TheKirkEstate

+we believe in wild magic+

Altamont, New York

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Note from shop owner We have made the difficult decision to close our Etsy shop indefinitely. Please visit www.thekirkestate.com for more information about our farmstead and apothecary. Thank you for all of your support throughout the years!

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Aug 4, 2022

We have made the difficult decision to close our Etsy shop indefinitely. Please visit www.thekirkestate.com for more information about our farmstead and apothecary. Thank you for all of your support throughout the years!

Jenny

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About TheKirkEstate

Sales 3,929
On Etsy since 2009

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An artisanal reimagining of an antique dream...

Shop members

  • Jen O'Connor

    Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Grower, Photography, Shipping

    As a child I sketched chrysalises in my notebook. Now I spend my days trying to wrap my head around the interconnectedness of nature. How things grow and why, and creation in the most sustainable way possible.

  • Eric Krans

    Grower, Farmstead Maintenance, Musician

    Eric maintains the health and vigor of the permiculture at The Kirk Estate. He tends our orchards, berries, and asparagus. He provides maintenance to the tools and machinery and oversees projects such as structure construction and landscape design.

  • Carol Kirk O'Connor

    Farmstead Assistant

    Carol volunteers her time at The Kirk Estate mastering the Zen-like practice of seed and herb processing. She can get to the bottom of a giant bushel basket in mere hours, meticulously separating seeds and herbs by hand.

Production partners

  • Groovehouse Records

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    For the replication and printing of our albums we worked with Groovehouse Records. A FSC-certified company, Groovehouse uses vintage encoders, responsibly harvested paper, vegetable based inks, and biodegradable varnishes.

  • Sticker Robot

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    To create our in-house designed band stickers we worked with Sticker Robot. Sticker Robot uses the highest quality inks, adhesives, and vinyl to create long-lasting, fade-resistant, and water-proof stickers.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 16, 2023

Accepted payment methods

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns & exchanges

See item details for return and exchange eligibility.

Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.

More information

Last updated on May 18, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Returns + Exchanges

Due to the hygienic and perishable nature of our items we can not offer returns or exchanges. However, if you are unhappy in any way with your purchase please contact us.

In compliance with regulations, customers based in the EU have the right to cancel an order within 14-days of receiving an item.

Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

Gift wrapping and packaging

Complementary gift notes are available upon request.

Printed receipts and planting instructions

In an environmental effort to save ink and paper, a printed invoice is not included with your order. If you would like a receipt to be included with your purchase please let me know before your item is shipped.

Planting instructions are included under each listing. Printed instructions are available by selecting the option for our planting information postcard. A beautiful postcard including the main listing photo for each seed variety, plus detailed planting instructions on the back.

About our seeds

Because our seeds are separated by hand and not machine, expect to see some plant chaff mixed in with your seeds. This organic plant matter will break down naturally in the soil. All of our seeds and herbs are grown using organic, sustainable, and natural farming practices. No fertilizers or chemicals are ever used. Plants are only fed homemade compost, sun, rain, and limited Village water when necessary. Seeds are packaged in one of a kind handmade envelopes made from recycled paper, or in 100% recyclable kraft envelopes in order to reduce the amount of waste that surrounds our products.

Storing and planting your seed

Seeds are hand packed to ensure you receive only the healthiest seeds. Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions can be found under each listing. Be sure to keep your seeds well watered after you plant them to ensure proper germination. Keep your seeds alive by storing them properly: keep your seeds in a dark, cool place (40-50 degrees F) with low-humidity. Never store seed in a warm, humid, or sunny spot. Stored properly, most seed will last for several years.

About our soap

Our soap is made the old fashioned way in small batches here at the Kirk Estate, using the cold process method and a combination of natural and organic vegetable oils as well as organic herbs from our farmstead. All of our soap is free of dyes and animal byproducts and has a light natural scent.

NaOH, Sodium hydroxide, or lye is the base, or chemical compound, that causes saponification. Saponification is the natural reaction that transforms oils and fats into soap. Much like baking a cake will never have raw egg in it, sodium hydroxide will never be in a finished bar of soap. It has reacted with the oils and has been chemically changed to form soap and glycerin. True handmade soap can not be made without lye.

My soap is sweating, is that normal?

It is normal for handmade soap to sweat lightly when it can't breathe or when it is hot and humid. Once you receive your soap, unwrap it and place in a cool, dry place to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.

Required FDA disclaimer

As required by the FDA, we do not make any claims regarding the cosmetic or health related properties of our soaps.

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