The Sapling Program Member Spotlight
Greetings from Begonia & Bench, the creative endeavor of Michelle & Darren. In our candle studio, we blend artistry with environmental awareness, transforming the traditional candle-making process. Our approach challenges convention as we offer our creations directly at pop-up retail locations, festivals, and art fairs in Minnesota and throughout the Midwest, or online at begoniaandbench.com.
Our collaboration with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) roots us in a mutual dedication to the forests’ well-being. Drawn to the NFF’s mission in the restoration and management of national forests, we’ve consciously chosen to intertwine our craft with forest restoration. With every candle we pour, a tree is planted in a U.S. National Forest through the NFF’s Sapling Tree program. This embodies our philosophy that true sustainability comes from giving more than we take.