ABOUT US
the homestead
We are a family of 5, living on a family homestead in Downeast Maine. This little slice of Maine woods provides resources and inspiration for our hand-crafted artisan soaps, woodworking, books, and photography.
joseph michalski
Joe is a hand-craft woodworker. He specializes in
traditional methods, natural materials, and lasting quality.
sydney michalski
Sydney is an author and photographer.
Her work is inspired by moments of connection in nature and everyday life.
Books | Print Gallery | Newsletter
our soaps
We wanted a bar that could do it all. Shampoos and showers, hands and faces. Squeaky clean, but gentle and refreshing.
Our small-batch soaps combine natural ingredients with nature inspirations for a soap that truly delivers the beauty of nature into your every day.
olive oil | coconut oil | essential oils | natural earth pigments
woodworking
The Maine woods around our cabin are host to Eastern White Pine, Balsam Fir, Cedar, Alder, Birch, and Maple.
We hand-harvest and hand-craft heirloom pieces using traditional techniques and hand tools.
read more about the craftsmanship behind our products
All-natural Artisan Soaps
All of our Artisan Soaps are hand-crafted using all-natural ingredients. Our standard base is a blend of olive oil and…
Old-Fashioned Soft Soap
When you heat with wood, you get ashes…And when you have ashes, you can make old-fashioned soft soap! Soap is…
How It’s Made
Hand-craft woodworking involves a wide variety of tools and techniques. Here’s a peek into the workshop at some of the…
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