2 Local Shops Have Opened New Locations in Cedar Rapids & Marion

A couple of small businesses have recently opened new locations and expanded their offerings! Wild Lotus Apothecary is now open at NewBo City Market, and Cedar Witch Goods has relocated to Marion.

Wild Lotus Apothecary

Wild Lotus Apothecary has been a guest vendor at NewBo City Market many times in the past, but now it has its very own shop inside the market! The small business offers organic, handcrafted apothecary and self-care products, including body oil, lip balm & scrub, muscle balm, tallow cream, beard oil, lotion bars, car diffusers, and more.

Now that Wild Lotus Apothecary has its own permanent space inside the market, new services are being offered, too! That includes Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy, Red Light Therapy, and Infrared Sauna Sessions. If you're curious about any of these services, you can read more about them and book an appointment online HERE. Or, you can visit the new shop during the grand opening this week!

Wild Lotus Apothecary will be hosting its official grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 4th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature complimentary champagne, light refreshments, mini wellness sessions, swag bags for the first guests, and $20 tarot card readings from Ashley Hunt. You can follow the Wild Lotus Apothecary Facebook page HERE for additional information.

Cedar Witch Goods

Speaking of NewBo City Market, Cedar Witch Goods has officially moved out of the market into its very own building in Marion! It's now open at 945 6th Ave.

Similar to Wild Lotus Apothecary, Cedar Witch Goods also has a focus on homemade bath & body products, all of which are created in-house. That includes lotion, perfume oils, soap, wax melts, body oil, bug repellent, room sprays, and more. The shop also features additional items, like shirts, accessories, stickers, cards, home decor, books, and plant accessories, as well as products from other local vendors and creators. Since the new location is much bigger than the former space at NewBo, Cedar Witch Goods' inventory is continuing to grow and expand.

Cedar Witch Goods is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can follow the business' official Facebook page HERE.

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