Banner Elk Soap & Candle Co. — Local services in Banner Elk

My husband’s aunt recommended we visit while we were in Roan Mountain so we had to stop by with all the kids. Unfortunately we didn’t know when candle making classes were but the owners were able to do a special class for us since we had 6 girls hoping to make candles.

They told them about the history of Banner Ell which I found interesting (the kids didn’t remember all of it) and some of the names of the scents.

All of the ingredients (soy based wax and scents) were all natural and didn’t bother my allergies or nose so that was a huge bonus.

All the girls had fun, my youngest was SO excited they had an elephant vessel she could use to make a candle!

We would definitely recommend stopping by to visit when you’re in the area. Everyone was super nice and all the girls from ages 7-17 had fun! (Adults could also join in if they wanted of course, but we sat back and let the girls do it this time. FYI the prices seemed to range from $38-45 per person for the candles they made which included the class.)

You do have to wait 2-3 hours for them to cool and set before you can take them home. I think the regular classes are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11am so you can sign up (call or sign up online I believe), come make your candles and then go grab a leisurely lunch or go shopping and come back to pick them up.

We can’t wait to burn...

We went to a candle pouring class this past Thursday and had such a great time! We made friends with others taking this class and had fun picking out scents and measuring everything. It is definitely worth the money to see how natural your candle is that you are making. It dries quickly and can be picked up within a few hours. When you use all the candle, you are left with a vessel that can serve a whole other purpose. Additionally, the owners, Don & Kathy, are some of the most warm-hearted people we met on our trip. It felt like we could talk to them for hours. We also bought soaps that are made with all natural ingredients. We definitely recommend stopping by here &...

My husband and I went to their candle making class on our honeymoon and it was so cute and the staff were so friendly! This will now be a spot we visit each year. My candle is running low and I’m so sad! I am going to need a new one. If you have a chance to visit the area I would recommend anyone looking for an afternoon activity to stop by. They also own the t-shirt shop next store with a huge selection ranging in different prices! Such a great memory and great quality of...