If you are looking for a unique and interactive activity in downtown Indianapolis, Penn & Beech…read moreCandle Co. on Massachusetts Avenue is an absolute must-visit. The shop boasts a great location right on Mass Ave, making it super convenient to pair your candle-pouring experience with shopping, walking, or dining. It is a wonderfully fun activity whether you go solo or with a group--the staff helps guide you through the massive wall of fragrance oils to create a scent that is completely tailored to your personal taste. We came in on a weekday and made reservations ahead of time, but we honestly didn't even need them because it wasn't overly crowded at the time. That said, booking online is always a safe bet if you want to secure your spot during peak hours. Because candles take about two hours to cure, you either have to wait around or pick them up within two weeks. Thankfully, the location makes this waiting period seamless; while our candles were setting, we ate at Livery, which is just a short walk nearby, and enjoyed an incredible meal. At $35 for each custom candle, it feels like very fair pricing for a personalized, hands-on keepsake and a memorable afternoon out. I will definitely be returning to mix up another scent!

I had an amazing time at Penn & Beech. My daughter took me…read morefor a night out. We were greater warmly and given details on picking our scents and candle jars. Our hostess help us narrow down 3 scents to start with. We mixed our scents till we had a perfect match; all while sipping a nice glass of wine. You come back later in the day or following days and pick up your unique creation!

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! :)

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.

So fun! Easy! And the candles are amazing!!!!! The shop is gorgeous and the employees are so nice…read moreand helpful.

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!

Great girls night out at Penn & Beech. The staff was friendly and helped us through the process as…read morewe had never done before. Absolutely love my candle and would definitely recommend and go back.

So much fun creating our own mix of scents for our custom candles! Celebrated my birthday w…read moredaughters and sat at the bar with the guide who helped us narrow down which smells would work best together. At times overwhelming but somehow able to get a combo that smelled divine. My 3 were: white rice, black peppercorn and baked bread. Sounds strange but smelled beautiful. Also like that both soft drinks and hard drinks available- relaxing with a glass is wine- nice and relaxing ! It's a bit pricey so definitely something that's a once in awhile treat- I would love to make a candle every week! Beautiful facility too! I'm hooked!

My husband and I wanted to visit somewhere new and special for our 1 year wedding anniversary…read more.. this was the PERFECT spot! We made two candles, ordered drinks, and had an amazing experience over all. I was able to pick up our candles a few days later and they are wonderful. The employees are friendly and very attentive. We were new to the candle-making world and our host explained everything well. Would 100% recommend for fun or to make special memories. They are also conveniently located right off Monon Trail in the heart of DT Carmel, so there's lots of dining options to grab while you wait for your candles! Cannot wait to go back soon.

This was such a fun and unique experience! Kaley (not sure if spelled correct) was absolutely…read morewonderful at guiding us through each stage of making our candles. She is so good with advice. Service was top notch. It is so relaxing and clean inside the store. The chairs are a little uncomfortable. However, I do have a bigger backend. Great for groups or needing an idea for a creative date. Pricing was fair. Candles are always pricey. Making your own actually helps me feel justified on pricing. Ranges $29-$50 depending on the type of candle you select.

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

Such a lovely store i purchased so many crystals, Thank you so much!! Definitely recommendread more

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.

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.

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!

The very first time I went to the store it was on its old address, and I immediately felt welcomed…read more They have several things to choose from things you wouldn't expect necessarily find. They have a large assortment of herbs and crystals to help with all of your needs. They are so knowledgeable and so friendly. This is the best store for your metaphysical needs. I highly recommend them whether you live in Indiana or are passing through. I also love their new store on Washington because it has more space and a lot more things available. Jen and Michelle both have the most amazing hearts and I'm so lucky to have found a home away from home.

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.