients and hand-blend every unique formula. This is what we mean by"naturals."
Cloverdale, Ca
Tessa Willoughby - Anna Weaver & Elizabeth Tregoning
Handcrafted clothing, bedding, accessories and more for infants and toddlers.
Handcrafted clothing, bedding, accessories and more for infants and toddlers.
Plum Blossom Farm - Carole
Plum Blossom Farm is located in the hills of beautiful Sonoma County. We have a small flock of sheep, dogs, ducks, and chickens. Our goal is to create useful and beautiful products using the age old process of felting. At the same time we feel blessed to be able to provide forever homes for these incredible animals who are like family to us.
Plum Blossom Farm is located in the hills of beautiful Sonoma County. We have a small flock of sheep, dogs, ducks, and chickens. Our goal is to create useful and beautiful products using the age old process of felting. At the same time we feel blessed to be able to provide forever homes for these incredible animals who are like family to us.
Santa Rosa, Ca
Tea and Trumpets - Mark Bowden
"As I searched for loose leaf tea in Santa Rosa, I found that my options were limited. I craved the interactive tea selection experience in choosing tea. I decided I wanted to create a tea business that had a quality selection, provided excellent customer service, and most of all, was welcoming not intimidating. I believe that the experience of choosing loose leaf tea should be fun and interactive. You don’t need to be an expert to find a tea that is right for you; just start smelling some tea and asking questions. We offer only USDA organic tea because we believe tea should be in its purest form; without the use of chemicals."
"As I searched for loose leaf tea in Santa Rosa, I found that my options were limited. I craved the interactive tea selection experience in choosing tea. I decided I wanted to create a tea business that had a quality selection, provided excellent customer service, and most of all, was welcoming not intimidating. I believe that the experience of choosing loose leaf tea should be fun and interactive. You don’t need to be an expert to find a tea that is right for you; just start smelling some tea and asking questions. We offer only USDA organic tea because we believe tea should be in its purest form; without the use of chemicals."
Valley Ford, Ca
Sonoma Wool Co. - Amy Chestnut
Wool. One of the most versatile, comforting and practical materials you can have in your home. Sonoma Wool Company makes useful, warm and fun products from 100% Pozzi Wool. All of our products are made right here in Sonoma County, free of bleaches and other chemical treatments – just pure wool from grass fed sheep raised on our, and other, family ranches across northern California and Oregon.
Wool. One of the most versatile, comforting and practical materials you can have in your home. Sonoma Wool Company makes useful, warm and fun products from 100% Pozzi Wool. All of our products are made right here in Sonoma County, free of bleaches and other chemical treatments – just pure wool from grass fed sheep raised on our, and other, family ranches across northern California and Oregon.
Kelley & Eric's Urban Gardens
See Kelley & Eric's Urban Gardens highlighted in the Bohemian's Local Motion issue
See Kelley & Eric's Urban Gardens highlighted in the Bohemian's Local Motion issue
Urban Homesteading - Rachel Kaplan
In 2011, we published a book called Urban Homesteading which was about the work we were doing in our own backyards and the work we saw happening in our neighborhoods and cities to reclaim the means of production, simplify our lives, and reach towards sustainability. When we sat down to write the book, we wanted to tell a good news story in uncomfortable, bad news times.
In 2011, we published a book called Urban Homesteading which was about the work we were doing in our own backyards and the work we saw happening in our neighborhoods and cities to reclaim the means of production, simplify our lives, and reach towards sustainability. When we sat down to write the book, we wanted to tell a good news story in uncomfortable, bad news times.
License 2 Spell, LLC - Richard Flatto & Laura Davies
We do CUSTOM SIGNAGE! -- We are inspired by words in many forms, and the collage mosaic quality of license plate art has been a springboard into creativity.
We do CUSTOM SIGNAGE! -- We are inspired by words in many forms, and the collage mosaic quality of license plate art has been a springboard into creativity.
