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Holistic Healing
Find your calm at Savage Mill. Discover aromatherapy, ozone therapy, herbal remedies, reiki, and healing experiences that blend science and spirit. All this and more, offered by passionate practitioners who care about your whole self, inside and out.
Ancestors Bosom Herbal Apothecary
Ancestors Bosom Herbal Apothecary is a woman-owned, Black-owned herbal apothecary offering plant-based remedies rooted in ancestral wisdom and spiritual herbalism. Located in Savage Mill, the apothecary provides hand-blended loose-leaf teas, handcrafted herbal tinctures, oils, salves, and bulk dried herbs made in small batches with care and intention. Ancestors Bosom approaches wellness as a practice of remembrance—honoring the connection between spirit, mind, body, and lineage.
In addition to herbal products, the apothecary offers personalized consultations, custom herbal formulations, and spiritual and intuitive services rooted in ancestral reconnection. The space also hosts small workshops and educational gatherings that share practical, culturally grounded herbal knowledge. Designed to feel calm, welcoming, and unhurried, Ancestors Bosom invites visitors to slow down and build a meaningful relationship with plant medicine. The apothecary is deeply committed to community presence, accessibility, and long-term stewardship rather than trend-driven wellness. Ancestors Bosom serves as both a retail space and a place of learning, care, and reconnection within the Savage Mill community.
Essentially Divine
Essentially Divine is a holistic wellness boutique dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through nature’s wisdom. We specialize in handcrafted, organic-inspired skincare, wellness products, and spiritual tools that support intentional living and self-care. Every item is carefully crafted in small batches with love, using high-quality ingredients infused with healing energy and a purposeful intention. From detox baths and botanical oils to room mists and metaphysical essentials, our offerings are designed to elevate daily rituals into sacred experiences.
Our boutique also serves as a community hub, offering workshops, healing sessions, and lifestyle classes that empower individuals to reconnect with themselves and live in balance. Whether you're seeking emotional clarity, physical rejuvenation, or spiritual alignment, Essentially Divine provides the space and tools to help you thrive. We believe wellness is a journey best taken with intention, integrity, and authenticity. Rooted in tradition and guided by intuition, Essentially Divine is more than a store—it’s a sanctuary for those who seek to live fully and freely.
Gentle Hands Healing Arts
Gentle Hands Healing Arts is a wellness collective offering Reiki, acupuncture, personalized sound healing, Tarot reading, herbal consultations, and nature therapy for all. Family Reiki sessions and couple’s sound baths are also offered, as well as Reiki mentorship courses and healing events. Each of our providers is a sole proprietor operating their own business and bringing their wealth of skills to Historic Savage Mill. Jessica Sharp specializes in emotional healing, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth. Dr. Rachelle Dixon’s specialty is Traditional and Indigenous healing wisdom and the decolonization of care. We believe that every person deserves care that is tailored to their individual needs; and we honor each client’s safety, comfort, sovereignty, dignity, life experience, and goals. It is our hope that clients will feel nourished, supported, and deeply welcomed into our tender little corner of the Mill.
Pinions Institute
The Pinions Institute is a research and ethics organization dedicated to understanding the universal process of recursive through identity, differential ontology, and containment-driven logic systems that are the patterns of our daily life and universal structure both.
Founded by Alan Gallauresi, the Institute formalizes and teaches the core structures of Pinion Theory — a framework that models all existence as self-generating, difference-driven recursion. Our space at Savage Mill serves as a hybrid studio, meditation space, and recursion sanctuary — a place where written law, poetic structure, and lived coherence meet in embodied concretion. We offer use of our technology and process to other non-profits and offer a space for personal development and meditation.
Temple of Amada
Our Mission
The Temple of Amada is designed to enlighten your entire being. The word Amada means, “worthy of love“. Your body, spirit, and mind, “the temple“, is worthy of love. Our calling is to promote holistic healing by utilizing your body’s energy and promote the self-healing abilities from within oneself. We aspire to assist in strengthening omniscience and spirituality. As you become mindful, you begin to heal. Our focus is to be “the pill alternative“.
