Born To Be Wild

<p><img alt="20170717_093507-1500278397" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/441292/20170717_093507-1500278397.jpg"> <img alt="Screenshot_20170629-073916-01-1500278623" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/441293/Screenshot_20170629-073916-01-1500278623.jpeg"></p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/b/c/1723511d32de3bd9b633aab7916099.png"></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>BORN TO BE WILD</strong> is a medicinal herb farming project to rejuvenate the world of medicinal plants.</p><p> </p><p><img alt="20170625_132759-01_resized-1499339040" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/439582/20170625_132759-01_resized-1499339040.jpeg"></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>But what is Born to Be Wild exactly?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/9/1/34e7befb5c809e405c5e8d3cedb4b0.png"></p><p> </p><p>With Born to Be Wild, we will grow, process and market <strong>dried medicinal herbs</strong> that are commonly used for their health benefits (digestion, sleepless, mummy, flu, detox, etc.), as well as our <strong>own designed blends</strong>.</p><p> <img alt="20170704_173212-1499339098" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/439583/20170704_173212-1499339098.jpg"></p><p><img alt="20170609_220531-1497387015" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/433797/20170609_220531-1497387015.jpg"></p><p> </p><p>We will also offer <strong>subscription boxes</strong> (by theme or personalised) via our e-shop. You will have the guarantee to receive each month a loose-leaf herbal tea that fits your needs !</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/7/9/b337735536e0e96af33c980f36bf24.png"></p><p> </p><p><strong>Herbal sorbets</strong>… why not? Some plants exhale round, fresh, sweet, floral, greedy or suave flavours. Herbal sorbet will soon become your favourite summertime treat!</p><p><img alt="20170609_220203-1497387061" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/433799/20170609_220203-1497387061.jpg"></p><p> </p><p>The herb-infused syrup is all that gives our handcrafted sorbet and ice pop its <strong>white or creamy natural colour.</strong> A touch of colour will be added with edible flowers such as dandelion (yellow), bee balm (red), cornflower (blue), etc.</p><p> </p><p><img alt="Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___15.41.11-1496929354" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/432091/Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___15.41.11-1496929354.png"></p><p> </p><p>We will also produce fresh-from-the-freezer <strong>fruit sorbets and ice pops </strong>(red berries, blue berries, grapefruit, etc.).</p><p> </p><p>        <img alt="Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___15.41.05-1496929307" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/432090/Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___15.41.05-1496929307.png"></p><p>We will also make chocolate covered ice pops. </p><p> </p><p>Our <strong>flavours to cool you off: </strong>lavender, blackcurrant, redcurrant, elderflower, rosemary, thyme, chocolate mint, acacia, lemongrass, basil, strawberry and basil, chamomile, grapefruit, violet, rose, blackberry, pineapple sage, etc.   </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/b/b/b43f2c528a367cd5e2d56a05cc712e.png"></p><p>All of our products are c<strong>ertified organically grown or ethically wild-harvested.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Get carefully selected and packaged loose-leaf herbal teas at Born to Be Wild’s. Herbal teas are made from dried plants that are vulnerable to air, light, humidity, and temperature. Use our <strong>glass jar</strong> and <strong>kraft paper bag</strong> to store away from direct heat and light.  </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/1/6/723c7857aa3052b06ecf2c33e6e3ce."></p><p> </p><p>All our organic plant-based sorbets and ice pops contain only natural ingredients, using no refined sugar, no artificial flavours or colours. They are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and allergy-friendly.</p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/2/9/364be1649891e3691fc6077f161f92.png"></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/e/3/6e8e375ac7b0e5011e81dea56f52cb.png"></p><p>Born to Be Wild is nestled in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.combrillac.fr">Château Combrillac</a>’s vineyards, located on the high hills overlooking the Dordogne river valley, in the heart of Périgord and approximately 2 miles from Bergerac City (France). </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/1/c/3f9812d363ddad27b8c053c89d85bc."></p><p> </p><p>Born to Be Wild’s approach is perma-inspired, in other words we try to apply <strong>permaculture ethical principles </strong>to how we grow our plants.</p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/8/b/321126e65fe79870dacb1bef3cefaf.png"></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img alt="Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___16.25.51-1496931966" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/432134/Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___16.25.51-1496931966.png"></p><p>We use <strong>eco-designed packaging</strong>. Kraft paper bags, sorbet bucket and shipping boxes are recyclable, as well as our ice pops wooden sticks. </p><p> </p><p>Glass jars and aluminium capsules are recyclable and can easily be re-used. </p><p> </p><p><img alt="Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___15.44.24-1496929495" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/432094/Capture_d__cran_2017-06-08___15.44.24-1496929495.png"></p><p>We had worked a lot on our packaging to be ecological, minimalist, easy to use… and pleasant to the eyes! A beautiful artwork by<a target="_blank" href="http://www.scommegilberte.fr"> ScommeGilberte</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/2/b/8eb7655c6f3c67c5fdb55792ceb155.png"></strong></p><p>And it’s an English name in a French world!</p><p> </p><p>Born to Be Wild believes in <strong>« natural farming »</strong>, the ecological farming approach developed by Masanobu Fukuoka, also known as « do-nothing farming », where human inputs are limited.</p><p> </p><p>Born to Be Wild also refers to Mother Nature and how we are all anchored into the wild, no matter our lifestyle.</p><p> </p><p>We are more than a simple farm. We believe in a certain <strong>way of life</strong>, inspired by nature. </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/0/b/567674a404cca3784d47ac28f35318."></p><p> </p><p>Born to Be Wild stands at the crossroad between farming and the urban world, in line with today’s realities. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/4/8/afc0d473dc45ee407af2c7ace8cb8b.png"></strong></p><p>My name is Uyen. In another life, I had worked as a legal advisor on environmental issues in rainy Brussels. After 10 years as a lawyer, the idea of occupying fallow lands located on my husband’s family vineyards in Dordogne, France, gained ground.  All I wish now is to create my own living environment and to pursue the safeguard of biodiversity in my own way.</p><p> </p><p> <img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/f/6/d15c31b0664755eace9822f01f60ad.jpg"></p><p> </p><p>In 2018, after a transition year, I will become <strong>a medicinal herb farmer and hand-picker.</strong></p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/c/b/f589bdac1e33172f666e0804ef9ff5.jpg"><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/d/f/dd556626c94662af43b216f3b72c43.jpg"></p><p> </p><p><strong><em>All I need now is you to engage yourself into this great adventure! Because we are all Born to Be Wild!</em></strong></p><p> </p><p><img src="https://drfhlmcehrc34.cloudfront.net/cache/7/f/8439ef0e43114ab327100c0a5a1ef4.png"></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://wwww.facebook.com/combrillac">wwww.facebook.com/combrillac</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.instagram.com/borntobewild_farm">www.instagram.com/borntobewild_farm</a></p>