My name is Karah Crumley, and I am the owner of Thistle & Rose Apiary & Herb House. I am a registered nurse, herbalist, beekeeper, Reiki practitioner, gardener, and lifelong student of the natural world. My work is rooted in a simple belief: healing often begins when we slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and return to the wisdom found in nature.

 My journey with plants began long before Thistle & Rose. Growing up, I learned from my mother, who shared her love of herbs, gardening, and the natural remedies that connected us to the land. Those early lessons planted seeds that would later grow into a deeper passion for herbal wellness, beekeeping, and creating products that support everyday well-being.

 Today, I tend a small apiary and cultivate a garden filled with medicinal herbs, pollinator plants, native flowers, and botanical treasures. The rhythms of the seasons guide much of my work, from harvesting herbs and caring for bees to crafting teas, body care products, salves, and botanical offerings by hand.

 In addition to my work with plants and bees, I am trained in both Usui Reiki and Ma’heo’o Reiki. My approach is gentle, grounded, and centered on creating a space where people can rest, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. Whether through energy work, time spent in the garden, or simply sitting among the hum of the bees, I believe nature offers countless opportunities for restoration.

 Thistle & Rose was created as a place where these passions come together. It is part apothecary, part apiary, and part sanctuary—a space dedicated to honoring traditional plant wisdom, mindful living, and the healing relationship between people and the natural world.

 When I’m not crafting herbal products or working with clients, you’ll likely find me in the garden with my hands in the soil, checking on the hives, harvesting herbs, or sharing a quiet cup of tea on the porch while listening to the birds and bees.

 Thank you for being here. I hope Thistle & Rose inspires you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find beauty in the simple rituals that nourish everyday life.

“Healing does not always require more. Sometimes it begins with allowing yourself to simply be.”