Scented candle workshop at Twin Beans Farm – Da Lat suburb

Twin Beans Farm turns a simple candle class into a countryside outing. You’ll walk through an herb garden, smell plants used for essential oils, mix your own scent, and make a candle you can pack home. The garden visit gives the craft a real connection to the farm rather than making it feel like a standard indoor class.

I like the freedom to choose your own oil blend, and I like the small groups, limited to eight people. Jessie and Tsuki are named instructors associated with the workshop, and the class is offered in English and Vietnamese. The main thing to consider is the trip out: the farm sits about 20 kilometers from central Da Lat, so the workshop works best as part of a half-day or full-day outing.

Key points before you book

• Choose your own fragrance: Smell several essential oils, combine them, and create a scent that suits you.
• See the herbs behind the oils: The garden tour gives context to the ingredients before candle making begins.
• Make a useful souvenir: You pour, decorate, and take home your own scented candle.
• Enjoy a small class: The group is limited to eight participants, allowing time for questions and help.
• Allow time for the setting: Twin Beans Farm is about 35 minutes from Da Lat by car, without heavy traffic.
• Plan transport carefully: Hotel pickup is not included. A taxi costs about 250,000 to 300,000 VND each way.

Why this candle class feels different

Many craft classes begin with a table of materials and skip straight to the project. At Twin Beans Farm, you start with the plants and scents that give the activity its purpose.

The opening garden visit lets you see herbs that can be used to extract essential oils. You can smell different oils before choosing what belongs in your candle. That small step matters because the fragrance becomes your decision, not a preset choice made by the instructor.

I like this approach for two reasons. First, it makes the workshop more sensory. You are not only listening to an explanation of oils, you are smelling and comparing them. Second, it gives you a better sense of how a farm setting can connect growing plants with handmade products.

The activity is also personal without being difficult. You do not need previous candle-making experience. The instructor explains the process, provides the tools and materials, and helps you make the candle from start to finish.

The 35-minute trip from Da Lat

Twin Beans Farm is in Da Sar commune, in Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province. It is around 20 kilometers from Da Lat downtown, or roughly 35 minutes by car when road conditions allow.

You need to arrange your own transport. You can ride a motorbike, use your own car, or take a taxi. The stated taxi price is about 250,000 to 300,000 VND one way, so a return trip can add a noticeable amount to the $14 workshop price.

For me, this is the main practical consideration. The class is inexpensive, but the total cost rises once you add transport. On the other hand, the farm is not simply a venue at the end of a short taxi ride. It gives you countryside scenery, a herb garden, and a coffee plantation to include in your outing.

A motorbike makes the most sense for confident riders who want to see more of the Da Lat outskirts. A taxi or private car is easier if you prefer not to navigate outside the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so confirm your return plan before you set out.

Starting with herbs, flowers, and essential oils

The first part of the workshop takes place in the herbal garden. You’ll explore different herbs and learn how plants can be used to produce essential oils.

The garden adds something that a city candle shop cannot. You get a direct look at the plant side of the process before working with the finished oils. The pace is suited to people who enjoy stopping to smell, compare, and ask questions.

You may also find plants and flowers that can later help with decoration. One session included a walk through the kitchen garden to gather plants for decorating the candle, followed by a cup of tea. The exact garden activity may vary, but the setting gives the workshop a more hands-on feel than simply choosing decorations from a box.

This part is especially good for couples, friends, and families with older children who like making things together. It also gives you a pleasant break from Da Lat’s busier central sights.

Mixing a scent that belongs to you

After the garden visit, you’ll smell a range of essential oils and decide how to combine them. The instructor guides you through the choices, but the final blend is yours.

That freedom is one of the strongest reasons to choose this class. You can look for a single scent you enjoy or experiment with a mixture. Since every person makes a different choice, the finished candles become personal souvenirs rather than identical products.

The class does not present candle making as a technical lecture. Instead, you learn enough about essential oils and candle production to understand the main steps, then put that information into practice.

Jessie and Tsuki are both associated with the workshop as instructors. Jessie has been described as leading the activity with warmth and care, while Tsuki has guided participants through the fragrance choices and candle-making process. The available teaching languages are English and Vietnamese, which makes the class accessible to many international visitors.

If you are sensitive to strong scents, remember that you’ll be smelling several oils close together. You can take your time and choose a lighter blend, but this is a fragrance-focused activity from the beginning.

Making and decorating the candle

Once you have chosen your scent, you learn how the candle is made and begin the practical work. The workshop supplies the wax, essential oils, tools, and decoration materials, so you do not need to bring equipment.

The process gives you a clear sense of progress. You select the fragrance, make the candle, and then decorate it. The decoration stage is where the farm setting can return to the project, since flowers or other garden materials may be available for use.

