These candles are made by Hermitage of the Holy Cross, in the workshops of Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia USA.

Scroll down after the description of each scent, and you will see important information to enhance your experience with Hermitage scented candles, 

FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH:  Since ancient times, countless cultures have treasured frankincense and myrrh for their enchanting aromatic qualities. This fragrance embodies the classic blend of frankincense and myrrh, with bergamot, patchouli and sandalwood

EVERGREEN (CHRISTMAS TREE): The fresh, clean scent of evergreen needles revitalizes the senses and refreshes any room. The heart of this fragrance is the aroma of Siberian pine needles with hints of sweet berries and apple. Perfect for the Nativity season!

APPLE HARVEST:  Our Apple Harvest candle combines a true, ripe apple fragrance with bright fruit notes and just a touch of spice. Infused with natural cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood essential oils, this apple scent is perfect for any time of year, but is especially nice around apple picking time.

SPICED CRANBERRY:  Natural essential oils of cinnamon, clove and orange give vibrance to this sophisticated concoction of tart cranberries, spiced apples and fresh orange peel. A perfect fragrance for the Christmas season.

VANILLA BEAN:  This rich and luxurious vanilla aroma is combined with a subtle touch of cream to create a scent that is truly remarkable. Fill your room with the peaceful and soothing fragrance of vanilla with this candle.

EGYPTIAN AMBER:  Soothing and sophisticated, our Egyptian Amber candle is infused with six essential oils. Egyptian Amber combines the richness of vanilla, musk and sandalwood with lively top notes of jasmine, lavender and orange.

LAVENDER:  The soothing aroma of Lavender essential oil.

GOLDEN ROSE:  A heady bouquet of coriander, yellow rose, tuberose, gardenia, and rosewood.

PINK SUGAR:  A sugary sweet scent with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and black currant, grounded with tonka, vanilla, and a hint of light musk.

CYPRESS & BAYBERRY:   cool blast of eucalyptus, cypress, moss, and bayberry, with rich undertones of fir, patchouli, and sweet incense. Fir, patchouli, eucalyptus, and mint essential oils intensify the fresh foliage notes. 

SPICED HONEY & TONKA:  A captivating blend of honey, bergamot, and coriander, with an earthy base of oud wood, musk, and tobacco leaf. Tonka bean adds a warm touch of vanilla.

We recommend the following practices.  Approximate burn time when following our suggestions: 45-50hrs

·       Before each use, trim the wick to 1/4 of an inch. Be sure to use a sharp wick trimmer to prevent the wick from forming split ends and causing the wick to mushroom.

·       When burning for the first time, allow the candle to burn long enough (3-4 hours) to melt the whole top layer of the candle. Soy candles have 'memory', and if they are not allowed to melt all the way they will begin tunneling.

·       If the candle starts burning to one side, wait until you have a good melt pool, then blow out the candle and re-adjust the wick. Hermitage scented candles use cotton wicks which do not always remain completely centered, but this is easily remedied and is much safer than using metal-core wicks.

·       While soy candles usually burn very cleanly, soot may still be created if the candle is not burning properly or if the candle is in a drafty area. The soot is easily removed by wiping the jar with a damp cloth.

·       Because the candles are hand-poured, you may notice that the top does not look perfectly smooth (this may also happen after the candle cools after use). This happens frequently with soy wax, but it does not cause any problem; continue to use the candle as directed.

·       To extinguish the candle you may blow it out, or else you may use a metal implement (such as a closed wick trimmer) to dip the wick into the melted wax and then straighten it again. The latter method will prevent smoking and will help the wick to be easily lit on the following occasion.