We
marketed our candles directly to the
consumer via home parties and craft shows.
We began our line with Crock Candles and Old
Fashioned Jars in thirteen
different scents, with the promise that candle
refills for the crocks would soon be available.
My goal was to offer a reusable container for
candles, as well as to promote our candles
being hand-made in the USA.
In 1993, Midwest Prairie Candles became part
of the Franklin County cottage industries,
hired our first full time employee, and
introduced the first Midwest Prairie Candles a
Limited Edition Crock. In 1994, we moved our
production to it's present location, a
renovated horse barn. Today, our candle
production, retail store, horse stables and
horse riding arena remain under one roof!
We held our first Open House that November,
and have continued this tradition every Spring
and Fall. Candle making tours, refreshments,
working exhibits, and a luncheon are some of
the activities that have been held over the
years. Horses are still a part of our life, and
delight both young and old alike at Open
House time!
Our retail store opened in 1995 and has
continued to grow. Our store boasts a unique
collection of home furnishings and every day
gift ideas. Oak and pine furniture. Limited
Edition and open prints, lace, afghans,
pottery, greeting cards, baskets.....and even
candles, fill the store from floor to ceiling. We
thrive on helping our customers create the right touch for their homes. Just north of
Hampton, Iowa on Highway 65, our store
draws bus tours, locals, and small groups of
"day" shoppers.
In addition to making our candles available
through our own store, we sell to the
wholesale market. Today, we participate in
approximately eight wholesale markets per
year and ship products to stores through out
the United States. We also market our
candles through a home party network
system with Independent Representatives.
Midwest Prairie Candles continues to flourish
as a manufacturer and wholesaler of a full
line of scented candles and wax products.
Our retail store is open on a regular basis,
and boasts extended hours during the Holiday
season. Call us at 1-800-631-3854 for more
information. We delight in hearing from our
candle-fanatic friends, and enjoy having
visitors stop in the store. We look forward to
meeting you!