The Garden Isle Journal

Island Soul, Northwoods Cozy
Island Soul, Northwoods Cozy
Some places stay with you, no matter how far you travel. For me, that place is Hawaii. It’s where Garden Isle Bath & Body began, and its spirit is still... Read more...
Meet Coco Mac: Island-Inspired Moisture Before & After Days in the Sun
Meet Coco Mac: Island-Inspired Moisture Before & After Days in the Sun
Meet Coco Mac, our flagship moisturizer with cocoa butter, macadamia butter and aloe. Discover island-inspired daily moisture and before- and after-sun skin-care rituals. Read more...
The Little Things That Mean So Much to a Small Business
The Little Things That Mean So Much to a Small Business
Behind Garden Isle Bath & Body is the two of us, pouring care into what we make and hoping it brings a little joy to your day. Small-business life is... Read more...
Bring a Little Aloha to Your Everyday
Bring a Little Aloha to Your Everyday
You don’t need a plane ticket or a special occasion to make room for a little aloha.Sometimes, it’s as simple as stepping away from a busy day, enjoying a favorite... Read more...
Small Gifts, Big Aloha: Thoughtful Ways to Make Someone’s Day
Small Gifts, Big Aloha: Thoughtful Ways to Make Someone’s Day
Make someone’s day with a thoughtful little gift. Discover simple ways to choose something personal, add a meaningful note, and share a little aloha. Read more...
A Little Aloha for Sweater Weather: Your Fall Body-Care Ritual
A Little Aloha for Sweater Weather: Your Fall Body-Care Ritual
Bring a little aloha to sweater weather with a simple fall body-care ritual inspired by our Hawaiian roots and life in Minnesota. Read more...
Coco Mac: Kauai’s Original Reef Safe Sunscreen
Coco Mac: Kauai’s Original Reef Safe Sunscreen
The story of Coco Mac, the flagship sunscreen I developed as a Kauai Made member, and where to find it on Kauai today. Read more...
Introducing the Northwoods Collection: Minnesota Roots, Island Spirit
Introducing the Northwoods Collection: Minnesota Roots, Island Spirit
Meet the Northwoods Collection, a new chapter for Garden Isle Bath & Body inspired by Minnesota and made with the aloha at the heart of our brand. Read more...
Our Story: From Kauai to Minnesota, Made with Aloha
Our Story: From Kauai to Minnesota, Made with Aloha
From our beginnings in Old Kapaʻa Town, Kauai, to our small-batch work in Minnesota, discover the story behind Garden Isle Bath & Body. Read more...
Aloha, welcome to Garden Isle Journal
Aloha, welcome to Garden Isle Journal
Welcome to the Garden Isle Journal—a space where I share the stories, inspirations, and creative moments behind every product we make. After 26 years of crafting premium natural skincare and... Read more...