Meet Vanessa

I’m Vanessa, the maker behind Vintage Alchemy.

Vintage Alchemy operates from Goshen, New Jersey ~ a botanical studio rooted in thoughtful materials and careful formulation. The work takes place from my 1820 farmhouse, surrounded by gardens, old trees, and changing light. The landscape here quietly shapes the pace of the studio and the materials I’m drawn to use.

My connection to botanicals began in childhood, spending long days outdoors and learning the quiet patterns of the natural world. Over time that curiosity grew into a deeper study of plant materials and traditional craft.

Vintage Alchemy developed from that foundation. The studio focuses on carefully formulated soap, candles, incense, tea, and small household goods chosen for their usefulness and quiet beauty.

Work moves through the studio in small batches, allowing materials and processes the time they require. Some pieces are prepared here, while others are carefully selected when they meet the same standards for quality, materials, and atmosphere.

Everything offered through Vintage Alchemy is chosen with the intention that it will live comfortably within the rhythm of daily life. These are objects meant to be used often ~ things that contribute quietly to the atmosphere of a home.

The goal has never been excess or constant novelty. Instead, Vintage Alchemy remains focused on thoughtful formulation, honest materials, and a slower way of working that respects both craft and the spaces my products eventually inhabit.

Vintage Alchemy exists to support intentional living ~ the soap at the sink, the candle at dusk, the tea steeping quietly nearby. It is form with function, rhythm over rush, and a life aligned with season.

Professional Member ~ Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild