Business Spotlight: Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary

Herbal medicine has been at the forefront of natural healing worldwide for centuries and at Windham’s Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary, it’s never been easier to discover how high quality, affordable and organic herbs can help you begin your own healing journey.

Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary offers organic and 
wildcrafted herbs of high quality and affordable to
help customers begin their own healing journey.
COURTESY PHOTO 

Located at 4 Whites Bridge Road #100 in Windham, Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary is a full herbal apothecary providing access to organic and wildcrafted herbs that can be purchased individually or in carefully formulated blends.

“We formulate blends in teas and tinctures that work well for many ailments or overall wellbeing and preventative care,” said owner Lauren Beatrice. “We also work closely with our customers to offer customized herbal blends that cater to their individual needs.”

Beatrice says the best aspect of her work at Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary comes from helping others find their healing path through time-tested natural remedies.

“We are unique in not only offering herbal plant medicine and knowledge, but we also offer medical cannabis to patients,” Beatrice said. “We work with MOFGA-certified hemp farmers to create a CBD line of herbal products that combine these useful plants in powerful formulations.”

Adhering to the highest possible standards to create quality organic products, Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary also focuses on keeping prices affordable and competitive.

“You do not need a medical card to come into our apothecary, we have a separate office for those services, that is discreet and comfortable,” Beatrice said. “We make almost all our products in-house using only organic and local ingredients. We strive on being a sustainability-focused business by utilizing only recyclable and compostable packaging.”

The shop offers discounts for veterans, elderly, and those who bring in their own packaging for herbs or teas. It also maintains cards on file that it stamps for repeat customers of their in-house CBD products who earn a free product after filling their card.

Shelves are stocked with a range of herbal products, from house-made extracts to soothing teas, nourishing salves, and refreshing sprays. Its team of experts takes great pride in creating unique blends using more than 200 different organic or wildcrafted dried herbs and spices.

“We are here to help people on their own healing journey by offering our knowledge and herbal products,” Beatrice said. “Because we see these plants as allies, we use the most sustainable packaging we can find – glass containers, sugar cane compostable labels, compostable bags, hemp tubes, and recycled ocean plastics.”

Staff members are not only full of knowledge, but full of compassion and understanding, spending quality time and energy with customers to make sure they are getting the right plant medicine.

“We make custom blends that suit individual needs, and adjust formulas where needed,” Beatrice said. “Our customers are loyal and have been coming to us for 6-and-a-half years. We are honored that they spread their love of our store with their loved ones, and we have built such a beautiful customer base completely organically. Our customers love that they can trust our products to always be safe, organic and effective.”

Beatrice has been a medical cannabis caregiver in Maine since 2010 and attended herbal school at Greenwood Herbals in Limerick, Maine to earn her Clinical Herbalist title. Graduating from that program in 2017, she opened Seed Sound Herbal apothecary in 2018 to share her knowledge of both herbal medicine and medical cannabis.

“I built this business from the ground up with zero loans and only money I saved and slowly kept putting back into it,” she said. “I am the sole owner, a single mom of two strong young women. I have fought hard for medical cannabis to be here alongside all the other plant allies we share with our community. I have the best employees – Rosie, Trisha and John – who have been with us for years. They keep Seed Sound going while I have more time to focus on the business aspect behind the scenes and spend more time with my family.”

Online reviews for Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary are incredible.

“What I was going through was not easy to talk about but I felt 0 judgment, with only solutions. Not only did the tincture fix what I was going through but left me feeling healthy. Thank you 1,000 times!” Angel S.

“Absolutely love this place!! Always has quality herbs!” Ashley G.

“Friendly service, excellent selection and great quality!” Ingrid W.

“Love all the products and people. So amazing!!” John W.

“Quality products, great atmosphere, welcoming staff. The 6 Mushroom Blend is one of my favorite products, and the variety and quality is unmatched in the area.” Chessie C.

