We've Moved! Vist our New Store in the Funk Zone & now Open Daily in Carpinteria

 
I am beyond happy to announce that we are fully moved in to our new shop in the Funk Zone at The Waterline, 120 Santa Barbara Street! 

The Waterline • 120 Santa Barbara St. Santa Barbara, CA

 This is a super fun new location where you can sip, shop, eat and hang at Topa Topa and Lama Dog breweries, Fox Wine Co., and the Nook restaurant along with other great shops! We are psyched for this new chapter for The Grapeseed Co. in Santa Barbara.

New Shop at The Waterline • 21 W. Ortega St. SB

The downtown Ortega St. location is now closed, and our office has moved the Carp Store and Warehouse on 4193 Carpinteria Ave #6. We are excited to be open daily, later hours, and Sundays for your convenience, and to be surrounded by such cool and complementary businesses in both locations! 

This sweet lemonade was made from a big fat lemon of a situation...

 2017 ended with the largest wildfire in CA history, the Thomas Fire, ripping through our normally idyllic seaside towns, followed by the tragic Montecito mudslides causing loss and devastation beyond imagination at the start of the new year. This also cut off access between our two locations, and was one of the most challenging times in the history of our 14 year old company! Like everyone in the area, we are still recovering from it. We were nowhere near prepared for the next round of crazy that hit Grapeseed Co. in April.

Ortega St. Scent Bar (after-left, before-right)

Part of the charm of our downtown Santa Barbara flagship store was the old brick building that houses some great businesses on Ortega Street, starting with The Grapeseed Co. The extreme weather has been taking a toll on our corner of the large, old building. On April 9th, our Scent Bar came crashing down out of nowhere! 5 years mounted firm to the wall, and BOOM! Over $5K of glass essential oil bottles hit the floor.

The wall that starts the whole building The Grapeseed Co. occupied on Ortega had expanded and blistered, popping the shelves off the wall.

21 W. Ortega Street • wall blister

Why did this happen? After the last evacuation rain, we had a 90+ degree day... The roof had been leaking all winter, and that water had been dripping down into our wall, causing a wet sponge effect. When the extreme heat hit, the wall expanded and shifted.

We were super lucky no one was hurt; we had 25 kids in there less than 24 hours before for a scent bar party! We became quickly aware as experts checked out the situation that it was no longer safe for The Grapeseed Co. to occupy 21 W. Ortega Street and continue to run business as usual. We had to move.

So, in just a month we secured a new storage warehouse in Carpinteria and moved tens of thousands of bottles and jars out of our current warehouse. With the new found space, we built out a scent bar, opened up the storefront and made it larger, and reconfigured our production lab and shipping areas. We turned my creative loft space into the office for our entire team. This kept us functioning, orders shipping, and business running seemingly as usual while we figured out what the heck to do!

Our main store has always been Santa Barbara based, so we decided the best thing to do was expand in the Funk Zone. A few weeks before the fire hit, we opened a tiny shop at The Guilded Table as an "experiment" for the holidays... clearly Mother Nature did not agree with my holiday sales plan! But the space has amazing potential, and I'm hopeful for what our "normal" Santa Barbara sunny summer days will bring. We've been working around the clock the past week building out the new Funk Zone shop. We can't wait to share it with you, host incredible Scent Bar parties there, blend up your favorite creative scent concoctions and just be surrounded by great people, businesses, food + drink, bubbling ideas and more.

Scent Bar in the Funk Zone • 120 Santa Barbara St.

Please come visit us soon! The Waterline building is located right behind Michael Kate Interiors and opens at noon daily. There's parking at the end of the street. It's a fun place for all ages to hang, and dogs are welcome, too.

2018 has been a whirlwind in business survival, a lesson in resilience, strength and the endless learning that goes along with entrepreneurship. That which does not kill us makes us stronger... The Grapeseed Co. is standing strong, just a mile away from our sweet memories on Ortega Street.

Please help us spread the word about the move! we're looking forward to sharing the new stores with you, seeing your smiling faces and continuing to thrive, no matter what life continues to surprise us with.

Cheers to good things ahead, always keeping your chin up and persevering!

