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Make a custom 14oz soy candle with a wood wick at Saint Croix Vineyards while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine. This hands-on workshop blends scent education with relaxed vineyard vibes—perfect for date afternoons or a creative solo escape.
Make a custom 14oz soy candle with a wood wick at Saint Croix Vineyards while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine. This hands-on workshop blends scent education with relaxed vineyard vibes—perfect for date afternoons or a creative solo escape.
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Operated by T.S. Home Studio · Stillwater, Minnesota
Saint Croix Vineyards sits just north of downtown Stillwater, Minnesota, at 6428 Manning Ave N., Stillwater. The Candle Making Experience at Saint Croix Vineyards offers a hands-on afternoon where guests craft a 14oz soy candle with a crackling wood wick while sipping a complimentary glass of wine. The setting is a working vineyard and tasting space — rows of grapevines, wood accents, and an easygoing tasting patio provide a calm backdrop for a creative workshop. Led by a scent consultant from TS Home Studio, the class begins with guided blending from more than 50 premium fragrance oils. Participants move through standing stations to build top, middle, and base notes, learning how proportions and accords change a scent. The pour itself is deliberate: 100% natural soy wax heated to the right temperature, a hand-center-poured wood wick, and careful leveling produce a candle meant to burn cleanly. Candles need about 1.5–2 hours to cure before you can take them home, so plan a slow afternoon or a short walk around the property while your wax sets. This experience is intimate by design — capacity is limited and the workshop begins at 11:00 AM, making it a relaxed late-morning ritual. The format works equally well for solo visitors, date afternoons, or a small creative outing with friends. Your ticket includes one glass of wine or a mocktail, access to every fragrance oil on the table, and a finished 14oz candle with a wooden wick. Because the session is station-based and standing, wear comfortable shoes and expect light movement as you rotate through blending, pouring, and finishing stations. What makes this stand out in the Stillwater recreation scene is the pairing of craft and place: a tactile, scent-forward workshop set inside a vineyard environment where the rhythm of pruning, seasonal growth, and winemaking are visible. The hands-on nature of fragrance construction teaches practical scent literacy — a useful skill if you’re curious about perfumery, home fragrance, or DIY gifts. Practical notes: arrive on time to join the group at the meeting point; parking and a tasting room atmosphere are available at Saint Croix Vineyards. The whole event encourages slow, sensory engagement — you leave with a custom object and a better sense of how aroma shapes memory. It's an approachable creative escape that pairs local wine culture with a maker’s rhythm, and it’s precisely the kind of small, do-able workshop that turns a weekend in Stillwater into something unexpectedly memorable. Reserve your spot for the 11:00 AM session to ensure time to blend and pour; capacity is limited to keep the experience hands-on. The meeting point is Saint Croix Vineyards; 6428 Manning Ave N., Stillwater—plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle in.
easy.
Approximately 3 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; able to stand and move between stations for short periods
The event runs about three hours from the 11:00 AM start; candles require 1.5–2 hours to set, so factor that into your schedule.
Yes—each ticket includes one glass of wine or a mocktail to enjoy during the experience.
Minors may attend the hands-on workshop, but they cannot be served alcohol; please check with the operator if bringing young children.
Yes, you can take your candle home once it has set—typically 1.5–2 hours after pouring; you may wait on-site or return later.
The session is station-based and standing; if you have mobility concerns, contact the operator in advance to discuss accommodations.
The class offers access to more than 50 premium fragrance oils so you can create layered scents with top, middle, and base notes.
Saint Croix Vineyards operates as part of the Stillwater region’s small-scale wine scene and hosts regular tasting and event programming.
The workshop uses 100% natural soy wax and wooden wicks; choose soy wax and reusable containers to reduce single-use waste.
T.S. Home Studio is an Edina, Minnesota-based candle studio that offers guided candle-making experiences at local venues and private events. The business leads public classes at Southdale Center, Schram Vineyards, Grapeful Wine Bar, and Next Chapter Winery, pairing hands-on candle crafting with social settings like shopping centers and wineries. Each experience includes guidance from a scent consultant or expert who helps participants blend fragrances and create custom candles. Many sessions allow guests to choose from a curated selection of vessels and blend from over 50 scent options to personalize each candle. Public workshops vary by venue: the Southdale Center classes emphasize a creative outing with shopping and dining nearby; Schram Vineyards and Next Chapter Winery sessions combine candle making with the cozy winery atmosphere; Grapeful Wine Bar events often feature the option to sip wine while pouring a 14oz soy candle. Private Candle Making Experiences provide an extended, three-hour format for groups to craft multiple personalized candles with focused instruction and social time. T.S. Home Studio designs each class for all skill levels, offering step-by-step instruction, scent selection guidance, and hands-on pouring. Reservations are available for specific dates and private bookings. The studio’s approach centers on creativity, customization, and a guided, social crafting experience held across several recognizable Twin Cities locations. Private bookings accommodate groups and small gatherings at scheduled times and venues. Classes are suitable for beginners and experienced crafters who want guided scent blending and hands-on candle pouring in a social setting. Booking details are available online. Today.
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