Photographer / Stephanie Duncan
When Brianna Doles and her sister-in-law Lacey Doles set out to open a candle company in 2017, it was originally a home-based operation. The word quickly spread, and soon the sisters-in-law were hosting groups in their basement to experience the process for themselves.
The basement operation quickly turned into a thriving retail business. As discussions ramped up for a retail space, the two wanted more than the standard stop-and-shop variety — they wanted to provide the creative experience.
Their first location opened in the downtown Indianapolis area, followed by other locations in Carmel, downtown Fishers and Columbus, Ohio.
Penn & Beech Candle Co. offers a variety of hand-poured candles for purchase in more than 100 unique fragrances, including the popular Bourbon, Beech Villa, Aperol Spritz and Oven Baked Bread. Additionally, Penn & Beech is your go-to for swag, corporate gifts and marketing promotions, or you can book a unique candle-pouring experience for a girls’ night out or baby shower. Penn & Beech Candle Co. wants to be your one-stop shop for all things fragrance.
Formerly located on College Avenue, Penn & Beech Candle Co. is excited to make the move into the popular Bottleworks District, a downtown destination for unique food, drinks, retail and experiences, located at 820 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 1320. So if custom candle fragrances, a glass of wine and good social company is your idea of a good time, then you need to make Penn & Beech Candle Co. at Bottleworks your next destination.
“While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to our first home, we are thrilled to be open in the Phase II expansion of Bottleworks. The shop is much larger, allowing us to pour with more guests and host larger parties, and also boasts a private event space which we previously did not have downtown. The design of this shop is also unique for us, incorporating much of the art deco design seen throughout the Bottleworks District. It’s fun and playful and really captures the vibe we want from the candle-pouring experience,” Brianna said.
The Doles are hoping that visitors will experience the same clean, modern aesthetic you can find at other locations, with the historic vibrance that has become an iconic part of the Bottleworks District.
The candle-pouring experience is an exceptional opportunity — one that Penn & Beech Candle Co. has leveled up with their fragrance bar. Guests can choose from a variety of vessel styles and sizes, and the fragrance options reach as far and as wide as your imagination. Scent experts are readily available in the expanded space to help guide you toward the candle scent of your wildest dreams and make the process easy and approachable for everyone.
Additionally, visitors to Bottleworks will have the added advantage of close proximity to other distinctive local retailers, making a quick visit to the popular Garage or a stroll down Mass Ave. the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
“Pour with us and enjoy a beverage while creating, then head to a local restaurant to grab a bite to eat, grab a drink and play a round of duck bowling at Pins, or just take a walk down Mass Ave. Your candles will then be ready to take home and enjoy, or you can pick them up anytime in the following two weeks,” Brianna said.
As part of their grand opening on July 19, Penn & Beech Candle Co. gave a free candle-pouring experience to the first 50 visitors, provided welcome mimosas and welcomed all with good vibes — which they plan to keep rolling for all visitors. Anyone interested in a candle-pouring event can book via Yelp and follow Penn & Beech Candle Co. on Instagram for more community events and information.
Due to high demand, Penn & Beech Candle Co. also offers expanded wholesale offerings and products for purchase, such as reed diffusers, soy tarts, gift sets and more.
For more information, visit pennandbeech.com.
