ABOUT THE OWNER
Hand-harvested with care & sound ecological practices on Northern California's Mendocino coast...
Gualala Seaweed Products are the creation of seaweed enthusiast and Mendocino coast local, Donna Bishop. Donna is a passionate and licensed seaweed collector with 25+ years experience of studying and gathering seaweeds of the local coastline.
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A graduate of Marquette University in Biology and Earth Science, Donna has lived on the Mendocino coast for 50+ years. In addition to harvesting seaweed, Donna owns and operates The Original Gualala Farmers' Market for which she also grows, picks, ferments, and preserves many of the foods that grow on her beautiful land. As if all this was not enough, she is also a magnificent quilt artist - who still creates a massive selection of inventory and custom works to this day!
A true renaissance woman.
Donna is well-studied in the identification and homeopathic application of many of this area's native ecology, and she loves to teach and share her knowledge with others. She is an advocate of taking REAL care of ourselves and of our planet.
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This site is managed by family members.
Please call or email Donna with any questions you may have about her process or products. She would be over-joyed to hear from you!
(707) 884-3726
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In compliance with all California Fish & Game Seaweed Harvesting Regulations.
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