Meet the Founder

Jen is a mother and creative spirit who moved from the sun-soaked hills of Temecula, California, to the quiet forests of New Hampshire in search of a slower, more intentional life. Embracing small living, gardening, and remote work, she now lives full-time in a lake-view cozy cabin, surrounded by trees, water, and the ever-changing seasons.

While balancing a full-time remote career, Jen found comfort in creating with her hands. She began hand-pouring candles inspired by her surroundings, capturing the essence of a petrichor forest—the earthy, grounding scent released when rain meets soil, moss, leaves, and wood. In New Hampshire, this fragrance lingers after rainfall, drifting through pine forests and along the lakeshore, offering a sense of stillness, renewal, and deep connection to the land.

Each candle reflects Jen’s journey into simplicity, creativity, and the quiet magic of forest living.

Dried herbs and leaves scattered on a white surface.
Person pouring a thick, yellow liquid from a metal can into two glass cups, using a small squeegee to hold the paper towel around the can's spout. The setting appears to be a cozy kitchen with natural light coming through a large window.

Our Story

At Petrichor Forest Candles, each candle is thoughtfully hand-poured in small batches using an all-natural soy wax blend that includes one of the blends of hemp, coconut, beeswax, or avocado. We believe what you burn in your home matters, which is why we choose clean, simple ingredients that support a calmer, more intentional way of living.

Soy wax is a natural, renewable resource that burns cleaner and longer than traditional paraffin candles. This means less soot in your home and a candle you can enjoy for hours more. Soy candles also hold fragrance beautifully, allowing scents to gently fill a room without feeling overwhelming.

Our candles are made for everyday moments—whether you’re winding down after a long day, creating a cozy space for family, or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself.

Decorative holiday table setting with white candles, green pine branches, gray star ornament, white beads, and heart-shaped arrangement of white almonds or candies.

Contact Us

Every message truly means so much to us. Whether you have a question about our candles, need help with an order, are dreaming up a custom scent, or are interested in a large order, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a note and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can