Meet Me Under The Willow Tree, Inc

06/13/2026

A little update from Meet Me Under The Willow Tree Candle Bar 💙

As many of you know, being a small business comes with its challenges. Due to limited walk-in traffic, we will be shifting our focus to what we do best—our Candle Making Experiences and creating custom candles and gifts for your special occasions.

We are still here and will continue to have a selection of gifts available in the shop. If you need a candle, gift, or special item, simply give us a call and we’ll be happy to meet you at the shop.

Did you know we create custom candles and favors for engagements, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, memorials, corporate events, and other special occasions? We can personalize labels and create something truly unique, and we’re known for getting orders completed quickly when you need them.

Our Candle Making Experience is still available and can be booked anytime through our website:
www.meetmeunderthewillowtree.com

We also have a small favor to ask. If you’ve enjoyed your experience with us, please share our business with your friends and family. Word of mouth is truly how small businesses like ours grow, and we can’t thank those of you enough who have recommended us to others. Your support, referrals, shares, and kind words mean more than you know.

Thank you for supporting our dream and choosing to shop small. We look forward to continuing to help you celebrate life’s special moments for years to come.

06/09/2026

What a wonderful birthday celebration we hosted this past Saturday! 🎉

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to be there myself, but my husband stepped in and took care of everything—and from everything I’ve heard, the party was an absolute blast! The birthday group adored him, had so much fun creating candles, and made some amazing memories together. I’m so grateful for all the kind words and for helping make the day so special.

At Meet Me Under The Willow Tree, we love hosting birthday parties and celebrations of all kinds. Whether you’re turning 8 or 80, our goal is to make every guest feel welcomed, celebrated, and special from the moment they walk through our doors. ❤️

Looking for a unique birthday party, girls’ day out, team event, or special gathering? We’d love to help create an unforgettable experience for you!

📍 Meet Me Under The Willow Tree Candle Bar
591 W. Main Street
Gardner, IL

📞 815-531-9145
📧 [email protected]
🌐 meetmeunderthewillowtree.com

06/08/2026

Come see us this Thursday. All information is in the flyer.

Ladies Night is going to be quite the evening! 🌸✨

Grab your favorite ladies and make a night of it in Dwight on June 11 from 5:00–8:00 PM at (the) Blackbird Common . Enjoy an evening of creativity, self-care, food, and fun! Stop by local restaurants and shops while you're out and about!

Here’s what’s in store:

🕯 Candle Making with Meet Me Under the Willowtree
Create your own custom candle with your favorite scents. $25.

🎨 Watercolor Bookmarks with Jennifer
Design and paint your own bookmark. Free of charge!

📸 Portrait Corner with Shayla Loring Photography (6:00–7:00 PM) Have your photo taken and receive a FREE digital image.

🌼 Pressed Flower Art with AidensBrook
Create a beautiful floral keepsake to take home. $20.

💆‍♀️ Facial Demonstrations with Shayla Quinn of Posh Nails Salon
Learn skincare tips and enjoy special offers when you book that evening.

🧀 Grazing Table by Gooseberry Acres Market & Bakery
Enjoy a delicious charcuterie spread filled with seasonal goodies. $5–$10.

💆 Chair Massages by A Touch of Destiny
Relax with a chair massage for $1 per minute, up to 10 minutes.

✨ Beauty Station by Taylor Rose Salon
Freshen up and enjoy a little pampering throughout the evening.

🎟️We'll even have a couple raffles full of goodies and local gift cards to add to the fun!

Tag your girlfriends and make plans to join us! ✨

06/07/2026

Leave the past where it belongs. Not every chapter was meant to be carried into your future.

Surround yourself with people who truly love you, believe in you, and want to see you succeed. Their support matters, but the most important belief comes from within. Believe in yourself, even on the days when it’s hard.

Changing your world starts with changing yourself, your mindset, your attitude, and the way you respond to life’s challenges. Don’t let outside noise, negativity, anxiety, or depression define who you are or steal your peace.

Take one step forward today. Then another tomorrow. Growth isn’t about being perfect; it’s about choosing not to give up.

Your future is waiting. Keep moving forward. ✨

05/29/2026

✨ A Little Summer Update ✨

As many small businesses know, summer can bring slower walk-by traffic and changing schedules. To help us better balance staffing, workshops, and events during the season, our shop hours will be limited and primarily available by booking/reservation.

We are STILL here creating candles, hosting experiences, private parties, pop-ups, and special events and we truly appreciate every single booking and order that helps support our small business. 🤍

To book a Candle Experience or shop with us, please visit:
meetmeunderthewillowtree.com

05/29/2026

Ltd. supply!

Meet your new summer sidekick 🌿
BACK OFF — our handmade bug spray crafted with organic essential oils to help keep the bugs away naturally. No harsh chemicals, just a fresh clean scent you’ll actually want to wear. Perfect for bonfires, patios, camping, and summer nights outside ☀️🦟

05/24/2026

A few sweet moments from Fridays Candle Experience 🕯️✨
I couldn’t be there to capture all the fun, so thank you Neda for snapping a few pictures for us! We loved having you, your daughter, and her friends in the shop 💛

Want to book your own Candle Experience?
📍Meet Me Under The Willow Tree Candle Bar
📞 815-531-9145
📧 [email protected]
🌐 meetmeunderthewillowtree.com
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05/23/2026

Just a little reminder that we’ll be CLOSED this Memorial Day weekend as we spend time celebrating our sweet granddaughter’s birthday 🎉💗

We’re taking a little pause for family, cake, chaos, and making memories 🥹🧁✨

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and beautiful holiday weekend with the people they love most. We’ll see you all soon! 🇺🇸🤍a

05/22/2026

These citronella candles were made by hand while also trying to keep this little dream alive. Truthfully, small businesses are struggling right now. People are spending less, bookings get slow, and some days it can feel really scary wondering how you’re going to keep the doors open another month.

But every order, every share, every person who books a Candle Experience truly matters more than you know. It’s not “just a candle” to us — it’s rent, supplies, groceries, keeping the lights on, and continuing to do something we love. 🤍

So if you’ve been thinking about booking a girls’ night, date night, birthday, private party, or just wanting to come pour candles and relax, we would absolutely love to have you.

Our new citronella candles are perfect for summer nights, patios, bonfires, and keeping the bugs away while making everything smell amazing. ☀️✨

Thank you for supporting small businesses during a time when many of us are fighting really hard behind the scenes.

Book your Candle Experience at
Meet Me Under The Willow Tree Candle Bar

📍DM with questions or private party inquiries