Upcoming events.
Writers Meet Up
Write, Sip & Gather
✍🏾☕ WRITE, SIP & GATHER 🌿
Bring your words. Bring your ideas. Bring the story you've been carrying around in your head.
Join us at BE WELL CO. Apothecary & Ritual Lounge for a Sunday morning writers meet-up created for anyone who loves to write—or simply wants to make more space for their creativity.
Bring a poem, journal entry, short story, book idea, business concept, or a blank notebook. There is no pressure to be "a writer." Just come write, listen, share, and connect.
We'll gather over herbal tea, conversation, and a little botanical inspiration from the Apothecary. 🌿
✨ Expect:
• Writing prompts inspired by plants & herbs
• Time to write + create
• Optional sharing
• Herbal tea
• Meaningful conversation
• A welcoming space to connect with other creatives
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
📅 Sunday, September 20th, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 BE WELL CO. Apothecary & Ritual Lounge | Downtown Durham
Come for the tea.
Stay for the words.
Leave with something you didn't know you needed. 🤎
Bring your notebook. We'll bring the ritual.
All attendees 10% off their purchase that morning.
"Come experience the Apothecary, then take a little piece of the ritual home."
🍂🌿 THE SEASONAL SHIFT 🌿🍂
Your body knows when the seasons are changing.
September brings a shift in rhythm—new routines, changing temperatures, busier schedules, and a natural invitation to slow down and check in with ourselves.
Join BE WELL CO. Apothecary & Ritual Lounge for a hands-on Sunday morning exploring simple ways to support your wellness rituals as we move from summer into fall.
✨ We'll explore:
• Seasonal changes & the body
• Nervous system basics
• Creating grounding daily rituals
• Herbal tinctures & botanical blends
• How to build a simple seasonal wellness routine
• A guided herbal blending experience
🌿 PLUS: Create your own seasonal tea/herbal blend to take home and continue your ritual.
This isn't about doing more.
It's about learning to listen, adjust, and give your body what it needs in the season you're actually in.
📅 Sunday, September 27th, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 BE WELL CO. Apothecary & Ritual Lounge | Downtown Durham
Come reset your rhythm.
Come learn something new.
Come back to yourself.
September is your invitation to shift. 🌿
Early Bird — $25
General — $40
includes:
Herbal tea
Educational workshop
Guided nervous-system practice
Herbal blending activity
Take-home tea/blend
$5–10 BE WELL CO. shopping credit
BROOMS & BOTANICALS
🌾✨ BROOMS & BOTANICALS ✨🌾
An Enchanted Seasonal Broom-Making Ritual
For the lover of all things whimsical, ethereal, earthy, and a little bit magical… this one is for you. 🍂
Join us at BE WELL CO. Apothecary & Ritual Lounge for a beautiful Sunday morning of seasonal creativity, botanical beauty, and intentional making.
Together, we'll explore the history and symbolism of the humble household broom and its connection to traditions of cleansing, tending, and ritual within African and African-diaspora communities. Then you'll create your own one-of-a-kind seasonal broom using dried flowers, herbs, grasses, natural elements, ribbons, and other beautiful botanicals.
🌿 Your experience includes:
🌾 Your own broom to decorate + take home
🌸 A curated selection of dried flowers & botanicals
🍂 Seasonal natural elements + embellishments
🥂 A seasonal-inspired botanical beverage
✨ Guided broom-wrapping + decorating experience
🛍️ Time to explore the BE WELL CO. Apothecary
And because one ritual is never enough… you'll have the opportunity to shop additional herbal blends, seasonal goodies, elevated treats, and botanical treasures to continue your ritual at home.
This isn't just a craft.
It's a slow Sunday morning to create, connect, learn, and make something beautiful with your hands.
Come make a broom worthy of your doorway, your altar, your cozy corner—or wherever a little seasonal magic belongs. 🌙🌿
Sunday, October 4th, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM
📍 BE WELL CO. Apothecary & Ritual Lounge | Downtown Durham
🎟️ $45 Early Bird | $55 General Admission
Limited spots available. Come create your own little piece of October magic.
🌿 Live Well. Do Well. Be Well.
