It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude for a life well lived that we share the passing of Andrea Butje, beloved teacher, trailblazer in the world of aromatherapy, and founder of the Aromahead Institute. Andrea passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by love, after a courageous journey.
Andrea was a force of nature—passionate, wholehearted, and profoundly generous. She lived with intention and led with vision, touching thousands of lives through her work, her wisdom, and her warmth. As a pioneer in holistic education, Andrea didn’t just teach aromatherapy—she cultivated a global community of healers, learners, and lovers of the natural world.
Her legacy is bold, beautiful, and far-reaching. It lives in every student who found their calling through her teachings, in every bottle of essential oil blended with care, and in every act of kindness inspired by her presence.
Andrea never did anything halfway. Whether building a school, guiding a friend, or planting lilies with her beloved partner, Cindy, she did it with full devotion. Hundreds of lilies, not just a few—that was Andrea’s way. Vibrant. All in. Uncompromisingly alive.
She leaves behind a community forever changed by her light, and a world more connected to nature, healing, and heart because she walked through it.
May her soul rest peacefully, and may her legacy continue to blossom through all who carry her teachings forward.
