Spruceton - Destination Candle, Catskills, New York

One of my favorite winter memories took place in the very small town of West Kill, New York, settled in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. I was here for a creative retreat, and we arrived just in time for a major snow storm.

The morning after we were blanketed with snow, I went on a wander through the snow. I got up close and personal with nature, and really took in all that was Spruceton Road. 

Spruceton Road is lined with towering spruce and hemlock, some birch, and a few token fir trees, and in 2015 when I was here, it felt like a journey back in time, where mist lingers in the snowy hollows and the mountains cradle the horizon. Perhaps the coolest and most unexpected moment was when a blue-eyed horse that approached us. What a beauty. 

This candle can be paired with my prints from Spruceton Road, and if you're ever looking for a quiet retreat, Spruceton Inn is such a wonderful gathering place for artists, hikers and dreamers seeking stillness.

Top Notes: Eucalyptus, Mint
Middle Notes: Spruce, Evergreen
Base Notes:  Cedar, Amber, Tonka 

Paraffin-free soy and coconut wax candles, lead-free cotton wicking, and phthalate-free fragrances blended with pure essential oils.

No additives, enhancers, colorants, filler waxes, and phthalates. All ingredients are mindfully sourced and are vegan and cruelty-free.

6.5 ounce burn time: 40 hours
10 ounce burn time: 65 hours
12 ounce burn time: 75 hours

Each candle comes with an agglomerated cork lid, made in Portugal, an area known for their sustainable cork harvesting practices, and a practice I have observed while traveling throughout Portugal.

Trim wick to 1/4" before each burn. For the first burn, let the entire top layer of wax melt to prevent wax tunneling. Burn for a maximum of 4 hours at a time. Don't leave a lit candle near open windows, flammable materials, pets, or kids.

Poured by hand in North Andover, MA.