Why This Everyday Gift for Soap Lovers Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artisan Lavender Handmade Soap Gift Set a good small gift for someone who loves natural soap?
Yes — it's three of our handmade cold-process lavender soaps in assorted styles, made with olive, coconut and almond oils plus shea and cocoa butter. Each bar is scented with essential oil from our farm and cured for several weeks, giving a creamy, gentle lather. It's simple, useful and beautifully presented.
What makes the Artisan Lavender Handmade Soap Gift Sets different from other lavender gift sets?
Each of the three handmade soaps is scented with lavender essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato. It's the same award-winning, spray-free Super Lavandin oil we bottle on its own, and every set is packed by hand at the farm.
What occasions suit this handmade lavender soap gift set?
It suits birthdays, thank-you gifts, housewarmings, teachers, Secret Santa and stocking fillers. Because soap is something everyone uses, it's an easy choice when you're not sure what someone likes.
Does this gift set arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How do I get the most out of the soaps in this handmade lavender soap gift set?
Use one bar at a time and keep it on a well-drained soap dish between uses, so it stays firm and lasts longer. Store the other bars somewhere dry — tucked in a drawer, they'll gently scent your clothes until you're ready to use them.
Does this handmade lavender soap gift set contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The soaps contain sweet almond oil, coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter. They don't contain beeswax or milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
The soaps are scented with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, where we've grown lavender since 2014. Some styles also include dried calendula or rose petals.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift set?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this handmade lavender soap gift set from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Artisan Lavender Handmade Soap Gift Sets from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | We name the variety: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for our essential oil and most body care, English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for our English lavender body oil and lotion, and 'Pacific Blue' for our teas and jams. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk, scrub and shaving soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |