Varner Candle Co.

Varner Candle Co. Varner Candle Company is a hands-on candle bar experience in downtown Oak Harbor where guests create custom candles and scented products.

All candles are handcrafted and poured right inside the shop. We also offer private parties and locally made products

06/11/2026

♻️ Don't Toss It — Refill It! 🕯️

One of my favorite things about candle making is giving beautiful containers a second life.

Whether it's an old candle jar, a favorite mug, a thrift store find, or a container you've been hanging onto "just because," we can turn it into a candle again!

✨ Our April Refill-a-Palooza was a huge success — we refilled over 96 custom containers in just one month!

Here's how it works:

🕯️ Drop-Off Refills
Bring in 3 or more containers (6 oz minimum each) and I'll refill them for just $1 per ounce.

🎨 DIY Candle Bar Refills
Want to create your own scent blend? Bring in your containers and refill them yourself at the Candle Bar for just $2 per ounce (6 oz minimum).

♻️ Save money
♻️ Reduce waste
♻️ Create something uniquely yours

Pro tip: Thrift stores are full of amazing candle-worthy containers waiting for a second life! 👀

Drop off your containers anytime during business hours, and let's make something beautiful together.

🕯️✨

06/09/2026

Small businesses are the heart of any Main Street, but they're also facing real challenges.

From rising costs and lower revenue to competing for attention in a busy, corporate-dominated marketplace, local businesses are working hard every day to keep their doors open and serve their communities.

That is why Main Street organizations matter.

Oak Harbor Main Street Association works to support downtown businesses through promotion, events, resources, and community partnerships that help bring people downtown. When local businesses have a strong Main Street organization behind them, they're not alone.

Supporting Main Street means supporting the people and small businesses that maker Downtown Oak Harbor feel like home.

Shop local. Show up. Share posts. Attend events. It all matters more than you think. 💛

Learn more at the link in the comments.



Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Washington Main Street Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

06/08/2026

💙 Wax bead ASMR 💙

Use them for wax melts or create your own wax bead candle. Either way, I'm obsessed with the sound. 🎧🕯️New scents just stocked!

💙💕 Gender Reveal Candles are HERE! 💕💙Imagine lighting a candle and discovering a hidden pink or blue heart as it burns.....
06/07/2026

💙💕 Gender Reveal Candles are HERE! 💕💙

Imagine lighting a candle and discovering a hidden pink or blue heart as it burns... 🕯️✨

And while we're on the topic... what was in the water 9 months ago?! 😆 I've had more baby shower requests in the last few months than ever before!

Whether you're planning a gender reveal, baby shower, or looking for a unique gift for the mom-to-be, I can create custom candles, wax melts, and party favors to match your theme.

🍼 Baby-shaped wax melts
🩵 Pacifiers
🍼 Rattles
👣 Baby feet
🤍 Baby Powder scented
🩵 Baby Shampoo scented
🎀 Custom labels and colors

Need baby shower favors for your guests? I'd love to help create something special and personalized for your celebration!

Message me or swing by the shop to start designing your custom baby shower or gender reveal order. 👶✨

06/06/2026

✨ LOCAL LOOK ✨

If you're looking for delicious sugar-free treats, this is your sign! 💕 Whether you're diabetic, keto, or simply cutting back on sugar, their baked goods are amazing.

My current favorite 😍 is the S'mores Bar!

You'll find these amazing ladies downtown on Pioneer Way inside Harborside Village Mall. Stop by for the treats, stay for the pink vibes and friendly faces. 🍪✨

🐝 Fresh Beeswax Candle Restock Has Arrived! 🐝Our beautiful pure beeswax candles are back in stock!We just received a fre...
06/04/2026

🐝 Fresh Beeswax Candle Restock Has Arrived! 🐝

Our beautiful pure beeswax candles are back in stock!

We just received a fresh shipment of natural beeswax pillars along with a gorgeous assortment of spring and summer-colored tapers. These candles burn incredibly clean, have a subtle natural honey aroma, and create the most beautiful warm glow.

I've been sourcing these candles from Bluecorn Candles since I opened my shop , and they have been an amazing partner to my small business.

Whether you're looking for a timeless natural pillar or a pop of seasonal color, these beeswax candles are truly something special.

Stop by and see the new colors before they're gone! 🌸☀️🐝

📍 Varner Candle Company
📍 Downtown Oak Harbor

Perks of owning a candle company: my house constantly smells amazing. 😂🕯️Downside: I can’t burn a candle without mentall...
05/31/2026

Perks of owning a candle company: my house constantly smells amazing. 😂🕯️

Downside: I can’t burn a candle without mentally checking the melt pool, wick height, scent throw, and burn performance. LOL. Even my husband now knows:
✨ trim the wick
✨ let it reach a full melt pool
✨ avoid tunneling at all costs 😂

Current obsession: Coconut Waters 🌴🥥 My entire house smells like a vacation right now.

Come downtown Oak Harbor (or online) and grab a candle for your home, patio, or summer nights ✨

05/30/2026

Candles used to be made from tallow…aka animal fat. 🥴
Imagine trying to relax while your house smelled like burning beef grease. 😂🐄

Thankfully we’ve evolved. Now candles smell like vanilla, coffee, ocean air, and expensive hotels instead of medieval kitchen fumes. 🕯️

And honestly? Handmade candles still matter. Better ingredients, better scents, and made by actual humans instead of giant factories.

Support your local candle maker (AKA "Chandler"). We promise significantly less meat smell. 😂

05/29/2026

Father’s Day gifts…but make them ridiculous 😂👏

✔ “I’m Sexy and I Mow It” cups
✔ “Trophy Husband” air fresheners
✔ Bourbon + Butterscotch whiskey glass candles 🕯️
✔ Whiskey "on the Rocks" gel candles 🥃

For the dads, husbands, grandpas, stepdads, and lawn-obsessed men in your life 😂

Stop by the shop this weekend for handmade gifts and Father’s Day goodies!

📍Downtown Oak Harbor

05/28/2026

Wedding season is officially here 💍🕯️

Today we’re pouring 65 custom candles for wedding favors and honestly… this might be one of my favorite things we do.

Instead of generic party favors, couples can come into the candle bar and create custom scents for their guests to take home ✨

Imagine your wedding guests leaving with a candle that reminds them of YOUR day. 😭👏

Perfect for:
🕯️ Weddings
🕯️ Bridal showers
🕯️ Baby showers
🕯️ Corporate events
🕯️ Client gifts
🕯️ Party favors

You can even come in together and blend your scents as part of the experience 🤍

📍Downtown Oak Harbor

Message us for custom orders or candle favor pricing!

Address

810 SE Pioneer, Suite 102
Oak Harbor, WA
98277

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13606825870

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