Two Guys with a passion for ingredients,
years of recipe experience and a KitchenAid® Mixer.

Two Guys with a passion for ingredients, years of recipe experience and a KitchenAid® Mixer.
Keith & André West-Harrison left from the mid-west to create their dream of owning a hotel and day spa in the French Quarter.

New Orleans is a magical place where fountains bubble and birds chirp in lush, brick-walled courtyards. The mystical spirit of the city and the humidity from the Gulf of Mexico surrounds natives and visitors everyday unlike any other place on earth.

Coming from families that spent much of their time farming and growing food the guys each had a botanical background that only expanded in the city that is known for its fresh ingredients and decadent foods. The reputation of the superior food in New Orleans grew greatly in the decade the guys lived there and their own cooking excellence was awarded “Best Breakfast in New Orleans” by Frommer’s Travel guide.

It is their passion for fresh ingredients, quality recipes and stunning presentation that crossed over from the hospitality business to the beauty industry at their day spa.

#1    We are an Apothecary and not a laboratory.
Apothecary is a historical name for a wellness professional who formulates and dispenses healing herbs to physicians, surgeons and patients. By looking back at natural ingredients and remedies that enhance wellness we can leap forward in the production of effective products. Historically, the apothecary offered general medical advice and a range of services. In its investigation of herbal and chemical ingredients, the work of the apothecary is regarded as a precursor of the modern sciences of chemistry and pharmacology. Wellness starts with a healing intention.

#2    Our products are created by Chefs and not chemists.
Each of our creations is more like a recipe than a chemical formulation. Every family has their favorite recipes that have been crafted and honored generation after generation. That is how we see skin care. We approach a new product like an empty plate waiting for a culinary masterpiece. That’s why we are chefs and our finished products are like blue-ribbon winning pies at the State Fair.

#3    Quality ingredients are hand selected like a visit to a local farmers market.

We work with small farmers all around the world who practice sustainable agriculture. We have been sourcing these small farmers for over 10 years. Our farmers are dedicated and the plant material is processed naturally on the same land where it is grown. The whole cycle is complete and sustains itself within its own carefully managed ecosystem. Some of the highest used ingredients in skin care can’t be certified as organic and that is why the source and processes used are way more important to us and a seal from a third party.

#4    You can afford to work with us–as entrepreneurs we know being frugal just makes sense.
Simple is affordable. We try to do the right things to keep our costs low so you can see a financial benefit in branding. Thousands of spas and salons are not profitable so we do our best to keep your initial investment low. Low fees. Low minimums. Keeping more of the profit in your checkbook.

#5    It is our job to be available to our clients.
We think it is simple. If you call us on the phone you should be able to reach us. Maybe you have to leave a message, but you should get to the person you want. We don’t want to grow up and be a huge company with hundreds of employees. Sales Reps come and go. We want to deepen our relationship with each client and not pass you around. We like simple.
Call us and you get us.  

#6    The planet has limited resources and we make the best choices.
Years of planning went into creating our company. Every ingredient we buy, ink we print with, package we use and shipping option has a domino effect of the planet. Our highest calling is to do no harm. Sustainable agriculture seeks in principle to promote economic viability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. These three tenets are to be embraced as one functional unit. Decisions concerning a sustainable agriculture should then enhance the environment and the farmer’s economic situation and benefit the regional society. Holistic Management gives us a way to move forward on these three tenets. It gives us a way to design agriculture to truly mimic nature’s principles of sustainability.

#7   To prosper, we know you need to grow your business.

Our goal is to see us all get better, be happier and make the world a better place. As a former (and successful!) spa owners we know just how challenging it is to manage employees and facilities plus try to find a way to earn a profit from the business. We have the tools and the knowledge to help.

 

Why did we call it "My Sacred Fig"?

No, we don't use any figs in the products and they are not specific to Buddhism. We use the term My Sacred Fig to signify our hope to enlighten spa owners with the importance of brand building and marketing products that express their search for business and personal Awakening.

Also known as the Bodhi Tree, the Sacred Fig is a species of banyan fig native to India, southwest China and indochina east to Vietnam. It is a large dry-season-deciduous or semi-evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 m tall with a trunk diameter up to 3 m.

This plant is considered sacred, and hence the name 'Sacred Fig' was given to it.

The leaves are cordate in shape with a distinctive extended tip; they are 10-17cm long and 8-12cm broad, with a 6-10cm petiole. The fruit is a small fig 1-1.5cm diameter, green ripening purple.

The Bodhi tree and the Sri Maha Bodhi propagated from it are famous specimens of Sacred Fig. The known planting date of the latter, 288 BC, gives it the oldest verified age for any angiosperm plant.

MY SACRED FIG’S ANTI-SPAM, PRIVACY AND OPT-IN POLICY

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