#BroomsAndBotanicals #BeWellCo #DurhamNC #DowntownDurham #RitualLounge #Apothecary #BotanicalCrafts #SeasonalRitual #PlantMagic #SlowSunday #CreativeWellness #AfricanDiaspora #CommunityWellness #LiveWellDoWellBeWell
What the ticket includes:
🌾 Decorative broom
🌸 Dried flowers + botanical materials
🍂 Seasonal natural elements
🎀 Ribbons + embellishments
🥂 Seasonal botanical beverage
✨ Guided broom-making experience
🏡 Take-home creation
Then afterward:
Stay + Shop the Apothecary
Guests can explore:
Seasonal tea blends
Herbal goods
Home rituals
Botanical oils
Candles/incense
Your elevated gummies and other shop offerings
PLANT MEDICINE + STORY CIRCLE
An intimate community gathering around plants, stories & seasonal living.
Free + intimate + educational + deeply BE WELL CO.
October highlights Rosemary.
BWC will introduce the plant—its culinary history, traditional uses, symbolism, scent, and relationship to memory.
Then ask:
What do you remember that still lives in you?
People can share stories, write, or simply listen.
Serve rosemary-infused tea or a seasonal botanical drink.
BE WELL CO. really differentiates itself from your average retail store. We are not just hosting a free event to get people through the door. We are teaching people to interact with plants as part of their lives and rituals.
Coloring, Convo & Coffee
Theme: Color, Connect & Be Well
Sunday Morning | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Include
Coffee or herbal tea
Coloring pages and quality pencils
Guided conversation prompts
Gentle music
Every ticket includes a 10% shopping discount valid that day only.
"Cozy Saturday Collection" products tied to relaxation and creativity - add to your ticket
Sample our Creative Flow Tea, and purchase afterwards to take home.
Pricing
$10 Early Bird
$15 General Admission
Community Plant Swap (FREE)
Rooted Together: A Community Plant Swap
Time: Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM
How it works
Bring a healthy plant, cutting, pot, or propagation to swap.
Don't have a plant? Come anyway! BWC will have a "Community Table" where people can take a donated cutting or purchase one from the shop.
Enjoy herbal tea while browsing and connecting with fellow plant lovers.
🪴 15% off all planters and plant care items during the event
🌱 $5–10 propagation jars or starter kits.
July Christmas Party
🎄✨ Christmas in July Party at MARKET ON MARKET! ✨🎄
Who says you have to wait until December to celebrate? Join us for an evening of holiday cheer, community, and wellness!
🎶 Live DJ
🍪 Sweet treats
🛍️ Christmas in July discounts
🌿 Shop your favorite apothecary finds
💚 Gather, connect, and celebrate with our amazing community
FREE EVENT!
Come sip, shop, dance, and enjoy the magic of the season—summer style!
We can't wait to celebrate with you. ❤️
Live Well. Do Well. Be Well.
Open Mic at MOM
Take the mic or come enjoy the show at Open Mic Night at Market on Market!
Join us on July 22 from 6:30–8:30 PM for an evening of music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and more. Whether you are an experienced performer, trying something new, or simply looking for a fun night out in downtown Durham, everyone is welcome.
Bring your voice, your creativity, and your people. Performers can share their talent in a supportive and relaxed environment, while guests can sit back, enjoy the performances, and shop three locally owned businesses under one roof.
Admission is $5 per person.
Come for the talent, stay for the community, and experience a different side of Market on Market.
Market on Market
July 22 | 6:30–8:30 PM
$5 Admission
Rainbow Apothecary Workshop
he Healing Power of Color
Join us for a vibrant and educational evening exploring the beautiful connection between color, herbs, and wellness. Inspired by the colors of nature and the spirit of self-expression, this hands-on workshop invites guests to discover how colorful botanicals have been used traditionally to support overall well-being while creating their own custom herbal blends.
Whether you're new to herbalism or simply looking for a creative and uplifting experience, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, inspiring, and fun.
What You'll Learn
The traditional uses and benefits of colorful herbs and flowers
How color can influence mood, ritual, and self-care practices
Basic herbal blending techniques
Ways to incorporate herbal teas and botanicals into your daily wellness routine
Featured Botanicals
🌺 Red – Hibiscus for vitality and heart support
🌼 Orange – Calendula for skin and gentle wellness support
☀️ Yellow – Chamomile for relaxation and calm
🌿 Green – Lemon Balm for nervous system support
🦋 Blue – Butterfly Pea Flower for creativity and transformation
💜 Purple – Lavender for peace and restoration
Your Experience Includes
Guided herbal education
Herbal tea tasting flight featuring colorful botanical infusions
Create your own custom Rainbow Tea Blend
Rainbow-inspired herbal mocktail
Take-home wellness guide
Community connection and conversation
Why Attend?
At Be Well Co., we believe wellness should be joyful, inclusive, and accessible. This workshop celebrates the beauty of diversity found in nature and within ourselves. Through herbs, color, and community, we'll explore ways to cultivate balance, creativity, and connection while creating something uniquely your own.
Price: $25
Juneteenth Tea & Healing Circle
Freedom, Healing & Community
Join Be Well Co. for a meaningful evening of reflection, connection, and herbal wellness as we honor Juneteenth through community gathering and intentional conversation.
Juneteenth commemorates freedom, resilience, and the enduring strength of Black communities. This healing circle creates space to pause, connect, and celebrate the wisdom, traditions, and practices that continue to nourish us today.
Together, we'll gather over tea, share stories, reflect on the importance of rest and wellness, and explore the role that community care plays in our collective healing.
What to Expect
☕ Herbal Tea Tasting Experience
Enjoy a curated tasting of herbal blends inspired by traditional botanicals and ingredients often found in Southern and African diasporic wellness traditions.
Featured herbs may include:
Hibiscus
Mint
Lemon Balm
Red Clover
Ginger
Rose
Guided Community Conversation
Topics may include:
Freedom as a wellness practice
The importance of rest and restoration
Ancestral wisdom and herbal traditions
Building community through intentional care
Honoring where we've been while envisioning where we're going
Reflection & Journaling
Guests will receive guided prompts centered around:
Gratitude
Personal growth
Legacy
Joy
Community
Includes
✨ Herbal tea tasting flight
✨ Guided healing circle
✨ Reflection journal prompts
✨ Light refreshments
✨ Community connection
✨ Take-home herbal tea sample
The DIY After Party!
Grab your besties and get ready for a new, fun and creative ultimate night out!
About this event
It's going to be a fun evening at Market On Market @ 121 Market St Durham NC on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM! 💕
This isn’t just a night out — it’s a vibey experience for you, your friends and all the new community you'll meet! You’ll rotate through three custom DIY stations, enjoy delicious bites and drinks, strike a pose at our photo booth and dance the evening away with our live DJ setting the vibe.
Plus, you’ll get exclusive private shopping access with special discounts just for attendees.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a besties night, or just need a fun reset, this event is all about creativity, connection, and good vibes.
✨ Create. Sip. Shop. Dance. Repeat. ✨
Spots are limited — grab your tickets and let’s make it a night to remember!
Your ticket includes:
Three Custom DIY Experiences
Photo Keychains | Candle Making | Herbal Tea Blend
Food & Drinks
Charcuterie | Desserts | Mocktails | Mimosas
Photo booths, Live DJ & Private Discounted Shopping with Be Well Co, EKO and BLNK SPCE Designs!
Add on our AFTER PARTY ULTIMATE package and receive a special gift bag! Includes: facial toner from Be Well Co, moisturizing balm from EKO and a snarky notepad from BLNK SPCE Designs.
FAQs For This Event:
Every attendee must be aged 16 or over. No one under 16 will be allowed at the event. ID may be verified if needed.
Your General Admission ticket includes access to all 3 DIY experiences (with a take home product from each) food, drinks, live DJ entertainment, photo booth access, and exclusive private discounted shopping.
We provide all materials for the DIY stations. Just bring your best vibes (and your faves).
No specific dress code enforced. Cute + comfy! You’ll be crafting, dancing, taking photos, and shopping.
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferable. Contact us if you need assistance.
Attendees will also receive exclusive private shopping discounts available only during the event.
There is nearby street and public parking available around the venue.
Nervous System Nourishment
🌿 Nervous System
A Nervous System Healing Workshop
Breathe. Sip. Soften. Return to yourself.
Step away from the noise and into a space designed to gently guide your body back to calm. This 2-hour immersive experience blends herbal education, somatic healing, and intentional ritual to help you regulate your nervous system—naturally.
🌸 What You’ll Experience:
Grounding tea welcome + soft arrival
Simple, relatable nervous system education
Guided breathwork + gentle restorative movement
Hands-on herbal exploration (smell, taste, touch)
Create your own personalized herbal blend
Journaling + integration ritual
🌿 You’ll Learn:
How stress lives in the body
Ways to shift from survival mode to softness
Herbs that calm anxiety, support sleep, and restore balance
How to create your own daily reset rituals
🍵 Includes:
Custom herbal tea blend to take home
Herbal tasting experience / Herbal Education
Journal prompts + guided reflection
Access to shop + wellness offerings
🕊️ Perfect For:
Anyone feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, or simply craving a softer way to exist.
