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The Chronicles of Castello de Haye Soap
6th century BC
Their water flows from the sanctuary, their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing. Ezekiel 47:12
5th century AD
Ceinwen (fair maiden) associated with Swan’s Well was a holy woman and hermitess who has many oratories and holy wells dedicated to her.
11th century AD
A Motte & Bailey, which is an earthworks topped by timber palisades, known locally as ‘The Tump’ was built next to the Swan’s Well & spring. It is documented in 1126 in an ancient charter as ‘Castello de Haia’. This was the inspiration of our brand Castello de Haye.
17th century AD
King James I granted soap makers special principles as Louis Pasteur established that cleanliness reduced the spread of disease. A great leap forward in healthcare. Soon after in England Andrew Pears started refining soap and adding scent.
21st century AD
In 2010 I started collected spring water from the Swan’s Well, this water, filtered is the very best water for natural traditional soap, the beginnings of our botanical skincare company. Our aim is to draw on the power of nature to create botanical skincare with the finest ingredients, in tune with the seasons and the natural world around us. Taking inspiration from the mystical landscapes of Wales, formulating products with the intention to transform our wellbeing.
Is it fanciful as I collect the water to think of Ceinwen gently guiding us.