I'm Lori, the owner of The Good Llama Co. established in 2019. I love making clean candles and pairing my customers with the perfect candle. Always on the hunt for new crystals and fragrances, my inventory is ever evolving. Custom orders are my specialty.

When I'm not making candles, I love spending time traveling, working out, skiing, in nature, cooking (and eating), hanging out with family and friends, reading, organizing anything and everything, binge watching Netflix and ever the spiritual one, I have been reading tarot cards since I was 12.

An intuitive and empathic child, I loved to help people, even if they didn't think they needed my help. On many occasions I recall my mother dragging me along by the hand and reprimanding me for my rudeness as I unabashedly stared at people. My interest in people served me well, honing my people watching skills, I received a BA from Boston College as a psychology major and further enhanced my people watching skills as a teacher, a middle school librarian in Amesbury, MA and now a full time candle maker.

While many girls obsessed over the latest barbie doll fashions, I mashed up Wonder bread until it resembled church wafers, poured grape juice into a pewter goblet, and lit candles in preparation for playing church. The only parishioner, my little sister, reluctant at best, visited my church for the "host" and the grape juice. Another activity was mixing up food potions and force feeding them to my sister, confident her greatest wishes would be granted.

My attraction to candles and trusting my intuition started at a young age. Bored by the adult conversation at the dinner table, I'd entertain myself by sticking my fingers in the wax and watching the candles flicker and dance, as if they were alive. My passion for candles was ignited when I received a candle making kit on my 10th birthday, and continues to this day. I light candles in my house every day because they are uplifting and they make me feel good. I combined my fascination with all things natural (i.e crystals) with my candle making practice and create The Good Llama Co.

I am excited to share my eco-friendly product with the world.

The Good Llama was born out of a desire to create a beautiful candle that burns cleanly and treads lightly on our planet. The simplicity of a candle flickering in a dimmed room is timeless, and brings us back to the days when our ancestors relied on fire for warmth, cooking and seeing. A lighted candle raises the energy in a room in a way that a trendy decorative item found in glossy catalog cannot. Light a candle, gather fresh greens, select a favorite playlist and you have created a lovely space. A ritual, after a day of work, is to enter my home and light a candle from our crystal line. I gaze at the flame swaying and dancing, breathe deeply, releasing the energy from the day, and I thank the crystal buried in the candle for helping me be in the moment. The glow of a candle burning soothes my spirit and the stresses of the day fade away as the aroma of the candle is gently released and the crystal begins its work. ~Lori Byman, founder

I am so happy with Good Llama candles. The fragrances are subtle and not overpowering. The beautiful wishes have been welcomed and appreciated by friends and family that have received them as gifts. I am allergic to so many candle fragrances, but I do so well with these. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a quality, thoughtful gift, or to enjoy for yourself. ~Marylin Bragg, Methuen, MA

My family and I love the candles from Good Llama Co. I love that they are long lasting and 100% natural and I love how they smell. The scents are not heavy and overpowering like other candles. My teenage daughters love the stones hidden in the candles. Each candle is made with a specific intention. The stone inside represents the intention. The candles promote love or healing or well being. Every time you light the candle you are reminded of your intention and when the candle is gone, you still have the stone to remind you of what it is you are working towards. ~Mia Morgan, Marblehead, MA

I have always loved candles, the soft light, the warm glow, the flickering flame. The first thing I would buy when I moved into a new home was a candle. Returning home after work, I'd light a candle before I even made a cup of tea. My husband and I never had a meal at our table without a candle between us, and at dinner parties our dining table shone with candles coordinated with my table setting. Then one day my husband, pointing up at the ceiling, said "Look at that ceiling! It's black from all your candles!" So, we had the ceiling painted and used only battery-operated plastic candles that flickered at the top.

