The Happy Grazer

04/03/2026

Hello THG community!

There are not enough ways to share the gratitude I have for this community for your continued support. I am eternally grateful for each and every one of you!

Till we see each other again,

Jacqui

P.S. I invite you to follow along on my journey into this next chapter on Instagram. Or visit my website at sacred-seed-botanicals.com and sign up for our newsletter for upcoming events and ways to get your hands in the garden :)

04/03/2026

Gentle reflection and heartfelt gratitude..

Hello THG community!

I hope all of you are doing well and staying safe during these wild and turbulent times. This winter reflection comes to you during a very warm (90 degrees!) March day to announce that as of March 1st, The Happy Grazer will be closed. It took much consideration and many honest, heart centered conversations with my amazing support group of friends and family, whom I am so honored to have in my life.

Acknowledging the transition

During this transition, so many emotions, thoughts, feelings, and everything in between has come up. This winter has been a time to process, making sure to sit with all the waves of emotions that are present like fear, grief, happiness, relief, and so many more.

I have known for a long time that The Happy Grazer in its current form feels incomplete, as if this is only a rough draft of how I desire to be of service to our community. And while the journey of THG has been fulfilling in so many ways, the time has arrived for me to take the courageous step to close one door while setting sights on another. Acknowledging this space of transition that I find myself in, it feels right at this moment to take The Happy Grazer off my plate, or shall I say off the grazing table, to allow the next iteration to come through.

There is so much gratitude for all of you who have supported me and my work for the last 2 years. I cherish every connection and relationship that I have made through this journey.

What is next?

As many of you know, I love the garden. Over the last 4.5 years, I dove into all things plants, permaculture and herbalism.

One of my many wonderful teachers on this plant path is Caroline Riley with Mutable Earth Botanicals, located in Austin. And in the spirit of transition that seems so prominent at this time, she is moving to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina with her family. Dreamy! She has graciously asked if I would continue stewardship of the food forest and apothecary space at Whole Life Learning Center. I humbly agreed!

My new project will be Sacred Seed Botanicals located at Whole Life Learning Center. There, I will work out of a dreamy yurt space as the apothecary for Sacred Seed Botanicals, creating seasonal herbal remedies from plants grown on site in the half acre food forest. I plan to host community events such as Community Herbalism days, which are always free! As well as other events, classes, and will be introducing a seasonal series called Meet the Medicines-A Plant Study Circle. More details coming soon!

This isn't a final goodbye

For me, food has and always will be the great connecter to people and the land. Preparing a meal is my love language. It can be a beautiful entryway to learn about the many different people and cultures that exist around us. In my opinion, it's the BEST way to get to know your neighbors. There is so much healing behind sharing a meal with people you love or even with strangers. This part will always be with me.

Although I can't quite see it yet, I feel deep in my bones that food will make its way around and integrate itself back into my life and within the Sacred Seed Botanicals. I trust that fact whole heartly.

Until then, check out a super fun event coming up..

RSVP to our upcoming Spring Shine Garden Party - April 25 @ 10am

Together with Sacred Seed Botanicals, Mutable Earth Botanicals, and The Whole Life Learning Center, we will be throwing a Spring Shine Garden Party to raise money for The Whole Life Learning Foundation. I invite you to come check out my new space! I would be thrilled to see your faces as we sip herbal spritzers, snack on grazing boxes, and hang in the garden.

RSVP and purchase food at mutableearthbotanicals.com/springshine

Lastly, there are not enough ways to share the gratitude I have for this community for your continued support. I am eternally grateful for each and every one of you!

Till we see each other again,

Jacqui

P.S. I invite you to follow along on my journey into this next chapter on Instagram. Or visit my website at sacred-seed-botanicals.com and sign up for our newsletter for upcoming events and ways to get your hands in the garden :) Link is down below!

Click here for an update from The Happy Grazer ATX!

21/11/2025

This is the perfectly delicious beginning to any meal ✨

17/11/2025

This is the sweetest baby shower spread! 💙✨

12/02/2025

Last chance for tickets for our workshop event, tomorrow February 13th! Grab your loved one and let’s graze the night away!

In collaboration with and

See y’all there! 🩷

05/02/2025

Hey friends! Last chance to snag a ticket to our grazing board workshop with and , tomorrow 2/6!

Let’s get cozy, sip, snack, and graze the night away!

Snag your tickets on our website. Link in bio.

