We visited a Washington farm that makes amazing herbal skincare products and supports sustainability. We really enjoyed meeting the owners, exploring the pollinator gardens, and seeing how Moon Valley Organics makes natural moisturizer, lip balm, and more! See the highlights from our family visit!
A Local Washington Family Farm
The Moon Valley Organics farm sits on 10 acres in Deming, Washington. We enjoyed a tour of the grounds, gardens, and buildings where they make their natural skincare products. The company was created by Aaron and Kim Otto out of a personal need for clean, organic products to cleanse and moisturize sensitive skin.
How would you like to work in this picturesque building? The converted barn and storage rooms hold the office, production kitchens, a soap making room, and an herb drying loft. This family-owned company produces soaps, balms, and lotion bars formulated with herbs and essential oils. Moon Valley Organics sells their products online and through retailers. A few years ago, we visited their booth at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Handmade Herbal Products
When we arrived at the farm, Kim was swapping out trays in the beehives and harvesting honey and honeycomb. She even offered us a delicious sample!
The folks at Moon Valley Organics grow and dry many of their own herbs. Kim, an herbalist, told us she developed their product formulas through her own research and the help of local herbalists. They grow a number of their herbs right on the farm and infuse them into oils to make their products.
The herb drying loft is a spacious, cool place to dry fresh herbs in large quantities. The blend of all the herbs together fills the barn with a soothing fragrance.
Pollinator Gardens
The farm has many gorgeous views and quiet places to relax. It sits in a valley between two hills, with plenty of room to grow herbs and produce. We walked through flower gardens which they planted especially for pollinators.
“We like to give back to the community,” Kim told us. “Being able to take money, knowledge, and networking and put it to good use and save pollinators has really invigorated us. We are donating our fields to the bees by planting them a pollinator habitat.”
The farm has also participated in Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. This program connects people with organic farmers to experience life on a farm and learn new skills. WWOOFers spend about half a day helping out on a host farm, learn about sustainable agriculture, and receive room and board during their stay.
Natural Skincare
Moon Valley Organics makes soaps, salves, muscle rubs, ointments, and beeswax lip balms, among other products. Each one is made with the intention to nourish the body and care for the earth. The product blends use organic ingredients and sustainably farmed herbs. Workers at the farm carefully dry, process, and package herbs on site. Other herbs are sourced from local organic farms and suppliers who support fair trade.
Beeswax Lip Balms
My daughter’s favorite products were the beeswax lip balms. These came in fun flavors like Cool Mint Vanilla, Juicy Blackberry, Velvety Vanilla, and Tropical Coconut Lime. The silky balm uses organic cold-pressed oils and beeswax to seal in moisture. Moon Valley Organics donates a portion of the lip balm profits to protect pollinators.
Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to the Moon Valley Organics farm! It was fun to learn more about the inspiration behind their natural products. A stop like this is a lovely reminder that family adventures can be as simple as touring a local farm. We loved meeting the people behind the Moon Valley Organics skincare brand!
Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a homeschool mom who’s traveling the world with my husband and 4 kids. We raised our family in North Idaho and currently live in Mérida, Mexico. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas and family adventures!