And then, a tiny miracle! At a Christmas craft fair last Fall, I stopped at The Good Llama Candle Co. table. I liked the scents, the crystals, the colors, the recycled glass, and the promises, but all that mattered to me, all I wished for, was that this candle would burn clean, with no black smoke or black rim around the glass, and nothing in it to darken the newly painted white ceiling. My wish came true. Real Candles are back in my home. The Good Llama candles! ~Bette Tsoutsouras, Ipswich, MA

I just wanted to send a little note to thank you so much for this very special candle, made with love by your daughter. It was incredibly kind of you to share this gift with me. It is on my desk delivering fresh memories and reminders of a time when I was young and idealistic! With every breeze that blows, I feel a sense of calm from the aroma and the amethyst within and the essence of Haight-Ashbury, It is just a treasure, right down to the recycled container, and the sweet and delicate dried flowers on top. I don't know how I got so lucky. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. -Gail M. (This was a note written to my mother from Gail expressing her appreciation for one of our candles)

Our products are available for purchase online on this site and at our home location at 1 Morningside Drive, Topsfield MA 01983.

Good llama candles can be found at the following locations.

Post Road Framers, 225 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA.

18 Friends Street, 18 Friends Street, Amesbury, MA

Paisley Farm, 189 Washington Street, Boxford, MA (December 1-24)

The Haverhill Farmer's Market 10 Church Street, Bradford Commons, Haverhill, MA (Saturday June 20, October 23, 2026)

The Salem NH Farmers Market, Salem NH
Winter Market Sundays from 10-1 November- April, Fisk School, Salem, NH
Summer Market Sundays from 10-2 May 3-October 25, Dicks Parking lot, Rockingham Mall (across from Pressed Cafe)

North Andover Farmers Market 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA. (Sundays 10-1 June 20- October 3, 2026). We will be there every other week.

The Chelmsford Winter Farmers Market, Weston Nurseries, 160 Pine Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA (Saturdays 10-1 February 21 & 28, 2026)

Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 13 (10-4) Topsfield, Commons

Olde Ipswich Days Rt. 1A Ipswich, MA July 24-26 (Friday (10-5), Saturday (10-5) Sunday (10-4))

Boxford Apple Festival Saturday, September 16 (10-3) Topsfield Road, Boxford, MA

Artisan Market at the Mills Sunday, May 31, (10-4) 50 High Street, behind West Mill

While many candles burn brightly and smell good enough to eat, they are leaching toxic chemicals into the air that you are inhaling. While your olfactory senses may be in a state of nirvana, your body is being bombarded with dangerous chemicals. The Good Llama is committed to creating a healthy candle that treads lightly on the environment. Our candles are made entirely with renewable resources and don't include any animal products. They are made from only the finest ingredients and high end fragrance oils and essential oils. We use 100% pure soy, lead-free cotton wicks and our jars are recycled Spanish glass from San Miguel, Spain. The jars are glass, so they're reusable and recyclable. Our candles burn cleanly and slowly, producing very little soot. We want you to love our crystal candles and welcome them into your home. Our candles are poured in small batches, made of only the finest ingredients and we're proud to say, no two are exactly alike.

Aromatherapy

Our design is simple, and our phthalate free fragrances are clean and fresh. Good Llama fragrances are rooted in nature and contain pure essential oils and phthalate free fragrance oils, rather than synthetic fragrances made in a lab. Our nature inspired fragrances are paired with a healing crystal to bring the highest energy to your home. Because we combine pure essential oils and natural fragrances.

We Create our Own Fragrances

Our fragrances are carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure that they are are only going to raise the vibration in the room, not overpower it. Good Llama candles transport you back to simpler times, when the tomatoes on our plates smelled earthy and sweet, unlike the lifeless versions that grace the produce aisles in supermarkets today. Our aromatherapy line is constantly being updated with new fragrances, seasonally inspired. We only offer a limited selection because at the Good Llama we are picky.

Candle safety is very important! Here are the main safety guidelines:

Trim the candle wick to 1/4". Always burn within sight - do not leave unattended. Keep away from pets, children and all flammable items. Every time you light a candle, trim the wick to 1/4" and let it burn until the entire top is covered in a pool of wax. This will help the candle burn evenly and cleanly.

