Andrea S. Barone is the founder, formulator, and visionary behind Crystal Hills Vineyard & Retreat. With a background in Biological Sciences and Occupational Health and Safety, Andrea later became a Certified Herbalist, uniting science with the intuitive wisdom of plants. Her passion for herbs and botanicals was sparked by her time spent in the gardens of her grandmothers and deepened through her personal journey into natural wellness.
As a mother of twin boys with eczema and allergies, Andrea was driven to find safer alternatives to conventional body care products. She knew that what we put on our skin matters—because our skin is our body’s largest organ. Disheartened by the abundance of synthetic ingredients, toxins, and artificial fragrances in everyday products, she began formulating her own blends using clean, plant-based ingredients.
What began as a personal mission soon blossomed into something more—a sanctuary where others could reconnect with nature and their own well-being. Today, Crystal Hills is a reflection of Andrea’s lifelong love of the land, her belief in the healing power of botanicals, and her commitment to intentional, sustainable living. From the flourishing gardens she tends to the small-batch skincare she handcrafts, everything she creates is infused with purpose and care.
Andrea invites you to explore Crystal Hills—a place where nature nurtures, beauty is intentional, and every experience is designed to restore and inspire. Whether you’re soaking in a ritual bath at home or walking through the vines during your stay, each moment is an invitation to escape, reconnect, and return to yourself.
