About Sky Valley Farm

Our soapmaker, Claude Poissonniez, is a native of Belgium and a classically trained chef. His love of herbs and edible flowers prompted him to search for unique ways to extend his creativity beyond the kitchen. After much experimentation, his natural soap recipes are a skillful balance of fragrance, beauty, and texture combined with the natural health benefits of herbs.

Claude grows many of his own herbs and flowers organically and combines them with essential oils, fragrances, spices and natural clays. Unique "flavors" such as Raspberry Mint, Orange Clove, and Apricot Vanilla, come directly from his cooking background. Classic fragrances such as Rose Petal (with real rose petals), Gardenia Tuberose, Vanilla Oatmeal, Lavender Bran, and Calendula Lemongrass join his seasonal "menu" for a truly diverse product line. Holiday choices include Christmas Pine, Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon Swirl, and Apple Cinnamon. Spring Choices include Watermelon, Lilac, and Strawberry.

Claude has appeared with Lynette Jennings on the Discovery Channel and Carol Duval on HGTV.

Claude's chef backround includes Grand Valfour in Paris, Cat Key Club in the Bahamas, The Fairmont in Atlanta, The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, The Highlands Inn in Carmel California, La Valencia in La Jolla California, as well as chef instructor at The New England Culinary Institue.

There is something for everyone in Claude's kitchen!