grace takes on salem, massachusetts
We were so excited to partner with Destination Salem and receive a VIP Pass to experience and showcase everything Salem, Massachusetts, has to offer! From its wonderfully spooky atmosphere to its fascinating history, unique attractions, local businesses, and unforgettable experiences, Salem is truly a destination worth visiting all year round, not only during the Halloween season. As pictured on the third slide, you can watch our full Salem and Boston adventures on YouTube at @StellaMarisReadings, and be sure to click the photos to go directly to our vlog!
Botanica turns 4
Our Botanica turns four! What began with only three spiritual oils and no online shop has grown into an online botanica serving customers throughout the entire United States, with a collection of more than 600 spiritual products. Over the past four years, every order, kind message, and moment of support has helped us grow into the magical community we are today. We are endlessly grateful to everyone who has believed in us and allowed our products to become part of their spiritual journeys. Here’s to four beautiful years of faith, manifestation, growth, and magic, and to everything still to come!
St. Expedite Candle Service, 4/19/26
We are incredibly proud to share that our April 19, 2026 St. Expedite Candle Service became the largest St. Expedite Candle Service in Stella Maris Readings history. What began as a single prayer and candle has grown into a truly extraordinary spiritual gathering, bringing together thousands of people from around the world to unite their intentions in faith, hope, and manifestation. Witnessing so many members of our community come together to pray, light candles, and place their trust in St. Expedite for fast blessings, open roads, financial breakthroughs, and divine assistance was an unforgettable milestone for our family business. This record-breaking service is a testament to the love, dedication, and unwavering support of our incredible community. We are deeply grateful to every single person who joined us, trusted us with their petitions, and helped make this historic candle service possible. Together, we created something truly magical, and we look forward to continuing this beautiful tradition for many years to come!
Three 2025 Gallery Readings
This was the first year we hosted three completely sold-out Gallery Readings! What began as one special event each October grew to two, and this year, because of the incredible demand, we expanded to three highly anticipated, limited Gallery Readings. Offered only during October, each gathering brought meaningful messages, clarity, and comfort to so many while giving us a powerful and memorable way to embrace the energy of the spooky season. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and made all three events such a beautiful success!
Chelsea film festival, 2025
Our team had the incredible pleasure of attending the prestigious Chelsea Film Festival, founded and curated by Ingrid Jean-Baptiste and Sonia Jean-Baptiste, whose vision has created an internationally celebrated platform for independent filmmakers and powerful storytelling. It was an unforgettable experience to be surrounded by such extraordinary talent, creativity, and inspiring individuals while celebrating the art of cinema. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend this remarkable event, connect with members of the film community, and witness firsthand the passion and dedication that make the Chelsea Film Festival so special.
Our first-ever in-person botanica Pop-Up was an unforgettable experience at The Shoppes at Lafayette in Lafayette, New Jersey, right in front of The Cupboard Shop, who was so incredibly kind to welcome us and allow us to share our magic with the community! It was such a special milestone for Stella Maris Readings as we brought our botanica to life beyond the screen and had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful customers face-to-face. We were truly touched that some of you even drove from out of state just to visit our pop-up, shop our spiritual products, and support us in person. Every conversation, smile, purchase, and meaningful connection made the day more magical than we could have imagined. We are endlessly grateful to everyone who joined us, supported our small business, and helped make our very first in-person event such a beautiful success, we cannot wait to bring the Stella Maris Readings botanica experience to even more locations in the future!