OUR HISTORY
Sub Rosa Apothecary, the ‘smallest botanical apothecary in the world,’ opened in 2015 in the peaceful town of Idyllwild, CA. Nestled behind the Wishing Fountain in the Village Lane, a historic shopping arcade in the center of town, the original apothecary store soon attracted a loyal following. Visitors came from far and wide to experience the Tester Bar of 100 pure essential oils and rare aromatics from around the world.
In 2019, Sub Rosa Apothecary relocated to Julia’s hometown of La Quinta, located one hour from Idyllwild in the Coachella Valley. The Old-World apothecary, situated in Point Happy Plaza at the junction of Highway 101 and Washington Street, displayed the Tester Bar of pure essential oils as well as a collection of natural bath and bodycare products, handmade soaps, aromatic candles, and assorted ‘Silk Road’ treasures for self-care in travel, work and home environments.
Commencing January 1, 2025, Sub Rosa Apothecary transitioned to an ONLINE STORE with the goal of bringing their clientele the products they know and love right to their door! The www.subrosaapothecary.com website features the most requested 36 essential oils, and the Sub Rosa brand of skincare and homecare products is coming soon. Please use our Contact Us page with any requests or questions you may have.
We welcome you into the magical, fragrant, healing Old World of Sub Rosa Apothecary!
OUR BRAND
With 45 years experience in the essential oil field, Sub Rosa is a unique, vertically-integrated company dedicated to providing the highest quality of essential oils in the marketplace. Our long-standing partnerships with farmers, growers and our family of trusted expert suppliers together with our rigorous quality control standards, ensure that our line of essential oils is of exceptional quality. We package our oils in black biophotonic glass, which admits only UV-A and infrared (IR) light frequencies, protecting and enhancing the precious oils. Sub Rosa oils are available online, and can be ordered as needed, without any minimums or obligations. Our goal is to provide our customers with the tools to create perfect health for themselves and their families.
WORKSHOPS
Sub Rosa Apothecary is known for its educational and fun workshops, which are designed to inform and inspire creativity in attendees from beginner to professional.
Workshop participants study eight seasonally themed essential oils and learn the benefits of each oil (note sheets are provided) before each creating their own unique custom aromatherapy product to take home. In addition to removing harmful, toxic ingredients from your home and personal care routines, you’ll receive valuable knowledge on how to use pure essential oils safely and therapeutically for optimum health and longevity. Contact us for more details of our custom aromatherapy events. We offer workshops, consultations and presentations. Julia is also available for speaking engagements.