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20 Years of Good Things
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: July 2024 | Photograph By: Susan Renfro
Robin Armstrong Neil’s love of natural goodness has earned Whole Life Market 20 years of success and satisfied patrons. You owe it to your health to investigate its offerings – 680 North 4th Street in Highlands or visit wholelifemarketnc.com.
(l to r):Autumn Cantrell, Robin Armstrong Neil (owner), Stephanie Matthews, and Rayne Hellstrom (co-manager)
Robin Armstrong Neil’s lifelong passion for healthy living and the blessings to be found in nature has brought the Plateau the landmark Whole Life Market, now celebrating 20 years of Good Things.
Robin is a true local. Born and raised in Highlands, her mother was a well-known and well-loved pharmacist and owner of Blue Ridge Pharmacy for 36 years and was always a huge vitamin advocate.
“I got my BA in Anthropology and BS in Botany from the University of Georgia.
“However, life plans shifted and I moved back to Highlands in the beginning of 2004 and began working part time for Jenny King, owner of Highlands Whole Life Supply, and by August I had bought the store from her.”
“Within a couple of months, I moved the store (next door to our current location) to expand,” Robin says. “Being a destination business seemed like a better fit than being ‘on the hill’ where parking was a nightmare for regular customers. In 2011 we expanded again, moving into our current location and added
Nectar Juice Bar (inside Whole Life Market) in 2012. Nectar offers delicious, healthy, and organic fresh made juices, smoothies, shots and acai bowls.
“I have always recognized that I could not run the store on my own and have been blessed throughout the years with amazing employees.”
The store features a wide variety of high-quality supplements and herbs. Knowing and trusting what brand of supplements / herbs you buy is very important if you want it to be effective. Whole Life Market only carries companies that do third party testing, so you can be assured that the products you purchase from them will be effective.
Whole Life Market also carries a selection of organic and non-GMO foods, including organic produce and meats plus all the health food staples.
In addition to healthy options to go in your body, Whole Life offers a selection of natural, organic, and non-toxic body care products (lotions, soaps, bath products) to take care of the exterior of your body, non-toxic products for your home, and natural pet products. It is your one stop shop for all things healthy.
Mark your calendar and plan to stop Whole Life Market on August 10, between 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and help celebrate 20 years on the Plateau! There will be lots of free samples and mini free acai bowls to try.
