TECUMSEH — All things metaphysical, Tarot readings, holistic wellness items, classes and an apothecary of related dry goods are available at The Broom Closet, now located at 210 S. Evans St. in Tecumseh. The store, owned by Laura Heckaman, moved to the Evans Street location in July.
Heckaman got interested in opening The Broom Closet while she worked for DNA Sales 2100 in Tecumseh. She bought that business in June 2023, with the idea of expanding the collection to include artisan selections, as well as dry goods in the apothecary section.
“I wanted to be able to encompass more medicinal uses and more different dry goods kind of products,” Heckaman said. “We are a holistic wellness and metaphysical supply store.”
The store first carried rocks and crystals that are used for their metaphysical properties, which are the energies you can get from the crystals, Heckaman said. For example, Heckaman said that moonstones can be used if a person is having bad dreams.
“Our customers will come in to have a crystal that they can make their talisman or one that they can put in their bedroom, maybe, to help them sleep,” Heckaman said. Holistic practitioners will send customers to her to get supplies, she continued.
The Broom Closet has an apothecary section, where dry goods, such as teas, mushroom powders and clay powders that can be used to make facials are found. The apothecary also has bath products, food-grade Himalayan salts and Celtic salts, local honey, and sage and incense that can be used for smudging.
“If you’re into holistic wellness, you can come in and get your supplies for that,” Heckaman said.
The Broom Closet will host an Artisan Expo on Dec. 1. Local artisans who do consignments will be at the store to make more of their items available.
“We are definitely a stop for any of those kinds of gifts, things like that, that you can’t find other places,” Heckaman said.
Heckaman said that helping her customers is what got her interested in opening The Broom Closet.
“I fell in love with not only the customers but the helping anyone with questions — everything from smudging a brand-new house that I bought or what can I drink to regulate my blood sugar,” Heckaman said.
In addition to merchandise, the store also has a “Wiggle Room” that is used for classes and demonstrations, such as on how to blend your own teas. Tarot readings by DawnMoon Tarot are available, with bookings and prices online at dawnmoontarot.com.
The Broom Closet uses their Facebook page to promote upcoming events, such as the “Witches Dance” classes they are offering in September and October and their quarterly newsletter.
The Broom Closet, 210 S. Evans St., Tecumseh can be reached by phone at 517-424-2903 or on Facebook at facebook.com/thebroomcloset4u.
