The Story Behind the RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac

A Commitment to True Transparency

RidgeCrest Herbals stands out in the natural supplement products industry with an unwavering commitment to transparency, education, holistic wellness, and our mission. While many companies embraced "transparency" as a buzzword and companies rushed to showcase the farmers behind their ingredients, we took a deeper look into what transparency truly means for our customers.

A decade ago, ingredient traceability gained traction, particularly for farmed materials. We recognized its limitations regarding wild-crafted ingredients, which are essential to our supplement formulations. While our rigorous testing protocols ensured ingredient authenticity and purity, we believed our customers deserved a more comprehensive view of our world, values, and processes.

The RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide to Herbal Wisdom and Wellness

This vision led to the creation of the RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac. Rather than simply focusing on supplement ingredient sourcing, we envisioned a publication that would showcase the heart and soul of our company – our people and our holistic approach to wellness. Every employee contributes their expertise and experiences, reinforcing our collective commitment to safe, effective herbal supplements.

The Almanac would transcend traditional marketing boundaries, offering readers not just insights into our formulation and manufacturing processes, but practical wisdom for their wellness journey. 

More than a marketing tool, the Almanac serves as a guide for holistic health, offering:

• Wellness insights beyond our formulation & supplements
• Complementary dietary recommendations 
• Daily wellness practices
• Complimentary lifestyle modifications
• Our stories and passions
• In Depth Education
• Herbal knowledge
• Gardening and sustainability tips
• Recipes, DIY, engaging articles, photography, and even cartoons
• Our personalities with humor and fun
• Company insights
• Recommendations for products, companies, and services beyond our own
• An invitation to be part of our family and the growing family of people who are passionate about health, wellness, and the natural world.

It is more than a calendar or book; it is a timeless tool that ensures the rich legacy of herbal wisdom. Serving as a foundation for our mission: Helping people to live happier, healthier, more active lives, the almanac reflects and core values and philosophy: eclectic, innovative, effective, trust, caring, and fun. 

Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

This ambitious project faced significant challenges. Beyond the financial investment, we needed to inspire our team to share their personal experiences and expertise with the world. We committed to making it an annual publication, complete with a calendar, articles, recipes, and even cartoons. Starting in October 2015, our entire team devoted themselves to bringing this vision to life. Through this dedicated effort, we successfully launched the first edition at the beginning of the following year.

The Almanac embodies our belief that true health encompasses more than what we can fit into a capsule – it's about empowering our customers with knowledge and practical tools for their wellness journey.

As the Almanac has grown over the years, it has transformed from a simple publication into a rich and expansive resource. What started as something small has evolved into a thoughtfully curated edition, complete with yearly themes, engaging trivia, and interactive puzzles woven throughout.

Award-Winning Herbal Formulas & Customer-Centric Values

At RidgeCrest Herbals, we take immense pride in our award-winning supplement line, including:

• ClearLungs® 
• SinusClear®
• AirwayClear®
• AdrenaLove®
• SereniZen® (formerly Anxiety Free®). 

However, our commitment extends beyond product excellence, deeply rooted in our team's dedication to putting customers first, customer education, and empowerment.

The Almanac: A Core Resource for Recruitment and Team Training

The RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac has evolved into more than just a customer resource; it has become an invaluable tool in our recruitment process. We share previous editions with potential candidates, incorporating discussion points from the publication into our interviews to assess alignment with our core values and principles. This unexpected benefit has enhanced our ability to identify individuals who share our commitment to holistic wellness and customer care. 

Furthermore, the Almanac is a comprehensive training resource for our team members. Through their involvement with the publication, our staff develops more profound knowledge of natural healing practices, building both expertise and confidence. This empowerment extends beyond our workplace, enabling our team members to become respected wellness advocates within their communities.

This annual undertaking has yielded benefits far beyond our initial expectations, fostering personal growth and professional development while strengthening our organizational culture.

