Becoming a fly angler is one of the greatest self-improvements I've made in my life.

It has brought me to the most beautiful places in the world. It has taught me self-control and patience and kept me humble. Fly fishing has given me a quiet place to retreat to when the stress of the world is just too much. It has given me the courage to fail over and over and over. Learning to tie and dedicating my life to imitating nature has given me an appreciation for minute detail and the miracle of our natural places — and taught me to pay attention to the things that usually go overlooked. Studying the fish I chase gives me an appreciation of clean, wild places and a dedication to preserving them and keeping them accessible to all.

Best of all, I've met the most incredible people and made the most amazing friends. My boyfriend of 20 years is a romance kindled in fishing. I’ve been given the gift of volunteering and sharing the healing power of nature. And fly fishing was the road I used to reconnect with my dad and enjoy quality time with him before he left this world.

The creation of soap is nothing short of pure alchemy. It is an amazing chemical process that creates one of the most unique substances in our world. An art that has been honed over centuries, making cold-process soap is rewarding and fulfilling and offers the opportunity to tell a story in the most unique and intimate way. Weaving these two art forms together came naturally.

I created this brand as a way to capture the beauty of fly fishing through creative sensory experiences. But just as the concept started taking shape, I discovered I could do more. Much more.

Tailwater represents what it means to make a positive impact on collective wellness, and it's my goal to use this company and what it stands for as a vehicle for moving that needle.

Scent combinations are designed to relive outdoor experiences and offer a moment of calm reflection for emotional well-being.

Simple yet powerful ingredients are purposefully chosen to help combat the rigors an outdoor lifestyle has on our skin.

Responsibly-sourced ingredients are my small but meaningful way of taking a stance against irresponsible commercial alternatives.

Plastic-free, compostable packaging aims to reduce our environmental footprint, and I take every step possible to reduce the amount of single-use plastics used in the creation of my products.

I'm committed to giving back to charities that support the emotional health of individuals, promote the sport of fly fishing, and advocate for accessible cold clean water.

$1 from every product sold is split and donated to five amazing and very worthy charities: Casting for Recovery, Project Healing Waters, The Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, The Mayfly Project, and Friends of the Upper Delaware.

I believe genuine self-care extends way beyond oneself. Caring for our water, our earth, and the individuals we coexist with is the healthiest way to take care of ourselves physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

That to me is the beauty of fly fishing, and what a gift to be able to start on a journey like this.

Thank you so much for supporting a small, handcraft business on a mission.