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About Us

Archeus is an apothecary and studio in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. We owe our name to the 16th Century physician and alchemist Paracelsus, who coined the term ‘Archeus’ [Ah-kee-us] for the vital life force that resides in us, Nature and the universe.

Meet the Founder

There is just something truly sacred about working with plants and nature for beauty, health and well-being. I love working with plants that have a long tradition of therapeutic and ritual use. Many are grown and processed in the Archeus gardens. We also source the finest certified organic and therapeutic grade ingredients we can find. All plant waste is returned to the gardens as compost.
The Archeus range has evolved through getting asked by people to make something for their particular need. Over time I have deepened the work I do with plant therapeutics and energy and extended my vision into bedding, yoga mats and accessories dyed with medicinal herbs. In the tradition of wise women and healers through time, I share knowledge through the Archeus Apothecary Workshops. Every purchase contributes to our plant conservation activity.
Archeus is the result of a long-held dream to work closely with nature, taking my place in the daisy chain of women healers and herbalists through time and helping others live life more naturally. I left a career with the United Nations to do this and in the process changed my career into a calling. Enjoy exploring and experiencing Archeus. Georgina

TREADING LIGHTLY

We work hard to reduce our impacts on nature and give back to it where we can.

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SHARING KNOWLEDGE

We honour the traditions of herbal healers through time by sharing knowledge at our Apothecary Workshops

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The Archeus

Exploring the vital force through history

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Jennifer B

Gentle Camellia: Fabulous for mother and daughter I love this moisturiser! I first tried it after a friend gave me a bottle several years ago. It goes on totally lightly, is smooth as silk, and absorbs fast. One bottle lasts for a long long time, so I was surprised to see I was going through this one so quickly. It turned out the culprit was my 18-year-old daughter who has very sensitive skin. She has decided this is the best moisturiser in the world and has taken her own bottle off to uni (so mine is safe again!). Thank you thank you for this fabulous product—bringing families together :)

Katie

Exquisite Oil: I love this oil. I've been working with a very tricky inflammatory skin condition and for awhile couldn't use any products. Salt water and aloe vera were the only things my skin could tolerate and they were non aggravating but very drying. I tried this oil and my skin just loved it. No flare ups, very soothing, and my skin feels less scaly and mor e supple. Highly recommend.

Chris N

Magic carpet: I am loving my new Archeus yoga mat and I see a little mat envy at yoga class. It is soft and spongy and best of all doesn’t smell like rubber.

Jo F

Workshop.: Make Your Own Natural Skincare: Educational & Entertaining! A fabulous course that was both educational (thanks to Georgina's breadth of knowledge) as well as being entertaining - and good fun! I left with the knowledge and confidence to have a go at making my own stuff at home. (Although I'm still working my way through all the products we made and got to take home with us!) Thanks!

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