We offer bulk herbs, teas, and other wellness products and services. We currently have 126 herbs on our shelves, 71 of which start at $3.00 per ounce.
Come see us @ The Serpent's Key in Downtown Hanover, Pa. Sometimes a new endeavor begins when a mom, who absolutely loved being a mom and enjoyed her children immensely, has to cope with a huge empty nest. Necessity prompts her that it is time to follow a different path. So, she went back to school – an excellent coping strategy, albeit an expensive one. When she completed her first Master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, Hedgewitch Enterprises (HER) was born in a little office in Abbottstown, PA, during the fall of 2017. However, she very much loved the process of learning and though she did learn a great deal with first degree, she wanted to learn much more about plant medicine. She continued for another year and completed a second Masters in Therapeutic Herbalism. She found that her heart truly lies with the plants that can heal us and with the people who need them. So, HER expanded a little and opened a small booth, Herbs & Sympathy, at The Markets of Hanover in August 2018 with the intention of helping more people and upholding her mission statement. By February 2019, she had expanded again into a larger booth at the market and moved the private office to a home office to conserve time and resources. She loved the name of her little booth so much that she decided to change our business name to Herbs & Sympathy. In July 2022, she expanded a third time into a bigger space. As she has retired from her “muggle” job in December 2021, she can now devote more time to Herbs & Sympathy and she is ready to spread her roots and grow. In keeping with this, Herbs & Sympathy has now relocated to 28 Carlisle street and is partnering with The Serpent's Key. Come and spend some time with us. We would love to share how plants – leaf, petal, root – can heal us and move us from here to healthy. Our Mission is to strive through honest, heartfelt, educated intention and earth conscious endeavors to create and to bring to clients and customers, services and products that support body, soul and mind. In peace,
Faith
01/28/2026
This class is for you if you are:
🌿 New to herbal medicine
🌿 Curious about plant remedies
🌿 Drawn to the magic and the science
🌿 A caregiver, maker, or lifelong learner
You don’t need any prior experience — just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Herbalism should feel accessible, not intimidating.
If you’ve ever been curious about herbal medicine but didn’t know where to start — this class is for you 🌿
In How to Make Tinctures & Glycerites, we’ll explore:
• What tinctures and glycerites are
• How herbs are extracted into liquid form
• Why different solvents are used
• How these remedies are traditionally applied
This class is about understanding, not memorizing recipes. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to how plant medicine is made and why it works.
📅 February 7th | 6–8pm
📍 28 Carlisle St., Hanover PA
🎟 $35 | All supplies included
🔗 serpentskeyshoppe.com
01/25/2026
We are closed today yall! See you Tuesday and stay cozy!! ❄️🌨️
01/25/2026
❄️ Winter weather is on the way ❄️
Now’s a great time to stock up on your tea blends and weekly herbal essentials. Snow days are perfect for cozy crafting, slow simmering teas, and tending to your wellness from home.
I’ll be spending time this week making fresh capsules, so if there’s something you’re running low on, let me know and I’ll have it prepared for you. I’ve recently taken a little time to recoup, so capsule stock has been lighter than usual—but we’re getting back into rhythm.
👉 For all official closure and weather-related updates, please be sure to follow The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary.
As always, please make smart and safe choices, take care of one another, and stay warm. 💙🍵
✨ Cozy days, strong bodies, and well-stocked apothecaries ✨
01/24/2026
Not all herbal extracts use alcohol 🌼
A glycerite is a non-alcoholic herbal extract made using vegetable glycerin instead of alcohol. It’s naturally sweet, gentle, and often preferred for children, sensitive folks, or anyone avoiding alcohol.
Glycerites are:
🌿 Gentle
🌿 Sweet-tasting
🌿 Alcohol-free
🌿 Great for daily use
In this class, we’ll explore both tinctures and glycerites so you can understand which extraction method fits different needs.
📅 February 7th | 6–8pm
📍 28 Carlisle St., Hanover PA
🎟 $35 | All supplies included
🔗 serpentskeyshoppe.com
01/24/2026
🌿❤️ Iron & Earth Tea ❤️🌿
A deeply nourishing blood-building herbal blend designed to support strength, vitality, and long-term wellness.