All the herbal products as well as CBD and gifts offered by Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary are available online at seedsoundherbals.com

For further details about Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary, call 207-572-1234. Find them on Instagram at seedsoundherbalapothecary, or on Facebook under Seed Sound Herbals. <

Business Spotlight: The Vitality Room

Discover the Harmonic Egg® at Vitality Room’s 1-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Have you experienced the transformative power of the Harmonic Egg® yet? If not, now is the perfect time! Join Vitality Room at 104 Tandberg Trail in Windham for their 1-Year Anniversary Open House on Saturday, January 18, from 9 AM to 5 PM. They’re celebrating a year of healing, wellness, and transformation, and you’re invited!

Here’s what’s happening at the Open House:
Free 10-minute Harmonic Egg® demo sessions: A sneak peek into this life-changing experience.
Win a FREE full Harmonic Egg® session: Enter their raffle for a chance to experience its full benefits.
Gift bags for the first 30 attendees: Don’t miss out on this special giveaway!
Anniversary discounts: Exclusive deals to celebrate with you.

What is the Harmonic Egg®?

The Harmonic Egg® is a unique, sacred-geometrical wooden pod that combines sound, light, and energy therapy to promote healing and relaxation. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, and Edgar Cayce, the Egg integrates the power of frequency medicine, light therapy, and sound vibrations in one extraordinary experience.

This advanced healing modality blends ancient traditions and modern science, incorporating the golden ratio, 3-6-9 mathematics, and holistic principles to help reset the body and mind. Imagine merging the benefits of deprivation tanks, chromotherapy, sound therapy, and sacred geometry into one safe, rejuvenating session suitable for all ages.

Real Transformations with the Harmonic Egg®

Since opening in January 2024, Vitality Room has witnessed awe-inspiring results from clients who’ve used the Harmonic Egg®:
Depression vanished after a single session.
Parkinson’s symptoms reversed following 8 weekly sessions.
Chronic migraines relieved after 4–6 sessions.
Tinnitus resolved in 6–8 sessions.
Sexual trauma released in just 4–6 sessions.
Insomnia eased after one session.
Deep grief diminished with 3–6 sessions.
Viral symptoms cleared after one session.
Addictions reduced with just 2 sessions.

The Harmonic Egg® isn’t the healer; it’s the facilitator. By resetting the autonomic nervous system and stimulating energy flow, it helps the body enter a “rest and digest” state, enabling your natural self-healing mechanisms to work more effectively.

Why Did Vitality Room Open?

Vitality Room founder Michelle Buck discovered the Harmonic Egg® in October 2023. Battling corporate stress, anxiety, and depression, Michelle experienced a profound shift after just a 10-minute demo session. “Three hours later, I felt an energetic wave rush through my body,” she recalls. “In that moment, my anxiety and depression disappeared, replaced by joy and compassion. It was life changing.” This pivotal experience inspired Michelle to bring the Harmonic Egg® to Windham, providing others with the opportunity to heal and thrive.

Beyond the Egg: Explore More Wellness Offerings

Vitality Room is growing into a hub of innovative wellness services designed to enhance your overall health. Here’s what else you can explore:
AO Infinity Foot Detox: A waterless detox service using frequency pulses to activate your immune system and stimulate detoxification. Upgrade with light wave therapy and personalized affirmation audio for emotional balancing and mental enhancement.
Ayurveda Gut Detox & Repair Kit: An 8–16-week program to reset and repair your gut health, complete with education and tools for lasting change.
Inner-Voice Analysis: Identify imbalanced tones in your voice and their emotional connections, followed by quantum frequency scans for targeted healing.
Comprehensive Frequency Scans: A deep analysis of over 20,000 frequency responses in your body, pinpointing areas for improvement.
Frequency Imprinting: Charge your personal items—like jewelry or crystals—with customized healing frequencies from a database of 650+ options.
AO Infinity Rain (Coming Soon!): Immerse yourself in a cascade of negative ions, a revitalizing experience 45x more powerful than standing near a churning ocean.

