 Virginia
FOR THE HOMEMAKER AT HEART
A monthly letter from a slower way of life.
Heirloom recipes. Old ways knowledge. Vintage pantry labels. A personal letter written by hand. Arriving in your mailbox every month.
What arrives each month
Every envelope holds five things worth keeping.
Written by Rachelle. Stamped by hand. Made to last.
Written by Rachelle
The Society Letter
A personal, seasonal letter — warm, honest, and rooted in the kitchen and the garden. Printed on vintage paper with a handwritten signature and embossed stamp.
Members only
The Old Ways Page
A full page of lost traditional knowledge, preservation methods, forgotten homemaking skills, and the practical wisdom that used to pass naturally between generations.
Yours to collect
Heirloom Recipe Card
A numbered 4×6 collectible card printed on linen cardstock. One new heirloom recipe each month, building into a collection that will last a lifetime.
A new design monthly
Vintage Pantry Labels
A set of (4) 2-inch round vintage-styled labels designed for mason jar lids. Blank and ready to fill in by hand, a new design arrives with every edition.
Built by the community
From the Kitchens of Our Members
A monthly feature sharing a recipe, tradition, or piece of home life from a real society member. Over time this page becomes entirely member-generated, a community built through the work of hands and homes.
A SOCIETY, NOT JUST A SUBSCRIPTION
Built for those who are choosing a different way of living.
For those who make instead of buy. Who grow what they can. Who cook from scratch, preserve food, and feel that the old ways of home are worth holding onto.
Though we may be in different places, we are gathered by the same values.
Over time this becomes more than something you receive. It becomes something you belong to.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Join the Society
All memberships include every insert every month, mailed in a premium linen envelope with embossed stamp.
6 MONTH GIFT
$12
USD per month
Six envelopes. Perfect for birthdays and Mother's Day.
Why I Started Lost Traditions
Hi, I am Rachelle. A few years ago I started writing down the things I was learning, old preserving methods, forgotten recipes, the kind of homemaking knowledge that used to travel naturally from grandmother to daughter.
I realized I was not the only one looking for it. There is a whole community of women quietly returning to the old ways, growing kitchen gardens, keeping sourdough starters alive, lining their shelves with something they made themselves.
I built Lost Traditions Letter Society so we could find each other and so none of this knowledge has to be lost again. Every month I write you a letter. I hope it feels like hearing from someone who understands.
Rachelle....
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can not find an answer to your question here, feel free to reach out to us and we will help you out.
The Lost Traditions Letter Society is a monthly letter sent by post, created for those who feel drawn to a slower way of living.
Each issue is thoughtfully put together and includes a seasonal letter, a page from the old ways, a recipe card to collect and make in your own kitchen, and small practical pieces to use and keep. Plus... each month we will include one of our member's recipes and stories to share with everyone. Connecting like minded people who value old traditions is what we are about.Â
It is meant to be something you sit down with, a quiet moment in your day, away from the noise.
Shipping is always included free, and each monthly letter is sent directly to your mailbox.
All letters are mailed out on the 15th of each month. Delivery typically takes 2–8 days, depending on your location. For international members, delivery may take 10–14 days. Over seas delivery may take 28 to reach you, but remember that everything is shipped out on the 15th of each month so the mail will become regularly.
If your letter is ever lost or does not arrive, we will happily resend it or apply a credit toward your next month.
The Lost Traditions Letter Society is a monthly subscription, billed once per month unless you choose the 6 month or 12 month prepaid option.
After joining, your first letter will be sent with the next mailing. Each month after that, your subscription will renew automatically on the same date as your original purchase so you continue receiving each new issue.
You’re free to cancel at any time before your next billing date.
Yes, the Letter Society makes a thoughtful and lasting gift.
We offer 6-month and 12-month memberships, allowing you to send something that arrives month after month. It’s a meaningful way to share the old ways of home, kitchen, and simple living with someone you care about.
At checkout, you can enter the recipient’s mailing address so their letters are sent directly to them.
