Welcome to Bison Star.
Hello! We are a small family business whose products are made with organically, naturally and even some locally sourced ingredients. We designed our products to use on our own family, so it’s free of animal products, dyes or perfumes.
The idea of Bison Star began in 2013 when we started making soaps as a hobby, although the idea didn’t actually come to life until January of 2018 when we opened for business. We’re continuously working to expand our line, albeit slow and steady, so we hope you’ll join our entrepreneurial journey.
Join our Journey as we build the Bison Star brand!
We are thrilled to have grown into a brick and mortar location in El Prado, NM – less than a mile from the original Tiny Shop at the #BisonStarBuild at Taos Pueblo. These days you can find us at 1029 Paseo del Pueblo Norte #2, El Prado, NM 87529. The Tiny Shop and #BisonStarBuild (the building we constructed ourselves from the ground up) is currently closed with no reopening date planned.
A little about us.
Husband and wife team Angelo and Jacquelene McHorse met in 2007 in Durango, CO during dorm move-in day as freshman at Fort Lewis College. They both loved studying at FLC where there was ample opportunity to ski, hike, camp and learn. Upon completion of their degrees they settled in Angelo’s hometown of Taos, NM in 2012. Angelo is a tribal member of Taos Pueblo and Jacquelene does not have any tribal affiliation.
Where does the name Bison Star Naturals come from??
This is one of our favorite questions to answer and we encourage you to ask in person if you have a chance to visit. When Angelo first brought Jacquelene home to Taos Pueblo, he introduced her to his whole family. “This is Jacquelene Brisson-Stahl [her maiden name]”, he said. One of the children in the family looked up and said “Did you say Jacquelene Bison Star??”. Everyone laughed and the sweet inquiry of a child became a fond memory. Years later, when considering names for the business, Bison Star Naturals was brought up and stuck. It became how our business is known today.