About me
Keeper of the Old Ways is an itinerant, small-batch herbal apothecary and integrative well-being practice rooted in seasonal wisdom, creativity, and mindfulness.Founded by Lauren G. Koch — a full-time creative, spirit worker, pagan clergy member, and educator with over 20 years of experience — blending traditional and modern holistic practices.Lauren’s work bridges ancestral traditions, trauma-informed somatic practices, self-expression, and correspondence work rooted in Appalachian and Northern European lineages. As an animist with deep knowledge of Zen Buddhism and an inclusive Norse Heathen practitioner, their work centers relationships — to land, ancestors, community, and the mind, body, and spirit — to cultivate authentic, abundant lives through creativity, mindfulness, and seasonal living.Find Lauren leading workshops, retreats, and rituals throughout Appalachia and beyond, sharing knowledge on herbalism, veneration practices, creativity, and self-care.
