Forestdale Incense by Luke Schneider

It typically slows down for us this time of year because everyone is still fresh on their New Year’s resolution. We know where you are. You’re out there waking up early, meditating, hitting the gym, counting those calories, and all around getting your head straight for the year ahead. We say ‘humbug’ but Luke Schneider and Forestdale incense want to help you achieve those lofty goals of peace and serenity.

Luke started making incense in March of last year when he found some down time from playing pedal steel on the road. He started selling the incense at his solo pedal steel shows around town. People loved the scent of his original oil blend and started inquiring where they could pick it up when he was out on the road. That was the epiphany moment for Luke and when Forestdale was born.

Named for the street his mother grew up on, this is something Luke has put his passion into. “I am blown away by the response to the incense. I'm so incredibly happy that it has become a part of people's lives,” Luke says. People have used Forestdale in '“...yoga and meditation time, their songwriting time, as a sleep and relaxation aid.” Plus it’s an all natural product made by hand!

You may have seen Luke around town over the years playing with bands like Natural Child, Teddy & Rough Riders, or Margo & the Price Tags. Luke has a record coming out on Third Man Records later in the year and he tells me “ It's ambient new age music created entirely by pedal steel guitar!” Keep a look out for his record and grab some Forestdale next time you’re in.