I like that the final task is not treated as an afterthought. Decoration gives you another chance to make the candle your own, and it helps turn a basic container of wax into a small keepsake with a connection to your time at the farm.

You should not expect to produce a large collection of candles in 90 minutes. The point is to make one finished piece and learn the basic process. That is enough for a relaxed activity, but it may feel short if you want a long craft session or several attempts.

When the candle is complete, you take it home. Pack it carefully for the journey, especially if you are continuing by motorbike or carrying luggage. The supplied information confirms that you can bring the finished candle with you, but it does not specify packaging or cooling time, so ask the instructor about the safest way to transport it.

The farm setting and the extra time worth allowing

Twin Beans Farm is more than a classroom. The activity includes access to a natural farm setting, with an herb garden and coffee plantation among the main features.

The 90-minute workshop is the scheduled core, but I would allow extra time around it. The garden and farm are part of the appeal, and several sessions have included an additional walk around the grounds. You may also want time for photographs or a quiet cup of tea if that is offered during your visit.

One useful planning tip is to avoid treating this as a quick stop between tightly scheduled Da Lat attractions. The drive takes time in both directions, and the farm is best enjoyed at an unhurried pace.

You do not need to buy food or drinks as part of the activity because they are not included. Plan accordingly, especially if you are spending a full day outside Da Lat. The available information does not promise a meal, so do not arrive expecting lunch to be part of the booking.

Is $14 a fair price?

At $14 per person, the workshop is good value if you want an activity rather than a passive farm visit. The fee covers the garden tour, instructor, wax, essential oils, tools, and decoration supplies. Most importantly, it includes a candle you make yourself and take home.

The value comes from the combination of parts. You receive a short farm tour, learn about herbs and oils, take part in a guided craft, and leave with a personal souvenir. A simple candle class in the city might cost less, but it would not necessarily include the rural setting and garden visit.

Transport is the part that changes the calculation. Add a return taxi from Da Lat at approximately 500,000 to 600,000 VND, and the outing becomes more expensive than the workshop alone. If you already plan to visit the Da Lat suburb by motorbike or car, the candle class becomes a stronger bargain.

The group limit of eight also helps justify the price. A small class gives the instructor more room to explain the fragrance choices and assist with the practical steps. It is not a large demonstration where you simply watch from the back.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this activity to you if you like hands-on souvenirs, gardens, gentle countryside outings, and short creative classes.

It suits couples especially well because each person can create a different scent and compare the finished candles. Friends can make the activity social without needing a full day of structured sightseeing. Solo visitors can also enjoy it, since the small group and instructor support provide an easy way to take part.

The workshop is a good choice for anyone who wants a quieter change from Da Lat’s central streets. It also works for visitors interested in essential oils, plants, handmade products, or the connection between farming and small-scale crafts.

You may want to skip it if you have only a few hours in Da Lat and cannot spare the drive. It may also disappoint you if you want a serious professional candle-making course, a large number of finished candles, or a meal included on site. This is a friendly introduction and a pleasant farm activity, not an advanced production class.

Timing, language, and booking details

The activity lasts 90 minutes, with starting times available according to the date you choose. Since the group is limited to eight participants, booking ahead is sensible if your schedule is fixed.

Instruction is available in English and Vietnamese. Jessie and Tsuki are named guides connected with the class, though the instructor assigned to your session may depend on the date.

The price is $14 per person. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and food and drinks are also excluded. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option allows you to hold a place without paying immediately.

My recommendation for Twin Beans Farm

Book this workshop if you want a small, personal activity that combines Da Lat countryside, plants, fragrance, and a useful handmade souvenir. The strongest features are the freedom to create your own oil blend, the garden visit, and the warm English and Vietnamese instruction associated with Jessie and Tsuki.

Plan it as part of a wider outing rather than a quick city excursion. The distance and taxi cost are the only real drawbacks, but the farm setting gives you a reason to make the trip. If you have half a day to spare and enjoy doing rather than just seeing, this $14 workshop is an easy choice.

FAQ

How long does the scented candle workshop last?

The workshop lasts 90 minutes.

How much does the activity cost?

The price is $14 per person.

Where does the workshop take place?

It takes place at Twin Beans Farm in Da Sar commune, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province.

How far is Twin Beans Farm from Da Lat?

The farm is around 20 kilometers from Da Lat downtown, approximately 35 minutes by car.

How can I get to Twin Beans Farm?

You can travel by your own motorbike or car, or take a taxi. A taxi costs about 250,000 to 300,000 VND one way.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

What is included in the workshop?

The activity includes the herb garden tour, an instructor, candle-making tools, essential oils, wax, and decoration items.

Can I take my candle home?

Yes. You can take home the scented candle you make and decorate during the workshop.

What languages are available, and how large is the group?

Instruction is available in English and Vietnamese. The group is limited to eight participants.