There is a profound mystery to a broody hen. In an era of industrial agriculture, the "mothering" instinct—the fierce, singular drive to sit on a clutch of eggs until they crack open with new life has been systematically bred out of most commercial flocks. We’ve replaced the hen with the sterile, hum of the plastic incubator, trading biological magic for mechanical predictability. But after five seasons of successfully midwifing my hens through this process, I can tell you that while you cannot force a hen to go broody, you can absolutely…
At Lunaria Estate, I am reviving the time-honored tradition of the Still Room—a sacred space where herbal wisdom meets modern well-being with luxury in mind. We believe true wellness is intentional, hands-on and deeply personal. There is no one -size-fits all to healing or wellbeing. It is a journey that needs constant revision and editing to be the healthiest version of oneself.
Lunaria Estate is a private residence that provides an in person platform for people who want to see what it takes for me to incorporate the following into my home: a Still Room/ blending room and a grow room for personal use. The herbs and flowers are grown at BB Lane Gardens, where tours can be arranged.