The Secret Garden Organic Herb Shop

Secrets Of The Garden believes teatime and herbalism are vital to modern culture. In 2004, they opened The Secret Garden, a bulk tea and herb shop in Downtown San Luis Obispo, to revive plant medicine. For nearly 20 years, they worked from a wooden lean-to filled with mason jars, nestled in a garden by the creek, where trees grew through the roof.

In October 2024, they moved to a new indoor space on the edge of downtown and adopted the name Secrets Of The Garden to reflect their growth. The new space continues their legacy while inspiring deeper connection to nature’s healing power.

Founder Kirstin Sherritt, a California native and folk herbalist, has 20 years of experience creating custom tea blends and consulting for individuals, restaurants, and beverage companies. She built a business that connects people with plants and shares knowledge to bring herbs, spices, and loose-leaf teas into daily life. The goal is to support wellness through the joy of teatime.