Schlemmer's Fire & Outdoor

06/16/2026

Day 9: Share a behind-the-scenes photo

In the summer our warehouse is full of fireplace customization projects! Here our technicians are cutting a custom fireplace surround🔥

06/15/2026

Day 8: Post a “product of the week”

Father's Day is almost here! To celebrate, build your own gift box! Or, we can help you out if you need inspiration. We have gifts for grilling, cocktails, fireplace maintenance, etc. 2 or more items gets you 10% off each item and free gift packaging!🎁 Come stop in this week! We are open until 6:00pm on Wednesday and Thursday night.

06/12/2026

Day 5: Film a video walking through your store and post it. Welcome to our showroom! As you can see, we have a variety of fireplaces, grills, and retail items. Stop on in soon!🔥

06/11/2026

Just think this is so cool. It sounds like dating in Wabash can be a challenge, AND YET 46 people are already signed up from 5+ different counties. Bring a friend & meet someone new, you never know 😉💘

🚨ATTENTION PLEASE🚨

So here’s what’s up. The business owners of downtown Wabash have been meeting monthly to brainstorm ideas on keeping Wabash exciting with different events to offer the adults in our community🙌🏽.

Sooooooo I came up with the idea of a speed dating event😍 because I looooove, love (and I’m also mildly obsessed with reality dating shows😂)❤️. When Aubrey, the owner of heard about it, she let me know she also had the same vision✨So together, we are putting on Wabash’s very first SPEED DATING night where people of all ages can meet, experience some chemistry and possibly make a love connection😍

Our goal is to bring you guys an opportunity to meet your person outside of the weird dating apps, bar scene, chance grocery store encounter, or gym😛. It’s an intentional way to show up, have fun, meet someone you wouldn’t normally run into with one thing in common…seeking connection❤️.

So head over to website and click the EVENTS tab and read about all the details and fill out your application! I’ve linked the application in my insta bio as well!

If you have any questions or curiosity about the event, please reach out! ALSO, PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL YOUR SiNGLE FRIENDS😎

06/10/2026

DAY 3: Take photos of 3 favorite products.

Our favorites are the Brumate Era Flip, Traeger grills, & Meat Church seasonings.

1 - The new Era Flip is a 100% leakproof, flip-down, straw tumbler. It has a fully leakproof lid that works for both cold and iced carbonated beverages, so you can throw it in a bag and be confident that you won't spill. We have a variety of bright summer colors!🥤

2 - We are firing up our Traeger Grill this summer season! Natural wood pellets guarantee wood-fired flavor in every dish! 🥩

3 - Meat Church seasonings are a customer favorite. Crafted for both beginners and seasoned grilling experts, Meat Church seasonings are versatile & delicious! From steak to seafood, and mild to hot, we have you covered!🍗

Come and check them out!

06/09/2026

Sponsored by Schlemmer's Fire & Outdoor! 😉 Come bike, hike, stay, and play in Wabash! It’s going to be epic. 🔥🚲

🍂 NOW ON SALE! 🍂
We’re launching a completely new Wabash County Adventure Series experience: Bike, Hike & Overnight (Oct 2–3, 2026)!

It’s the perfect chance to enjoy crisp fall weather and peak foliage right here in Wabash County—plus a guided adventure and an overnight stay. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Sponsored by Schlemmer's Fire & Outdoor

Get more info: https://visitwabashcounty.com/adventure-events/

06/09/2026

Hi all! I'm Carli Henderson, the 5th generation owner of Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor. We are beginning a ‘30 Day Content Calendar’ provided by Visit Wabash County. We hope you’ll follow along for the next 28 days of the journey.

DAY 2: Meet the Owner!

Growing up, my Dad worked all the time, so when he was on kid duty, we would find ourselves at the shop. I have many memories in our old building. His desk, particularly the corkboard wall covered in our artwork and family photos. The smell of coffee all day. Loving the vending machine, and getting full rows of Starbursts when candy was sold underneath the front counter.

I believe my time working here began around middle school. I’ve always been curious and naturally found myself asking lots of questions about the business and its products, which my Dad has always been happy to answer. Thankfully, we both love learning everything there is to know about a thing. Even as a teen, I found myself strategizing, planning, dreaming, and proposing ideas at Schlemmer’s. I was too young to be doing so, but I am my father's daughter (I had my own email account and website before the age of 5, courtesy of Kent Henderson).

After graduating, I began nursing school at Purdue University, realized that was NOT my passion, and, during COVID in 2020, Dad mentioned selling the fireplace store. I felt a lot of emotion thinking about the business leaving our family after 4 generations. After much deliberation, I moved forward with the purchase. At the time, I was still in college and traveled back and forth between West Lafayette and Wabash for school and work.

One of my particular loves is retail, and the childhood dream of having a store. We’re slowly curating products to turn it into a store where people shop for things outside of fireplaces. We now carry BruMates, grilling supplies, sauces, rubs, cocktail smokers, and we're always trying something new. If I love it and it’s unique, I'll try to sell it.

Outside of work, I love my two cats, Juni & Franklin. I recently became a certified yoga teacher. Yoga became a practice that keeps me sane and allows me to see clearly when my head is spinning in every direction, and I want to help others experience the same. Those who know me know that I'm on a side quest more often than not; I want to experience everything life has to offer. Some being biking, riding my motorcycle, sewing, snowboarding, golfing, traveling- the list goes on. I love cooking, especially on the Traeger (for sale at Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor 😉). What’s more important to me than anything else is spending time with my friends and family. Life presents its challenges and distractions, but NOTHING matters more than connecting with those we love while we have the time.

I want you to know who the current Schlemmer behind the company is (yes, I am a Schlemmer). My dad always taught me not to sell. We talk, educate, and answer questions. As I mentioned, I’m a bit of a nerd, so that's always been my favorite part.

Welcome! 🔥

06/05/2026

Michael & Dennis have spent the last couple of days traveling to Greenville, SC for Camp CUI at HQ for one of our largest suppliers. They’ve been in manufacturer training, checking out new product, networking with other vendors & retailers, and enjoying the warm weather. We love getting the chance to meet up with others in the industry and get connected. Thank you to CUI for hosting this event!

06/03/2026

We will be closing at 2:30 this Friday, June 5.

HOWEVER we will be back open that evening from 5-8pm for First Friday!

We will have a station for make your own Father’s Day cards (FREE). And of course our Build your Own Father’s Day gift boxes will be in full swing!