Elliston Bingham lives with his wife, Kaydee, in Shelburne, Massachusetts. And among his many interests and passions, he maintains a herd of goats in order to produce goat milk soap. You’ll find him as a regular at the Greenfield Farmers market with his wares, with a variety of plain, almond, lavender, tea tree varieties, just to name a few. He also maintains a vegetable garden, and sells his produce alongside of his goat soap at the farmers market. 

Elliston is originally from Jamaica, having traveled here in the early 1990’s and became a citizen of the United States in 2020. And it is clear that he has a deep joy in the life he has built here in Western Massachusetts – always ready to help others and always with a good story to bring laughter to those around him. He has installed solar panels to support his soap-making operations and often creates opportunities for college students and children to learn from his depth and width of knowledge as it relates to goats and soap. 

We’re fortunate to have Elliston as a neighbor in Shelburne, and to be able to enjoy his contributions to the community, the local agriculture economy, and his stories and knowledge so directly and easily. It’s a guarantee that wherever you cross paths with Elliston, there will be plenty of space for connection and learning. We hope that you’ll take some time to connect with him as you find him in our community or online, and we also look forward to learning how we can continue to support small businesses such as his, that are extending these traditions forward for future generations to learn from.

Elliston can be reached by email about his goat milk soap, produce, or goats.