Hi, I’m Helena!

I live on top of a hill surrounded by trees, ferns, birds and our big red cows; our retreat that is Monte Pahu Farm.
Sometimes we’re above the clouds…

It is a magical place to live and I am inspired by the ever changing mountain views to create beautiful and whimsical things, but the beauty of soap and skincare is dear to my heart.

Years ago I wanted a soap with no palm oil, natural ingredients and to be beautifully made, couldn’t find any, so made my own cold process soap!
Our friends loved to receive gifts of our handcrafted soap, and as demand grew I started to sell soaps for all to enjoy.

The principle is still the same, beautiful handcrafted soap made from the very finest ingredients, hand cut, cured and presented for you.

I have a large kitchen garden on the farm peppered with flowers, and a separate flower garden stuffed with all manner of flowers, some of which I use to decorate the soaps.
It attracts bees which pollinate the orchard trees nearby where our hens live. We follow permaculture and regenerative farming. The farm bees provide the honey for the soaps.
I use oils and butters nourishing to the skin, honey, and colloidal oats.

Contact me if you would like a specific soap made to your needs, I can make and list whole soap loaves to order (1.2kg) or small batches e.g. wedding favours.

Follow along with the days on the farm, from the soap making process, farming, conservation or to meet the hens. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok: Monte Pahu Farm