Hi! I'm Victoria, the face behind Corner Oak Soap Co.
My husband, two children and I live on our little slice of heaven in Southern Wisconsin. I spent my childhood exploring the outdoors, on farms with my dad's veterinary clients and raising all sorts of animals. I've always loved anything mother nature allows me to experience.
My ideal day is spent in our yard, harvesting flowers & veggies, milking my goats and enjoying this slow life with my family that I’m so grateful to experience.
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I made my first batch of goat milk soap in hopes to formulate a non-toxic soap for my family. I fell in love with the whole process, and so did my kids. It's a family affair! It became my little hobby & I started to share with family and friends. They all came back for more!
& now I’m here – sharing my handmade goodness with you.
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We have a tiny herd of remarkable ladies who are truly the best! Our girls provide the fresh milk that makes my products possible; quite literally, I wouldn’t have a business without them! & milking time is one of my favorite parts of the day!
When they’re not doing their important work, they’re soaking up the sunshine, happily munching weeds on their acres of pasture, and joining us for walks throughout our woods.
We love them lots!
Stars of the show
Our Homestead
In addition to our goats, we also enjoy spending time with our flock of chickens, 3 dogs and working in our garden.
My garden is my happy place! From picking beans at 5 years old to now, i've always loved the garden. Countless veggies & fruit are grown there as well as all my herbs and flowers. ​
Every day brings the joy of caring for our animals, growing our food, and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. It’s a rewarding lifestyle that keeps us grounded & reminds us of the simple, meaningful things in life.​
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We sometimes have fresh eggs available for local customers - limited quantity. Click our logo below if you would like to check availability!
Our Name
Coming up with our name was easy. When purchasing our land the first thing that stood out was a huge white oak tree in the corner of the old pasture. To me, this oak tree was a symbol of strength, stability and a connection with nature. What better symbol for our homestead and soap business. Just as how our oak tree has natural simplicity and resilience, our goat milk soap reflects these qualities with its pure, simple, nourishing qualities. Take a peek of our namesake oak tree above in one of our pictures.
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Our Philosophy
All my soaps/products are free from harsh chemicals, parabens, artificial fragrances or dyes. Every bar is hand mixed, poured, cut and cured in my home. You'll see all ingredients listed in each listing & on every product so there's no guessing what you're putting on your skin. In a world of artificial, ultra-processed everything, I like to believe my products offer a small return to simplicity. Slow, simple and pure is how we like it over here.​
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Our Process
To properly make cold process soap, you need sodium hydroxide, fats (the oils in my recipe) and a liquid (our goat milk). All are mixed together and then through the traditional process called saponification, the sodium hydroxide gently transforms the oils and milk into soap & naturally occurring glycerin. Because all the sodium hydroxide is consumed in the reaction, it no longer remains in the finished product. All that's left is a gentle, skin-safe soap.
​After saponification and hardening for a few days in a mold, I cut the soaps and cure them for 4+ weeks as part of the cold-process method; ensuring all the oils/butters within keep their beneficial properties and moisture has evaporated. This results are a nourishing, cleansing, creamy soap bar.
The long wait is worth it, I promise!​​
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU
​Thank you so much for supporting this little business of mine and for appreciating the simple things in the hustle and bustle of life. I take so much pride in each and every product I create and make sure to remind myself how lucky I am to live this dream of mine.