The Poet's Apothecary — Giocchina Marie

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About

The same hands behind everything

Maker, poet, natural mystic. I have been creating things with my hands my entire life. Henna was just where you found me first.

I'm Giocchina Marie — independent creative practitioner rooted on Martha's Vineyard. My work spans organic henna, word-smithing, joyful craft and bookkeeping for the kinds of small businesses I believe in.

Everything I make carries the same intention: to bring joy.

Organic ingredients — always. No shortcuts on what touches your skin.

Low-waste by intention — upcycled, reclaimed, diverted from landfill where possible.

Rooted in place — grown, made, and offered on Martha's Vineyard (Noepe).

Values-aligned — I work with people doing meaningful things.

"I can't stop making things because it grounds me in the present moment that is always trying to escape me."

— Giocchina Marie

Henna Artist Fiber Arts Body Care Botanical Teas Sculptor Grower Hoop Maker Spoken Word Poet Natural Mystic Bookkeeper QuickBooks Certified Martha's Vineyard

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Henna & Body Art

Organic henna, blended with intention

Every batch of paste is blended by hand from entirely organic ingredients and carefully stored to preserve its potency.

The Simple Mark

One to three fingers or a small symbol — a single intentional accent.

From $35 · First time clients · location of my choosing

The Garden

One hand from fingertips to just above the wrist.

From $65

The Devotion

Upper arm, shoulder, or back. Vertical work — placed with gravity and care.

From $125

The Ceremony

An elaborate, time-dedicated design. Includes email consultation before your appointment.

From $225

Events & Gatherings

Private parties, ceremonies, and celebrations on Martha's Vineyard. Reach out for custom event pricing.

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On Sourcing

The henna I use is organic powder sourced directly from a small family farm in Rajasthan, India — the historic heart of henna cultivation. I order from the farmer directly, maintaining a personal relationship with the source of every batch I blend. This is rare. It matters to me.

100% organic paste — blended fresh for every booking

Directly sourced from a farm in Rajasthan, India

Mobile on Martha's Vineyard — I come to you

Each design is intuitive, personal, and placed with care — honoring the ritual of adornment

Formerly Island Henna MV · same hands, wider world

Ready to book?

Schedule below or reach out directly. All communication by email — so we both have a clear record.

Book Henna →

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Bookkeeping Services

Your numbers, handled with care

QuickBooks certified bookkeeping for small businesses and community organizations. Remote-first, available anywhere. I understand irregular income, material costs, and the particular financial reality of people doing meaningful work — because I live it too.

Seedling

$250 / month

Monthly reconciliation
Up to 2 accounts
Profit & Loss statement
QuickBooks or spreadsheet
Email support within 48hrs
Annual review prep summary

Root System

$425 / month

Everything in Seedling
Up to 4 accounts
A/P & A/R tracking
Quarterly plain-language summaries
QuickBooks setup (first month)
Monthly 30-min check-in
Priority response within 24hrs

Full Canopy

$850 / month

Everything in Root System
Unlimited accounts & volume
Payroll coordination support
Grant & restricted fund tracking
Seasonal cash flow planning
CPA tax prep liaison
Two check-ins per month

À La Carte Add-Ons

QuickBooks Setup

New account built from scratch

$215

Books Cleanup

Per month of backlog untangled

$85/mo

Tax Ready Package

Year-end cleanup & CPA handoff

$255

One-Time Review

Single month snapshot & notes

$130

Spreadsheet Build

Custom income & expense tracker

$85

Extra Check-In

30-min call outside your plan

$45

All new clients begin with a free email consultation — no commitment, no pressure. Sliding scale available for qualifying nonprofits and community organizations.

Start the Conversation →

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Handcrafted Curiosities

Magic crafted by hand for awakening joy

A glimpse into the work.

Available at seasonal pop-ups, by commission, and through direct inquiry — never mass produced, always made for someone.

Body Care ✦ Botanical Teas ✦ Candles ✦ Handmade Paper ✦ Fiber Arts ✦ Jewelry ✦ Small Woodcraft ✦ Custom Hoops ✦ Curiosities Made to Order

Inquire About a Piece →

Tell me what you're looking for. If I can make it, I will.

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Workshops & Pop-Ups

Intimate gatherings rooted in making

Workshops are small by design — never more than 6 guests. Each one is led entirely by me. This is not a class. This is an experience.

✦ Signature Experience — Now Booking

Henna & Intention

Come sit with me. We begin with a moment of stillness — a chance to ask yourself what you're carrying and what you'd like to call in. Then I blend paste by hand and place a design on your skin while we talk, or sit quietly, or both. You'll leave with henna that lasts 1–2 weeks, an intention card, and the particular fullness that comes from being seen and made something beautiful.

LocationMartha's Vineyard

Group Size4–6 Guests

Investment$65 / person

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Candle Pouring

Hand-pour an intention candle in a salvaged vessel. Seasonal offerings.

Handmade Paper

Pull your own sheet of paper from reclaimed materials. Press botanicals into the surface.

Private Gatherings

Custom workshop experiences for groups of 4–10. Studio & wellness space collaborations welcome.

The Pop Up Craft Café

A menu-driven, traveling craft experience built from low-waste and reclaimed materials. Guests arrive, browse a handcrafted menu, choose their experience, and leave with something made by their own hands. Part market, part workshop, part community ritual.

✦ Sample Menu — Offerings Being Finalized · Coming Soon