Handmade, plant-based soap concept joins the social destination’s retail lineup
RocaPoint Partners today announces Buff City Soap, the famous plant-based Soapmakers, will soon join the mix of experiential retail concepts at Halcyon. With locations in Peachtree Corners, Roswell, McDonough and Buckhead, the fifth Atlanta area location for Buff City Soap will be located between Board & Brush and Nina + Leigh at the social destination and is set to open in November 2021.
“As we grow the Buff City Soap brand across the country, we are thrilled to open an additional metro Atlanta location at Halcyon,” said Alex Royter, owner of Buff City Soap. “With ongoing events and entertainment offerings, Halcyon is a part of people’s calendars rather than just a place to shop and dine, and we can’t wait to offer a unique sensory experience within our space and through pop-up events on the greenspace.”
Frustrated by the harsh chemicals and animal fats found in commercial soaps, detergents and shower oils, Brad and Jen Kellum embarked on a journey to find better products. The couple created Buff City Soap in 2013, only offering plant-based soaps that were handmade daily in the Soap Makeries and had a delightful scent. All soaps are handcrafted by staff members in a Soap Makery, ensuring each one is unique. At Halcyon, Buff City Soap will bring a mobile cart for hosting pop-up events, emoji-themed bath bomb parties for kids and more on the Village Green.
“Since the opening of the development nearly two years ago, Halcyon’s reputation has solidified as a thriving social destination and hub of office, retail and restaurant concepts,” said Phil Mays, principal at RocaPoint Partners and developer of Halcyon. “With the addition of Buff City Soap, as well as the recent announcement of BBQGuys’ and Morgan Stanley’s move to Halcyon, we are thrilled about the ongoing momentum at the development and are excited for all that’s to come.”
With the addition of Buff City Soap, Halcyon’s roster of independent businesses and first-to-market national retailers, restaurants and service providers span more than 35 concepts. In 2021 alone, Halcyon welcomed Derbyshire Mens, Board & Brush Creative Studio, Iron Age Korean Steakhouse, Il Bogettonne and Cattle Shed Steak & Wine Bar. Morgan Stanley also recently selected Halcyon for its new trading platform hub, bringing 500 jobs. In a tri-party agreement with WeWork, the investment bank and financial services company will occupy WeWork’s 57,921-square-foot space in October 2021. Construction is now underway on Halcyon’s second phase of development, which will include a 60,000-square-foot office building and a 23,000-square-foot fitness center.
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About Halcyon
Halcyon, the Big Creek Greenway-connected mixed-use village in Forsyth County, Georgia, is a social destination where guests from across metro Atlanta come together to shop, dine, relax and connect with each other and their natural surroundings. With access to more than 50 acres of preserved greenspace and an impressive lineup of national brands and locally owned restaurants and retailers, the $370-million, 135-acre community seamlessly weaves together nature, design, and leisure into one place. RocaPoint Partners and New York-based The Georgetown Company comprise the development team. Retail landlord representation is provided by JLL. Office landlord representation is provided by Newmark. Experience the excitement of the village by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
