The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company- owned and operated by Brian Noyes- is the reincarnation of Heidi Hermann's Strong Arm Farm seaweed harvesting operation. For the previous eight years, Brian has volunteered and worked as a seaweed harvester and processor for Heidi, learning the craft of sustainable seaweed foraging and drying. Inspired by his favorite childhood memories of scrambling over the boulders and exploring the tidepools of Sonoma's coastline with his grandparents, he has entered the business committed to upholding the high standards of quality and environmental responsibility that Heidi has established.
Today, The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company provides sustainably hand-harvested seaweeds that capture the flavor and spirit of California’s North Coast — connecting land, sea, and community through every harvest.
(For the intrepid and curious, The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company holds volunteer harvesting days throughout the summer season. If you are interested in joining a harvest or would like to learn more, please email harvest@sonomacoastseaweed.com to receive harvesting invites, seaweed recipes, and ocean-related news. -All email addresses will be held in confidence and never shared.)
Sea Palm (Postelsia palmaeformis) is a versatile and delicious seaweed that can be enjoyed straight out of the bag or added to any dish for a pasta-like texture that soaks up tons of flavor.
Rehydrated Sea Palm can be used raw to make seaweed salad or added to other salads for a little crunch.
A brown kelp native to the West Coast of North America, Sea Palm is high in fiber and provides essential nutrients and sulfated polysaccharides, making it a healthy addition to your diet and wellness routine.
Experience the vitality of mineral-rich seaweeds that invigorate your plasma and blood. This plasma is known in Ayurveda as Rasa: the life-sustaining fluid that comprises our own inner ocean. The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and nutrient-dense qualities of wild seaweeds strengthen our Rasa, which supports metabolism & endocrine function, bone & blood health, and nourishes our gut microbiome.