A historic mining town in the snowy mountains of North Idaho was the birthplace of Greencastle Soap. Driven by the needs of my own very dry skin I made my first batch of soap during the winter of 1990. Amazingly enough, the soap was a creamy, beautiful success that I was pleased to share with friends. Almost immediately they came back asking if I had any more of "that soap".

Since that time Greencastle has grown into a lively business that keeps me busy year-round. Traveling to arts and crafts shows from March through December can be a challenge, but mostly it's a joy to meet new people, see new country and reconnect with longtime customers and friends.

Greencastle Soaps are made by hand using all natural ingredients. Poured in wooden molds and individually cut, they provide a lavish lather that will not dry your skin. Each bar contains a soothing blend of palm oil for hardness, coconut oil for lather and nearly 30% olive oil for its wonderful skin softening properties.

My mission as a soap maker is to:

• Preserve an ancient art

• Produce high quality soaps that nourish the skin

• Feed my own creative needs and the senses of others with a variety of beneficial soaps, salves and creams.

• Honor all that is good in making a living with one's own hands

It's been a labor of love to grow Greencastle into the thriving cottage industry it is today. To work at something one loves to do is a rare gift, and for that I am grateful.