The Olive Branch was born from a simple desire: To care well for family.
Our Story
Founded by Rachel Greenholt, The Olive Branch is the result of a lifelong passion for biology, holistic living, and nontoxic ingredients. What began in her home kitchen, creating natural products for her family, quickly grew into something more.
After facing personal health challenges, including chronic Lyme disease, and searching for solutions for her daughter’s eczema, Rachel began formulating products rooted in both scientific understanding and time-honored, natural ingredients.
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First Creation: Healing Balm
In 2017, the very first creation, our Healing Balm, became a cornerstone: crafted to soothe, restore, and support the skin naturally. The Healing Balm remains one of our best sellers today!
The First Shop :)
As friends, neighbors, and the local community began experiencing these products, The Olive Branch organically grew from a small in-home operation into a storefront: and then far beyond.
Our First Storefront
We opened our first storefront on 07/10/2019
Our Current Location
We opened our current storefront on 07/10/2020
Grateful
Today, we are honored to serve tens of thousands of families with thoughtfully formulated, nontoxic home and body products designed to support wellness, simplicity, and intentional living.
This picture is from our Black Friday 2025 sale, we are so grateful for your support and love you all!
Our Simple Mission
At our core, our mission is simple: to create products that care for people well, cultivate spaces of peace and beauty, and give back to the community through Olive Branch Ministries: encouraging and equipping women to walk in purpose, growth, and faith.
What started as caring for one family has become a calling to serve many.
It is our desire to Work Hard, Serve Others, and Love Always, and to inspire you to do the same.
Today
What started as caring for one family has become a calling to serve many.
It is our desire to Work Hard, Serve Others, and Love Always, and to inspire you to do the same.
Our Goal In Everything We Do
A Look Into Our Hanover Location Rennovation
Our heart has always been and will always be to serve others.
Hanover Location Rennovation Update
