HINDES: A Place to Exhale
If you’ve ever walked into a space and immediately felt grounded—like your nervous system exhaled before you did—that’s HINDES. Located in Golden Valley, MN, this woman-owned gem is where I’ll be doing my artist residency for the month of August, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be welcomed into the space by its incredible founder, Mo Hynes.
Meet Mo Hynes and Her Wellness Philosophy
Mo is a force of nature: rooted, radiant, and driven by compassion. Her love of nature and self-care rituals shines through every inch of the store—from the thoughtfully designed layout to the house-made line of topical wellness products that feature CBD oil. As an anti-inflammatory, CBD may be able to help reduce pain, swelling, and irritation.
What sets Mo’s creations apart is her dedication to quality. The CBD is derived from Colorado-grown hemp, extracted using the gold-standard supercritical CO₂ method, and lab-tested to ensure purity and legal compliance. (Yes—CBD from hemp is federally legal in all 50 states. It contains less than 0.3% THC.)
Whether you're curious about pain relief, skincare, or just looking for clean beauty that feels good to use, I encourage you to check out her line. Think calming balms, mood-lifting aromatherapy, and facials that feel more like a ritual than a routine.
And people are noticing. HINDES was just voted Minnesota’s Best Silver Winner by the Star Tribune in not one, but three categories: Beauty & Wellness Products, Workshops & Classes, and THC, Hemp & CBD Store. Not bad for a dream born from handmade lotion and a love of healing.
Classes, Events & Private Gatherings
HINDES is also a space for learning, connecting, and celebrating. Visit the HINDES events page to find in-house classes—including mine—designed to spark creativity and nurture well-being. From hands-on skincare workshops to sustainable living topics, there’s always something happening. You can also book private parties here, whether it’s a birthday, a bridal event, or just an excuse to treat your people to something different. Think guided facials, crystal candle-making, or other memorable self-care rituals in a setting that feels like a cozy studio-meets-sanctuary.
If you're local, pop in to shop or sign up for an event. And if you’re not nearby? No problem. HINDES ships across the U.S.
So keep in mind this August, while I’m holding my artist residency there, you’ll get to see the EcoPetites line up close and personal, alongside Mo’s nourishing creations. Watch for my special events.
$100 Giveaway from EcoPetites & HINDES
To celebrate our August collaboration, HINDES and EcoPetites are hosting a joint giveaway! Anyone who subscribes to either of our email lists during the month of August will be entered to win a $100 EcoPetites gift card or a beauty bag from HINDES with $100 worth of product. You can sign up for one list, the other, or both—no purchase necessary.
Click here to enter contest or visit the Events page on my site for details.
Come by. Stay a while. Exhale.
