Monte Rio has its grove, and then it has its other grove. Not the secretive one. The one with sun in it. Tomato leaf in the air. Lemon peel in the breeze. Mediterranean light landing where it doesn’t usually land in Northern California.
Garden Grove lives in that sun.
Lemon peel, bergamot, and tomato leaf open it — bright and verdant, the scent of a morning walk through dewy vines and citrus. Basil, thyme, lemongrass, and olive through the heart, a garden-fresh bouquet of sweet herbs that almost dares you to make lunch out of it. Green moss and wood at the base, the quiet depth of a shaded forest floor that catches everything bright above it.
It is the smell of a Grecian garden in Sonoma. Of citrus and herbs collaborating. Of sunlight, green leaves, and a sense of mischief — the kind only Monte Rio can pull off.
100% plant-based soy wax, cotton wicks, and phthalate-free fragrance oils with essential oils. No paraffin.
What sizes do your candles come in?
Infinity Collectible Tin (12 oz.), Signature Café Glass (8 oz.) and Petite Travel Tin (4 oz.). Sizes vary by scent.
How long do your candles burn?
About 96 hours for the 12 oz. Infinity Collectible Tin, 60 hours for the 8 oz. Signature Café Glass, and 24 hours for the 4 oz. Petite Travel Tin.
Where are your candles made?
Hand-poured in small batches in our studio in Historic Duncans Mills, California.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders leave Duncans Mills in 3–5 business days. Shipping is free on orders over $150.
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Earn rewards points every time you shop, in our Duncans Mills studio and online. Members also receive 15% off their first online order, first word on new fragrances, and invitations to events.
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Anonymous
Incredible scents!! Incredible shop and customer service!!!
The email I sent to the shop yesterday is pasted below:
Hello! I wanted to let you know that my shipment arrived yesterday and I am so delighted because these fragrances capture that feeling I had when I was at Bodega Bay and in West Sonoma. That feeling of freedom and the Sea and the mountains and the Redwoods is something you can't explain but you've captured it in fragrances!! You're an artist!
Fragrance transforms me more than any other sense.
I opened Marine layer first and I wasn't happy but gosh it's grown on me and I love it. I'm delighted that I got it because it captures certain moments of my trip.
Thank you so much and although Bodega Bay and Redwood kiss are my favorites - and I'll be ordering candles soon - I so enjoy exploring what you have. I wish I lived there and I could do a fragrance tasting, if you will.
I'm so thrilled that I peeked into your shop!!!! By the way my hostess is hooked on your fragrances too.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you!
Ps Even the shipping Box smells delicious
Duncans Mills Candle Co.
Sonoma Girl
What a great shop!!! Great gifts and so many amazing candles and perfumes
What a great shop!!! Great gifts and so many amazing candles and perfumes, and beautiful little bottles, and you can event make your own scents! Great service too, I will definitely go back, (and do some Christmas shopping!)
Duncans Mills Candle Co.
Jeremy Lipsin
Perfect!
Exactly what we wanted. Such a beautiful scent with a carefully curated design. The perfect gift for us to look back fondly on our Sea Ranch wedding!
Sea Ranch Soy Wax Candle | Spruce Sage
Amber Kavert
The smell is amazing!!
The smell is amazing. It is not overpowering and makes your space smell clean and floral
Pink Moon Soy Wax Candle | Magnolia and Peony
Danna
Great Gifts - easy for travel.
I gave as gift to my friends. They love them. I have a larger one that fills the room with the most delightful scent. I will make sure I shop there again when I return to the Bodega Bay Area.
