𖦹 holistic home and body goods THAT ARE SUSTAINABLY DESIGNED AND PRODUCED IN TOFINO 𖦹

Scent, inspired by a life lived in Tofino.

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At The Hobbyist, we believe what’s inside matters — the ingredients, the intention, and the care behind every piece we make.
• Botanical soaps • Coastal candles • Plant perfumes • Made slowly in Tofino •

Coastal Candles

Soak Soak Collection

Beach Batch Candle Collection

Plant Perfume Collection

Our most loved offerings

Mindfully Made in Tofino | Small Batch Goods for Everyday Ritual
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here.

Spring is finding its way back to the coast.

The light lingers a little longer. The air feels different. Windows open again. You start reaching for things that feel fresh, simple, grounding.

From here in Tofino, we’ve been in the studio — pouring, blending, wrapping — keeping pace with the shift. Paying attention to what feels good to make, and what feels good to use.

The Hobbyist has always been built this way. Slowly. By hand. Alongside my family and a small team that cares deeply about what we’re putting out into the world.

Every bar, every bottle, every candle carries that.

Not just ingredients — but time, intention, and a real connection to this place we get to call home.

And it makes its way to you — on purpose.

Into your mornings, your evenings, the small resets in between. The shower at the end of a long day. The candle you light without thinking twice. The scent that lingers just enough to shift how a space feels.

That part matters more than anything.

So thank you — for being here, for choosing what we make, and for letting it become part of your everyday.

With care,

Tam
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Botanical Candle
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The Gardens Botanical Candle

Botanical Candle

Coastal Essential Oil
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Coastal Essential Oils

Coastal Essential Oils

Natural-Living Accessories
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Natural-Living Accessories

Natural-Living Accessories

Plant Perfume Collection
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plant perfume

Plant Perfume Collection

MINDFULLY MADE

MINDFULLY MADE

WILDCRAFTED

WILDCRAFTED

PLANT- POWERED+NON-TOXIC

PLANT- POWERED+NON-TOXIC

CRAFTED BY HANDS IN SMALL BATCHES

CRAFTED BY HANDS IN SMALL BATCHES

OCEAN-SAFE

OCEAN-SAFE

REUSABLE + RECYCLABLE

REUSABLE + RECYCLABLE

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything here is made by hand, in small batches, in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

We don’t rush production, and we don’t build products to sit on shelves for months. Each batch is with crafted with intention - using clean-burning waxes, thoughtfully sourced ingredients that are non-toxic, and custom coastal blends of pure essential oils.

What you’ll find instead are goods made with care, shaped by the place they come from, and created to be used and enjoyed in real, everyday moments.

It’s slower, more hands-on, and a little more personal — and that’s exactly the point.

Our Botanical Body Care Collections are rooted in plant-based ingredients, including gentle, coconut-derived cleansers that wash away the day without stripping your skin. Everything in these collections is scented using 100% custom coastal blends of pure essential oils.


In our PNW, Beach Batch, and Travel Coastal Candle collections, we use an eco-soy wax blend paired with clean, ethically sourced fragrance oils that are free from parabens and phthalates. Each scent is thoughtfully developed and custom blended in-house to ensure a clean burn, a balanced scent throw.

In our Botanical Candle collection, we work differently - blending essential oils and fragrance to create a more grounded, layered scent profile while still ensuring a clean, even burn.

Our Beeswax Candles are crafted without any scent at all and is made using organic Vancouver Island Beeswax.

Everything is chosen with care - how it’s sourced, how it performs, and how it feels when it becomes part of your daily rhythm.

And we keep it open and honest - every ingredient is clearly listed, so you always know what you’re inviting into your space.

Yes, all products are 100% vegan and never tested on animals.

Orders are typically prepared within 2–9 business days. Since everything is handmade in small batches, processing times may vary slightly compared to large retailers.

Due to the nature of our products and shipping limitations, we do not offer returns or refunds. However, if your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we’ll resolve the issue.