"Something in the air shifts when spring finally exhales and summer draws her first deep breath. You can feel it - the way morning light lingers a little longer on your coffee cup, how the earth releases that sweet, warm scent that makes you want to kick off your shoes and remember what grass feels like between your toes.

There's something about the way summer arrives that makes even the most hurried among us pause. Maybe it's the way afternoon thunderstorms roll in with such drama, or how fireflies appear just when you'd forgotten they existed. Summer doesn't ask permission - it simply is, fully and completely, and somehow that gives us permission to be fully ourselves too."

Neurodivergence as Ancestral Gift: A Medicine Bundle for Sensitive Minds

Reframing ADHD, Anxiety, and Sensory Gifts through Indigenous Wisdom

Shared with love from late-night conversations and too much coffee, seasoned with the wisdom our ancestors are finally ready to let us remember.

A dream, a grandfather, and a plant with a message. Ka Papa is the beginning of a ceremonial remembering—a story for those carrying something sacred.

We Don’t Have All the Answers. But We Keep Walking.

Somewhere along the way, we stopped trying to define where this journey would take us. We stopped forcing clarity and started listening—to our bodies, to our memories, to the land. And through all of it, Juniper has walked with us.

We’ve known Juniper as a smudge placed over hot rocks or burned over charcoal sometimes mixed with other smudge plants. We’ve seen it hanging above doorways to keep things clean—not just physically, but spiritually. We’ve steeped it in teas to calm our lungs, to ease the cold from our bones. We’ve burned it in grief, in gratitude, in ceremony, and in the quiet hours where healing doesn’t ask to be witnessed.

And now, we’ve offered it in a salve—yes, a beginner’s recipe by form, but something deeper by feeling. It carries memory, story, and motion.

Bitterroot doesn’t always announce itself. But if you know what to look for, it lets you know it’s there. That first sighting—quiet, low to the ground—felt like a sign. A reminder that emergence doesn’t need to be loud to be meaningful.

The first medicines of spring arrive without announcement. They emerge in quiet conversation with the earth—green shoots pushing through soil still carrying winter's memory, buds forming on branches before warmth fully returns. Their presence represents not just seasonal change, but the continuation of stories told for countless generations by those who have walked this land before us.

Language of The Plants | Ka Papa & the Whitebark Pine

Some teachings are passed down in words, others are carried by the land itself, waiting for the right moment to be remembered.

"Your salve is amazing," she told us. "The rash is almost gone. The redness disappeared overnight. No more scratching, no more flaking—thank you so much!"

Our world view is defined by our oral history and stories, cultural tradition and customs which are interwoven with the land.

Our Mountain Soul Tea Collection reflects this belief, weaving together Indigenous ecological knowledge and traditional wellness practices in every blend.

Crafted by Jenny with deep respect and intention, each tea blend invites you to experience the land’s gifts as they were meant to be shared: with love, gratitude, and purpose.

“You are where you are—not by choice, but by the design of your Creator. If not for the betterment of yourself, then for the betterment of those around you.”

Like the Guardian of the Plains, I stand grounded and unwavering, my spirit held in timeless connectedness—a resonance that echoes beyond this earth walk. Guided by my higher self, I walk through each season with resilience, shoulders broad, heart open, attuned to the wisdom that flows through life’s endless cycles. In moments of stillness, I draw strength from the earth, becoming an enduring echo, a vibration that transcends time and space, steady and purposeful in the journey of existence."

In this post, we explore the importance of culturally valued plants through the lens of Indigenous traditions and ancestral knowledge, showcasing their integral role in natural wellness. These plants are not just practical resources; they represent a sacred connection to the land, serving as essential elements in spiritual practices, traditional medicine, and modern skincare.

At Six Twenty Skincare & Wellness, we honor this deep relationship by using natural, biocompatible ingredients inspired by these cultural teachings. Our products are crafted to nourish the body while respecting the balance of nature, just as Indigenous communities have done for generations.

It’s funny how life brings you back to things you didn’t know you were preparing for all along. If you had told us ten years ago that we’d be running an Indigenous-made skincare line, we might have laughed and said, “Sounds great, but that’s not our path.” Yet, here we are—Six Twenty Skincare is thriving, and every day feels like a beautiful fusion of past, present, and future.

For centuries, the land has provided natural remedies that offer relief and healing—plants that can be harvested and used to soothe sore muscles, ease inflammation, and boost your immune system to fend off seasonal colds. However, depending on your geographic location and weather patterns, some plants may no longer be in season for harvesting.