Scent that slowly rises. Shuffling your favourite deck until the moment is right. The draw of the cards. Dropping the needle on an old LP. Sweet ritual.
shy wolf is a magic-evoking candle company, that welcomes sacred moments of light for the observant, diverse and world shifters.
With a name inspired by the duality that lives within us all, we believe that the small pause that lighting your candle brings is worth honouring; how a small action brings forth a steady, warm light. With fragrance blends as diverse as the folks who burn them, our candles were made for both quiet, sacred moments alone and cozy gatherings with the ones you love most.
Candles evoke the sacred. Fire is part of nature but also apart from nature, just as we are. There’s something so innately human about a flickering flame, because it burns like the inner longings that we all have within us.
Tucked away in the village of Grey Highlands, Ontario, our studio is surrounded by an empire of forest fed by the waters of the Saugeen. Moved by the raw beauty of our surroundings, we hand-pour each candle in the historic building we call home. They’re sustainably crafted with soy wax, cotton wicks, and a custom blend of natural scents inspired by classic rock and tarot cards.
We invite you to light your favourite candle and retreat into your favourite nook, like a wolf coming home to its den. And just like the wolves, you’ll know when it’s time to tend to your inner fire… and connect to the wilderness within.
In October of 2019, I started shy wolf candles out of my kitchen where I'd melt and mix very small batches of wax and fragrance in a pot on my stove. Fast forward a few years, and I've been joined by the best team I could ever imagine, where we pour and package thousands of candles in our rural Ontario studio and ship them around the world. I've never forgotten our humble roots, and am grateful everyday for those who keep the fire burning by bringing shy wolf into their homes to add light and fragrance to their routines and rituals. Thank you for being a part of the journey. I'm glad you're here.
- Julie Klukas, Founder of shy wolf
