Lake Escape Candle Co.

Your Escape Awaits!

Just strike a match – and be carried to the place your heart calls home.
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Lake Escape Candle Co.

From the Great Lakes to You

Handcrafted with genuine Great Lakes sand and stones, keepsakes to treasure even after the burn is through!
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Lake Escape Candle Co.

Making Life’s Voyage a Little Brighter

Like a lighthouse in stormy seas, each candle offers a calming glow, bringing peaceful moments when the waters get rough.
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Lake Escape Candle Co.

Rooted in the Beauty of Nature

Naturally inspired in scent and style, each candle is designed to capture the essence of beautiful lakeside shores.
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Welcome To Lake Escape Candle Co.!

Lake Escape Candle Co. was founded by Jessica Polecheck, a Duluth native with a deep love for nature and the Great Lakes. What began in 2019 as a fun creative outlet has grown into a full-time passion, blending art and scent to bring the essence of the Northland into your home.

Best known as the creator of the signature "Lake Superior" gel candles, featuring lake-inspired designs and stunning clarity, Lake Escape Candle Co. also offers a cozy line of soy candles inspired by the great outdoors.

Every candle is handcrafted with care in Superior, WI, and made to capture the beauty of the place we call home.
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The Original - Lake Superior Gel Candle

The "Original" Lake Superior candles contain a variety of handpicked, authentic Lake Superior beach stones and feature one raw, natural Lake Superior Agate displayed in the front!
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Lake Michigan "Petoskey" Gel Candle

This candle features a base of lake sand and a variety of handpicked beach stones from the shores of Lake Michigan! Also featured in this candle is an authentic, natural Petoskey Stone!
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"Customize YOUR Lake!" Gel Candle

This candle contains a base of light tan-colored sand and a small variety of beach stones and pebbles.... a pretty little beach-scape to remind you of your favorite lake! Stones will vary in size, color, and other characteristics.
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Lake Superior "Beach Glass" Gel Candle

Each "Beach Glass" candle features a base of beautiful Lake Superior sand, a small variety of Lake Superior rocks, and a few pieces of beach glass inside... a fun little treasure hunt of your own!
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Lake Superior "Split Rock" Gel Candle

Each "Split Rock" candle features a base of hand-picked Lake Superior beach stones and a miniature Split Rock Lighthouse figurine - yours to keep when the candle is done!
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Lake Michigan "Leland Blue" Gel Candle

This candle features a base of lake sand and a small variety of beach stones from the shores of Lake Michigan! Also featured in front is an authentic piece of Lake Michigan "Leland Blue" Slag Glass! (Leland Blue slag glass can vary in color and may include certain hues of blue, green, or purple)
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Want To Get Ahold Of Lake Escape Candle Co.?

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See What Others Are Saying

From thoughtful gifts to cozy keepsakes, our candles are loved for their lasting quality, natural beauty, and the way they capture the spirit of the lake. Here’s what our customers have to say…
  • Jessica has a great product and provides excellent customer service! My wife loves them and they make great gifts!

    Steve

    Breezy Point, MN
  • I have ordered from this shop in the past, always pleased with my order! Quick shipping, well packaged! Candle has a nice light scent, not overpowering! Almost too nice to burn... but I know I can always place another order!

    Cathy

    Rochester, MN
  • I am absolutely in love with these candles!! They are so cute, I could stare at them all day. I'm so happy with it, my Michigander heart is satisfied!

    Brooke

    Dalton, MI
  • Candles are beautiful, classy, & smell incredible. There is so much quality and care in the candles and even in the packaging... You won't be disappointed.

    Erik

    Minneapolis, MN
  • The absolute best! We keep buying them because they are amazing!

    Malika

    Stanchfield, MN