Expanding Our Holistic Wellness Mission

Our commitment to holistic wellness inspired us to develop the "Supplement Your Supplement" (SYS) concept, which became a guiding principle in our annual planning meetings and Almanac content development. This philosophy has since expanded into our newsletters, social media, and other communications, creating a consistent message of comprehensive wellness support.

The annual publication of the Almanac provides us with a rich repository of valuable content that serves multiple purposes throughout the year. While creating such extensive, meaningful content is challenging, we remain committed to sharing our knowledge openly with industry peers who express interest. This aligns with our mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives – we believe in making our wellness tools accessible to everyone.

We've found that our readers have diverse preferences for accessing this information. As a beautifully crafted publication, the physical Almanac, with over 30,000 prints a year, has found its place in various settings – from corporate offices to break rooms, and yes, even as an engaging bathroom reader. We've witnessed its presence during visits with partners nationwide, often prominently displayed on executives' desks. We’re expanding our digital presence to accommodate evolving reading preferences, making the Almanac available across multiple platforms and devices, ensuring this valuable wellness resource is always within reach.

Repurposing the Almanac

As the Almanac has evolved over the years, we’ve received incredible feedback on how people have incorporated it into their lives, inspiring even more creativity. One of our favorite and most heartwarming stories comes from a wonderful store that once found themselves snowed in—so they took turns reading aloud from the Almanac, turning an unexpected situation into a shared experience of learning and connection.

Beyond reading and enjoying the RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac, there are countless ways to repurpose and share its wisdom. We love the idea of passing it on, giving it new life, and making it a lasting source of inspiration.

Here are some creative ways to give the Almanac new life:

• Gift it to a friend who would appreciate its knowledge and insights.
• Start a community-sharing tradition – Pass it along to friends, family, or a local library.
• Add it to your yearly collection and collect each yearly publication as a cherished resource.
• Use it to create a vision board, drawing inspiration from its wisdom.
• Journal in the margins – Take notes, jot down thoughts, or track your wellness journey.
• Turn it into an art project – Use pages for collages, scrapbooking, or DIY crafts.
• Make herbal flashcards – Cut out useful herbal tidbits to create quick reference cards.
• Use it for meditation or reflection – Read a passage daily for inspiration.

Our Hope for The Almanac

RidgeCrest Herbals has achieved a distinctive balance between producing effective herbal formulas and serving as an educational resource. Our Almanac has become an essential tool for sharing timeless wisdom, modern insights, and encouraging guidance that supports our core mission. As we continue to grow, learn, and discover new insights, we remain dedicated to sharing this knowledge with our community. Our hope is that readers will find inspiration within these pages to enhance their lives and achieve their personal wellness goals.

How to Get Your RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac

RidgeCrest Herbals remains committed to creating and sharing our Almanac each year, striving to release it on the first of the year. This publication is a true labor of love, with our team pouring their hearts and souls into its creation, an effort that requires countless hours and significant resources to bring to life.

1. Get the FREE Digital Almanac (Our Recommended Option!)

For instant access to the full wealth of knowledge, we offer free digital browser versions and downloadable digital editions. Click on each almanac to be taken to their product page! 

2. Order a Print Edition

Printed versions are available for a small fee to help cover costs. You can order this year’s Almanac, along with past available editions, through our Almanac Collection Page or by calling our customer service team at 800-242-4649 or emailing at info@rcherbals.com

Important Scarcity Alert: Past Almanacs are only available while supplies last, Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Order your collection today. To pre-reserve next year’s Almanac, contact us at 800-242-4649 or info@rcherbals.com.

Below is a list of each of our Almanacs along with the available formats:

• 2016: No longer available for print or digital
• 2017: Print & digital available
• 2018: Print & digital available
• 2019: Digital only 
• 2020 Expand Your Vision: Print & digital available
• 2021 Emerge: Digital only 
• 2022 Bloom: Print & digital available
• 2023 Rooted: Print & digital available
• 2024 Kismet: Print & digital available
• 2025 InTENtion: Print & digital available

Thank you for your continued support in keeping herbal wisdom alive!