Spring Fling Spotlight: Betting on a Better Way at Terra Shepherd Boutique

​Walking into Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary is a bit like walking into a future you’d want to live in — one where style and sustainability aren’t in conflict, but work together in thoughtful harmony.

Sara Jamison opened Terra Shepherd nearly six years ago with a simple but powerful goal: make it easier to shop fair trade and sustainable goods right here in Sioux Falls. Inspired by her then one-year-old son, she decided to go all-in, built a business plan, secured an SBA loan, and bet on herself — and the result is a store that has quietly become one of the most intentional and inspiring shopping destinations Downtown.

For anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed trying to make more ethical purchasing choices, Sara and her team offer something truly rare: clarity. Terra Shepherd simplifies the process of shopping sustainably by curating brands that align with conscious values — whether you’re just beginning to explore sustainable fashion or have been on the journey for years.

Inside, you’ll find clothing, accessories, home goods, toiletries, skincare, and gifts from over 150 small brands and makers — most of which you won’t find anywhere else in South Dakota. Sara describes the in-store experience as inclusive and personalized, with a focus on meeting people where they are — not where they “should” be.

During Spring Fling (April 12–19), Terra Shepherd is hosting a unique pop-up: the Forever Flower Market, created in partnership with one of their fair trade brands. Shoppers can build their own custom bouquets made of handmade silk paper and upcycled sari fabric flowers — a meaningful and lasting gift for spring birthdays, graduations, baby showers, Mother’s Day, or simply just because.

When asked what she's most excited about for Spring Fling, Sara shared something that hits close to home: “We all need an infusion of hope right now, and this feels like a perfect way to do that.” That kind of grounded optimism sums up a lot of what Terra Shepherd is about — not just selling better products, but creating a better kind of retail.
If you're building your own perfect Downtown day, Sara recommends starting with coffee and brunch, strolling to your favorite local shops, walking the River Greenway, then grabbing some takeout to wrap it all up at home. Her local go-to’s include The Breaks, M.B. Haskett, Bread & Circus, Great Outdoor Store, Zandbroz, and Plum’s — a mix of flavor, comfort, and connection.
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Stop by during Spring Fling and build your own bouquet, discover something new, or just have a good conversation about how we can all do business — and life — a little more intentionally.
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Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary
218 S Phillips Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Now featuring: Forever Flower Market (April 12–19)

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