Business For Sale:
High Country Candles – Blowing Rock, NC
**Asking Price:** $475,000
SBA Loan Approved!
**Gross Revenue:** Available upon request
**Cash Flow:** Available upon request
**Inventory:** Included in asking price
**FF&E:** Included
**Location:** Blowing Rock, NC
**Established:** 1993 (current owners since 2023)
**Employees:** 7
**Real Estate:** Leased (below market rate)
Business Description
High Country Candles is a beloved and profitable retail candle shop located in the heart of downtown Blowing Rock, North Carolina—one of the most charming tourist towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This turnkey and profitable business has been making hand-poured candles on-site since 1993 and has become a must-visit destination for thousands of visitors each year.
Located in the historic Martin House on Main Street next to Memorial Park, High Country Candles captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Hallmark movie. Tourists and locals alike return year after year for the shop’s rich selection of over 80 scents across jar candles, pillars, votives, and hand-carved artistic candles. Many of the shop’s best-selling fall and holiday scents are only available in-store—creating demand and exclusivity.
This is a rare opportunity to own a profitable, creative business with a loyal customer base, established systems, strong branding, and a skilled, dependable staff. The owners are relocating and will provide thorough training and support to ensure a smooth transition.
Highlights
- Profitable and Established: 30+ year history of success with consistent sales
- Prime Location: High foot traffic on Main Street in one of NC’s top tourist towns
- Hand-Poured Onsite: Candles are made in full view of customers, adding retail theater. Around 8,000 jar candles are poured and sold annually with additional onsite candles made and sold such as Pillars, Votives, Wax Melts and Carved Candles..
- Diverse Product Line: Includes sculpted, jar, votive, pillar candles & artisan pottery
- Skilled Team: Reliable staff in place to continue operations seamlessly
- Repeat Customers: High number of returning visitors and online shoppers
- Training Provided: Owners will assist with transition and share production methods
- Inventory & Equipment: Included in price—start generating revenue from day one
- Leased Space: Favorable below-market lease in a charming, historic building
Ideal Buyer
This business is perfect for an entrepreneur, couple, or artisan who wants to embrace a slower pace of life in the mountains while owning a financially solid, creatively fulfilling venture. No prior candle-making experience is necessary—just a love of handmade goods, retail, and storytelling.
Reason for Sale
Owners are relocating to be closer to family since they have a young 2-year old child. They’re looking for the right buyer to continue the legacy of this much-loved business.
Interested buyers should inquire via the BizBuySell platform or email [insert preferred contact info] for financials and more details. Serious inquiries only. NDA may be required.