We offer comprehensive solutions, including Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF/RIFE), Ozone Therapy (O3), Reiki, Reflexology, Photobiomodulation (PBM), Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT), and Nutrition and Health Consulting.
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Plan your next friend hang where flavor meets fun. Wander through artisan shops, sip coffee or cocktails, take a group class, or just vibe out over good food and even better conversation. This is your new go-to gathering spot.
Looking for fun for any age? Fly through the trees at Terrapin Adventures, explore shops filled with both treasures and toys, and then unwind over dinner on the patio of Dive Bar & Grille. Bonus: our public spaces are pup-friendly — but check with your selected eatery to see if Fido can join you for dinner.
Switch up your usual date night with something charming, flirty, and fun. Take a pottery class, grab a romantic dinner, or catch one of the special nights on our Events Calendar. Every date feels like the first at Savage Mill — especially under our dreamy outdoor string lights.
Weddings
Say “I do” in a space that feels like a storybook.
Savage Mill offers two unique venues: our light-filled Great Room with scenic river views and soaring ceilings, and the intimate and charming Rosebud Micro Venue, perfect for elopements and bridal showers.
With in-house photographers, bridal boutiques, custom tailoring, and full beauty services on site, you’ll find everything you need to bring your special day to life under one historic roof.
Leasing Opportunities
Become Part of the Mill
Opening your first shop or expanding something you love, Savage Mill offers a vibrant, ready-made community to grow your business.
We’re home to over 80 sole proprietors — artists, makers, and more — and we’d love to welcome you next. View available spaces, floor plans, and details on our Leasing page.
Follow along on Instagram at @experiencesavagemill
We’re OPEN this Labor Day!
Spend your day off at Savage Mill! Shop, eat, explore, and support your favorite local businesses.
Sophie, Executive Chair of Paw-licy Relations, is inspecting the pipes that bring County water into the Mill. 💦She wants to remind you that we`re closed tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 31 as the water is turned off for a much-needed upgrade to the main pressure relief valve. We`ll be back bright and early Tuesday morning! 🌅
"Jewelry for life`s biggest moments, and the little ones in between."
Savage Mill`s industrial space is the perfect fit for Alison Jefferies, owner of @jadorndesigns. We stopped by her Spinning Building studio to take a look at her modern heirloom jewelry and learn how she built a successful business:
https://www.savagemill.com/jewelry-for-lifes-biggest-moments-and-the-little-ones-in-between/
#shopsmall #modernheirloomjewelry
A little Mill maintenance!
Savage Mill will be closed Monday, August 31 while we take care of an important repair to our main water system. We’ll be back open and ready to go on Tuesday, September 1st during regular hours.
Thanks for rolling with us while we keep this Mill running strong!
We`re excited to announce our new Howard County Arts Council ARTsites sculpture, "Searching" by local artist and recent University of Maryland graduate Nick Femia! Nick uses natural materials like metal and wood, bringing life to the beauty of geometric forms.
We spoke with Nick about his work in sculpture and graphic design, and how his pieces transform the space around them:
https://www.savagemill.com/searching/
#artsites2026 #hocoarts #publicart
From campfire and s`mores to friendship bracelets and handcrafted drinks, last Thursday`s summer camp-themed Girls Night Out was full of laughter, relaxation, and fun shopping. Thanks to all of you who came out to play games with us and reconnect with your inner camper! And a special shout-out to the guys on our maintenance team who always help bring our dreams to reality - you rock!
Mark Thursday, Oct. 22, 4-8pm for the next Girls Night Out and stay tuned for the theme!
#summercamp #girlsnightout
What`s camp without s`mores?
Stop by Terrapin Adventures` fire ring near the Big Lot entrance tomorrow during Girls Night Out to assemble and enjoy your own s`more free of charge! Present your bingo card to one of the staff to get a stamp for an extra chance at our raffle.
#summercamp #adultsummercamp #smores
Announcing this Thursday`s Girls Night Out beneficiary: @hcecoworks! Stop by their table to learn about the important environmental work they`re doing in Howard County, and about their future new home, Holly Hills. Make a donation and enter the raffle for a chance to win this Picnic at Ascot wine and cheese cooler tote!