~ Kristin

SANTA BARBARA SHOP 
120 Santa Barbara St in the Funk Zone
Open Daily!
Monday - Thursday 11:30am-6:30pm
Friday - Sunday 11:30am-8:30pm

CARPINTERIA SHOP
4193 Carpinteria Ave #6 at the Warehouse Row
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Open
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday noon-5pm 

Make Your Own Skincare at The Grapeseed Company Scent Bar

The Grapeseed Company offers the option to customize your own natural personal products with over 100 oils that you can mix and match to get your desired scents.  For Santa Barbara locals, it is as easy as walking in and choosing your product and working with the very knowledgeable Grapeseed associates to blend your customized scent.  We also offer the option to create your own personalized product online through our virtual scent bar.   In the video below is an illustration of how fun, easy and simple it is to customize your own product.

Fall Favorites at The Grapeseed Company

Fall is Officially in Season!

 

Our fall favorites and Seasonal products are the perfect way to prep your skin for the change in weather! Grab a bottle of our Cali Harvest Serum, Pumpkin Pie Soap, or create your own Autumn inspired product to celebrate the season.

Cali Harvest Serum $30

The 2.3oz Cali Harvest Serum contains flax seed, cherry kernel oils, and organic pumpkin seed leaving the skin rejuvenated and replenished. Our serums are all oil based and have been infused with herbs and flowers for 30 days. Cali Harvest Serum is recommended for all skin types and ideal for this fall weather! Also available in a 1.2oz travel size for $18.

Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Soap $10

Our seasonal pumpkin pie seasonal Santa Barbara soap is perfect to kickoff the fall season. The dashes of pumpkin, vanilla, clove, oats, and cinnamon added to make this soap will remind you that the holidays are just around the corner. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and beta carotene while avocado, grapeseed & coconut moisturize as they gently cleanse your skin. 

Create Your Own Autumn Inspired Organic Bath & Body Products

Or, create your own custom fall scented product at our Scent Bar in the downtown Santa Barbara store, or the Virtual Scent Bar online! Create your own lotion, body wash, mist, bath salts, beard oil and more online or in our store. 

  

Check out some of our autumn inspired scents like:
Cranberry Spice, Clove, Cranberry, Honey Ginger Fig, Vanilla Fig, Atlas Cedar, Pumpkin Pie, Vanilla Chai, and Vineyard

 

visit our Apothecary Scent Bar at the flagship store in downtown Santa Barbara, California
{21 W. Ortega St. Santa Barbara, CA}

Recent Press: Raw Fashion Magazine, Santa Barbara Independent

Raw Fashion Magazine included our Avocado Grapeseed Facial Oil as part of their "Feed Your Face" recommended green beauty products article in the Summer 2015 issue! Check out the piece here, find our Avocado Grapeseed Facial Oil on page 39 (digital p. 43).

 

 

  The Santa Barbara Independent recently published an article highlighting our Scent Bar's custom glass roller-ball perfume that we offer alongside a multitude of 100% steam distilled essential oils and phthalate free fragrance oils for our customers to explore, blend and create their very own uniquely scented products with. 

In addition to perfume, customers can also create their own lotion, mist, hand & body wash, bath salts, body butter, beard oil, reed diffuser, soy candle, shampoo, conditioner, massage oil and more!

 

Visit the Scent Bar in our downtown Santa Barbara store Mon - Sat, 10:30 - 6pm for the full blending experience, or get in on the action via our Virtual Scent Bar here. We also offer in-store and off-site Scent Bar Parties as a fun, interactive experience for any group event! Find out more here.  

 

Create the Perfect Valentine's Gift at our Whole Foods Scent Bar Events

Come take part in the fun when we throw an Apothecary Scent Bar event at Whole Foods Markets in Southern CA through the Central Coast! 

Get a chance to try out products, hear cool tips about how to use our Grapeseed goodies or whip up your own custom scent blended & named product, in-person.

