We are manufacturers of luxurious, handcrafted bath and body products. Rainier. We also have an eCommerce website.
Deb made her first kettle of soap in 1991 while living a "back to basics" livestyle, on a large farm in Eatonville, Washington, in the shadow of Mt. In 1996 she officially started Shepherd's Soap Co., and moved into a gift shop/factory on Highway 101 North, in the Olympic Peninsula Region. By the year 2000 she had outgrown the cozy little store, and moved to a much larger location in downtown Shelton. Trying to wear the various hats of manufacturer, marketing department, new product development, and retail storefront owner, all on her own, proved to be too demanding. So, in 2004, she relocated once again to a commercial factory where the company is presently located, as a manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer. Our retail outlet is at the Olympia Farmer's Market (open 4 days per week from April thru December). Over time, our product line has grown to include not only luxurious, moisturizing Soaps, but Bath Fizzies, Lip Balms, Solid Lotion Bars in roll-up tubes, Sweetcakes (sugar infused and encrusted soap blocks for awesome exfoliating), Coconut Milk Sugar Scrubs, fabulous Body Butters, refreshing Spritzers, uber-moisturizing fizzing Cocoa Butter Bath Truffles, Deodorant sticks, Bath Salts, and some Very European drawer sachet tablets.
10/27/2025
🌞 Make Monday Marvelous! 🌞
Kick off the week with skin that feels soft, smooth, and oh-so-silky!
💛 Our Silky Essence Lotion is packed with skin-loving goodies like Organic Jojoba, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, Black Cumin Seed, and Pomegranate Seed Oil to keep your skin happy and hydrated.
✨ Currently available in Sweet Orange & Lavender — bright, fresh, and calming
✨ Vanilla Sandalwood coming this week — warm, cozy, and oh-so-indulgent
Spritz, rub, glow — and take on Monday like a pro! 🛍 Shop online or find us at the Olympia Farmers Market.
10/24/2025
✨ Feature Friday ✨
Say hello to skin relief in a jar — our Essential Therapy Body Butter 🧡
This ultra-nourishing cream is enriched with a powerhouse blend of restorative oils, including:
Each ingredient is carefully chosen for its anti-irritant, soothing, and deeply hydrating properties — making this body butter a customer favorite for more than just moisture.
🌿 Why people love it:
It helps calm and care for persistent skin concerns like:
✔️ Eczema
✔️ Psoriasis
✔️ Seborrheic dermatitis
✔️ Histamine reactions
✔️ Dry or damaged skin
✔️ Even bug bites and minor skin irritation
But don’t just take our word for it — customers rave about its calming, conditioning, and protective benefits. It doesn’t just moisturize… it truly comforts the skin.
Available online and at the Olympia Farmers Market!
10/17/2025
💪🧼 For the guys who care — or should.
We’re expanding our men’s line and want your input! What products would you like to see from Riverdance Soapworks? Beard care? Face wash? Lotion? Something totally new?
Tell us what you (or the men in your life) want to see next — because great skin is for everyone. 😉
10/15/2025
🫧 We want to hear from you! 🫧
What’s your can’t-live-without Riverdance product? 💛
Is it one of our creamy soaps, a whipped sugar scrub, a luxurious body butter, or maybe our refreshing shower steamers?
Drop your favorites in the comments below — we love seeing what you’re obsessed with! 💬👇
10/12/2025
💙💚 Game day ready! 💚💙
Embrace the spirit of the 12th Man with our Touchdown Beer Soap — crafted in bold Seahawks colors and made with real beer for a rich, skin-loving lather. 🍺
Whether you're cheering from the stands or from your couch, this soap is your perfect game day companion. Celebrate your team, your shower, and your PNW pride all in one bar! 🏈
Available online, at the Olympia Farmers Market, and at the Seattle Waterfront Marketplace.
💚💙 Go Hawks! 💙💚
10/09/2025
🎃🕸️ Halloween is creeping closer… and our limited-edition soaps are ready to join the fun!
Swing by the Olympia Farmers Market to grab spooky favorites like the glowing Witches Brew and the chilling Blood Bath.
🧙♀️💀 These small-batch creations won’t stick around forever—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
📍 Find us at the Olympia Farmers Market + online!
10/08/2025
The results are in from our poll yesterday!
🎃☕ Whether you’re Team Pumpkin Spice or Team Peppermint Mocha, we’ve got a soap for you!
🍂 Pumpkin Pie Soap – cozy pumpkin with chai spice comfort
🍃 Peppermint Stick Soap – cool, refreshing, and full of holiday cheer
☕ 5 AM Mocha Soap – a rich, coffee-infused pick-me-up for early mornings
No matter your flavor of the season, you’ll find your favorite right here. ✨
Available online, at the Olympia Farmers Market, and at the Seattle Waterfront Marketplace!
10/07/2025
10/02/2025
Our limited edition Halloween soaps make their The Olympia Farmers Market debut today!
Stop by and grab some spooky season skincare while you can 🎃
10/01/2025
🧙♀️✨ Something wickedly fun is in your soap dish…
Our Witches Brew Soap is layered in black + purple with a glow-in-the-dark drip that’s as magical as it sounds. 🌙🕸️ Scented with Tiger’s Blood (a wickedly sweet blend of coconut, strawberry, and watermelon), it’s the perfect potion for spooky season.
Light up your skincare routine—literally. 🔮💀
📍 Available online + at the Olympia Farmers Market!
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Deb made her first kettle of soap in 1991 while living on a big, beautiful farm in Eatonville, Washington. Soapmaking quickly became one of her favorite ‘chores’ to do with neighboring friends. Living a Mother Earth, "back to basics" lifestyle, where elk herds gather in the pastures against a backdrop of majestic Mt. Rainier has a way of inspiring a tremendous love of nature and removing all shackles of fear. It’s both grounding and empowering. Having previously started a business in Kodiak, Alaska, she had absolutely no fear of turning her passion into an art form, and a livelihood by which she could raise her children.
Relocating to the Olympic Peninsula area of the great Pacific Northwest, where she had grown up in the 60’s, Deb officially launched Riverdance Soapworks, LLC (under the name Shepherd’s Soap Co.originally) and moved into a small factory/gift shop on Highway 101. Two years later, she had outgrown the cozy store, and moved into a much larger retail location in the City. Wearing ALL the hats of a manufacturing business owner and single mother of two, somehow eventually took a lot of the fun out of it. So, in 2004, she relocated once again to a 2000 sq. ft. warehouse, where the company is presently located, operating primarily as a production facility (although locals frequently stop in to see what’s happening and make their purchases). Other than that, our retail outlets include the Olympia Farmer's Market, our website at www.riverdancesoapworks.com, and at a growing number of markets and shows. Of course, we also welcome custom/private label wholesalers, as well as custom orders for special events.
Our current (and growing) product line includes all-natural, luxurious artisan soaps, bath fizzies/bombs, lip balms, bubble bars and bubble scoops, coconut milk sugar scrubs, fabulous whipped body butters, refreshing spritzers, bath salts, shower steamers, charcoal complexion soap pucks, shaving pucks and shampoo bars, deodorant sticks, laundry soap, and stain remover. Some of our most famous products include our Essential Therapy (formerly known as Healing Therapy), and our Step-It-Up Foot Treatment solid lotion and companion, The Other Walking Stick Foot & Shoe spray.
We absolutely LOVE what we do, and are forever grateful to our loyal customers who have made us a tradition in their homes for over two decades, and who bring us new friends daily. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support and encouragement. We couldn’t do it without you!
With love and appreciation, Deb, Larry, Sharon, Bree, Carly, Todd, and Dan - Team Suds!
