Gathered Botanicals Spotlight: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gathered Botanicals in Grand Rapids is redefining what it means to care for your skin, and the story behind it is one worth knowing. Owner Aubrey Winfield is a professional chef and chef instructor who realized that what we put on our bodies matters just as much as what we put inside them — and decided to do something about it.

Culinary Expertise Meets Organic Skincare

Aubrey took her deep knowledge of ingredients and sourcing and began crafting an organic skincare line infused with responsibly foraged wild botanicals from West Michigan. The approach is rooted in traditional herbal methods, but the execution is modern. Every product starts with a clear understanding of where the ingredients come from and why they work — the same discipline that defines good cooking applied to good skincare.

A Storefront and a Community

Gathered Botanicals operates out of a storefront on College Ave NE in Grand Rapids. Beyond the products, Aubrey offers educational workshops and experiences that turn the space into a genuine community hub. These are not just shopping opportunities — they are chances to learn about the plants, the formulations, and the philosophy behind taking care of yourself with real ingredients. Aubrey is not just selling skincare. She is building connections and sharing knowledge with her neighbors.

West Michigan-Made, Wild-Foraged

The botanicals in Gathered Botanicals products are foraged responsibly from West Michigan — the same landscape where Aubrey lives and works. That local connection runs through everything, from the sourcing to the workshops to the relationships built at the storefront. In a skincare market full of brands with no connection to their ingredients, Gathered Botanicals is the real thing.

Find Gathered Botanicals on College Ave NE in Grand Rapids or follow along on social media to learn about upcoming workshops and new products.