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Maison Palo Santo was founded in 2016 by the husband-and-wife team of Red and Mimi Daraa, who live and work in Ecuador and the United States. Maison Palo Santo was inspired by their own personal transformation when they started working with Palo Santo near their home in Ecuador.
Buying ethically-sourced Palo Santo supports the conservation of Palo Santo habitats. The demand for Palo Santo wood means the communities will continue to plant more Palo Santo trees and creates an economic opportunity that otherwise wouldn’t exist. Ecuadorian law states only indigenous people can work with Palo Santo which helps protect this precious commodity.
We work with a single-origin Palo Santo community from the Manabi region of coastal Ecuador and guarantee their sustainability practices by working to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem that provides this magical tree. With your purchase, Maison Palo Santo provides funding to the community to plant more Palo Santo trees and creates jobs for women in particular, creating a domino effect of health and prosperity throughout the village.