The Northern Range of Trinidad does not only house a 2,313 acre rain forest reserve, just at the foothills of the range you will find The Soap Kitchen (TSK). TSK is a business nestled in the foothills of the Northern Range of Trinidad,West Indies that offers a range of Eco-Friendly Bath, Beauty and Home Products.
Trinidad and Tobago is a unique Caribbean paradise. It presents a mix of diverse cultural groups, eco adventure, diverse culinary delights and endless scope for adventure and excursions. It is located just off the tip of Venezuela. The islands are famous for their beaches and for its eco and wildlife tours and there are many wildlife parks in the island. Some of the major wildlife reserves of Trinidad and Tobago are Arnos Vale Water Wheel and Nature Park, Grafton Nature Sanctuary and Tobago Rain Forest Reserve. All these nature parks and wildlife reserves are home to some of the rare species of plants and animals and even The Soap Kitchen. Thus Trinidad and Tobago can aptly be deemed as a paradise for the natural wildlife lovers.
The Soap Kitchen is open Monday – Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm Visitors are welcome to view whatever aspect of the soapmaking process that is being conducted at the time of their visit, from the blending of oils and lye, to the molds used to make each batch and the cutters used to cut each bar to the packaging of every soap bar. Photos, soap-making equipment and samples of raw materials are on display for all to view. All sample ingredients on display are to educate and entertain , please follow instructions from us at TSK while on compound as not all sample ingredients can be touched or smelt
Anyone who specifically wants to see a batch of handmade soap made from start to finish at the time of their visit should check the soapmaking schedule or call ahead. Demonstrations are led by Leigh Lopez a beauty Product Manufacturer and Aromatherapist who also provides historical information and an overview of different soap varieties while making a batch of soap. Soapmaking demonstrations are scheduled frequently, at least once daily on Saturdays. On special days Leigh will often conduct demonstrations for school-age children that usually has an emphasis on the math and science of soapmaking.
There is no admission fee for our regularly scheduled demonstrations. Your purchase of soap in our shop following the demonstrations is always appreciated, but never required.
Schools and other large groups are asked to schedule their attendance at on-site soapmaking demonstrations in advance so that special arrangements can be made - including scheduling Leigh to provide the demonstration and instruction. Complete soapmaking demonstrations can be scheduled off-site for any event at any time, but safety and fire regulations may limit or prohibit the on-site use of sodium hydroxide (lye) and heating elements, both of which are necessary for soapmaking. Off-site soapmaking demonstrations may be limited to lecture and 'show and tell' of soap oils, butters and equipment like molds.
Soapmaking Demonstrations usually last approximately 60-90 minutes. First time visitors should keep in mind that our soapmaking demonstrations are conducted in a covered outdoor area that is not enclosed on the sides, so please dress accordingly. Full demonstrations are not held in the event of bad weather. Instead, an overview of soapmaking steps and equipment is provided inside the store.