Farm facts: Quality essential oils from the ground up

Ever wonder how we get your favorite oils and blends to be so pristine? It starts from the ground up! From the Whispering Springs Farm in Mona, Utah, to the Dalmatia Aromatic Farm and Distillery in Croatia, our oils are produced by careful, earth-loving farmers who tend to the YL …

Member Memory: Gary Young and Laurie A.

Since Gary’s passing, many members have shared their memories of him and appreciation for his legacy. Today, we share another member’s memories with you as a way not only to keep his legacy alive but also to inspire others seeking wellness and purpose. This one comes from Laurie A. I …

Gary Young: Pioneer and Eco-friendly Farming Partner

Gary was a pioneer, not only in the way he began the modern-day essential oils movement but also in his modern distillation techniques and eco-friendly farming of essential oil botanicals. It was, in part, a love of nature that drove him to become that pioneer and innovator and that propelled …

Melissa Essential Oil’s Storied History at Young Living

The essential oil of Melissa—more commonly known as lemon balm—has been used for over 2,000 years, starting with the Greeks and Romans, and then spread into Spain and throughout Europe. The early colonists of North America brought it with them, and it is recorded to have been among the herbs …

PART 8: FINDING PURE ESSENTIAL OILS

EDITOR’S NOTE: Since Gary Young’s passing, we have been taking stock of the tremendous contributions he made to the world by revisiting his presentations such as this fascinating twenty-part blog post series that recounts Gary’s ongoing discoveries about pure essential oils, their properties, and their production. Here’s Part VIII. Abdullah …

Legacy Gary Member Stories – Provence, France

Since Gary Young’s passing, we have put a lot of thought into how to continue the D. Gary Young blog. We wanted to foster a stalwart commitment to Gary’s legacy, so we asked members to think of a fond memory of their time working with him on projects, on travels, at one …

PART 6: FINDING PURE ESSENTIAL OILS

EDITOR’S NOTE: Since Gary Young’s passing, we have been taking stock of the tremendous contributions he made to the world by revisiting his presentations such as this fascinating twenty-part blog post series that recounts Gary’s ongoing discoveries about pure essential oils, their properties, and their production. Here’s Part VI. Visitors …

Legacy Gary Member Stories – Lavender Harvest, Mona Farm

Since Gary Young’s passing, we have put a lot of thought into how to continue the D. Gary Young blog. We wanted to foster a stalwart commitment to Gary’s legacy, so we asked members to think of a fond memory of their time working with him on projects, on travels, at one …