House of Candles

Where do I begin with this incredible amazing gem. A MUST SEE, House of Candles which is the oldest candle shop in the Pocono Mountains. The second you enter you are embraced with a cool and inviting ambiance along with the smell of some great scented candles.
The staff made my family and I feel right at home. My two little ones absolutely loved this place. Their prices are good for everyone’s pocket.
House of Candles manufactures their own votives, pillars, jars, and various other candle products right on the premises. They also have daily candle making demonstrations and you can also request one to be made personalized with photos, colors just about anything you can imagine. They do special orders and custom work for weddings, fundraisers and various business functions.
One sad but fascinating story comes from the huge 4 and half foot Candle you will find in their store. The candle was created from all the wax that had burned in a fire that came from someone lighting a candle on the second floor. Also make sure to check outside in the back where they have a few excotic birds, some miniature horses and a goat. Your kids will love it.

What an amazing place!
The staff made our entire family feel very welcome. We watched Joel create works of art. Calling what he created just a candle seems to be a disservice to his craft. He explained the entire process to our three young kids and answered every one of their questions. He is also the craftsman behind the bear carvings out front.
The prices are incredibly reasonable — they have something for almost any budget.
Make sure to drive out to see them if you’re anywhere nearby. The drive is definitely through «the country» and seems a bit remote, but it’s worth every minute to get to see them!

Came here today for the first time ever and I can easily say that it was one of the most unique and interesting places that I have ever been to. This store has 3 floors (all which have different things). The main floor and upstairs have all sorts of different candles that you can buy. There are great gift ideas and candle accessories (holders, decorations, etc). The lower level has the candle making area where you can watch employees make intricate, beautiful candles. You can either buy a candle that was already made on premises by them or tell them you would like to choose your own colors and design-​and get the pleasure of watching them make it right in front of you! It is 2 dollars more if you’d like them to make a specific candle but that’s not bad in my opinion. It’s a fun experience and would be great to bring the whole fam! This place is definitely great for kids as well. Ages 3 and older can make a «hand candle» which means dipping your hand in the wax and making a «wax hand mold»! I made one cause I thought that it can’t get more personalized than that! And also, there is a little farm in the back with horses, goats, and birds. Such a fun experience.

We love this place and come here whenever we r in the area. Prices r great the staff friendly and willing to discuss their trade. Watching how the candles r made is fascinating and designing your own gives u a feeling of being part of the creative process. Everyone should make this a part of your pocono adventure. Just remember a cooler on a hot day as the candles may not survive the hot car if u make stops.

I love this place! It is certainly unique, fun and awesome! It’s really a nice spot to visit when you’re in the poconos! It’s kind of like a free activity museum kind of place. You get to see how candles are made and carved. It’s super interesting for adults and kids alike. If you’re a candles lover, this is also a spot not to be missed because they have such a variety of candles (regular and unique) and the quality is excellent! The scent lingers for hours after burning! I’ve decided to make this a must visit spot whenever I come to this area. The staff are friendly, nice, and helpful too! Another plus is that they have a small animal farm in the back with horses, goats, chickens, and exotic birds! It’s once again fun for kids and adult! && it’s for free! You can also feed them (but only with permission and supervision of the owner Ed). Ed is also a very friendly guy and shows people around the farm and actually converses with you and tells you about their animals. During season, they also have chicks, goats, and miniature horses for sale. It’s a really fun place to visit and the people are so friendly! Definitely visit this place if you’re in PA and have no idea where to spend some quality time!

This is a unique and wonderful family owned business. You get thoughtful service and a large selection of scented candles to choose from. Lots of fun activities for the family — making wax hands, and the cute little zoo– went here for the first time 19 years ago on our honeymoon– we stop in whenever we’re in the area. Big candle corporations are all well and good– but you should also go and support family businesses — especially ones as nice as this.

We arrived an hour before closing but still had enough time to walk through all the floors of the store and my girlfriend and I had a wonderful time. I felt as if there were over a hundred different scents and we bought a dozen scents we picked out for $ 8.99. Arrive before 4 pm as you can either watch someone make candles or have a hands on guide on how to make a few.

This place is kinda cool to stop by if in the Poconos. They have some interesting animals outside and the inside has a lot of neat things to offer. I give this a 3 star mostly because it just isn’t the type of place I would buy anything but if you are into weird little knickknacks and things, it would likely be a 4 for you. Caution for elderly and small children that the stairs inside seem a bit… abnormal.

I went here for the first time today. Sadly I didn’t get to look around that much because I came 8 minutes before it closed. I say the most unique part of the store is the basement where you get to make your own wax hand and color it with a variety of different colored wax. (Sadly I didn’t get to do that because of the time). The windchimes are gorgeous and so are the beads. The candles are AMAZING

Excellent prices and a huge variety of candles and other items to choose from. A little difficult to find but well worth it.

This quaint place is great. A must when visiting the area. Their candles last and smell the best. Homemade candles are great. I get my xmas gifts here.

The staff was really really friendly.
The custom candles are beautiful. Go downstairs and check them out.
They also have a really huge candle that was cool to see.
Some stuff they have in the back is a little pricey.
Its nice to look and smell the little ones they have in the front.
I like the wooden bears they have in the front. Cute!

House of Candles makes the most awesome custom candles, they make great gifts, centerpieces, and you get to chose your color and designs! My wife and I were very pleased with the results!