Author Archives: Madeline Novak

Wimberley Soap Factory – Our beginning in Wimberley Texas

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Wimberley Soap Factory – Our beginning in Wimberley, Texas Wimberley Soap Factory, The story of our beginnings in Wimberley Texas. One beautiful fall day, many years ago, Jonathan and I first drove through Wimberley, Texas.  We were on our way to Austin, in our white Volkswagen Passat – with all of our belongings in packed in […]

Activated Charcoal Soap – Our Event Horizon Charcoal Soap Bar

Event Horizon Activated Charcoal Soap Bars

Activated charcoal soap – event horizon One question that we get asked all of the time here at old factory is, “Do you have any activated charcoal soap?”  The answer is YES!  We use activated charcoal in several of our bars, including our featured bar today – Event Horizon.  Activated charcoal soap for acne is […]

Old Factory Spotlight: White Deer Apothecary in Austin, Texas

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White Deer apothecary SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS Old Factory’s Quick List.  We are always on the hunt for amazing, unique, clean products and the stores that support them.  Old Factory’s brand spotlight series highlights some of the brands that we use personally, and some of the retail spaces we shop at. We hope to share this […]

This weekend: Herb Day at American Botanical Council

Herb Day American Botanical Council May 2017

Join us this weekend, Saturday May 6th, in Austin Texas for Herb Day at the American Botanical Council.  We will have a booth set up with all of our lovely botanical soaps, perfumes, and more!  This Free Event features plant walks from Ellen Zimmerman of EZ Herbs and Nicole Telkes of the Wildflower Botanical School […]

Limited Edition Soap: Pure Plantain Hydrosol in our Olive Oil Soap Recipe

Pure Plantain Hydrosol Limited Edition Soap by Old Factory Perfume

Limited Edition Plantain Hydrosol Soap by Old Factory.  Many think of the Plantain we find in our backyards here in Central Texas (and across the country) as an unwanted garden weed.  Did you know that it actually has a long history of medicinal use?  This amazing herb can actually do quite a lot.  Today I […]

Handmade Sample Size Soap Bars for Your Guests! Perfect for B&B, Hotels, and more.

Handmade Sample Size Soap Bars for Bed and Breakfast, Hotels, Guest Soap by Old Factory

Looking for high quality, completely natural handmade sample size soap bars for your event, bed & breakfast, hotel, air BNB, or guest house?  We can do that for you! We offer sample sized soap for guests in a 1 oz size.  We offer our Old Factory/Parousia branded soap in a 1 oz size as well […]

Old Factory Event: Wild Woman Weekend in Blanco Texas this weekend April 7-9th

Wild Woman Weekend Blanco Texas Soap Company

Come down to our home town this weekend to celebrate the yearly Wild Woman Weekend in Blanco, Texas. This weekend, April 7-8th 2017 Old Factory will have a booth right on the square in downtown Blanco. Come see our entire line of products in person!  Participate in one of the many events offered including the Hidden […]