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Off The Beaten Path’s Shoutout Saturday # 4 belongs to Michigan Artist and Entrepreneur Darcy Kann of Mio, Michigan.  She is the proprietor of Rusted Roots Art & Apothecary.   Darcy’s entrepreneurial reach touches the community in many heartwarming ways through her artistic talents.  She conducts art workshops for both children and adults throughout the year.  These workshops are generally available in-store or elsewhere in the town.  

So yes!  I want to give big shoutout to Darcy Kann.   

The term Apothecary is not a commonly used term around town, but it better describes the practical use of natural medicines, herbs, teas, salves and liniments you won’t find at the local Drug Store.  However, you will find an abundance of these items at the Rusted Roots Store in Mio, Michigan.  The shops proprietor, Darcy Kann has an assortment of herbal teas, rubs and pain relievers on her Apothecary shelves.  I for one am a firm believer in Natural medicines, especially since they helped me recover from my near death experience invoked while in the hands of our the modern medical model of corporate medicine.  You can even pick up a copy of the book I wrote about that harrowing experience off the store’s shelves.  

I, for one, am a firm believer in Natural medicines, especially since they helped me recover from my near death experience invoked while in the hands of our the modern medical model of corporate medicine.  You can even pick up a copy of the book I wrote about that harrowing experience off the store’s shelves.  

Other items in the store include a vast array of art, clothes, coffee cups, dog toys and jewelry. 

Of course art is an all encompassing theme.  There are paintings, sculptures and a beautiful array of handicrafts, including masterfully created quilts of many sizes and colors.

I personally have a pet peeve about shopping locally in support of our many talented artisans and local businesses.  The Rusted Roots Art & Apothecary is located in Mio, Michigan at 109 E. 10th St.  Drop by for some artistic and healing treats and say hello.