I had such a fantastic experience at Wigenton Candle Co. in National Harbor! The workshop was…read morewell-organized, beautifully set up, and the owner was both knowledgeable and welcoming. She walked us through the process of blending scents, why these candles and oils are health conscious, and pouring our own custom candles. The space itself is bright and inviting, with shelves full of gorgeous candles and décor--it feels like a boutique and creative studio rolled into one. Perfect for a group activity, date night, or even something fun to do on your own. They have multiple items at different price point if you just want to shop!! What really stood out: * Variety of curated scents to choose from (so many amazing combinations!) * Guided experience that's beginner-friendly but still creative * Black-owned business rooted in community and craftsmanship * You leave with a candle that feels personal and luxe and is healthy to burn. Highly recommend booking a session here if you're in the area. I'll definitely be back so worth it!!!

Halloween evening I planned a romantic date night with my SO at National Harbor in Maryland…read more While waiting for their arrival, I walked through the retail district, familiarizing myself with the types of shops, and their offerings. A subtle hint had been dropped before that a couple's event, like painting and wine tasting, was of interest. There was a shop offering that experience, along with one that appeared to pair photography with alcohol?!? After further investigation however, I found 'the one's, Wigenton Candle Co. The experience they offered was much more intimate; creating a candle together. Said candle, would of course be used in the future, and each time memories of its creation would come flooding back. I ducked into the shop for an overview and spoke to the owner, Stephanie. After confirming that it was ideal, I made a reservation for a bit later that evening. Come 7:00, my SO and I arrived for our candle-making session. Being Halloween, most people were interested in far different activities, thus we were the only partipants. Stephanie explained the process to us, then had us sit at a crafting station, which had the ingredients we'd need laid out already. Stephanie provided a thorough explanation of each potential fragrance, including its benefits, and popular fragrance combinations. After testing different fragrances, and combinations, we now had all the ingredients necessary to make 'OUR' candle. Stephanie led us through the process of assembling the candle, and explained that it would need to cook for a number of hours before it could be moved. She also recommended that it not be burned for at least 3 days. As we wrapped up, Stephanie shared candle burning tips including making them last, their optimum placement within a room, etc. I asked what the inspiration was for the store. Come to find out Stephanie suffered the ill-effects that many so when burning commercially manufactured candles. They often include harmful ingredients which can negatively effect one's health (short and long-term), and exacerbate asthmatic symptoms. Needless to say, the candles you make in the store, as well as the pre-made candles and other items, such as diffuser oils, contain none of the 'bad stuff'. As we made our way out the door we learned that it's possible to bring one's own food and drink to a couple's session, adding another layer of intimacy. The reaction to the experience from both me and my SO was outstanding. It blew away all the other couple experience options available at the National Harbor, and left us both looking forward to the day (more likely night) that we would first light 'OUR' candle. We can't recommend Wigenton Candle, and Stephanie highly enough. Get there!!! 'Uncle Mike'

My friend and I stopped in as a walk-in. We had to wait 15 minutes for the next class to start so…read morewe smelled scent options while we waited. They have mason jar, glass and ceramic options. Ceramic was $38, mason jar / glass was $25-$35 depending on size. You could customize the color and add up to 4 scents. The class was nice, there was music and instruction but also time to jus chat with your group. It took about 40 minutes. My class was at 4 and I came back at 6:30 to pick up my candle. It wasn't fully dry yet but they allowed me to pick it up so I didn't have to drive back later. Overall, I felt the experience was nice, maybe a little pricey but a fun experience!

Went a few weekends ago and absolutely LOVED IT! I remember meeting Morgan for the first time at…read moreLedos pizza, and instantly remembered her great service. While I'm sad that she isn't at ledo anymore, Lumiere is lucky to have her! Sammi and Morgan were wonderful hosts. They had a wide array of scents and colors, and while the jars were limited the atmosphere they created was so wonderful that I didn't even mind. You get a lot of candle for the price and I appreciate the fact that the price is all encompassing + your deposit is taken off your total at the end. You could tell they had a deep appreciate for this place and they had a lovely bond that was reflected in the way they ran the store. Will be back soon!!

The visual aesthetics of the building and energy of 13 Magickal Moons makes it the most impressive…read moreexperience I ever had in a metaphysical store. Loved the sky like and spherical shape of the ceiling. I was told the building was a ballroom and is located by the oldest building in Occaquan. The staff was courteous and professional. The inventory was unique and well displayed. Loki the cat was enchanting and entertaining. The shop has three cats residing inside the store with their photos displayed outside of the building. The other two cats were asleep. Found a lot of items I wanted to purchase. My husband selected three surprise gifts from my selections I put aside for him to go through their: books, tarot decks, and jewelry. This has been one of my most fun shopping experiences in this area.

