Gleeful Goats Story
From a Few Curious Goats to Handmade Skincare
What started with just a couple of goats has grown into a small business built on craftsmanship, creativity and a genuine love for making beautiful products.
Like many good stories, Gleeful Goats began with a simple conversation. My daughter convinced me that we should get a couple of goats, so Macy and Spice became the first members of our little herd. Before long, Goaty joined us when a friend moved away, and our goat family slowly began to grow.
When our first kids arrived, so did an abundance of fresh goat milk. The girls produced far more milk than we could ever use ourselves, so I started looking for ways to make the most of this wonderful ingredient.
After plenty of research, I decided to try making goat milk soap.
It didn't take long before I was completely hooked.
Soap making quickly became more than just a hobby. As someone who's always busy, I discovered the process was incredibly calming. Measuring, mixing, pouring and creating each batch gave me the chance to slow down, focus on the present and enjoy making something by hand.
Over time, I refined my recipes using fresh goat milk from our own herd, carefully selected oils and butters, and a range of beautiful mineral-rich clays. Every batch taught me something new, and every bar reflected the care that goes into making it.
Today, every Gleeful Goats product is still handcrafted in small batches. Because each batch is individually made and poured, no two soaps are ever exactly the same. Their colours, patterns and even their weight vary slightly, making every bar beautifully unique.
As the herd grew and we continued producing more milk than we could use, the range naturally expanded. Alongside our signature soaps, you'll now find handmade shampoo bars, nourishing goat milk lotions and other products created with the same care and attention to detail.
While the products have grown, our philosophy hasn't changed.
We believe in making beautiful everyday skincare using fresh goat milk from our own pampered herd, thoughtfully chosen ingredients and traditional small-batch methods.
Every product begins here on our little farm, and we're delighted to share it with you.
Belinda Wakeling, Soap Maker.
Meet the Herd
Behind every Gleeful Goats product is a herd full of personality.
Herd Master
Cow:
a fixed male who has taken on the role of babysitter.
Herd Queen
Macy
(Retired)
The matriarch who rules the roost
Our Retired Ladies
Our original girls have earned a well-deserved retirement. Macy, our much-loved herd queen, along with Spicy and Rosy, continue to enjoy life on the farm where it all began.
Retired Girl
Spicy
Our wild and adventurous Ibex
Retired Girl
Rosy
Always first in line for treats
The Milking Team
Our goat milk currently comes from our hardworking girls:
Lace (Spicy's daughter), Honey and Daisy.
Milking Team
Honey:
Our mellow yellow chilled out sweetheart
Milking Team
Daisy:
Miss Rowdy. Always something to say with a cheeky attitude
Milking Team
Lace:
Our sweet girl who needs to be centre of attention
The Next Generation
The future of Gleeful Goats is already growing, with Opal, Garnet, Sapphire and the wonderfully mischievous Pearl waiting in the wings.
Up Coming Girl
Sapphire:
Our resident snuggle bunny ready for hugs
Up Coming Girl
Pearl:
(the naughty one)
Our cheeky girl who loves mischief
Up Coming Girl
Opal:
Miss Independence who just does her own thing
Up Coming Girl
Garnet:
The tranquil one who chills out, but with personality
New Kid on the Block
The New Boy
Rum:
Arriving soon to start finding his place in the herd
Baby of the Herd
Our Newest Edition
Fern:
Our youngest and littlest baby
Whether they're supplying fresh milk, entertaining visitors or simply enjoying life in the paddock, each goat is an important part of the Gleeful Goats story.
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