Don’t Miss This Celebration of Wellness

The Harmonic Egg® has touched countless lives, and we can’t wait for you to experience its potential. Whether you’re curious about sound and light therapy or ready to take the next step in your healing journey, the Vitality Room 1-Year Anniversary Open House is your chance to explore, connect, and rejuvenate.

Visit us at Vitality Room in Windham on Saturday, January 18, from 9 AM to 5 PM, and take the first step toward transformation. For more information and to learn about Michelle Buck’s inspiring journey, visit www.vitality-room.com.

Don’t wait—mark your calendar, invite a friend, and join us for a day of discovery and healing! They look forward to welcoming you. <

Business Spotlight: Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences

Deeply committed to fostering an educational environment that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and strong community values, Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences provides a joyful, integrated educational experience for children.

Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences in Gray was one of
the first free public charter schools in Maine and provides
art-infused, inquiry-based learning that encourages creativity
for the younger ages and project-based learning that develops
critical thinking and a deep connection to the natural  
world for students. COURTESY PHOTO

Located at 25 Shaker Road in Gray, Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences was one of the first free public charter schools established in Maine. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, the school offers arts-infused, inquiry-based learning that encourages creativity for the younger ages and project-based learning that develops critical thinking and a deep connection to the natural world for students.

“Our emphasis on innovative and active, hands-on creativity, outdoor-based learning exploration, and community-focused events truly sets us apart,” said Fiddlehead School’s Executive Director/CEO Jacinda Cotton-Castro. “We nurture the whole child, blending the arts and sciences to create a deeply meaningful education. Fiddlehead is more than a school, it’s a place where all children discover who they are and how they can contribute to the world in a way that is unique to them.”

Fiddlehead began in 2004 as an early childhood center, and in 2013, it expanded to become a public charter school. Today, the school has a dedicated team of roughly 40 educators and staff members, all committed to supporting student growth and success.

Highly innovative and free, Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences is a place of wonder and possibility, and students are engaged and happy, Cotton-Castro said.

“As a public charter school grades Pre-K to Eighth Grade, there is no tuition cost for Maine families, she said. “Our goal is to make our innovative approach to education accessible to all, regardless of financial means. Our after-school enrichment programs and private music lessons do have a fee associated with them. Those fees go directly back into the school. We believe every child has unique gifts to share, and our role is to help them discover those gifts in a supportive, engaging environment. We have the privilege of taking our grades, K to 8 off site, as well for nature-based learning opportunities and this happens every week depending on staffing and weather.”

Beyond academics, Fiddlehead School cultivates a strong sense of community and personal growth in every child and strives to always stay flexible, meeting the needs of the community and children.

“Families often share that their children flourish at Fiddlehead in ways they hadn’t imagined. Parents tell us how their kids come home excited about what they’ve learned and eager to return each day,” Cotton-Castro said. “Our graduates are active members of the community. They are nonprofit leaders, performers, scientists and much more. Some of our graduates even return to the school as teachers to give back to up-and-coming generations. We’re proud to create a nurturing environment that truly brings out the best in our students.”

Based in Gray, Fiddlehead School proudly serves students from 15 different school districts located across the Lakes Region and beyond.

“Families from surrounding towns and even further join us because of our unique approach to education,” Cotton-Castro said. “We’re best known for our free, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on, place-based, project-based learning and a strong connection to the arts, sciences, and nature.”

According to Cotton-Castro, Fiddlehead School is highly grounded in the foundational blocks it knows best and that includes a strong connection to outdoor learning.

“Now, more than ever, children need to be connected,” she said. “Children need to move, they need to experience, they need to see how what they learn interacts with the world around them. I saw a need for a school that celebrated curiosity and fostered learning through exploration. From those roots, Fiddlehead has blossomed into a vibrant community of learners and dreamers. This all started from a deep sense of love which then grew into a passion for creating holistic and accessible hands-on, nature-based education.”

The contrast between Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences and a regular public school is that Fiddlehead creates its own curriculum.

“That makes it so much different and richer,” Cotton-Castro said. “It’s an enormous amount of work but it helps develop critical thinking skills and is focused on children.”

Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences will offer an Open House at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 4 and Feb. 6 and the public is welcome and encouraged to visit and explore what the school has to offer students and families.

For further details about Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences, call 207-688-3727 or visit them online atwww.fiddleheadschool.org. Find them on Facebook at Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences. <

Nonprofit Spotlight: Age Friendly Windham

Age-Friendly Windham (AFW) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where all generations interact meaningfully. This mission promotes shared activities, knowledge exchange, and social collaboration, ensuring everyone feels valued and connected.

To further this goal, AFW will host a Tea, Connections and Learning event from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Windham Town Hall Gym with their partners, Windham Public Library and Windham Raymond Adult Education (WRAE). This will be a kick-off event to introduce a variety of upcoming classes this spring.

"There will be something for everyone, education, exercise and hobbies,” AFW Community Coordinator, Erica Bell-Watkins said. “It is important to stay active during the long winters in Maine to maintain social connections.”

The Tea, Connections, and Learning discussion will include an introduction to Techno Wednesday learning sessions and are a result of a grant provided to Windham Public Library (WPL).

“The Libraries Transforming Communities grant from the American Library Association (ALA) provided $10,000 in funding to increase accessibility to library facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities,” WPL Director Jennifer Alvino-Wood said. “Our focus is on increasing digital literacy skills for community members who are unable to visit the library due to mobility challenges or other issues. We are grateful for the support from ALA to help us provide these important services to our community.”

Guest speakers at this kick-off event include Tom Meuser, Ph.D., Founding Director of the Center for Excellence in Aging and Health, and Jason Adout, Physical Therapist and President of Maine Strong Balance Center. They will discuss upcoming classes that will begin in late January 2025.

Classes that will be introduced at this event include the following:

Pathways for Life Review: Exploring Personal Narratives for Healing & Growth. Taught by Tom Meuser, participants will discover the developmental benefits of life review while exploring their own narratives and (optionally) sharing them with others. Course materials will be accessible via Google Classroom. Class will be held at WRAE in person, unless weather conditions necessitate a switch to Zoom. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays Jan. 27 to March 3. The cost of this class is $50.

AARP Smart Driver class taught by Andrew Grant is specifically designed for drivers aged 50 and older to brush up on their driving abilities and knowledge of traffic regulations in order to help lower accidents and traffic penalties. This two-session class will be provided from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday April 9 and Wednesday, April 16. The cost of this class $19.

Assisted Living: Finding the Right Fit For Your Family. Kaitlyn Cunningham Morse will lead this program, taking a practical in-depth look at what assisted living truly entails and what to consider when exploring this option for yourself or a loved one. Participants will gain valuable insights to recognize quality care, ask the right questions and make choices that align with each family’s unique needs and values. This class is offered from 6 to 7 pm. Wednesday, March 26. The cost of this class is $25.

Grief, Loss, and the Holidays: Getting through that first year after loss with all the “anniversaries” of time spent together. Winter doldrums set in and we’ve got a “recipe” for darkness and depression. This class will offer a compassionate and uplifting conversation with steps for helping you to process grief. Join us on Friday, Jan. 24 from 10 to 11:30 am. The cost of this class is $10.

Techno Wednesday sessions will cover subjects such as telehealth, cyber fraud, freezing your credit report, computer basics, social media, and much more. These classes will be held on Wednesdays with dates to be determined and are free.

Echo Dot smart speakers, smart plugs, and some tablets will be given out to attendees of these classes who are in need so that they may be used to turn lights on in their homes, know the weather, and be connected with contacts outside their homes.

“Technology such as this can assist community members stay safely in their homes and remain connected to family and the community at large,” Alvino-Wood said.

Representatives from the organizations will be in attendance to help sign people up and share more information. Register for the Jan. 7 event online at https://windham.coursestorm.com/course/techno-wednesday

If you need a ride to this kick-off learning event on Tuesday, Jan, 7, or to learn more and RSVP, please call Age Friendly Windham at 207-892-4649. <