This blend is rich in traditionally mineral-dense and nutritive herbs, making it a beautiful ally for those needing gentle, sustained support.
✨ Traditionally used to support:
🩸 Healthy blood building & replenishment
💪 Energy & vitality
🌿 Mineral intake & nourishment
🌙 Menstrual & postpartum support
🫀 Overall resilience & grounding
🌱 Key herbs include:
• Nettle – mineral rich & deeply nourishing
• Dandelion – liver & blood support
• Alfalfa – nutrient dense tonic herb
• Red Clover Blossoms – traditional blood purifier
• Ginger Root – warming & circulatory support
🍵 How to use:
Steep 1 tsp in hot water for 10 minutes.
Drink 1–3 cups daily for best results.
💡 Tip: Blood-building herbs work best when used consistently over time—this is slow, steady nourishment, not a quick fix.
Grounding. Strengthening. Supportive. ❤️🌿
📍 Available at Herbs & Sympathy
📍 Inside The Serpent’s Key Shoppe – 28 Carlisle St, Hanover PA
01/24/2026
❄️ Winter weather is on the way ❄️
Now’s a great time to stock up on your tea blends and weekly herbal essentials. Snow days are perfect for cozy crafting, slow simmering teas, and tending to your wellness from home.
I’ll be spending time this week making fresh capsules, so if there’s something you’re running low on, let me know and I’ll have it prepared for you. I’ve recently taken a little time to recoup, so capsule stock has been lighter than usual—but we’re getting back into rhythm.
👉 For all official closure and weather-related updates, please be sure to follow The
Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary.
As always, please make smart and safe choices, take care of one another, and stay warm. 💙🍵
✨ Cozy days, strong bodies, and well-stocked apothecaries ✨
01/23/2026
Join us for our Pay what you can tea bar!
💖 Valen-Tour Downtown | February 2nd Saturday
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026 | ⏰ All Day
Celebrate love in downtown Hanover! From painting ceramics and making candles to incredible dining, sweet treats, unique gifts, and live shows, Valen-Tour Downtown is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with the ones you love.
Plan a romantic date, a fun outing with friends, or a full day of exploring local businesses during their regular hours—all while enjoying special events happening throughout downtown.
❄️ FLASH SALE! ❄️ Snow is on its way and I can’t think of a better way to get snowed in than with a romance book and a hot chocolate! That’s why I’m giving 10% off all books this Friday and Saturday in-store and online, and a free packet of hot chocolate with all in-store purchases! ☕️❤️
Use code SNOW10 for online purchases. Online purchases are available for in-store pickup at 9 Carlisle St. Hanover PA 17331 Friday and Saturday, and orders placed for shipping will be shipped Tuesday 01/27. Promo code available for 1 use per customer. Sale begins 12am 01/23 and ends 11:59 01/24. Hot chocolate packets available while supplies last. Seventh Shelf will be closed Sunday 01/25 due to incoming snow storm.
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Sometimes a new endeavor begins when a mom, who absolutely loved being a mom and enjoyed her children immensely, has to cope with a huge empty nest. Necessity prompts her that it is time to follow a different path. So, I went back to school – an excellent coping strategy, albeit an expensive one. When I completed my first Master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, Hedgewitch Enterprises (HER) was born in a little office in Abbottstown, PA, during the fall of 2017. However, I very much love the process of learning and though I did learn a great deal with first degree, I wanted to learn much more about plant medicine. So, I continued for another year and completed a second Masters in Therapeutic Herbalism. I found that my heart truly lies with the plants that can heal us and with the people who need them. So, HER expanded a little and opened a small booth, Herbs & Sympathy, at The Markets of Hanover in August 2018 with the intention of helping more people and upholding her mission statement. By February 2019, she had to expanded again into a larger booth at the market and moved the private office to a home office to conserve time and resources. We love the name of our little booth so much that we decided to change our business name to Herbs & Sympathy.
I feel very blessed and grateful to be on this path and am very happy that my youngest and his lady love have decided to join me. Please come and spend some time with us. We would love to share how plants – leaf, petal, root – can move us from here to healthy.
Our Mission is to strive through honest, heartfelt, educated intention and earth conscious endeavors to create and to bring to clients and customers, services and products that support body, soul and mind.
