Cleansing Souls With Nature’s Gift
Welcome to Root Down. I’m Alvina Sutherland.
I’m a herbalist, grower, maker, hairdresser, mother, doula, and shamanic practitioner. My work is rooted in a deep relationship with plants and nature, a love of creating with my hands, and a lifelong curiosity about the ways we care for ourselves, one another, and the world around us.
Through Root Down, I bring together my work with botanicals, beauty, ritual, intuition, and ancestral connection. What began with growing herbs and creating remedies for my family has grown into a living practice of remembering, creating, and returning to what connects us.
BOTANICAL FOR EVERYDAY RITUAL
Botanical Soap
Plant-based cleansing that gently cares for the skin, turning an everyday ritual into an opportunity to reconnect with the gifts of nature.
Herbal Blends
Thoughtfully selected botanicals that bring the wisdom of plants into everyday rituals, offering nourishment and support from within.
Botanical Salves
Plant-infused nourishment created to soften, moisturize, and restore the skin, bringing the healing tradition of herbs into everyday care.
Always & Forever
Pure Ingredients
We use the healthiest, all natural ingredients derived from plants and the earth. Our clays, butters and oils are non-artificial and non-synthetic.
Small Batch
We create small batches from scratch to ensure the freshness and quality of our products using raw ingredients to really personalize our products.
Cruelty Free
Neither our products nor their ingredients have ever been tested on animals.
ROOT DOWN IS WHERE THESE THREADS COME TOGETHER
Root Down grew from my relationship with plants, beauty, ancestry, and the desire to remember what has been forgotten. Today, my work moves through many forms, from herbalism and growing to hair, ritual, and shamanic practice.