Go the way of the Goat

Grateful for You!

 

We LOVE the holidays because we can step out of our everyday “race,” to truly enjoy time spent with family. From Thanksgiving until New Year’s, we would like you to join us in an attempt to slow down and be grateful for your loved ones.

 

 Every now and then we get the opportunity to celebrate thanksgiving at my cousin’s home. As all of our family members continue to age, we realize that it is important to get together when we can.

We are thankful for our family, friends, and loyal customers. Without all of you our dream of having a business would not be possible.

As we continue down our path we want to always remember the people that always believed in us.

 We are thankful for you! Yeah you! Thank you for taking the time to read this and showing us love. We want to continue making quality products that everyone can enjoy.

From our family to yours we wish you all a great thanksgiving holiday and blessed Christmas season. May it be filled with food, family, and laughter. Take a moment of the day to slow down and remember that we all need to enjoy life and make amazing memories.

Remember to give thanks for your family and friends…

xoxo From the Basilwood Team

 

What's in Your Wallet?

(Photo Credit: Mariano Friginal Photography)
We love traveling to different venues for events throughout the Central Valley and California with our totes filled with all things Basilwood.  It’s a great opportunity to meet customers face to face who may or may not know us.  Direct feedback is always wonderful for a small business as well.  It helps us to craft our product to meet the needs of those we want to serve.
Yesterday we had an event very close to home in Fresno for the LARCS which was held to benefit several non-profits they help support in our community.  One of the attendees was a sweet gal who had been to the farm with a group of friends for our Cheese, Please Workshop this summer!  
(Before you ask... Cheese, Please Workshops happen from April through August.  Dates will be posted for new classes after the first of the year on FB/Instagram & our website)
She totally won the Basilwood Farm Customer of the Month (possibly of the Year) when she pulled out her wallet to reveal her Driver’s License cavity had been filled with none other than our Basilwood business card! An adorable picture of Flicka sat staring at me. (Yes, our goats do have names, personalities & collars) 
Of course, these aren’t just any business cards.  These are cards filled with images of our adorable goat family (from moo.com), so it’s totally understandable why she would want to keep it there, right?!?
 
(Photo Credit: Mariano Friginal Photography)
Soooo, don’t like your Driver’s License picture? We have got you covered! Just toss that driver’s license into a hidden credit card space, and put a smile on your face every time you open your wallet. Several photos/cards to choose from too - LOL!
(There are WAY more than this... just wanted to give you an idea ;-)
That just blessed our socks off! We really do strive to put a smile on your face each day, and this definitely boomeranged right back at us yesterday. We love you people!
If you are in the Central Valley, here are a couple of great events to check out next weekend!
(Photo Credit: Pentax+Soap-Mariano Friginal Photography)
Friday 9-5, Saturday  9-5, and Sunday 11-3. 
4215 N. Wilson in Old Fig Garden
(NW corner or Ashlan & Wilson)
We call this show "Carmel in Fresno."
(Photo Credit: Teal Soap Line-up, Kayla Adams Photography)
A little further up the hill from Basilwood Farm is The Intermountain Nursery Harvest Arts & Peace Festival is in its 24th year celebrating the best of the Central Valley with Live Music & Dance, Art & Fine Crafts, Children's Activities, and Food & Vendor Booths!  If you have missed this event in the past, don't miss it again! The only charge is $1 per car for parking! Can't beat that!
Hours are Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 10-4
30443 N. Auberry Road, Prather, CA
See you Soon!!

 

Jeremy Cordero... Marketing Intern

We would like to welcome our newest member of the team, Jeremy, who is a business student with an emphasis in Marketing. He will be an intern here at Basilwood for the semester and we are happy to have him on board. We know that he will add some great ideas to the mix as we take on new projects.

 

What is your main goal as our intern this semester?

My main goal for this semester as the marketing intern is to LEARN. There is so much opportunity to grow in this field with a small business. I know that it is my job to help with the marketing and show others that this business is the real deal. Jill has many great ideas and I am here to help add to those ideas. If there is one thing I am good at it is always having an idea to throw into the mix. I enjoy bringing new thoughts to the conversation and hopefully some of those ideas work out this semester.

 

How would you describe a regular day here at the farm?

 

A regular day at the farm for me is working in the soap roam along with the rest of the team. I love all the fresh scents that the soap roam provides for my nose. It is hard to explain but I will try so here we go…. It reminds me of a summer morning waking up to the sun in my room

and the fresh scent of flowers blooming outside the door.

I hope you all can smell it as you read that last sentence. If not, then I suggest you come on down for a visit. You will love the smell of the soap roam I promise. As I am working on SEO or talking about ideas with Jill there is always a good vibe in the soap roam. It is also great working along the “CIO” who is Max.

He is a great kid and he is entertaining to see run around the farm and the soap roam.  Also when I drive up to the farm I love how the goats are always there to greet me.

 

What would you like to get out of this internship here at Basilwood?

 

I would love to just add a different perspective to the conversation because everyone has different ideas which is a good thing when discussing a marketing plan. I want to learn as much as I can because I know that when I graduate it will be my time to show my skills. If there is anything new I can learn I am up for the task.

I know that I am not a marketing genius yet but this is my first step to taking my journey towards becoming something great. I have this funny dream that I am destined for something great and that all these obstacles right now are just a test for me. I am ready to help here at Basilwood Farm and I hope to do my best! This business is great and I am just happy to be a part of the team this semester.

 

As Jeremy takes on these new projects we have for him we know that he will give it his best. This is the beginning of his journey and we wish him the best as he continues to grow.

Photo Credit: Mariano Friginal Photography (the really good shots), Nicole Kent (the other good shots) & Jill Spruance ;-)