Welcome!
Food for your body & soul...
Hand crafted primitive soap and nourishing emulsions made with organic and therapeutic ingredients.
About Us
Our offerings are all hand crafted in small batches...
*Please select the "How to Order" button above for shipping information.*
Happy Holidays!
Please check the "Our Products" tab above to see what is available to ship.
Please scroll to bottom of this page for local shops that offer our products.
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NEW SHOP in Roxbury !! ~ Catskill Mountain Wood & Daughter ~ Scroll below
Roxbury General has returned with an online shop offering their curated Gifts & Sundries online!
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We are nestled in Delaware County in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York and specialize in primitive artisanal vegetable oil soaps and emulsions made the old fashioned way. We are cruelty, paraben, phthalate & GMO free.
Can a single bar of soap change your day?
In ancient times, bathing was a ritual of cleansing and renewal that many of us have lost to a quick shower. We believe that bathing can still be a healthful, aromatic and rejuvenating experience that pleases all of our senses, even if we have only a few moments to spare. We hope that as you use our creations, you will enjoy the simple healthful pleasures they offer and they will help you in some way.
Our emulsions are made by hand in small batches with love and pure culinary grade and organic vegetable oils and butters (we do NOT use commercial pre-made soap, lotion or cream etc bases).
Our perfumes and essences are blended and aged by us using essential oils for very realistic scents. All are born of a desire to create toiletries that look, feel and smell wonderful naturally.
Our soaps, creams and lotions are hand made by using a lengthy process with our own proprietary formulas & methods, and reverse osmosis filtered well water or distilled water, primarily organic base oils and therapeutic grade Essential Oils. Our offerings are all made "the long way" with the highest quality and most natural ingredients available to ensure stability and longevity for up to 12 - 18+ months from purchase.
We have enjoyed and are grateful for 30+ years of research and formulating.
Our goal is still to create the freshest, most natural, healthy, safe and helpful emulsions available.
We strive to create affordable and enjoyable blends that help you in some way, and go from our pots to your door quickly and gracefully.
We wish for you, your families and friends an abundance of Health, Joy, Love and Light. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and patronage.
***Please scroll below for a list of shops that carry our products.***
Holiday, 2025 & Shipping Update:
We use USPS Ground for shipping your orders. Within NY State, transit time is usually 3-5 days. Transit times for other regions can be 5-9 days depending on your location.
***Please bear with our shipping carriers! During holidays especially, and with increased volume of packages from online retailers, we may experience transit delays due to volume and weather. We now use primarily USPS Ground. We ship within 1-2 business days. You may experience a transit delay of up to a week or more as the large volume of packages make their way through the carrier's system.***
This site continues to evolve and may remain as our "front door". We will continue to update and provide more pictures. You will find info here about our offerings that may not need to be in a future "retail" environment.
Until then, please call or send an email to place an order.
Please refer to our Scent Profiles section (under "Our Products") for scent descriptions.
We continue to take care with preparation of batches, packaging & shipping.
We do not offer "walk in" retail sales from our location.
Please call or send us an email with your choices. Telephone: 607.652.9221 OR Email: northerncatskillsessentials@gmail.com .
Orders of $ 100.00 + to anywhere in continental US always ship FREE.
Please click "How to Order" above for more info.
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LOCAL SHOPS:
We are located in: Stamford, NY 12167
(We do not offer retail services from this location. Catskill Outpost on Main St. in Stamford offers many of our products. This allows us to forego maintaining a retail space and to work continuously. Please call the shops for availability.)
**Some of our emulsions are Mail Only, especially due to being produced in small batches and offered as customized purchases.**
***If you are within driving distance to any of the shops below, please call ahead to verify store hours. ***
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A large assortment of our Creams, Soaps, Facial Emulsions and Candles may be found at:
Barber's Farm Store
3617 State Route 30
Middleburgh NY 12122
Telephone 518-827-5454
***This large farm stand and shop has a great variety of locally grown produce and dry goods. Barbers also grows a huge assortment of ornamental and vegetable plants in their tunnels close by. Please visit their site to see what's in season and learn more about this multi-generational farm and family! ***
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An assortment of our Creams, Spray Milks, Perfumes & Soaps may be found at:
Catskill Outpost
Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167
Telephone 607-214-4166
***If coming from a distance, please visit their web site for store hours and/or call ahead for availability. ***
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An assortment of our Creams and Soaps may be found at:
Catskill Mountain Wood & Daughter
53530 State Hywy 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
Telephone 518-972-0133 (text to set up an appt outside of business hours)
https://catskillmountainwood.com
Hours Fri 11-4, Sat 11-5, Sun 11-3 Upper level
(Please check their site for current hours.)
***Catskill Mountain Wood & Daughter offers a diverse selection of eclectic gifts, sundries and thoughtfully curated vintage clothing and accessories. Text to inquire about specific product availability. ***
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Roxbury General is offering their curated Gifts & Sundries online! Online Only.
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Our GIFT ORDERS:
Our gift sets and gift orders can be sent anywhere in the US during any time of year! This includes custom gift orders packed in brown paper or shred with a gift card or our hand woven Sinamay gift bags (space in box permitting). We also offer single or multiple small sets in various colored Organza bags.
Please select "Gift Sets" above for many options!
Disclaimer: Our offerings are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition. Any information provided is anecdotal. Please see your medical practitioner for medical care.
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