Mindfully Made in TOFINO | Non-Toxic, Plant-Powered Self-Care

Welcome, I’m so glad you found us!

The Hobbyist is a small-batch studio rooted on the edge of the wild Pacific, where land, sea, and sky meet. From our home in Tofino, BC, we craft holistic home and body goods—botanical soaps, coastal candles, salt soaks, plant perfumes, essential oil blends, and more—each made by hand using non-toxic, plant-powered, ocean-safe ingredients.

Everything we make is a reflection of the place that shapes us: the rhythm of tides, the scent of forest after rain, the stillness of moss underfoot. We work in step with the seasons, blending ethically foraged botanicals and locally grown plants—many gathered right here in the Clayoquot Sound—with organic butters, oils, and pure essential oils. Nothing rushed. Nothing wasted. Everything made with care.

This is self-care rooted in something deeper:
Connection. Intention. Land. Ritual. Family.

I’m Tamara—a mother, a maker, and a woman raised by strong women. What began at my kitchen table has grown into a family-run studio powered by love, community, and the belief that what we create matters. My partner Dave, our daughter Jade, and a few dear friends now help bring each offering to life.

The Hobbyist isn’t just about what we make.

It’s how—and why—we make it.

Slow. Kind. Grounded. With reverence for the earth and the elements.

We’re proud to be part of a women-led creative community here in Tofino—and even prouder to share a piece of this coastline with you.

From our hands to yours,
Tam xo