Whispering Oaks Retreat LLC

Whispering Oaks Retreat LLC Whispering Oaks Retreat LLC
Handcrafted teas, baked goods, and small-batch comforts inspired by The Candle Keeper.
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Local gatherings, limited releases, and a slower way of doing things.

04/22/2026

Tonight, the cabin is warm again.

A fresh batch of Lantern Hearth shortbread cookies is coming out of the oven…
simple, buttery, and made the way they always are… slow and steady.
If you’ve been wanting to try them, this is your chance.
Each order comes as a five-pack.... five cookies for $2.
Available while they last 🕯️



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04/21/2026

We stopped by the cabin last night just before dark, not knowing if he’d be there.
Lately, when the weather turns, he’s rarely inside. He’s been walking the woods of Andover, gathering what he needs… quietly preparing what will soon find its way into the things we share with you.
But last night… he was there.
We knocked. He answered.
We spoke for a while. About the gathering this Saturday. About whether he had anything already prepared.
Then, carefully, we mentioned the hidden space.
We asked if he would come see it.
At first, he hesitated. This is his busiest time. The woods are calling him more than the cabin ever could right now.
But after some convincing… he agreed.
So now, something unexpected is set to happen.
For the first time, he will step away from the cabin and walk into town.
If you happen to be along Main Avenue in Ashtabula on Monday the 27th… keep an eye out.
We’ve never said where the hidden space is.
But this is your first hint.

04/19/2026

We’ve been heads down getting everything ready for Saturday the 25th… going through every single tea we have.

And somehow… we discovered we’re sitting at 30 different blends 😅
Yeah, we didn’t realize it either.

Safe to say, there’s something for everyone waiting on the table this weekend 🕯️

04/19/2026

🔴Update-- due to an injury Daisy's will not be open today. I will update everyone when the tea cart will be stocked 🔴

We’re out stocking the tea cart today at
📍 Daisy’s Gift Shop & Designs
1116 Bridge St, Ashtabula, OH 44004

The cart will be fully stocked by noon ☕

We just added a few new teas we’re really excited about, along with a fresh tea cookie flavor that made its way onto the cart this morning.

And for those who’ve heard us mention it… here’s how our “mystery” local pickup works 👀
Pickup is set at either
📍 Daisy’s Gift Shop & Designs or
📍 Love Light Heart Soul
But the fun part… your order gets placed right in with the store’s items on the shelves.
So you’ll be browsing their shop while finding your package mixed in.

Don’t worry… your order will be clearly marked, and the shop is fully aware it’s there before you arrive 🙂

Also, keep an eye out for an update… we’re planning to restock our tea cart at Love Light Heart Soul later this week.

Stop in, take a look around, and show a little support to the shops that made space for us.

04/18/2026

Did you know you can shop our online store, choose local pickup, and skip shipping and handling fees?

This is where the mystery begins.

When you place your order, simply select one of our tea cart locations for pickup. Give us about 3 days to prepare everything (and be sure to check the store’s hours before heading out).
Then… the fun part.
Your order will be waiting inside your selected store, tucked in among the shelves and clearly marked for you.
Take your time, look around, and enjoy our partner’s shop while you find it.
A simple pickup… just done a little differently.

Shop here:
https://payhip.com/thecandlekeeper

04/17/2026

Quick update for those waiting on a package from the Candle Keeper…
It’s on the way.
He doesn’t rush his work. Never has. That’s part of it. Everything is done with care, not speed.
So for now… step back, relax, take a breath.
It’ll arrive when it’s meant to 🕯️

04/17/2026

We opened the bundle.

Took our time with it.

Inside… there were six smaller wraps.

Each one carefully folded. Each one tied the same way.

Six.

That felt intentional.

Inside each wrap was a different blend. Not labeled… at least not in any way we expected. No names. No instructions.

Just small markings pressed into the paper. Symbols, maybe. Or his way of remembering.

The scent from each one is different.

One is bright… almost citrus, but softer. One is deep and earthy… like something you’d drink at night. Another has a sharpness to it… clean, almost medicinal.

We haven’t steeped them yet.

Didn’t feel right to rush that part either.

But if this is what we think it is…

He didn’t just respond.

He prepared something.

Six blends. Six seats.

We’re starting to believe the tea blending class wasn’t just an idea we had.

It was something he was waiting for us to be ready to ask.

We’ll begin testing them soon.

Carefully.

We may need help deciding which ones belong.
More soon 🕯️

04/15/2026

We went back today.

The note was gone.

No reply. No markings. Just… gone.

The cabin looked the same at first. Still quiet. Still no smoke. But something felt different this time. Hard to explain. Like the place had been passed through… not lived in.

The lantern on the porch was no longer warm.

Inside the doorway, just barely visible, was a small bundle set on the floor. Wrapped in cloth. Tied with twine the way he does.

We didn’t open it right away.

It didn’t feel like something meant to be rushed.

We brought it back with us.

There was a faint scent coming from it… herbs, maybe. Something earthy. Familiar, but not anything we’ve used before.

No note attached. Nothing written.

Just the bundle.

We’re starting to think this might be his way of answering.

We’ll open it soon… carefully.

If this is connected to the tea blending class, then he knows. And he’s been paying closer attention than we thought.

We’ll share what we find.
More soon 🕯️

We weren’t told this was the entrance.But something about it felt… familiar.The kind of place you’re not meant to notice...
04/13/2026

We weren’t told this was the entrance.
But something about it felt… familiar.
The kind of place you’re not meant to notice.
More soon 🕯️

04/13/2026

We’ve been trying to catch up with the Candle Keeper, but this time of year… he’s rarely at the cabin.

Spring is his season.

When the weather breaks, he moves through Andover and the surrounding towns, gathering what he needs, keeping mostly to himself. He lives simply this time of year. Makes his own tonics. His own remedies. Takes only what the land offers… never more than he can carry.

“Plants are medicine,” he says it every time.

There are certain patches he returns to each year. Same places. Same order.
He says the land remembers.

Once a year, he travels for the things he can’t find nearby… though he never says much about that part.
Only that he leaves before first light… and the lanterns are never lit while he’s gone.

We stopped by the cabin today and left a note on the porch.
Just a quick update about the hidden space… and to let him know we’re getting close.

The perimeter was quiet. No smoke from the chimney.
But the front lantern was warm to the touch.

The tea blending class is almost ready.
We’re keeping it small. Six people at a time. Something quiet. Something personal. The way he’d want it.

If he agrees, we’ll open it up. Maybe once a month. Maybe less.

For now… we wait.

The last time we left a note, it was gone before morning.

More soon 🕯️

We made a lot of progress today on the hidden space.More than we expected, honestly.It’s starting to feel like something...
04/11/2026

We made a lot of progress today on the hidden space.

More than we expected, honestly.
It’s starting to feel like something now… not just a room, but a place.

Shelves are going up. Jars are finding their spots.
There’s a rhythm to it when you’re in there long enough.

We’re also finalizing the last details for the Tea Blending Workshop.
It will end with a small, exclusive tea time… a chance to slow down and enjoy what you’ve created.

We’re keeping it limited to just 6 participants.
The Candle Keeper insisted on that… said it should stay quiet, personal.

It still isn’t ready yet… but it’s getting closer.

We’ll share more soon. Just not all at once.

This is a real photo we took today, lightly edited with AI… only the photo 🙂

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