See ya there! ✨🩷

28/01/2025

The Happy Grazer Community Newsletter

Hello fellow grazers! I want to officially welcome you to our new community newsletter! My goal for this space is to share about upcoming events, yummy cheesy finds, tips, and some fabulous food or mocktail/cocktail recipes. As always, I am thrilled you are here! Let get into it!

Winter Update:

A little update of where The Happy Grazer and I are at in this moment in time... Well, its winter, where my toes are constantly cold, and I just want to stay snuggled up under a cozy blanket with a cup of tea and hot soup. This has been a time for me to rest and regroup, especially coming off of the busy holiday season. A yearly realignment of sorts. I find that when I slow it down a bit, I can allow myself to come back to my center, tend to the fire that is my inner flame and look ahead to the future with clear glasses and intentional purpose. It allows me to shed skin that no longer resonates and allows me (and this company) to head in the direction that is fully aligned. That way I can serve my community and clients at my fullest capacity.

Now, don't get me wrong, I haven't always done this, haha. As we all are, I am learning as I journey through this life as a business owner and human. But with intention behind it, it has truly served me over and over again. Even when its hard or I don't want to admit that it works :)

The coolest thing to witness is when I do the above, a path usually shows itself, teases with a bit of sunshine on these cold, gloomy days, and I get excited again! Which brings me to February and to our upcoming events..

Upcoming Events:

The Happy Grazer X La Patisserie - A Perfect Pairing: A Grazing Board Workshop
Thursday, February 6 at 6:30. 607 Annie Street
$75 per person

Our first event in collaboration with La Patisserie. We are hosting a grazing board workshop at their cozy, intimate Annie location at 6:30 pm. In this workshop, I will guide you through building the perfect grazing board with a selection of cheeses, thoughtfully paired with delicious wine or mocktails, all playing around with textures, colors, and flavors in a grazing board you can take home with you. There will be decadent sweet treats from La Patisserie, as well as savory bites from The Happy Grazer. Bring your favorite people and let's get cozy, sip, snack, and graze the night away!

Tickets are available at our website at thehappygrazeratx.com. Hope to see you there!

The Happy Grazer x Trufusion South Austin - Satur-Slay Event: Galentine's Edition
Saturday, February 8. 8am-1pm. 4211 S Lamar.

The Happy Grazer will be returning to Trufusion for their monthly Satur-Slay event. This is an amazing event that showcases local businesses and we will be there selling small grazing boxes that feed 2, filled with grazing goodness! We will have a few different combinations available: cheese and charcuterie boxes, cheese (meat free) boxes, and hummus (vegan friendly) boxes.

If you are needing a larger grazing box that feed more guests, we are accepting pre orders. You can use Trufusion as a pickup location. If you are interested in ordering hummus to take home, we are offering 8oz and 12oz hummus tubs in all 3 flavors: Lemon Garlic, Romanesco, and Avocado Cilantro.

This is a free event to attend if you are a member at Tru. If you are not a member, sign up to take a class! Your first class is always free! Or they have drop in rates as well. You can preorder boxes at our website at thehappygrazeratx.com

If you don't already, please follow along on our grazing journey on IG and Facebook .atx

Below are some of my favorite photos from the last couple of weeks :)

Thank you so much for being a part of this wonderful community! I am excited to start this new chapter with all of you! Stay warm!

Jacqui
Owner of The Happy Grazer

Click here for an update from The Happy Grazer ATX!

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas! From my family to yours! ❤️✨

18/12/2024

Looking for the perfect gift? Our 8 x 8 Grazing Box is the ultimate grazing experience, packed with locally sourced goodies that are sure to impress. 🎁✨

A thoughtful, delicious way to share love this holiday season! ❤️

Last day to order is Sunday 12/22. Available for delivery until 12/23. Pick up only on 12/24. Limited supplies last. Order through DM or our website!

14/12/2024

How it started >>>> How it ended (swipe)

Our winter farro salad, packed with fresh antipasti ingredients and drizzled with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, is one for the books! The secret? Letting it sit overnight in the fridge to let all the flavors meld together. Then, top it off with crispy walnuts fried in olive oil and a handful of fresh arugula and edible flowers from my garden.

A cozy, farm-to-table twist on the classic antipasti salad. It’s the perfect winter dish—fresh, flavorful, and oh-so-delicious. Now available on our website ✨