13 Magical Moon is the most authentic witch/metaphysical shop I've ever been to. Truly the real…read moredeal. It will cures what ails you, regardless of your craft. Come check it out!!

I love this place. I've been coming here for years now. I always get a mystery box-- though the…read morequality of them have gone down over the years, I still enjoy the selection and the friendly people. There's a shop cat, she's amazing and I'm glad she's feeling better. The pricing isn't the worst I've seen, but it's definitely around standard for these type of shops. Definitely stop by!!

This is a great crystal shop with a nice welcoming woman owner, a large selection for its size and…read morereasonable prices. With the obligatory friendly black cat...you gotta have a black cat if you have a metaphysical shop it's required!

Really nice shop, lots of the usual high quality Hallmark cards and gifts. The staff is extremely…read morehelpful and courteous!

Pam's Hallmark is one of the best Hallmarks I've been to - their store is extremely bright and…read moreinviting, and it has a wonderful selection that is neatly organized and well-displayed. Service here is friendly and very helpful - I was able to find a couple of ornaments I was looking for, and they had them in stock and were able to put them on hold for me until I was able to come and pick them up after work! I wasn't aware, since I'm not local to this area, but this particular Hallmark had a guest 'thank you' gift if you spent a certain amount - it was a very nice surprise and made the trip down here worth it even more! Located in the Walmart Supercenter plaza, there's plenty of parking. +friendly service! +located in the Walmart Supercenter plaza +plenty of parking

This is a small store off of Richmond Highway. It has a little bit of everything. From candles and…read moreincense to spiritual statues and Florida water. When I first walked in I wasn't too sure of the place. I think the pictures I saw online made me think the store was bigger and many "intimate" or small spiritual stores can seem unfriendly and standoffish sometimes. Usually they have to warm up to strangers, but the man working there was very friendly. He let me know he was there if I needed anything then let me browse without hovering. The prices seemed fair. Oh, did I mention they also do readings? I don't let just anyone read me so I'd have to go a few more times and get to know the owner (she does the readings) before I take advantage of that offer. Overall I really like the store and plan to go back!

I got a reading from Michelle and I definitely loved her vibe. Everyone in the shop are super nice…read moreand hopefully. I will definitely be back for more products and soon another reading.

My hubby brought me here as a surprise Christmas gift and I absolutely LOVED it!…read more Sherry greeted us when we walked in and we sat in one of the many stations, surrounded by dozens of natural scents. She walked us through the history of perfumery and the categories of scents. We were free to sniff at any and all of the scents as we desired. We were then off to create two perfumes that we wanted. The only limitation was our own imagination! I set my mind on a summer one (Spring day with fresh flowers and clean linen) and winter one (eating my favorite cookies near the Christmas tree). It was such a blast attempting to create these scents and smelling how the different scents would work with each other. Despite the tall order, I was able to concoct the exact perfumes in my mind's eye with Sherry's help. My hubby created a beachy evening one and a mulled wine one that smell amazing, too. This was such a unique, memorable experience and I especially loved the shared experience with my partner. I love perfume and have a few scents on rotation so it was really neat to learn more about the craft and create my own. I can't recommend this studio enough!

Me and my husband had an AMAZING time here. He wanted to do something different for a date and this…read morewas probably one of my favorite dates we had. It was super cool to learn about the oils and how scents work together. Creating a perfume which for the past few days I have been wearing nonstop and lasts long too! We will definitely return and I want to make more of what I made. Lucy was amazing and was so in tune with helping up make the right choices with our scents.

Lumos Collective is such a special shop! Jade and everyone there is always incredibly welcoming and…read morehelpful, and they host such beautiful events. And their ritual oils? I love the names and the scents they create so much. I get one every time I visit. They have so many other fantastic things, too! I always look forward to spending time at Lumos and am so grateful to be part of their community!

I cannot rave about the Lumos Collective enough!! I recommend this space to anyone I come across…read more They have created such an inclusive healing space built for bringing the community together. They are all about supporting other small businesses, which i absolutely love. Jade's candles and oils are TO DIE FOR!!!! I have been doing her spell challenges. It's been such a blessing to have access to growing my craft in a safe space. Cant wait for their next event!!