A Journey Back to Wellness
Hi, I’m Lesley Vernon, founder of Appalachian Alchemy.
I grew up in East Tennessee, surrounded by the beauty and wisdom of the Appalachian Mountains. In 2018, I followed a calling to reconnect with the land and create simple, powerful plant remedies.
Appalachian Alchemy is more than an apothecary.
It’s a return to the roots of wellness, where nature, intuition, and ancestral knowledge come together.
How It’s Made
Each product is handcrafted in small batches using organic, local, or wildcrafted herbs harvested at their peak. I follow the Wise Woman traditions, blending timeless herbal wisdom with the needs of modern life.
I use only high-quality, ethically sourced herbs, many from my own garden or gathered in the wild with care.
Each tincture, salve, and tea is made slowly and intentionally, honoring the plants and the people who use them.
Simple. Potent. Made with love and respect.
Why It Matters
Plant medicine isn’t new.
It’s the original medicine, passed down through generations and rooted in community.
At Appalachian Alchemy, I believe healing should be accessible, empowering, and deeply connected to the land.
This is more than a product.
It’s an invitation to remember what you already know:
Nature can support your wellness, gently and wisely.
Meet Lesley
My connection to herbalism is personal.
I was raised in the Appalachian Mountains, where wild plants, family stories, and a love for the land shaped who I am.
Through study at Herbalachia and years of hands-on practice, I’ve deepened that relationship - learning to listen, harvest with care, and trust in the quiet power of nature.
Appalachian Alchemy is the offering that grew from that path.