WHO WE ARE
Midnite Oils is a small family-owned business established in 1998 and is located in the small town of Cornelius, Oregon a short drive west of Portland. We are a family of talented artists, who design and create all these uniquely handcrafted products in small batches.
Midnite Oils is a small family-owned business established in 1998 and is located in the small town of Cornelius, Oregon a short drive west of Portland. We are a family of talented artists, who design and create all these uniquely handcrafted products in small batches.
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DORIE HORNE - is the owner and founder of Midnite Oils. She creates the soaps, facial serums , deodorant, body butters, hand sanitizers and sunscreen in her home studio and also acts as Midnite Oil's business administrator. Occasionally she enjoys teaching local classes on soap making, knitting and other related skills.
BRUCE HORNE - is Dorie's spouse. He is responsible for product creation, processing orders, market booth set up and sales, shipping and the purchasing of supplies. Bruce creates the perfume scents and is the master creator of "Magic" (muscle relief).
ANDY BACHMANN - passed away at the age of 97 in February of 2022. He was Dorie's father and a WW II Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific on the USS Cahaba. He lived with Dorie and Bruce for over 24 years. Andy was an accomplished stained glass artist who had been making stained glass creations such as church windows, sun catchers, lamp shades and table decorations for 40+ years. He used the copper tape and solder technique. Many of his designs are originals and all were made in his small glass studio. His creations are on display at the Forest Grove Mercantile and at Bennett's Urban Farm Store in Hillsboro.
