Big news, candle lovers, Bayard Candle Company has officially moved, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you through our new front door... or back door.
After a wonderful chapter at Kellers Plaza, we've turned the page on a new era. Bayard Candle Company has relocated to 142 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, Michigan, right in the heart of downtown, steps from everything that makes this little city one of mid-Michigan's best-kept secrets.
A Downtown Location Worth the Drive
Whether you're a longtime Williamston local or making the trip in from Lansing, Howell, or anywhere in between, our new Grand River Ave address puts us right where we belong, in the middle of the action.
We're just 20 minutes east of Lansing and about 25 minutes west of Howell, making Bayard Candle Company a natural stop for anyone exploring the Livingston County and Ingham County corridor. If you've been looking for a unique candle shop near Lansing, a handcrafted gift destination near Howell, or simply a reason to spend an afternoon in downtown Williamston — you've found it.
Our new space is everything we dreamed it could be: warm, welcoming, and full of the kind of hand-poured, small-batch candles that have made Bayard a Michigan favorite. From our signature soy wax blends in premium ceramic coastal bone china jars with dual cotton wicks, to our locally inspired collections celebrating everything from the UP to the shores of Lake Michigan, this is a space built for people who appreciate the craft behind what they burn.
Come for the Candles, Stay for the Social District
Here's what makes our new location extra special: 142 W Grand River Ave sits inside the Williamston Social District.
If you're not familiar, Williamston's Social District is one of mid-Michigan's most charming downtown experiences. It allows you to enjoy a drink from a participating local establishment and stroll the designated district, including right into our shop. That means you can pick up a craft beer or glass of wine from a nearby Williamston bar or restaurant and browse our candle collections at the same time. It's the kind of laid-back, small-town downtown experience that's genuinely hard to find anywhere else.
We love that our new space fits so naturally into the Social District's spirit of community, local business, and enjoying the good things in life. Stop in on a Friday evening, explore what downtown Williamston has to offer, and take home a candle that'll keep the good feeling going long after you get back.
Light Your Creativity, Candle Making Classes Are Here
One of the most exciting things about our new location is the space it gives us to do something we've been planning for a while: candle making classes.
Our classes are designed for everyone, whether you're a complete beginner who's always been curious about how candles are made, or a candle enthusiast looking to take your hobby to the next level. In a hands-on setting right here in downtown Williamston, you'll learn the craft from the people who do it every day. You'll work with the same high-quality soy wax, premium fragrance blends, and cotton wicks that go into every Bayard candle, and you'll walk out with something you made yourself.
Candle making classes make incredible date nights, girl's nights, birthday celebrations, bachelorette outings, and corporate team-building events. We're conveniently located for groups coming in from the greater Lansing area, Howell, Brighton, Mason, Okemos, East Lansing, and beyond. If you've been searching for a unique things-to-do experience near Lansing or a creative activity in Livingston County, look no further.
Class details and booking information will be available soon, follow us on Instagram and keep an eye on our website so you don't miss the announcement.
Williamston's Best New Reason to Shop Local
We've always believed that candles are more than home décor. They're how you set a mood, mark a moment, and bring a little of Michigan's beauty indoors. Our Michigan Collection, featuring scents like Camp 906, Traverse City Nights, Petoskey Shores, Motown, and Holland in Bloom, is a love letter to this state, and now it lives in a location that reflects that same sense of place.
Downtown Williamston is a community that supports its local businesses, celebrates its small-town identity, and draws visitors from across mid-Michigan. We're proud to be part of it.
Come Find Us
📍 142 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895
Conveniently located near Lansing and Howell in the heart of downtown Williamston, inside the Williamston Social District.
We can't wait to see you in the new space. Come browse, sign up for a class, or simply stop in and see what's burning.
Bayard Candle Company — Hand-Poured in Michigan. Made for Michigan.