The Farm and Our Philosophies (why we do what we do)

Every product contains a story about faith, family, and friends

Our Company Philosophies:

- God comes first in all we do and is whom we do it all for.

- Our products are of the highest quality. Our quality standard is if we would not use it on the grandchildren, we won’t sell it.

- Our farm friends, others call them customers, is why we do what we do. The stories of brides having clear faces, workers whose feet no longer crack in their boots, toddlers whose eczema has cleared, and friends who just enjoy using a product that does not irritate their skin or leave chemicals on it. Those stories are why we LOVE what we do and we thank God for the opportunity to serve others in this way.

Our Story:
Our story began in DeLand, Florida, in 2008, when we felt a deep conviction to change the way we lived. We became more mindful of the food we ate and the products we used in our home. This shift in lifestyle was just the beginning of a larger calling.

In 2014, God led us to a five-acre homestead in Sumterville, Florida. There we embraced farm life with cows, pigs, chickens, and goats. A woman with a heart full of kindness and wisdom entered our lives, sharing her decades-old goat milk soap recipes passed down through generations in Ohio Amish Country. With her mentorship, we learned everything from goat care to the art of traditional soap making.

In 2019, we were called again—this time to North Florida, seeking a quieter life rooted in faith and family. It was here we found the peace to deepen our relationship with God and one another.

The Pause and the Promise
The years 2021 and 2022 brought both challenges and blessings. We welcomed our precious grandchildren—Raechel, Vivian, Peter, and Paul—into the world. At the same time, we paused farm production to care for what mattered most: family. When Earl was diagnosed with cancer in 2022, our focus turned fully to his healing and recovery.

By God’s grace, Earl went into remission. In 2023, after many requests from our loyal customers, we returned to crafting our Goat Milk Soap—handmade in small batches using high-quality oils and nutrient-rich goat milk from our beloved herd.

A New Chapter
In the summer of 2024, what began as a simple visit to Serenity Acres Farm to expand our dairy herd turned into something much more. God opened an unexpected door: the opportunity to acquire the Serenity Acres Soap & Skincare business. With His blessing and guidance, we stepped through that door.

Today, Harris Homestead of FL proudly supplies the fresh goat milk—some from our own herd and some from Serenity Acres goats—that goes into every product from Serenity Acres Soap and Skincare. Come Visit Us We invite you to tour Harris Homestead—to step behind the gates and experience firsthand the love, labor, and faith that fuel our farm. Walk the pastures, meet the goats, and catch a glimpse into the simple, intentional lifestyle we are blessed to live and share.