Dayspring Farm Soap Company

By Becky Streeter

Micheal and Anne Dennee moved from the west coast to a  farm in Clear Lake, Wi in 2017 in order to provide a creation-focused education for their children. Anne homeschooled the kids and both parents incorporated the farm-life duties, including raising goats, into their family’s daily routine. Little did they know, the milk they got from their goats would be a catalyst for a full-fledged business now known as Dayspring Farm Soap Company.

The Dennee’s son, Timothy, developed severe eczema at a very young age and nothing seemed to clear it up. One day, a friend from church asked to use some of their goat milk to make soap. Anne became intrigued. Goat milk is rich in fatty acids and cholesterol–essential for skin health–and is naturally antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. After intensely researching soap-making techniques and trying many different formulas, Anne perfected a goat-milk-based soap that left the skin feeling moisturized, nourished and clean. Once they started using it with their son, his eczema cleared up and he hasn’t had a flare up in over three years. “Next thing we knew,” Michael said, “people are asking us to make soap for them, their niece, grandma, etc. Eventually Anne started going to farmers markets. And then we went all in.”

All Dayspring Farm soaps are clean and simple. Paraben, sulfate and phthalates free, these soaps are made with few, easily recognizable and pronounceable ingredients. “We’re farmers--we like simple,” Michael said. “We want things to be functional. Anne puts in her touch of beauty into everything we make and everything we do.” The soaps and lotions range from unscented to floral or woodsy—there is something for everyone. They are not watered down in any way, so each bar lasts a long time.

One intriguing ingredient the Dennees decided to include in a handful of their soaps is beer. Admittedly, Michael (and especially Anne) initially balked at the idea of putting beer in their beautifully scented soaps. “I completely understand,” said Michael. “I don’t want to smell like beer either.” The beverage, however, is high in amino acids and vitamin B, which are natural conditioners for skin and hair. The soap made their hair noticeably softer and more moisturized, and they did NOT smell like beer after washing. Dayspring Farm Soap Company partners with six different breweries in Wisconsin, including Modicum in Eau Claire, creating special soaps using that brewery’s beer as a main ingredient.

“We started making soap to help people,” Michael says, “and that’s what we still strive to do. We want people’s skin to be healthy and feel better than they’ve ever felt in their life.”

Visit dayspringfarmwisconsin.com for more information, or to view a list of retailers who sell Dayspring Farm Soap. Additionally, the Dennees love to welcome visitors to their farm–simply call or text 715-475-8808 in advance.