• Bookshelf candle with 'Vanilla Caramel' scent on a gray background
  • Gift box packaging with 'Candle Museum' branding and a cat silhouette on a dark background.
  • Candle with 'Handmade in Sydney' branding and a cat silhouette on a blurred background
  • Brown-colored candle with book design on a surface with decorative items.
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Readers’ Retreat

Readers’ Retreat

Handmade in Sydney

$59.95
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Add a touch of sophistication and fragrance to your space with a charming, handcrafted bookshelf candle.

Inspired by Books 📚
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How long does shipping take?

We ship fast Australia-wide!

Processing time: 1-3 business days
Shipping time: 2-6 business days

Flat Rate $9.80 for orders under $80. Australia Post Standard Delivery service.

How big is this candle?

The perfect size for a bookshelf or desk space.
Height: 90mm
Diameter: 65mm
Weight: 255g

Does it burn well?

Yes! Much better than your typical novelty candle. While our candles are still primarily decorative pieces, we have gone to great lengths to design them to burn as long as possible. Burn times up to 40 hours can be achieved by following a few special steps. Click the link below to find out how.

Candle Care & Safety Guide

Note - Burn instructions will also be included within each candle box.

What are the fragrance notes?

Readers’ Retreat comes in three different fragrance variations. The notes for each are listed below.

Vanilla Caramel
Top notes
Buttercream and balsam
Middle notes
Coconut, crushed salt and caramel
Base notes
Tonka bean and creamy vanilla

Gardenia
Top notes
Fresh hay and peach nectar
Middle notes
Star jasmine and gardenia
Base notes
Lily of the valley, vanilla and cyclamen

Sea Salt & Saffron
Top notes
Sea salt, bergamot and citrus zest
Middle notes
Moss, orange blossom and saffron
Base notes
Cedarwood, sandalwood and warm amber

What ingredients do we use?

Our candles are made with only high quality materials including:

  • Premium Soy Blend Wax
  • Premium Fragrance Oils
  • Liquid Candle Dyes
  • Cotton Wick

Who made these candles?

We did!

Each of our Signature Candles is handmade in Sydney, Australia.

The candle designs are dreamt up and brought to life by our artistic, engineer founder using 3D modelling software, advanced 3D printing technology and bespoke moulding techniques.

They are truly one-of-a-kind and you won’t find them anywhere else!

Click here to learn more about us

A fusion of joys

At Candle Museum, we create candles that break the mould.

Our Signature Candle Collection is a one-of-a-kind fusion of art, fragrance and flickering light.

Each piece an ode to one of one of the little things in life that bring joy ♥️

They are perfect as a gift or to add some fragranced charm to your own personal space.

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Roast Coffee
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What a wonderful aroma. It is sitting in the dining area. Looks too good to light.

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Readers’ Retreat (Double Pack)
Julie King

I just received my candles they are so so beautiful, they look amazing & the scent is wonderful. The packaging is awesome. I got one for myself & one for my daughter. Thank you. 🤎

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Secret Garden
Anonymous

Beautiful candle and it smells amazing!

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Readers’ Retreat
Simone

I received mine and it's displayed on my bookshelf. The details are so intricate, it's too pretty to burn! And the scent pleasantly lingers in the space. 100% recommend!

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Readers’ Retreat
Adelaide McCracken

Loved my candle! Smells beautiful even when not burning and the detail is amazing. The perfect gift

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Readers’ Retreat
K Preston

Looks and smells great. Can't wait to gift it.

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Readers’ Retreat (Double Pack)
K Preston

Another Christmas present. Looks and smells great.

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Roast Coffee
K Preston

This was purchased as a Christmas Present. It smells divine and looks amazing. Even the delivery driver said his van smelt amazing! Can't wait to see how the recipient reacts.