A REALLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE…read more My husband made us reservations for 6:30, which is highly recommended. If you've ever been to Bottleworks on the weekends, you know that parking can be a bit of a challenge so plan ahead (we were almost late). When we walked in we were greeted right away and we jumped right in. You start with going through a wall of different scents. And when I say wall, I mean a literal wall of scents. There must've been 100 to go through. Once you list your favorites and find your top 3, you pick your vessel and head back to your area. We were surprised to see they had beers, wines, and seltzers available. Our "helper", Gracie, was really fun to work with. She took a look at our scent lists and made some suggestions on scent pairings. She was very friendly and attentive. After a few drinks in us, we started mixing and pouring until we handed our candles in to start the two hour setting process. They were about to close so we decided to pick our candles up the next day. Overall, such an amazing and unique experience and we'll definitely head back with more friends!

I've always wanted to make my own candles so I was excited to have a group of friends who were also…read moreinterested in doing so. We went on a Tuesday night and pretty much had the place to ourselves. It's a gorgeous setting and fun vibe. They do serve drinks to enjoy during the experience. I had a lovely Rose. The process was pretty straight forward but a bit overwhelming at first. You get to choose from like 100 different scents and then narrow them down to 2-4. I believe it was Billy who helped us determine which would work well together. I was happy with how my candle turned out. It was ready the next day.

This is my one of my go-to places for locally-made gifts and quirky gifts that are perfect for my…read morefriends/family. I always find something here, often times for myself. This was one of many stops we made on small business Saturday and it did not disappoint.

What a cute store! It has a bit of everything! I enjoyed looking around at all of the options! I…read morecould have spent a lot of money, but it's good to practice self control! I ended up purchasing a cute fork and knife book mark and some fun stickers for my water bottle! Check this place out for gifts! Or just treat yourself! I know I'll be back! :)

Such a cute place! Very, very cutesy. I'd say this spot is more chill than other candle-pouring…read morebusinesses I've been to. The staff that was there when I visited was pretty young, which could explain the laid back vibe--but they were all very nice, helpful, and super knowledgeable, which was awesome. Starting with the not so great: - A downside to this particular place is that instead of choosing different scents to mix, they already have them pre-mixed. For example, champagne and clean linen scents are already combined, rather than letting you choose and mix them yourself. Since it's structured this way, it does speed up the process, but I will say there are still a few pre-mixed scents you can mix together that would probably turn out smelling great. - When I went to pick up my candle a few days later, I was disappointed to find that it was damaged. Not sure how it happened, but I was shocked when I unwrapped it to discover it was chipped. Even more disappointing was that the staff wrapped a damaged item without mentioning it to me. On the positive side: - It's BYO food and drinks, which we loved. My friends and I brought a bottle of prosecco, charcuterie, and quiche to enjoy. Our server let us eat, drink, and chat before starting the candle pouring, which was perfect for catching up! - Parking is easy - Gorgeous vessels to choose from - Reasonably priced They also have a little gift shop with an assortment of trinkets!

My daughter and I went here for a Galentines Day Event. Having never been to a candle making venue,…read moreI really enjoyed it and think this was a very good value for the price. They have a wide selection of vessels to choose from for pouring your candle. You first choose a vessel and the price varies. Then you choose your scent from the scent bar. As you wait there is a small shop to browse, as well as photo opportunities. Once we understood what steps we needed to do then it was simple and they walked us through the quick instructions. We return in a few days to pick up our finished product.

What more could a girl ask for on Valentine's Day than a night at Penn and Beech creating your own…read morecandle? From the moment we walked in, it was cozy chaos (they were busy, of course!), but Rebecca made the whole experience absolutely fabulous! We picked our scents, jotted them down, and chose our candle jars. Picking a candle name is always my favorite part! Rebecca was a total pro, giving spot on recommendations for which scents paired best together. I wasn't loving my top three picks at first. We actually ended up swapping scents from each other's selections, and it turned out AMAZING! The value is great for the experience. Our jars were just under $40 each I believe, but they have a variety of jar options starting at $25, plus a larger, higher value option for those who want it. Penn and Beech is perfect for a GNO, date night, or even a team building event with work. Fun, interactive, and totally IG worthy, definitely a Valentine's Day win!

Customer Service: Rebecca was very attentive and knowledgeable!! She was quick to check if we…read moreneeded anything and was so patient with giving her scent combo recommendations. I especially appreciated her interest/participation in smelling the combos when mixed. Would love to have her help again next visit! Looking at all the scents in the store, the selection could seem overwhelming! But you are encouraged to take your time as you pick out your favorites. It is worth the time to evaluate and see what 2-3 scents you want to mix up. Value: The experience is priceless! But to make your own candle and have a drink could run about $30-$40, and I think it was worth it. This place is perfect for a slow chill day when you need calming, or even a date night! I'm definitely coming back!

it was a great experience me and my girlfriend had a great time and felt comfortable. and it's nice…read moreto create something that you never knew you could create

It was my first time at Penn & Beech in Carmel and the experience was quite relaxing yet a little…read morestressful. Relaxing because I was able to go at my own pace with the help of the knowledgeable staff to select up to 4-5 scents out of over 100 scents to add into my "pour your own experience" candle. Stressful because, how do I narrow down my selection of scents to use and what matches good with each other?! But I made it work. I think i found one of my favorite local spots for self-care time. The space is bright and welcoming, and smells amazing as soon as you walk in. It's perfect for a date night or small gathering. Plus, the candles are high quality with lots of different "vessels" to choose from that range in price value. Or fun thing to know, you can bring in your own vessel to use. One of my favorite parts was stirring up the candle to mix the scents to my liking, felt like a chemist without the labcoat though...goof times. I also found the parking to be easy and I would easily come back to make another candle. Thank you for a fun afternoon in Midtown Carmel.

