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.*
Spring batches are in process !!
Please check the "Our Products" tab above to see what is available.
Scroll to bottom for local shops that carry our products.
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NEW SHOP in Roxbury ! ~ Catskill Mountain Wood & Daughter ~ Scroll below
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We are increasing prices on some of our products due to ongoing increases for our ingredients, packaging and related shipping. We try to keep pricing stable but recent changes and ongoing increases, especially for our Essential Oils makes this necessary to continue to offer the same quality soaps and emulsions. All of the Essential Oils we use are therapeutic grade and our base oils are Organic food grade.
Thank you for your understanding and continued patronage!
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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.
Important Weather Advice & Care:
We formulate for safety and stability (without extra chemicals). During very hot or cold weather, we may hold an order for a day or so before shipping. This is because we do not use chemical stabilizers and most shippers do not have climate control. Our emulsions are quite tolerant, however they should not be left for extended periods in extreme weather (cars, mailboxes etc.) or (our soap in) high humidity and UV light. Our Creams, Lotions and other emulsions do NOT require refrigeration but may melt or freeze in extreme weather.
Our soaps should NOT be stored in plastic as they prefer to breathe and continue to dry. When purchased in large quantity, they may air dry a bit longer (if very fresh) and then may be stored in paper, in your freezer. They are made with primarily food based oils and do not contain preservatives, artificial colors, stabilizers or commercial ingredients. Freezing is not necessary in dry climates. High humidity may affect the soap due to high amounts of glycerin, which is a byproduct of natural soap making. Glycerin attracts moisture from the air. This is most important on the East coast, where our humidity, seasonal rain and temps can be a challenge.
***Please scroll below for a list of shops that carry our products.***
April - May, 2025 & Shipping Update:
Mother's Day is coming soon! Please consider sending Mom one of our Gift sets or have us package your choices with a Gift Card and send them to Mom for you!
Heart of the Catskills Spring Dance is coming up soon!
***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 Advantage. 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.
Our soap and emulsion batch production are currently stable and may vary as new batches are made.
We continue to cover increased ingredient and packaging costs with a few small exceptions. There is a possibility of rare small price changes. The base oil and essential oil markets remain unstable and we have experienced many increases and availability changes on ingredients, containers and shipping. Some of the essential oils have seen 2 - 3 fold increases. Production and import of oils has in some cases reduced. Harvest volume and potency vary from year to year and are also affected by weather. And world demand has caused some oils to increase or become unavailable.
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 (opening soon!)
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
***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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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 permitting). We also offer single or multiple small sets in various colored Organza bags.
Please visit "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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