From the outside, Herbs & Oddities appears somewhat humble. Tiny, even. But a step inside reveals that even small spaces can have big, sweet energy. Perhaps it’s not a surprise, then, to learn that the shop is a direct reflection of its owner, Fawn Gregg, who has a deeply-rooted belief in the power of positive energy.
Gregg said that even as a child, she felt drawn to botany. “I was the weird kid who hung out with all my plant friends,” she said. “As an adult, I learned that all my favorite plants were the medicinal ones.” She first came to San Marcos 11 years ago to attend Texas State University, but the sudden death of her brother drastically altered Gregg’s life plans.
“The accident was pretty traumatic,” Gregg said. “I had PTSD where anything could trigger it. I had to drop out of school after my second semester because anything would set me off.”
