About Us

At Usk Valley Herbs, we believe keeping your home and body healthy shouldn’t be complicated. We don’t do “perfect,” and we certainly don’t do synthetic. What we do is honest, farm-grown, and rooted in the grit of the Brecon Beacons.

For years, I struggled with chronic respiratory issues and eczema. Like so many others, I found myself caught in a cycle of fussy skin that reacted to almost everything, and a home that somehow felt like it was working against my health.

The turning point came when I decided to strip things back to basics. I cleared out the complicated, synthetic skincare and returned to simple, honest routines: natural soaps and botanical balms. But it didn’t stop at the bathroom. I started looking at the kitchen and the larder too, swapping out harsh chemicals wherever I could.

What began as a personal need to heal my own skin and lungs grew into something bigger. Spending more time out on the farm—on our 300-acre working land with cattle and arable fields—and in the workshop, I realised that “skincare” was just one part of the puzzle. By returning to common-sense methods—using the plants we grow ourselves—we could manage our homes and our health without the chemical overload of modern life.

Usk Valley Herbs is the result of that journey. It’s no longer just about soap; it’s a lifestyle that values simplicity, longevity, and the quiet power of a botanical home.

Why We Embrace “Slow”

Life moves fast. We’re surrounded by synthetic fragrances, “fast” marketing, and products designed to be replaced in a week. We decided to do the opposite.

We focus on longevity—products like our Bath Salts and hand-poured balms are made to support you for the long haul. We follow slow principles in everything we do: no flashy ads, no empty promises. Just practical knowledge about herbs, heritage, and the quiet rhythms of the Brecon Beacons.

The Heart of the Farm

Everything begins in the soil. The rosemary we pinch for our pantry, the winter-savvy herbs that stand through Welsh frost—they’re the heart of our business. Being on a 300-acre working farm, alongside cattle and arable fields, means we grow and harvest with the seasons, letting nature set the pace.

• The Shop: Small-batch, hand-crafted goods like botanical incense, balms, and therapeutic salts.
• The Journal: Practical advice and seasonal inspiration, our guide to low-tox living at home, the kitchen and the herb garden
• The Provisions: A carefully chosen collection of tools—linen bags, glass jars, tea strainers—that help you bring slow living into your everyday routine.

Our Promise

We’re still a small, family-run team. We still take our own photos (they might still be a little “naff” at times), and we still make everything by hand. We don’t sell perfection.

What we do offer is an alternative to the chemical-heavy modern home. Honest products, practical knowledge, and the botanicals you need to create a home as hardy and resilient as the herbs in our garden.

Welcome to Usk Valley Herbs. Let’s reconnect with nature, slow down, and enjoy the season together.