Botanica

This is a cute little gift shop on the Farm at South Mountain property. When we dine at one of the restaurants on property, it is fun to stop in to do a little shopping here afterward. They have your typical soaps, t-shirts, candy, etc., but it is fun to browse around.

This is a cute little store located in the Farm at South Mountain. The staff was friendly. We'll be back.

Here's yet something else exciting at the Farm at South Mountain, next to Quiessence. The Botanica website describes the store as "a modern market for the garden, patio and kitchen." In addition to a number of Valley-made food products, the store will offer garden, patio and home items for sale, including art and coffee mugs. What really draws you in, is the aromatherapy at the door. I couldn't help but seek out, what product's fragrance, I gathered at the door.Food-wise the store carried Queen Creek Olive Mill oils and tapenades as well as Tracy Dempsey confections. I spied Chato Loco jalapeno jellies, Muneca Mexicana mole and Arizona Spice Co. salsas to represent the south of the border cuisine. GoodyTwos toffee, Decio pasta and Ramona Farms tepary beans round out the list.I purchased bars of soap, scented with sage.

What a lovely little jewel!I've always been a fan of The Farm at South Mountain...coming out with friends on Saturday morning for farmer's market and breakfast, or with family for lunch. We've also enjoyed many a good meal at Quiessence. Now, there's a new shop full of lovely beautiful things for yourself, your home and as gifts. Botanica is located toward the back of the farm. It displays local foodstuffs (pasta, olive oil, salsa, finishing salts, amazing caramel sauce...), local art (photos, pottery, paintings, jewelry, light fixtures), furniture (lovely vintage pieces including a chair I would love to have if I had the space), home decor, gardening stuffs, and personal care items such as some divine honey shea butter creams....Shop managers Lisa and Rosemary are friendly, knowledgeable of all the items and just a delight to talk to. Recommendation for turning a dull day bright? Grab a friend, head to the Farm, have a light lunch and then buy yourself (or each other) something special at Botanica.

Very small little store, with a limited selection of locally made foods such as handmade pasta, and jars of goat-milk caramel. There's also some bath and beauty supplies, and decorations for the house. The items here have either a bit of a shabby chic vibe, or have some focus on nature, and can be a bit surreal (e.g., I saw an antique-looking picture frame with a photograph of an antebellum-styled papillon spaniel and poodle for sale). If you're a tourist visiting the Farm, are looking for a gift for someone that likes locally produced items, or like slightly quirky, shabby-chic or nature-focused type decor, it's a nice place to shop. I was hoping for more food items since the description of this store says it's a market, and I was envisioning more of a food market. Just come in here expecting to see a little bit of everything for the house (Coffee mugs, framed photographs, aprons, hand-made soaps) and you won't be disappointed.

Had a wonderful evening at the opening of Botanica. Bought some very entertaining things and had to leave some behind, but that means more for you to enjoy. It is a fabulous collection of art, home decor, food items, cards and just plain fun. It is the perfect destination shopping -- satisfy your hunger at The Farm and then wander back to Botanica to quench your hunger for unique gifts -- for both you and your friends.