💰 Investment: $45
April Awakening: A Spring Renewal Retreat🌷✨
Calling all soft souls, bloom lovers, and women ready to reset 🌿🌸
Step into your lightest, most refreshed self this spring at April Awakening — a dreamy indoor mini-retreat designed for intentional connection, creativity, and gentle rebirth.
This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and welcome the new season with clarity and calm.
🌼 Imagine this:
Soft sunlight through windows. Fresh florals and herbal aromas in the air. Cozy floor cushions. Gentle music humming in the background. A guided meditation to ground you. Pages of your journal filling with clarity. Hands crafting flowers and blending your own seasonal herbs while sipping infused botanical drinks.
A space to reconnect — with yourself and with other like-hearted women.
Whether you come solo or with your soul circle, you’ll leave feeling centered, inspired, and aligned for the season ahead.
The Ritual Lounge After Dark
As the evening settles in, the Ritual Lounge transforms into a warm, candlelit sanctuary designed for slowing down and reconnecting. Ritual Lounge After Dark invites guests to step away from the noise of the day and into a cozy, mystical atmosphere filled with herbal aromas, soft music, and intentional ritual.
Sip a cup of herbal tea, explore the apothecary, and relax in the lounge while enjoying gentle experiences such as oracle pulls, herbal smoke cleansing, and quiet moments of reflection. With low lighting, candles, and calming energy throughout the space, the lounge becomes a place to unwind, connect with others, and nurture your inner calm.
This evening gathering is a space for community, curiosity, and slow wellness. Whether you come to explore the herbs, enjoy a peaceful reset, or simply soak in the atmosphere, Ritual Lounge After Dark offers a unique nighttime experience rooted in plants, ritual, and intentional living.
Come settle in, sip something warm, and let the evening unfold. 🌙🌿
Free Offerings
• Community Altar Building (guests add flowers, herbs, intentions)
• Smoke Cleanse Bar (learn about herbs used for cleansing)
• Mini Sound Bath w/ headphones (10 min every hour)
🌿 Ritual Journaling Session
A Guided Reflection Experience
Invite guests into the Ritual Lounge for a quiet, intentional journaling session designed to help them slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.
Each session includes:
• a calming herbal tea ritual
• guided journal prompts for reflection and clarity
• gentle breathwork or meditation to open the session
• quiet time to write and process
• optional oracle card pull for insight
You encouraged to settle into the lounge, sip tea, and allow their thoughts to flow in a supportive and peaceful space.
Perfect for anyone seeking a moment of stillness, personal clarity, or creative reflection.
Be Well Experience
Move your body with yoga, Pilates & barre, then explore medicinal plants + private apothecary shopping. Bring your mat & curiosity.
Bloom & Chat
Bloom where you are planted 🌱 Create floral-inspired art, sip on herbal drinks, and enjoy gentle conversation in a relaxed, soulful space.
Step into a slow, intentional morning at BE WELL CO. Apothecary for Bloom & Chat—a creative wellness experience designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Begin with a warm welcome and a cup of infused tea or coffee, setting the tone for a relaxed, mindful space. Then, explore your creativity with flower-inspired art crafting, making something beautiful that you’ll take home with you.
Throughout the session, enjoy gentle conversation in a safe, supportive environment, sharing ideas, inspiration, and connection. Learn about herbs, oils, and botanicals, and their medicinal and wellness properties—bring your questions and curiosity.
This is more than a craft class. It’s a soulful pause, a moment to connect, reflect, and create in a space designed for intention, wellness, and community.
Join us, sip, create, and let your mind and spirit bloom 🌿✨
📍 BE WELL CO. Apothecary
Ribbon Cutting
MOM – Market on Market
Introducing a dynamic new retail incubator designed to make downtown Durham entrepreneurship more accessible, sustainable, and inspiring. Market on Market Street is proud to host the official ribbon cutting for three innovative, women-owned small businesses launching in the heart of Downtown Durham.
Among them is BE WELL CO., and we are thrilled to bring a renewed focus on wellness, authenticity, and intentional living to the vibrant streets of Durham. Our mission is to help the community reconnect with what it means to feel whole, supported, and genuinely well.
Galentine's Event
💗 Galentine’s at BE WELL CO. 💗
Grab your girls and come enjoy an intimate evening of private shopping, sweet treats, and all the good vibes.
Cute. Cozy. Made for you + your besties. 🌸
Because Galentine’s is about love, laughter, and a little self-care ✨