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Soap has always been one of those quiet needs. Something everyone uses but is rarely the topic of conversation. Soap is used in all facets of our lives; hygiene, home care, car care, for medical reasons, for wildlife rescue, to make bubbles for play, to prep a slip n slide, and so much more.

I would imagine that we all use soap in some capacity. If not on ourselves, then perhaps around the home or yard. Why not take the opportunity to buy local and support a local craft and business, Brush Creek Soap Company.

As a vendor at the Saturday Market here in town, as well as a board member, I am given the opportunity to get to know the other vendors outside of their craft, but also gifted with insight into the craft itself. This is where it is my great honor to introduce Emma Dettwyler. Some of you are already familiar with Brush Creek Soap Company, and for those that aren’t, you are welcome.

Brush Creek Soap Company was created by Emma Dettwyler roughly six years ago. She offers a vast variety of different soaps and hand poured candles. There is soap for your kitchen, your bathroom, and your body. The candles come in a variety of sizes and scents, and they last a LONG time.

Emma has been a staple at the Silverton Farmer’s Market for as long as she has been doing her craft, and it has become “home”.  

When asked how she got started in soap making, Emma laughed humbly, then explained that it was “on a total whim”, “someone gave me a bar of soap as a gift, and it was all downhill from there” she says.

Lucky for us, Emma went on to learn the craft of soap making, and more recently, candle pouring. She infuses her products with love and simple ingredients.

If you are new to fragrances, looking for a gift, or are indecisive like myself, Brush Creek’s favorite and best-selling soaps are Wildflower Honey and Grapefruit.

As a BCS user myself, I have been pleasantly surprised by not just how long the products last, but really their continued efficacy through use. My mom will sneak over to my house before she has company over just to borrow my Vanilla candle to spruce up her place quickly. My daughter, who struggles with occasional eczema, can use as much or as little as she wants, and I am confident knowing it won’t have a negative impact on her skin.

Emma’s presence at the market is a comforting sight for many people. She is always there, smiling, and eager to answer your questions and hear your stories.

 We, as vendors, all love to hear your stories, both market related and not. They are what tie us together, the woven connections that create so much of what makes Siverton such a genuinely special place.

Whether you plan to buy or not, please come and share a little of your day with us at the market.

And maybe stop by Emma’s booth, take a deep breath, and smile.

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By Leah Rue-Shrader