Lemon & Lavender — Local services in Madison

I did their sourdough baking class and while the part where we actually learned to make sourdough was fun it really felt like we ended up paying $65 to listen to an ad. It was framed as learning the health benefits of fermented food but then we barely got any actual health benefits of fermented food and they started to try and pitch us for this vitamin powder going as far as to give us samples and everything. It felt like a multi-level marketing scheme if I'm being honest. At one point one of them said that their mother was able to completely revert her diabetes due to this powder, which I feel is a very misleading and dangerous thing to say. The owner of the shop is very nice and I love the stuff that is sold at this place but this type of event is very off putting to me. I hope the owner will see this and make some changes to the sourdough class...

Potential buyers, be aware that all sales are final. There are no signs in the store and you won't be verbally warned before purchasing. Their acknowledgment is only electronically on a receipt AFTER the sale or if you read their FAQs on their website before shopping.

*UPDATED Thank you for posting the email response with my potential 25% off discount. I hope someone else can use it. Just make sure you don't buy anything that you may not gift.... To be "transparent" the item in question was a glass cup (unused and still wrapped in the bag provided at checkout). It's not like I was trying to return a bottle of refillable liquids.

Also can we point out the "shame game" here? Very...

Nestled in a quiet corner of town, Lemon & Lavender blends unique smells with a modern flair. This beautiful store offers sustainable eco-friendly products, and zero-waste solutions. The atmosphere is so calming and serene, and smells like a walk in a lavender garden! They also offer fun workshops on bread making, crafting mindful living solutions, and DIY sustainable living. Every detail—from packaging to local sourcing—reflects Brandy’s and Shannon’s mission to nurture both people and our planet. It’s a gem in Downtown Madison! I love...