 

Here's a list of upcoming scheduled events:

 

Thursday 2/5 3-6pm: 

Scent Bar Event, Whole Foods Santa Barbara

3761 State St.

Saturday 2/7 11-2pm:

Scent Bar Event, Whole Foods Santa Monica

2201 Wilshire Blvd.

Sunday 2/8 12-3pm:

Scent Bar Event, Whole Foods Oxnard 

650 Town Center Drive

Friday 2/13 3-6pm:

Scent Bar Event, Whole Foods Pasadena

3751 E.Foothill Blvd.

Saturday 2/14 11-2pm:

Scent Bar Event, Whole Foods San Luis Obispo

1531 Froom Ranch Way 

 

       

Top 10 Valentine's Day Gift List

Love is in the air and Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Scrambling for ideas on what to give to your loved ones? 
The Grapeseed Company is here to help you find the perfect gift for that special somebody in your life, from pooch to people!

 1. Champagne & Roses Gift Pouch

A cute set for cleansing and moisturizing in a reusable hemp pouch. Features Rosevine Whipped Body Butter with Pink Champagne Wine Bar Soap for $25.

2. Seasonal Lip Balm 3 Pack  

3 of our limited edition Seasonal Lip Balms in a cute, travel size hemp drawstring pouch for keeping lips luscious and soft, $14.50.

3. Apothecary Scent Bar Custom Oil

Nothing says, "I love you," like taking the time to create a custom gift. Blend and name a Bath & Massage Oil that reminds you of the special someone you call your Valentine, 8oz $22.

4. Apothecary Scent Bar Custom Perfume

Brighten your love's Valentine's Day with a Custom Perfume to call their own! You pick the scents and name, we'll do the rest, $28.

5. Grapeseed Facial Oil Pairing

A winning pair: Argan + Rosehip Grapeseed Facial Oils! Luxurious, multi-use moisturizers to pamper and please, a guaranteed hit with your Valentine for $35.

6. Massage Oil Sampler Gift Pouch

Five delicious scented 2oz Bath & Massage Oils of your choosing grouped in a reusable hemp pouch for the promise of relaxation, whether you're the masseuse or not! $34

7. Lavender Love Wood Box

Lavender is a sure path to relaxation, and this set features many ways to get there with Lavender Lip Balm, Lavender Body & Belly Whipped Body Butter, Lavender Grapeseed multi-use Oil, Clear Headed Roller Ball Treatment, and a Lavender Bud Sache all packed together in a sturdy wood box, $40.

8. Dirty Dog Organics Gift Tote

Is your Valentine a doggy lover? The DDO Gift Tote is packed with 4oz DDO Dog Wash, 4oz DDO Fur Freshener and 2oz DDO Itch & Ouch Balm to keep the animal(s) if your life fresh, clean and looking good! Comes in a paw print muslin tote bag for $24.99

 9. Chill, Mama Gift Basket

A winning combination of Apothecary Scent Bar Custom Mist in a pink bottle, travel size soy massage candle and lavender eye pillow in a gift basket for $42.

10. Grapeseed Co. Gift Certificate 

The thoughtful gift for the undecided is our Grapeseed Co. Gift Certificate, good for purchases made online or in-store, giving your Valentine the freedom to choose! You name the price in $25 increments.

Fun Celebrity Store Visit by Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts buys from The Grapeseed Company!

The day before Thanksgiving, we were lucky to have an A-list celebrity make us a pit stop on her Santa Barbara holiday visit. The one and only, beautiful and graceful, kind and very real Julia Roberts came in with her lovely family!

Julia Roberts blended a Custom Oil at our Apothecary Scent Bar, $22.00 8oz

Due to my healthy respect for the privacy of all people, celebrity and civilian alike, I didn't ask to take any photos of her visit, but was very happy to help her create an 8oz Custom Oil at our Apothecary Scent Bar, a blend she whipped up for her husband. It was a wonderful experience to be able to help Julia to customize this massage oil, and she couldn't have been a nicer customer to provide services to.

Baby G Gentle Shampoo + Body Wash, $9.99 4oz, $16.99 8oz

 All in all her family made a healthy purchase of various Grapeseed Co. products, including Baby G Gentle Shampoo + Body Wash and Mojito Man Shave Gel, along with some other Grapeseed body products and Apothecary Scent Bar items. We are proud to know that Julia and her family enjoy using all natural, botanical beauty products from the vine and support both a local and small business such as us here at The Grapeseed Company!

Mojito Man Shave Gel, $14.00 9oz