I first discovered Bonny Doon Farm at the Teahouse Spa in Santa Cruz. After a perfect massage with their pure essential oils it was on to the hot tub where a quick shower gets you ready for a soak. The spa generously provides BDF body products and the lavender body wash coupled with the steamy shower was such a relaxing sensory experience that I bought some for myself.
In my home shower the gorgeous smells brought back the memory of sitting in the hot tub overlooking the moonlit bamboo gardens. When I decided to open the shop, they were the first people I called. I knew I wanted to share their unique, handmade products with my clients. While there are many good products available at local health food stores, I really believe in supporting locally owned businesses and family farms, and BDF is both. As they grow their own flowers and herbs and make their products on site, my orders always arrive fresh and wonderful every time. Opening the boxes is a riot of great smells!
I am now carrying nearly the full line of products from their generously sized soaps – Lemon Verbena is a customer favorite – to their long burning beeswax candles (I can’t get enough of the Bay Rhum) you can’t go wrong when choosing their items for gift giving as they are so well made. I highly recommend the body wash/lotion combo or a purse sized Rose Geranium skin spritzer for those hot summer days!
On another note, I am extremely happy that while the recent wildfire in Bonny Doon did come their way, the wonderful owners and staff of BDF were able to save their homes and farm from the inferno and assist neighbors in doing the same.
Melisa