Tinuvviel's Tinkerings - Greer Puder
Soap Cauldron - Emma Mann
Our Soap Cauldron is the creative ground from which all our natural handmade soap creations take root. We feel that the art of alchemy best describes what we do. We take ingredients from nature into our soap cauldron and transform them into nourishing and gentle bars to gently cleanse and pamper the skin. We know you will see the difference when you experience our natural handmade soaps and look forward to seeing you at the cauldron. Try either of our brands Three Sisters Apothecary or Soapy Tails and experience true Artisan soap
Our Soap Cauldron is the creative ground from which all our natural handmade soap creations take root. We feel that the art of alchemy best describes what we do. We take ingredients from nature into our soap cauldron and transform them into nourishing and gentle bars to gently cleanse and pamper the skin. We know you will see the difference when you experience our natural handmade soaps and look forward to seeing you at the cauldron. Try either of our brands Three Sisters Apothecary or Soapy Tails and experience true Artisan soap
Swan Haven Soap - Kathleen Walker
Hand-crafted soap created from scratch in small batches using only the finest all-natural essential and fragrance oils with a base of Olive/Coconut/Palm oil and Shea Butter
Hand-crafted soap created from scratch in small batches using only the finest all-natural essential and fragrance oils with a base of Olive/Coconut/Palm oil and Shea Butter
Etsy Bessie Fiber - Elizabeth Allen
I make handbags and totes that feature solid canvas accented with print cotton or print canvas and that integrate my machine embroidery work. I love making custom, personalized bags for special occasions and gifts.
I make handbags and totes that feature solid canvas accented with print cotton or print canvas and that integrate my machine embroidery work. I love making custom, personalized bags for special occasions and gifts.
Jagged Wire Productions - Jason Brown
JWP is a US based company that specializes in Barbed Wire Art, Vintage Mustang and VW parts, Rough Minerals, stone skulls, and Sandblasted Manzanita Branches!
JWP is a US based company that specializes in Barbed Wire Art, Vintage Mustang and VW parts, Rough Minerals, stone skulls, and Sandblasted Manzanita Branches!
Two Tumbleweeds & Foodie Dice - Liz & Sarah Downey
Even foodies fall into cooking ruts sometimes. Recipes have their place, but they can be restrictive and intimidating. Foodie Dice, on the other hand, encourages you to play with your food. Cooking doesn't have to be complicated or take a lot of time or skill when you start with whole, seasonal ingredients and a playful spirit.
Even foodies fall into cooking ruts sometimes. Recipes have their place, but they can be restrictive and intimidating. Foodie Dice, on the other hand, encourages you to play with your food. Cooking doesn't have to be complicated or take a lot of time or skill when you start with whole, seasonal ingredients and a playful spirit.
Wine Country Dog Biscuits - Lynn Kleist
Wine Country Dog Biscuits has been creating pet amenities for Napa, Sonoma and Lake County since 2004. We offer a unique line of wine related specialty products for dogs in a variety of flavors and packaging options. We welcome wholesale accounts and offer custom products and private label packaging to accommodate their needs. We ship anywhere in the United States.
Wine Country Dog Biscuits has been creating pet amenities for Napa, Sonoma and Lake County since 2004. We offer a unique line of wine related specialty products for dogs in a variety of flavors and packaging options. We welcome wholesale accounts and offer custom products and private label packaging to accommodate their needs. We ship anywhere in the United States.
The Caramel Kid & Philo Apple Farm - Lauren Lees
Bee Love Honey
Seed-O-Sphere - Dale Englehorn
Seed-O-Sphere is a small artisan business that makes and sells wildflower seed ball products. Owned by an experienced naturalist, we really care about sustainable gardening and responsible stewardship! Seed-O-Sphere wildflower seed balls are a simple, fun and toil free way to create gorgeous ever-changing tapestries of color and form in your garden, neighborhood and community.
