About Us - Best Herb Store in Arizona
Leilah with Scottsdale Mayor Herb Drinkwater in 1993
Our Story
The Herb Stop was founded in 1992 by Leilah, Swiss Pharma-Assistant and Master Herbalist. Starting in a small 300 square foot store in Arizona, our herb store quickly expanded into a larger location to accommodate in-depth Herb Stop Certification Classes and an apprenticeship program. In 2002, Natalie Hajdu, Master Herbalist, joined Leilah, who is currently the President of The Herb Stop.
Our modest herb store continued growing with an emphasis placed on providing the public with the highest quality herbal products. Leilah and Natalie created a superior line of over 2500 herbal products. Today, The Herb Stop’s manufacturing and retail location is situated in the mountainous region of
Our Belief
The Herb Stop insists that all ingredients must come from reliable and ethical sources. Leilah and Natalie believe that quality and high standards are essential to create life-enhancing herbal products that are unmatched.
Our Mission Statement
The Herb Stop’s mission is to provide the most accurate herbal knowledge and the finest herbal products to every person interested in improving their quality of life.
Our Awards and Features
The Herb Stop has been honored to receive a variety of awards from various groups and publications including:
- The Herb Stop's Natalie Hajdu-Voakes received Health Advocate of the Month from Citizen's for Health.
- Our herbalist, Leilah's herb garden has been featured by Arizona's Payson RoundUp Newspaper (two articles on Leilah's garden can be found on the Payson RoundUp's website)
- Our small business owner Natalie Hajdu-Voakes was profiled as an Exemplary Career Woman in Arizona by Celebrating Arizona Women
- Our herb store received the Best of Phoenix from The New Times in 1993 (prior to our move to beautiful Pine, Arizona)
Our Arizona Herb Shop has been featured in a variety of publications and news stations including:
- ABC15's Smart Shopper with Daphne Munro
- Inspirato Magazine by American Express
- The Business Journal (Phoenix)
- The Payson Roundup
- The Rim Country Gazette
- Mid Life Living Well
- Four Corner's Magazine
- Arizona Highlands Garden Conference hosted by UofA (University of Arizona)
- Keep Sedona Beautiful - 32nd Annual Native Plant Workshop Going Native
- The High Country Gardener / High Country Garden Club
- Menopause Support Group hosted by Paradise Valley Hospital
- Kiwanis Club
To schedule a guest appearance by one of our herbalists, please contact us through our contact page or call toll-free 877-345-4372.
Giving Back
Giving back to our community in the beautiful mountains of Pine, AZ (and surrounding areas) is not only gratifying, but supports our community. The Herb Stop donates to many organizations including:
- Habitat for Humanity
- Rim Country Classic Auto Club
- Justice McNeely Foundation
- Trail's Day
- Riff Raff Club
- Fire on the Rim
- Taste at the Bridge
- PAWS (Payson Area Woofers Society)
- Arizona Labrador & Giant Breed Rescue
- Arizona's Cannon Ball Run
- Payson Lioness Club
- Pine Strawberry Fire Department
- Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund
- PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Herb Stop is a PETA Cruelty-Free approved company specializing in vegetarian and vegan health supplements, herbs and natural skin and body care)
Thank you for taking the time to visit our online store. If you have any questions, please contact us any time,
Natalie, Leilah & The Herb Stop Team