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Eat, Drink, Illuminate: A Sober, Vegan, Candle Making Experience
Eat, Drink, Illuminate: A Sober, Vegan, Candle Making Experience
Where: The Candle Creation Bar 724 NE 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232
When: Sunday, April 12th from 12pm - 2 pm
Eat, Drink & Illuminate is a sober, vegan, candle-making experience designed to embrace spring with intention, presence, and care. Together, we’ll gather to enjoy thoughtfully prepared, nourishing vegan eats by Tzimmy and zero-proof sips from The Herb Shoppe that support renewal and grounding.
As we slow down and tune in, you’ll be guided through setting spring intentions and what you’re ready to focus on and illuminate in the season ahead, crafting your own plant-based intention candle to take home. This is an afternoon of nourishment for the senses and an opportunity to connect with like-minded community as well as awesome small, local businesses.
*Candles will need to be picked up at least 24 hours after the event during our open business hours, or an option to ship for a small fee to let the candles set.
What your ticket includes:
9oz candle vessel to make your own candle – add-ons and vessel upgrades available for purchase
1 N/A drink from The Herb Shoppe
Spring-inspired bites from Portland’s Tzimmy
Spring inspired vegan + GF menu:
Zucchini galettes + herby chimichurri with lemony tofu ricotta
Radicchio ribbon salad with aged white cheddar
Dark chocolate dipped matcha macaroons
About The Candle Creation Bar:
Founded by Leslie Moore, it is an intimate, intentional, and eco-conscious workshop located in the Kerns neighborhood of Portland, specializing in custom affirmation candles. Participants blend scents, add crystals/flowers, and set intentions with journaling, often enjoying drinks in a relaxing, artistic space.
About Tzimmy:
Founded by Hawnuh Lee, it is a Portland, Oregon-based plant-based, Jewish pop-up dinner series that blends traditional Jewish flavors with Pacfici Northwest produce and sustainable cooking methods. It is recognized for offering creative, vegan, and often gluten-free comfort food, frequently hosted in intimate, community-focused settings.
About The Herb Shoppe:
Founded by Amanda Furbee, it is a community-focused apothecary and wellness center specializing in high quality, locally sourced, organic, and wildcrafted herbal products. They offer a wide range of teas, tinctures, essential oils, and custom creations, along with educational courses, herbal consultations, and a sliding-scale clinic. Amanda also creates incredible herbal mocktails.
Your Hosts: Ashley Castellanos of Vegan Ventures and Leslie Moore of The Candle Creation Bar
Tea & Desserts with Camellia Patisserie
Part 2 of the Women of Portland Tour!
Assemble and enjoy macarons and a tasting of delectable desserts with one of Portland’s most talented pastry chefs
You’ll get to:
Have a Panna Cotta Sampling
Assemble 3 macarons in 3 delicious flavors
Enjoy Japanese tea from Obon Shokudo
Meet owner Nikki, hear her story, and share about her pastries
Where: Inside Obon Shokudo 720 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $40 per person plus 3% booking fee
Sponsored by:
At each experience on the Women of Portland Tour, you’ll also get to meet the business owners themselves, hear their stories and learn about their businesses. All while enjoying drinks and food that they have specially prepared just for you!
This tour is for those that not only want to enjoy the best of Portland but also, who want to learn more about the Portland community and the businesses within it.
Each experience is capped at 20 people
Disclaimer: If you choose to go to more than one experience, you are responsible for your transportation to the next location.
FAQs
Is this experience vegan?
Yes, all the food and drinks prepared on this tour are vegan
Is this tour gluten-free friendly?
Yes! Each experience is gluten-free
I can no longer go, can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable.
Coffee Cupping at Matta Café Bar
Part 1 of the Women of Portland Tour!
Enjoy a cupping coffee experience at Colombian coffee shop, Matta Café Bar, who sources their coffee beans directly from their own farm in Colombia!
