As the nights get chillier, what’s better than snuggling up in a warm fleece blanket next to a flickering Autumn candle? Instead of buying mass-produced candles from a major home décor store, shop local with these Vermont small businesses. These Vermont candles are all hand poured and use toxin-free ingredients. Additionally, each features lovely scents that are sure to get you into the Fall season.
Handmade Vermont Candles
Twin Bear Candle
Wilmington, VT
Named after their neighborhood black bears, Twin Bear Candle produces simple mason jar candles in two sizes – 9 and 16 ounce. They specialize in seasonal fragrances for every season- including Spicy Pumpkin, Summertime, and Calla Lily. Each batch of candles is hand poured using American grown soy and phthalate-free fragrances. Even better, Twin Bear Candle never uses dyes or additives. You can browse these candles here.
Hazel & Bee Organics
Manchester, VT
Run by a mother and daughter team out of Manchester, Hazel & Bee Organics is passionate about creating chemical free, all natural products. Each candle is hand poured with a proprietary blend of coconut and soy wax. The top of each candle is sprinkled with dried plants and spices, highlighting its unique scent and adding to all natural vibes. If you want to get in the Fall spirit, check out their lineup of Autumn scents including Vermont Apple Cider, Harvest Cobbler, Apple Orchard and Cider Donut. In addition to candles, Hazel & Bee has a wide range of soaps and skincare products.
Golden Hill Candles
Founded in 2021, Golden Hill Candles are made from 100% beeswax. Not only does the beeswax give each candle a distinct yellow color, but they burn longer and cleaner than other waxes. Passionate about sustainability and their community, they source their wax locally from Northern Vermont beekeepers. To make each candle, candlemakers repeatedly hand dip cotton wicks in beeswax until the layers of wax reach the desired thickness. Golden Hill Candle also offers the cutest candles on this list – tiny tea lights in a walnut shell case.
VT Candle Co.
Killington, VT
Vt. Candle Co. sells small batch candles poured in the heart of the Green Mountains. VT Candle Co. curates each scent in their toxin-free paraffin wax candles. Many of their fragrances come with a touch of humor, with names like Swipe Right and Christmahanakwanzi. VT Candle Co. constantly rolls out new flavors so be sure to check out their site and newsletter for the latest. In addition to physical products, they also offer candle pouring classes for those who want to learn to make their own. You can browse their selection here.
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