Winner of 2004 “Best of City” award by National Geographic
Traveler.
The British travel guide, Time Out: New Orleans, says this about the
Botanica:
The proprietress here, Sallie Ann Glassman, is New Orleans’ most
visible high priestess of Vodou. Sallie’s intelligence and logic
shine out from under her soothing demeanour, engaging manner and ceaseless
public advocacy for peace. Her tarot readings are highly personal. The
shop carries a small but thorough amount of spiritual supplies, plus a
good selection of books, including works by Sallie herself. She’ll
make a believer out of you.
If you are visiting the city, a visit to the Botanica will educate and
enlighten you in the rich blend of cultures and spiritual traditions that
is New Orleans. The Botanica is a favorite of locals who rely on it for
religious supplies.
The shop is located at 835 Piety Street, New Orleans in the Bywater neighborhood
about 2.5 miles from the French Quarter. Telephone 504-948-9961. Open
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am–5:30pm.
Directions: From the French Quarter, go straight on Rampart Street till
it turns into St. Claude Ave. Four blocks past the train tracks, turn
right on Piety Street.