You’ll get to:
Enjoy a special tasting of Colombian coffee directly sourced from Matta’s farm in Santa Marta, Colombia
Meet owner Aura matta, who will give you an inside look at her cafe. She will share with you about the growing, distribution, and roasting of Matta’s coffee beans
Where: Matta Café Bar 1425 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97209
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $30 per person plus 3% booking fee
Questions? Email: ashley@veganventuresofficial.com
Sponsored by:
At each experience on the Women of Portland Tour, you’ll also get to meet the business owners themselves, hear their stories and learn about their businesses. All while enjoying drinks and food that they have specially prepared just for you!
This tour is for those that not only want to enjoy the best of Portland but also, who want to learn more about the Portland community and the businesses within it.
Each experience is capped at 20 people
Disclaimer: If you choose to go to more than one experience, you are responsible for your transportation to the next location.
FAQs
Is this experience vegan?
Yes, all the food and drinks prepared on this tour are vegan
Is this tour gluten-free friendly?
Yes! Each experience is gluten-free
I can no longer go, can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable.
A Taste of Veracruz, Mexico Dinner by La Casa de Mamá
Join us for a special evening full of food, culture, and connection. Portland’s La Casa de Mamá, a Mexican pop up that specializes in Mexican treats, but with a vegan twist will be preparing a five-course tasting menu.
Owner, Miriam Carrera who is from Veracruz, Mexico will be reimagining Veracruz classics using local, seasonal ingredients while honoring traditional flavors and preparations.
You’ll get to experience the warmth and hospitality of Veracruz as Portland’s La Casa de Mamá shares stories of their homeland and the inspiration behind each dish. Limited tickets available.
We will have a live singing performance by Yosmel Lopez.
Drinks will be available for purchase including cocktails, beer, wine and N/A options.
Location: Che 920 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Intro To Scandinavian Baking Class
Your chance to learn how to make Scandinavian treats!
Presented by Vegan Ventures, PDX Supper Club, and Carina’s Bakery
Where: Carina’s Bakery 4725 SW Lombard Ave # 108, Beaverton, OR 97005
Description: Carina Comer, owner of Carina’s Bakery is inviting you to the bakery for a unique, cooking class event. You’ll get to learn from Carina herself while learning how to make some delicious and intricate Scandinavian desserts.
You’ll learn to make:
Bernhardt Cookies (aka chocolate biscuits. A multi-layer cookie covered in chocolate)
Lemon lavender medaljer (medallion cookies)
The third treat is a special surprise!
The class will be dairy free, egg free, and soy free, with mostly if not all gluten-free recipes.
-There will be drinks for you to enjoy
-You’ll get to take home a packet with all the recipes so you can make these desserts at home!
Price: $99 per person Now $75 per person plus a 3% booking fee
Link below will redirect you to Carina’s Bakery where you can purchase your ticket!
About Carina Comer:
Carina was born in Connecticut with a family heritage that is from Sweden and Ireland. Carina pays homage to her heritage through her baking, which she started at a young age. Over the years, she has built her business that shares with people the deliciousness of Scandinavian desserts and dishes that are all vegan and provides gluten-free options.
Carina is legally blind and has created a workplace that is accessible and available for people with disabilities. She is proof that her story is possible and is an inspiration.
Vegan At Home: Plant-Based Basics from Vegan Ventures and Tzimmy
Learn plant-based staples in this beginner friendly plant-based series! You’ll make: carrot top + kale pesto pasta with white beans, winter produce ribbon salad, and our go-to DIY dressing!
Where: Portland Cookshop - 2625 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Price: $105 per person
***Link will re-direct you to Portland Cookshop’s website to buy your ticket***
Vegan At Home: How to Kraut Cooking Class
Fermenting for beginners! Learn how to make kraut with Chef Hawnuh Lee of Portland’sTzimmy.
Where: Portland Cookshop - 2625 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Price: $84 per person
***Link will redirect you to Portland’s Cookshop where you’ll buy your ticket***