Brand Overview#
Mountain Meadow Herbs is a liquid herbal extract company founded in 2001 by Kathy Garber, a member of the Amish and Mennonite community. Headquartered in Somers, Montana, the company specializes in women’s health, fertility, and birthing supplements. Started from a mother’s desperate search to save her son’s life, the brand has grown to serve Plain communities (Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite) throughout North America and internationally.
History#
- ~1996: Kathy Garber begins creating herbal remedies for her son’s kidney infections
- 2001: Mountain Meadow Herbs officially founded
- ~2019: Opened on-site coffee shop
- 2021: Celebrated 20 years in business
- Present: 40 employees, 80+ products, expanding beyond Plain communities
Corporate Structure#
- Legal Entity: Mountain Meadow Herbs Inc.
- Type: Private company
- Headquarters: 1019 Hard Rock Rd, Somers, MT 59932
- Founder: Kathy Garber
- CEO/Chief Growth Officer: Andrew Escalante
- Employees: ~40
- Manufacturing: GMP certified, FDA compliant facility
Founder#
Kathy Garber#
- Member of Amish and Mennonite community
- Started company after doctors told her son Tristen wouldn’t live past 1-2 years
- Son needed dialysis and kidney transplant according to doctors
- Researched natural remedies from Amish culture
- Successfully used herbs to help her son avoid dialysis
- “Desperate mother turned scientist/researcher”
Founding Story#
When Kathy Garber’s young son was diagnosed with severe kidney infections and told he would need dialysis and a transplant to survive, she refused to accept that prognosis. Drawing on the natural remedy traditions of her Amish community, she began researching and creating herbal supplements. Her son’s improvement without dialysis inspired her to share these remedies with others, eventually founding Mountain Meadow Herbs from her garage.
Product Focus#
- Product Count: 368 products (DSLD), 80+ products (company claim)
- Formats: Liquid herbal extracts (primary), capsules
- Philosophy: Pure, safe, and effective natural healing
- Specialty: Women’s health, fertility, birthing
Product Categories#
| Category | Focus |
|---|---|
| Women’s Health | Hormone balance, fertility |
| Birthing | Pregnancy and postpartum support |
| Children’s Health | Kid-friendly formulas |
| Immune Support | Natural immunity boosters |
| Organ-Specific | Kidney, liver, digestive support |
Liquid Extract Advantage#
Company claims liquid herbal extracts are “up to 70% more effective than tablets or encapsulated herbs” due to better absorption.
Quality Standards#
- GMP certified facility
- FDA compliant manufacturing
- Northwest Montana headquarters
- Fresh daily herbal extractions
- 3-month ready-to-ship inventory
- Third-party manufacturing services available
Market & Heritage#
Primary Market#
- 70%: Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite (Plain) communities
- 30%: General market (growing via Amazon, Walmart)
Cultural Significance#
Products are “household names among Amish communities” where founder grew up. The Plain communities are known for organic farming and natural health practices.
Expansion Initiatives#
- Amazon distribution launch
- Walmart marketplace presence
- 20-acre herb cultivation (lavender, rosemary, Echinacea)
- Planned vertical indoor growing operations
- Third-party manufacturing for other brands
Retail Presence#
| Channel | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active | mmherbs.com |
| Amazon | ✅ Active | Recent expansion |
| Walmart | ✅ Active | Marketplace seller |
| Plain Community Distribution | ✅ Active | Primary channel (70%) |
Investigation Notes#
- DSLD Presence: 368 products in database
- UPC Prefix: 813086 (confirmed)
- Business Model: DTC + Plain community distribution
- Ownership: Private, founder-led
- FDA Recall: One recall (Candida Flush, exploding bottle risk)
Status Determination#
| Criterion | Finding |
|---|---|
| Official Website | ✅ Active (mmherbs.com) |
| Retail Availability | ✅ Amazon, Walmart, DTC |
| DSLD Presence | ✅ 368 products |
| Manufacturing | ✅ Own GMP facility in Montana |
| Expansion | ✅ Growing beyond traditional market |
Status: active (High Confidence)
Relationships
From this profile →
- → Founded by: Kathy Garber (external) (2001)
- → Led by: Andrew Escalante (external)