At Clear Light Cedar, we believe in the simple beauty of nature and the grounding power of the high desert. Since 1971, we’ve been handcrafting products that capture the spirit of New Mexico—pure, natural, and infused with the quiet magic of the Southwest landscape.

Our story began when a dreamer named Joshua Peine traded the fast pace of Hollywood for the wide-open skies of Placitas, New Mexico. Inspired by the scent of wild cedar drifting through the canyons, he began gathering cedar boughs by hand, creating sachets for friends and neighbors. Those sachets sparked a movement—one rooted in nature, simplicity, and care. Today, Clear Light Cedar remains a family-run business, dedicated to the same vision: honoring the land, celebrating natural beauty, and helping you create moments of calm in a chaotic world.

We source our New Mexico Cedar sustainably, gathering only what the land offers. Every product we make—from hand-rolled incense to skin-soothing lotions—is crafted with care, using pure botanicals and time-honored methods. Our small-batch processes allow us to preserve the integrity of each ingredient, ensuring that what you bring into your home is as clean and natural as the desert air.

Clear Light Cedar isn’t just about products—it’s about connection. Connection to the land, to tradition, and to the simple pleasure of breathing deeply and feeling at peace. When you light one of our incense sticks, smooth on our cedar-infused lotion, or tuck a sachet into your drawer, you’re not just enjoying a fragrance—you’re bringing the essence of the high desert into your everyday life.

We’re grateful to share the gifts of this land with you. Beauty and balance, naturally.