Whenever I’m on the Schoodic Peninsula, I pop into Prospect Harbor Soaps. I’m a fan of these locally made soaps, lotions and potions; think: scrubs, salts, lip balms, and other skincare products. I’m especially fond of the Victorian Lilac lotion. Whenever I slather myself with it, I’m transported to a lilac grove in full bloom. Heaven!
Alexis Souders started her company in 1993, building a skincare line free of parabens and tested only on friends, never on animals. Since then, she’s continued to expand her product line . Now it also includes all-natural bug repellent, soy candles, air fresheners, diffuser oils, and more.
Prospect Harbor Soaps‘ newest addition is Vagabond, a men’s line. Instead of floral scents, Vagabond offers bay rum, ginger lime, and a spicy option.
At Prospect Harbor Soap Co.’s shop in Winter Harbor, you can sniff and slather to your heart’s content. There’s even a sink for testing the therapeutic bath scrubs.
Find this shop on the eastern end of Winter Harbor, just before the road heading into the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park. It’s adjacent to Sea Schoodic Bike & Kayak, where you can rent bicycles for exploring the park or kayaks for use on Jones Pond.
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Looking for lodging on the Schoodic Peninsula? One of my favorite Cheap Sleeps is pet-friendly Albee’s, but this shorefront cabin colony is not for fussbudgets. You might also check out the Bluff House Inn: New owners are committed to improving the property, which includes inn rooms, new one-room cabins, and an updated two-bedroom apartment.