#girlsnightout #summercamp #picnic
It`s the dog days of summer🐾, and Savage Mill has treats the whole family can enjoy. 😉 Check out our blog for some of our favorites!
https://www.savagemill.com/dog-days-of-summer/
#familytime❤️ #workshops #petfriendly #AdventureAwaits
Welcome to Savage Mill: Mocktique by Stursi!
Mocktique`s new storefront in the Old Weave building debuts their three award-winning, complex alcohol-free cocktails: Debauchery, Revvl, and Reign. Owners Lexx and Livv are leading the way with sophisticated beverages using premium ingredients. Stop by for a tasting and experience a new way to drink!
https://www.savagemill.com/mocktique-a-new-drinking-experience/
@drinkstursi
#mocktail #nonalcoholic
Our Courtyard has been looking particularly pretty recently, the old brick walls accented by a blooming crepe myrtle and cheerful black-eyed Susans. "Plein Fun", a newly-formed group of painters, visited this week. Impressive work, right?
They`ll be back next Tuesday around 8 am, rain or shine, to work around the Mill, and welcome guests!
#pleinairpainter #beautifulspace
Looking to escape the smoke and humidity this weekend? Come try out the indoor events here at Savage Mill: https://www.savagemill.com/events/
There`s lots to choose between, including @Omnihedral`s "Paladins and Printing," @eloraallthingsessential`s "Mom & Me" workshop and their first in the "Red Tent" series, and a variety of jewelry-making workshops with Alumia Design . And don`t miss tomorrow night`s Ghost Tour!
Wanting to take a printing workshop in the future? Get more details here: https://www.savagemill.com/paladins-and-printing/
Whether for the day, a weekend, or a week, it seems everyone’s making plans to head to the beach this summer! Before you go, stock up with some of these Savage Mill businesses.
https://www.savagemill.com/grab-these-beach-must-haves-before-your-trip/
#beachtrip #sunandsand
Girls Night Out is back at Savage Mill, and this summer we`re heading to summer camp!
Join us on Thursday, August 13, from 4 pm to 8 pm for an evening of shopping, sipping, and a little friendly competition. Pick up your complimentary $5 Girls Night Out Buck, grab a bingo card, and explore the Mill as you visit participating businesses. Along the way, enjoy wine and mocktails and keep an eye out for a special camp inspired game that we`ll be revealing soon.
Bring your friends, wear your favorite camp inspired look, trade friendship bracelets, and spend the evening discovering unique shops, local artists, and great finds throughout the Mill.
We`ll see you at camp!
Update: Power is back on and we are open!
Due to a power outage, Savage Mill is currently closed.
We`re keeping a close eye on the situation and will share updates as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope to welcome everyone back very soon!
Need some AC this July 4th? Come on down and cool yourself off with us! Bring in your pups too!
It`s sweltering outside today, and the rest of the week is even hotter. We`re here for you! Here`s a list of 5 (+1) activities to do within our expansive air-conditioned space. Check out our new giant ceiling fans when you`re here - they keep the breezes blowing!
https://www.savagemill.com/sweltering-outside-try-these-5-ac-activities-at-savage-mill/
#beattheheatthissummer #indooractivities #airconditioning
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Savage Bluegrass Festival this past Saturday!
What a wonderful afternoon of great music, good company, and community. We loved seeing familiar faces, meeting new visitors, and watching so many people enjoy everything that makes Savage Mill special.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible bands, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the day such a success. Most of all, thank you to all of you who spent part of your Saturday with us.
We`re already looking forward to next year. Until then, we`ll see you around the Mill!
Coming to the Savage Bluegrass Festival tomorrow? Parking is available in the Big Lot, Gravel Lot, and Foundry Lot. We can`t wait to spend the afternoon with you enjoying great bluegrass, food, and fun! Dont forget! You can buy your tickets at the door or online: https://bit.ly/4vuTRyV
Closing out this year`s Savage Bluegrass Festival is our headliner, @theplatescrapers!
Known for their hard driving bluegrass, thoughtful originals, and energetic live shows, The Plate Scrapers have become a favorite on stages across the East Coast. With multiple albums, national recognition, and a sound rooted in tradition while pushing the genre forward, they`re the perfect way to wrap up an incredible day of music.
