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