Cork & Candles
University City
Cork & Candles
University City
3421 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reserve Large Party (16+)
$54
Signature Experience (with valid student ID)$62
Signature & Novelty Experience
Reflect & Renew: Yoga & Candle Making
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
9-11 AM
Cost: $65/guest
Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles University City for a restorative morning experience centered on reflection, renewal, and intention setting.
We’ll begin with candle making, taking mindful moments to breathe, explore soothing winter scents, and pour a candle that symbolizes the energy you want to carry into the new year. From there, you’ll move into a time of guided journaling and goal setting, writing down small, achievable actions that align with your bigger vision for yourself.
Next, we’ll transition into a gentle yoga flow, using movement and breath to release any lingering tension and embody the energy of renewal.
Mats, journals, light breakfast bites, and refreshments will be provided. Each guest will leave with a curated gift bag to continue their mindfulness and intention-setting practice at home.
Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled. Mats and all materials will be provided.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon - Friday: 1p - 8pSaturday: 11a - 8p
Sunday: 11a - 6p
Parking
Public parking is available close by at the Walnut 38 garage (3731 Walnut Street), and the Spruce 38 garage (38th and Spruce). Public transportation is available via SEPTA, bus, and trolley lines, the closest train station is 36th and Market Street and at 30th Street Station (30th and Market).
Family Owned – Meet the Owners
Dave & Kenny Straub
OWNERSThe University City Cork & Candles is our first franchise and our flagship location. A family-owned small business, Cork & Candles was born out of a passion for handcrafting quality products with a story three generations in the making. In the 1960s, Dave Straub grew up and learned the arts of painting, woodworking, and candle-making from his father, Ken. Ken passed away when Dave was 23, leaving a beautiful collection of his artworks, along with impactful lessons and memories that shaped the father Dave would become.
When Dave and his wife Sheelagh became parents, they named their son Kenny after Dave's late father. The father-son duo opened Cork & Candles with a dream of building an inviting space that would bring friends and communities together while spreading their love of handcrafting personal creations.
We believe everyone is creative and we are excited to help you unlock that creative energy as you handcraft your own custom candles!
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