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February brings that last blast of winter – Alpine Frost.    A mountain ski chalet covered in fresh fallen snow. You wake up in the morning, step outside and breathe deep. The scent of crisp alpine air, evergreens, and hints of

I cannot believe it, but January is almost over, and I have not yet made my New Year’s Resolution. Better late than never - so here it goes - 

Lump of Coal Handmade Goat Milk Soap in a gift bag is the Perfect Stocking Stuffer Lump of Coal is a deeply cleansing, skin detox treatment ideal for people with ailments such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. Activated bamboo charcoal in the soap helps kill bacteria and remove impurities and toxins. The charcoal provides light exfoliation, leaving skin feeling smooth, clean and refreshed, while fresh goat milk restores pH balance. Scented with a therapeutic essential oil blend of frankincense, sweet orange, rose geranium, lemongrass and patchouli, this soap will keep your skin clean and clear throughout the year.

Dragon's Blood is a resin from the Sangre de Grado tree (Croton lechleri) native to South American rainforests. For centuries Indigenous people have used Dragon’s Blood to treat wounds and skin conditions. Dragon's Blood is rich in

October Soap of the Month – Patchouli  October brings vampires, witches, zombies, goblins, ghosts, skeletons, and other Spirits of the Dead, and VOODOO!!!! Our October Soap of the Month just had to be Patchouli.   Peace, love,

Back to School, Back to Studying, NEED COFFEE 

The Dog Days of Summer August Soap of the Month - Dog Shampoo Bar Pictured is Cleo is our livestock protection dog here on the farm. During the dog days of summer, Cleo tries to find a cool spot to rest where she can still see the goats she is

We make our Unicorn soap especially for kids and those who are still kids at heart. Unicorn is a magical and whimsical pink and purple blend of sweet cotton candy, rainbows, and glitter.

I don’t know about you, but I always found it difficult to shop for a Father’s Day Gift. Because let’s face it he already has everything he needs. I always want to give him something special that he will use. So, this month we created a special gift set Just for Dad’s. The three items in the gift set are all handmade in Gapland Maryland. The gift set is comprised of a bar of Barber’s Rose Cream Goat Milk Soap and a bar of Citrus Oakmoss Goat Milk Soap. The soap bars rest on a handmade cedar soap deck designed to keep the soap dry between uses so it lasts longer. 

May is Maryland Sheep & Wool, our favorite festival, and Mother’s Day, which in our opinion should be a national holiday. So, we had to do something really special. For Maryland Sheep & Wool we have created two limited edition scents available

There is a classic saying - April Showers bring May Flowers. So Cool Water was the obvious choice for our April Soap of the month. Cool Water is a modern classic for men that captures the power and vitality of the ocean. Ultra clean, fresh, and

March is Spring – a season of rejuvenation. The countryside landscape changes from snow white and muddy brown to a soothing green. 

Valentine day - love is in the air. And what says love better than a bar of Caprikorn Farms handmade Love Spell goat milk soap. It is the perfect size, shape, color, and scent. You cannot go wrong with a gift of Caprikorn Farms handmade Love Spell

Stay safe and wash your hands!!! 

December Soap of the Month - Peppermint December is the HOLIDAYS!!!! This year during the pandemic, the holidays really need a special scent – not a traditional pine or fir but - peppermint. 

When I think of November, I think of Thanksgiving. A celebratory dinner feast with family and friends featuring roast turkey accompanied by a cranberry side dish. 

Yes, we are having a real live open house! 

October is cool fall nights, corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Halloween and Pumpkins!!! Cooler weather demands warm toasty drinks. So, what could be better than handmade Pumpkin Chai Goat Milk Soap.

We are living in crazy times where you often cannot visit your loved ones.  An excellent way to stay in touch is to send them a “Thinking of You - Goat Milk Soap Gift Set”. Set includes 2 bars of our handmade goat milk soap and 

September is the start of fall and back to school. This year with the pandemic it might be a while before you attend school in person. However

Every August my family would spend weeks on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, where we enjoyed the miles and miles of unspoiled beaches bordered by tall wind swept sand dunes covered in sea oats. We would spend all day on the beach and in the

July brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden. So naturally our soap of the month would need to feature fresh fruits and vegetables.

Jewelweed is nature’s answer to poison ivy. Last week Scott and I took two goats to a goat show which was held in an open field instead of an enclosed arena because of the pandemic. We parked our truck at the edge of the field in order to get some

June is summer! Father’s Day and Baseball! Hot Dogs, Cracker Jacks and BEER!

 

Two great things that go great together: beer and goat milk create the ultimate skin conditioner. Beer contains ingredients that are beneficial to your skin and hair. Ingredients such as hops and yeast contain various anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds that may provide numerous benefits including relief from skin ailments and strengthening hair follicles. Beer's properties along with goat milk's numerous moisturizing and rejuvenating benefits makes this Oatmeal Stout perfect for all skin and hair types.

Earlier this year The Old Colony soap making operation physically moved to Caprikorn Farms. For the last six years, Joe & Bob used the high-quality goat milk from Caprikorn Farms in their soapmaking. Now the soap is also being made at Caprikorn Farms.