Seed-O-Sphere is a small artisan business that makes and sells wildflower seed ball products. Owned by an experienced naturalist, we really care about sustainable gardening and responsible stewardship! Seed-O-Sphere wildflower seed balls are a simple, fun and toil free way to create gorgeous ever-changing tapestries of color and form in your garden, neighborhood and community.
Sebastopol Pottery - Larry Robinson
Candace Birchfield
"Two years after moving to California, a friend of mine, who was taking a clay class, put a chunk of clay in my hands and said, “Look what you can do with this stuff!” I began pinching pots and rolling slabs for boxes--and then I “discovered” the potter’s wheel!
Since then, I have taken as many classes as I could. All of my teachers gave me encouragement, challenges, and their own special message about art and ceramics.
"Two years after moving to California, a friend of mine, who was taking a clay class, put a chunk of clay in my hands and said, “Look what you can do with this stuff!” I began pinching pots and rolling slabs for boxes--and then I “discovered” the potter’s wheel!
Since then, I have taken as many classes as I could. All of my teachers gave me encouragement, challenges, and their own special message about art and ceramics.
A Rooster's Tale - Claudia Bruckert
This soulful and humorous book takes the reader to a fascinating foreign world. The young rooster Change tells the real life story of his family. Enchanting events and intriguing facts, chronicled and photographed over the course of one year, convey deep insights into daily chicken life.
A reading joy for children, adults, and everyone who takes animals seriously. A warmhearted inspiration for seasoned and aspiring chicken farmers.
This soulful and humorous book takes the reader to a fascinating foreign world. The young rooster Change tells the real life story of his family. Enchanting events and intriguing facts, chronicled and photographed over the course of one year, convey deep insights into daily chicken life.
A reading joy for children, adults, and everyone who takes animals seriously. A warmhearted inspiration for seasoned and aspiring chicken farmers.
Bon Bon Appetite - Bonnie Hasenbeck
Billy's Mini Farm Goat Grazing Services
We offer Targeted Grazing, a natural approach to vegetation management and landscape enhancement. We supply Electric Solar powered fencing. Goats are a great source for managing fire risk and making foreclosed homes look presentable instead of having overgrown grass etc.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that goat grazing is a highly effective means of
reducing seed head production. Goats have been used successfully to control Yellow
and Purple Star thistles, French, Spanish, and Scotch brooms, European annual grasses
and a list of other noxious plants that degrade both plant and animal habitats.
We offer Targeted Grazing, a natural approach to vegetation management and landscape enhancement. We supply Electric Solar powered fencing. Goats are a great source for managing fire risk and making foreclosed homes look presentable instead of having overgrown grass etc.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that goat grazing is a highly effective means of
reducing seed head production. Goats have been used successfully to control Yellow
and Purple Star thistles, French, Spanish, and Scotch brooms, European annual grasses
and a list of other noxious plants that degrade both plant and animal habitats.
Lala Lou's - Andrea Pfeifer, Fiber Arts
Grapevine Trading Co.
Bohemian Creations - Ashley Newby
Jesse Stimson - Pottery
Kali Bliss Botanicals - Skin Care and Beauty
Kali Bliss Botanicals is a revolutionary line of eco-chic body and beauty products made with pure organic ingredients.
Kali Bliss Botanicals is a revolutionary line of eco-chic body and beauty products made with pure organic ingredients.
EarthBody - Sacred Skincare
We believe in a world where skincare is beyond natural, where every ingredient is edible, healing, and formulated for whole health. Designed as a healthy alternative to lotions, our body oils are a daily moisturizer, an herbal remedy, an aromatherapy, and a self-massage all in one
We believe in a world where skincare is beyond natural, where every ingredient is edible, healing, and formulated for whole health. Designed as a healthy alternative to lotions, our body oils are a daily moisturizer, an herbal remedy, an aromatherapy, and a self-massage all in one
Frances Trojack
Jan Robinson
Cric House Homestead - Aubrie Maze
