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Welcome
Hi, I’m Tan – mum of three, perpetually time-poor and terrible at pressing pause.
I’m the founder and maker behind Simple Retreat – a soy candle brand devoted to creating everyday getaways right in your own home, all through the power of scent.
Simple Retreat currently offers nine beautiful fragrances across two signature collections: one collection inspired by travel, and the other by the comforts of home.
Each candle is self-poured in small batches using custom ceramic jars, 100% soy wax, and cotton wicks for a clean, minimalist burn. Not to mention, vibrant gift packaging designed to help your mind wander, even just for a moment.
Truthfully, these candles have become my little everyday essential – creating moments to pause, reset, and recharge.
My hope is that Simple Retreat candles can offer the same gentle pause for you – a small, beautiful reminder to breathe, reset, and simply be.
Happy browsing,
Tan x
a gift for you
Want the perfect winter warmer, for free?
This winter, spend over $75 and receive a complimentary medium candle with my limited edition fragrance, European Winter.
Yes, think chilly evenings in your Kathmandu puffer jacket holding a hot mug of spiced red wine along idyllic European laneways...
Experience this moment...in a candle.
This fragrance is a rich aroma swirling with orange peel, vanilla pod, cloves and cinnamon, and hot red wine.
It really is the perfect warm and cosy fragrance for a cold winter's night.
This offer ends 31st August so get in quick.
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How to choose the scent that says them.
This simple guide will help you pick a scent that’s not just another candle — it’s one they’ll actually love.
Intentional design
Crafted to inspire stillness in your everyday.
Self-poured
By yours truly, with love, one candle at a time
One-of-a-kind
Custom-made porcelain jars & gift box illustrations