Candle Making at Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia — DIY Wood-Wick Candles & Wine

At Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia, Minnesota, a Sunday afternoon becomes a hands-on workshop in scent and craft. The Candle Making Experience at Rustic Roots Winery, guided by TS Home Studio, invites creative visitors to build a 14oz wood-wick candle from 100% natural soy wax and choose from more than fifty fragrance oils. Meeting at Rustic Roots Winery 20168 St Croix Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073, USA, the class starts at 1 PM and seats up to twenty-five guests, making the session a lively, social craft laboratory inside a working winery. The program is station-based: a Scent Consultant explains blending notes and accords, guests rotate through scent libraries, and everyone pours their custom wood-wick candle under supervision. The tactile focus—measuring, heating, blending, and pouring—turns a simple souvenir into a personalized object you’ll use and remember. Candles require roughly 1.5–2 hours to set, so plan to linger on site; the winery’s bar offers wine and mocktails for purchase to sip while your candle cures, though beverages are not included in the ticket price. What makes this offering distinct for the St. Croix Trail corridor is that it pairs craft education with an agricultural backdrop. The address sits along a stretch shaped by the St Croix River valley and regional farming—an accessible escape from the Twin Cities that delivers hands-on creativity without a long drive. Scandia’s Scandinavian roots add a neighborhood sensibility: small businesses and seasonal events make weekend afternoons feel familiar and local. Practical details matter: this is a standing class with multiple stations; candles are poured on-site under guidance; children and accessibility accommodations aren’t specified in the listing, so check ahead if you need special arrangements. The experience excels for groups, date afternoons, or solo makers looking to learn scent structure and basic candle technique—wood wicks impart a slow crackle and even burn that elevates a homemade candle into an object of daily pleasure. Bring a notebook if you want scent formulas, a camera for close-ups of wax gloss and flame, and plan for about three hours from arrival through watching your candle begin to cure. The session’s mix of instruction, sensory play, and the option to enjoy Rustic Roots Winery’s drinks makes it a standout local workshop: part craft class, part winery visit, and fully tuned to making something you’ll use long after the drive home. Reserve in advance—the class is limited to twenty-five seats and often fills on weekends. The session is ideal for beginners; no prior candle-making experience is required, and the Scent Consultant walks each attendee through safety with hot wax and wood wicks. If you're planning a group, contact the winery ahead to confirm availability and any special seating or mobility needs and tasting notes.