Went in looking for a plant and left with a good word and someone passing for my grandmother…read more My Oma is going through Chemo so I was looking for plants to clean the air in her bedroom especially so she could rest well. I'm thinking I'm just going to purchase a snake plant. And I was introduced to the ZZ plant that is also very low maintenance but absorbs a variety of toxins. The young person that helped me told me that they also got the plant for their grandmother during her battle with cancer. He also steered me away from peace Lillies because we didn't want to give funeral vibes. It was a beautiful experience and I ended up getting her 2. A large one for the room and one right by her on her night stand. He went above and beyond nagging sure I got the most full plants with great color. Top notch experience and we've got to support local businesses!!

This is such a cute place in Indianapolis. I saw it on TikTok when I just landed and I thought that…read moreI should do a visit when I had free time. The owner was extremely welcoming when I entered and engaged me in conversation. This is primarily a store for plants and flowers so while I couldn't carry anything on a plane ride, there was a nice selection. The owner was knowledgeable about plants and helped me to remember a plant that I wanted. Plus they had plant accessories too. This place also had beverages (non alcoholic) and gifts in general to accent the home. Definitely not a once stop shop but a cute selection to ponder. Definitely a place to visit

If you're wondering where to get a cauldron for your next batch of spells, this is the place…read more All jokes aside, The Playful Soul is wonderful, and I can't believe I just discovered it recently. Yes, they do actually have little cauldrons available for purchase, but they also have lots of crystals and gems, books on yoga and wellness, incense and holders, oils, jewelry, clothing, smudge sticks, tote bags, a few foods and beverages and lots more. The retail store is small but they carry a lot of goods made by local craftspeople and purveyors. You can tell that every single item on display has been carefully considered and lovingly chosen. The place smells heavenly, the lighting is lovely, and the air is peaceful in here. It's a nice place. I want to come back and attend one of the yoga classes that they offer each week. They also offer meditation classes, sound baths, reiki and other services.

I just had the most amazing experience at the playful soul. I was guided to do a reiki session and…read morefound the playful soul again. I had an hour reiki session with Larry and he is most certainly a master. It's only been a few hours since my session and I already feel healed and grounded. Thank you playful soul ~ I Love You and thank you Larry you are the BEST

Easily one of the best spots to find a gift! I could spend hours here. The staff is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and always helpful with any questions. If you love silver jewelry, this place is a candy store, but you'll also find fun games, unique cards, glassware, candles, books, Indy swag, and more. There is also a location in Carmel. And, they just celebrated 25 years (amazing!), so if you haven't checked it out yet, it's definitely worth a visit!

Looooooove SITC! Fantastic business run by good people with an incredibly fun retail selection…read more White elephant, sentimental, unique, Indy-based gifts at your fingertips. Incredible jewelry (some made by awesome local artists). All items range in cost, which makes it easy to find what you want. This store is a staple for the city and a must visit.

This is an interesting shop to check out while visiting Irvington. I was surprised to see it open…read morelate on a Sunday afternoon (their website says they aren't usually open on Sundays) and decided to stop in. I'm not a religious person and don't believe in spells and potions and that sort of thing, but I do have respect for other individual's beliefs. So wandering into here was something new to me. They have lots of books and hundreds of herbs, they have incense and candles, lots of plants in the front window (not sure if those are for sale), and a room in the back for reading and classes. They have bumper stickers with spiritual comments, sometimes humorous. Basically, there are a lot of items to browse through that aren't like what you find in other places. Apparently there are 50 artisans who provide their wares to the shop. Review #1990

I was advised of this shop while on my search for a statue of the Goddess Isis, even though I did…read morenot find what I was looking for, I did find a book and some candles. This shop has a little bit of everything and I'm sure if you arrive with an open mind, you'll leave with something you'll need!

A friend and I attended an event here and were very impressed with this venue/shop! There were…read moreDj's, live singing, comedy and more! The event had a wonderful turn out! This venue also hosts candle making parties and painting parties, they sell candles, body oils, bags and more, very much worth a visit when you're in the area, I know I'll be back soon!

So, on Friday evening March 22nd I had a wonderful opportunity to experience on making my first…read moreever candle. The MXP Shop is on the Northwest side of Indianapolis, off of 79th & Michigan RD, as well as next to Memories Lounge and Just Wing It. Upon, entering the building there's no stairs, low sidewalk, and once in you'll see all the beautiful items in the shop. I was informed by one of the owners(TaKisha) that there are 16 other local Indy vendors at the MXP Shop from selling hair oils, beard oils, shea butter, clothes. Etc. You can do paint on canvas or even join the candle making classes. It took about a 2hrs process for the candle to actually become a wax. The steps on the candle making class are you pick out the glassware for your candle, add the warning sticker at the bottom, put the candle wick stick in the middle, then you'll select your candle fragrance which I chosen lemon, MXP Shop does offer a lot fragrances for the candle making classes. Then, once you select your candle fragrance, you'll pour in the glass, and then it's the waiting game. Since, during my time at the candle making class it was only me there so I spent my time talking with one of the owners at the shop while my candle cool down. Once, my candle wax appears to cool down, I received the candle care info, a free wax melt which I chosen holiday cookie, and the total of my candle making class was $40 plus $4.25 Eventbrite fee. You can find MXP Shop on Eventbrite, they offer classes in the early afternoons to in the evenings, I highly recommend you check it out whether it's the paint on canvas class, or candle making class. Try to experience something new & different you'll enjoy. I must say my first time making a candle was very fun, and a new experience.