Willow Valley Wellness

This what I’ve been up to lately 🫣

A whole lot of soap.

I’m making 750 bars for something I’m really excited about, and I’m slowly working my way through them.

150 made so far… 600 to go.

I can’t say what they’re for just yet, but I can’t wait until I can 🤩

For now, here’s a little peek at what’s been happening around here.

One of my favourite things about making products is knowing they don’t just stay on my shelves.

A bar of soap might become someone’s everyday favourite, get tucked into a gift, end up at the cottage, often finding its way into a completely new home.

I make it here, and then it gets to become part of someone else’s everyday life.

That’s the best part.

It all started with soap. 🌿

I made it for us, then friends wanted some, and somehow it just kept growing from there.

Soap was the very first thing I made for Willow Valley, and after all these years, it’s still one of my favourite things to create.

A lot has changed over the years—new scents, new designs, a whole lot more soap—but the reason I make it hasn’t really changed.

I love making something by hand that people actually want to use and reach for every day.

Still my first love. 🤍

I get asked this question at almost every market…

“Which soap is your favourite?”

My answer is always the same…

“That’s like asking me to pick a favourite kid.” 😄

The truth is, it changes.

🌿 Honey Oat Lavender – My gentlest bar. Honey, colloidal oats and coconut milk make it feel so rich and comforting, and the lavender, sweet orange and frankincense blend never gets old.

☕ London Fog – If you’ve ever had a London Fog latte, you’ll understand. Earl Grey tea and bergamot make this one feel warm, cozy and just a little indulgent.

🤎 Coffee Scrub – Fresh coffee grounds, activated charcoal and cocoa. I always reach for this one after a day spent working with my hands or when I need a little exfoliation.

🍋 Lemon Sorbet – Lemon, rosemary and kaolin clay. Bright, fresh and the one that always makes my morning shower feel a little happier.

🌹 Charcoal Rose – Activated charcoal and rose clay with a soft floral scent. It’s one of the first bars people pick up at my market table… and almost always the one they stop to smell.

Which one would you choose first? 🌿

One of my favourite things about attending local events is the connections that come from them.

After the Beaumaris Yacht Club Ladies Night, I was invited to have Willow Valley Wellness products stocked at Willmotts. 🌿

I’m so grateful for opportunities like this and for businesses that choose to support local makers. If you’re visiting Willmotts General Store , you’ll now find a selection of Willow Valley Wellness products there!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by at Ladies Night, and to the team at Willmotts for this opportunity. 🤍

A few days late posting, but still feeling so grateful for this beautiful Muskoka evening.
We had the opportunity to be part of the Ladies Night at Beaumaris Yacht Club - a gorgeous event filled with lake views, curated vendors, cottage style and, and so many lovely conversations.
What made it even more special was getting to combine the event with a few days spent with friends at their beautiful Muskoka island property - soaking in the sunshine, nature walks, enjoying the lake, and being reminded why summer in Canada feels so special.
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes this season, but we’re also making space for the moments that inspire so much of what we do: time outside, simple rituals, good people, and beautiful places.
And this Muskoka trip brought one more exciting update too… more on that soon.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by, chat with us, smell the blends, and bring a little Willow Valley Wellness home with them.

We’ve been hearing great things about this place, and finally tried it last night. Pebbles Family Buffet did not disappoint.
It received many “this is the best ______ I’ve ever had” from our table. Highly recommend.
Great quality food and a beautiful vibe.