Sustainable, clean burning, and free from Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum & other harmful toxins.
Bretara: Premium Handcrafted Soy Wax Candles
At Bretara, we create high-quality soy wax candles that are non-toxic, clean-burning, and long-lasting. Crafted with care, our candles are made from AAK (Golden Soy) Wax, sustainably harvested in the heartland of the USA, including Indiana and Illinois.
We use 100% cotton wicks that are zinc and lead-free, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly burn. Our fragrances are thoughtfully chosen, always phthalate-free, and never tested on animals, because we believe in creating luxurious and ethically made products.
Unlike many companies blending apricot or coconut wax with harder substances to prevent melting, we stay true to our soy wax roots. This ensures our candles deliver a cleaner burn and align with our commitment to environmental responsibility.
Want to learn more about the benefits of soy wax candles? Discover why Bretara is the perfect choice for eco-conscious candle lovers.
Bretara: Handcrafted Candles Inspired by Life and Memories
At Bretara, our fragrances are more than just scents—they’re stories. Each one is inspired by cherished experiences with family, heritage, and the simple joys of life. Our core collection evokes memories of strolling through The Back 40, visiting a favorite up-north retreat, or the carefree aroma of summers past.
Every Bretara Handcrafted Candle is meticulously hand-poured in small batches to ensure consistent quality and care. Our candles are designed to create a gift of fragrant nostalgia while being free from toxins or irritants.
We use 100% soy wax, a natural, renewable, and non-toxic resource that burns cleanly and supports American farmers. With Bretara, you can enjoy eco-friendly candles that bring warmth and meaning to any space.
Fragrance Memories
Bretara’s Soy Wax Candles provide long-lasting fragrances that evoke precious memories. Each candle is inspired by a particular story or moment shared with loved ones. Our goal at Bretara is to create a unique sensory experience that fills your space with beloved memories through the power of fragrance. We hope that when you take in the aroma of our Opening Day candle, you not only smell the coffee brewing the morning of November 15, but you might also be able to hear the hunters chatting about their food plots or remembering a story shared or passed down from Grandpa or Cousin Chad. You may even have an entirely different version of an Opening Day, but now you have a fragrance memory or what some would call a fragrant flashback.
The Back 40
This candle, The Back 40, is a unique blend of Red Cedar, Wildflowers, and Green Meadows. It is a subtle fragrance inspired by my experience growing up on a centennial farm with an actual Back 40. Handmade wooden signs are on a two-track path named after my family members throughout the 200 acres of family heritage. Looking up through the enormous Red Cedars at night, you can still see millions of stars in the midnight sky. It’s here that fragrances such as Scottish Wildflowers, and Opening Day, were inspired.
Cabin Life and Whiskey & Friends
Whiskey & Friends and Cabin Life were both developed with my Sweets. In truth, we wouldn’t be making candles at all without him. One day, our favorite fragrance just disappeared. We could not find it anywhere and knew we had a mission. We talked, listened to music, drank some scotch, hung out by the lake, and decided to make our own candles. And we did! They were great! We decided to make great candles that smell incredible and sell them to others so they never have to go without their favorite fragrance. It was then that Bretara Handcrafted Soy Wax Candles was born! Although we no longer carry Whiskey and Friends, the Cabin Life Soy Wax Candle is still a big seller!
Lake House & Summer Vibes
Lake House and Summer Vibes were fashioned during a summer spent on the beautiful waters of Michigan. We cherish the three short summer months when temperatures soar above 80 degrees, and the best place to be is “Up North.” We always lather in sunscreen because we understand the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. We reveled in the joy of being on the lake, creating the Lake House and Summer Vibes candles. It is the perfect combination to take you on a journey of warmth and sunshine, even in winter.
Giving Back is the Best
Creating our masterpieces is incredible, but the best part of our work is being able to give back. We have goals to give back to our community, whether there is a need in the schools, donations for a coat drive, or a breast cancer run- Bretara will be there. While we are still growing, we will do and give what we can!
Some of the charities we have designated donations to are:
