![]() ![]() There’s plenty of Red Sox and Patriots home and bar goods, apparel, and memorabilia. I did also spy a few New York themed items for the visitors from New York. Man Town is a whole room dedicated to the world of sports and beer. Be sure to check out the brick laden paths- every employee who celebrates a ten year anniversary with the company gets his or her name and anniversary date carved in a brick. You can catch Santa Claus flying in on a helicopter, the Easter Bunny arriving via firetruck, and horse drawn carriage rides and pumpkin painting in the fall. The courtyard is the spot for weekend concerts and many other seasonal, family friendly events. It is beautifully landscaped, with 15,000 bulbs planted each fall. The Outdoor Courtyard is filled with dozens of picnic tables and lawn games (check out the corn hole sets- yes, shaped like candles- and giant tic tac toe and other board games). ![]() Why Non-Candle Lovers Will Love Yankee Candle Village: Watch for “snow” that falls every four minutes, and determine whether the fish that swim in the river are real. The cobblestone floor, waterfalls, decorated trees, collection of nutcrackers, and dozen miniature shops filled with every ornament imaginable make for a breathtaking reaction. The Bavarian Village (inspired by the original Yankee Candle owner’s travels to Germany) will transport you to another world. Why Children Will Love Yankee Candle Village: You can’t ask for it, you have to be selected, but keep a look out. Each morning, a different employee is chosen to give the Golden Key to a family they believe is deserving. We were gifted the Golden Key, which allowed us complimentary candle making, wax hand molding, candy jars, and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. You can pick up a map at the main entrance. Start at the main entrance with the Country Kitchen General Store and then travel to the Bavarian Village and follow the path through the Village. There are three banks of restrooms located near the Home Store, Candlemaking Museum, and Baravarian Village. Strollers are allowed and there is handicap accessibility at each entrance to the Village. ![]() ![]() I never felt concerned about being scolded for allowing my children to roam around the village. Yankee Candle Village is one of the most welcoming places we have ever visited with our children. The first impression I witnessed was the response a staff member gave someone who had grabbed a candle jar from the topper (candle connoisseurs such as myself know this is a big no-no) and watched the candle immediately fall to the ground and shatter: “that’s okay- we can make more.” There was no scolding, no reprimanding, no reimbursement necessary. Every staff member who greeted or helped us, was upbeat, cheerful, and welcoming. The village welcomed over 500,000 visitors from over 50 countries in 2017, and many of them made a visit during the popular fall foliage and holiday season time. The campus opened in 1982 with a 5,000 square foot building now there’s over 90,000 square feet of fun to explore. The Massachusetts Yankee Candle Village (there is also a location in Williamsburg, Virginia) is located thirty minutes north of Springfield. So, it went on my travel list, and this past week my family had the opportunity to visit. I made a brief stop at the Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts years ago (I had a shortage of Macintosh and fall was approaching, if I remember correctly) but could not stay to explore the village. So whether it’s fall ( Macintosh or Spiced Pumpkin), the holiday season ( Christmas Cookies or Home for the Holidays), or summer ( Blueberry or Lush Berries), I always have a Yankee Candle burning in my home (and yes, I have the car jar fresheners for my car- French Vanilla is my favorite). It’s true: I need my environment to smell good. Anyone who knows me would probably say I have the most sensitive nose they have seen. I’ve been obsessed with Yankee Candles for a long time. ![]()
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