If you don't like a candle, not to worry. We accept exchanges and returns for unlit, unused candles. Please ship them back to us at our address:

The Good Llama Co.
1 Morningside Drive
Topsfield, MA 01983

Make sure to include your name and address. For exchanges, please let us know which item(s) you'd like. If your candle is as good as new, return it for a full refund or exchange. The shipping fees will be covered by you.

We aren't able to accept returns on partially used items (lit candles, etc).

Candles will be shipped via the United States Postal Service. Current processing time before shipping is 3-5 business days. You will receive a tracking notification once your item has been shipped.

Once you receive a shipping notification allow 24 hours for your tracking number to start working- it needs to get picked up and scanned in at a UPS location. If an item is marked as "Delivered" and you have not received it, here are our suggested next steps:

Verify the shipping address is correct. Check in with anyone else that might have received the package for you (ie. roommate, family member, neighbor etc). Bring the tracking to your local UPS office to see if they're holding it or they have any further information. Orders are usually processed and shipped within 3-5 business days, depending on the nature of the order it may take up to 2 weeks. Items returned to sender because of a customer address error will be recharged the shipping rate

Due to high volume during the holiday season, local deliveries are no longer unavailable until further notice.

If you realize a mistake was made after you placed your order, don't panic. Shoot us an email and we will do our best to make it right.

Lost, Stolen or Delayed Items

There are several reasons you may have not have gotten your order yet. Within the USA, expect 4-10 business days to get your order. Our normal processing time is 2-3 business days, followed by shipping time. First Class Mail (Tarts) ships within a week and Priority Mail (Candles) is 2-3 days. We will update our processing time during our busy times (Holiday Season) which can be up to one week. All domestic orders should have a USPS tracking number. If it's been more than 2 weeks, your order has either been lost or delayed. We can refund lost items, but more often than not, the order will show up eventually.

My Order Never Arrived

We will replace all products that arrive broken. Please contact us (via email ljbyman@gmail.com) and include a picture of the product, and a list of what needs to be replaced. We will get you a replacement shipped out ASAP.

When your candle arrives it may have "frosty" white patches or slight discoloration. This is a result of temperature changes during shipping, and is a totally natural characteristic of soy wax. Luckily, it does not effect the burn or smell of your candle. If you are unhappy with the appearance we can exchange it for a new candle. Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee it won't happen again.

If you received a candle you did not order or one is missing from your order we apologize! Please email us and let us know the item you are missing or need exchanged. You may keep any product we may have shipped to you by accident.

We are a small business and in a world full of options, we want to make it right. Even the smallest issue is a big deal to us. Shoot us an email and we will figure it out together. Contact us if you have any questions about our products. We are always happy to pair each customer with the perfect candle. We appreciate your business and we strive to keep our customers coming back.

The best way to reach us is through email: ljbyman@gmail.com

1. What is your return policy?

Although we are confident that you will love our product, things can go wrong. We will happily replace damaged or defective items at no cost to the customer. Due to our commitment to keep our prices affordable and the size of our company, a refund is only given for products that arrive damaged or due to something we've done wrong. If the fragrance isn't to your liking, you may return your candle, but we will not cover shipping costs. We stand by our product. If there is a unique concern, contact us and a human will sort it out.

2. Which payment methods do you accept?

The Good Llama accepts Credit Cards, Venmo, Cash or PayPal.

3. What are the ingredients in your candles?

100% Pure Soy
Cotton Wicks
Phthalate and vanillin Free fragrances made with essential oils
Recycled Spanish glass jars from San Miguel, Spain
Beautiful hand selected Crystals

4. How long has The Good Llama been in business?

Since 2019

5. Does the Good Llama do custom orders?

Custom Orders are our specialty. We have made personalized candles for birthdays, weddings, showers and various events.

6. How can I burn my candle safely?

Candle safety is very important! Here are the main safety guidelines:

Trim the candle wick to 1/4". Always burn within sight - do not leave candle unattended. Keep away from pets, children and all flammable items. Every time you light a candle, trim the wick to 1/4" and let it burn until the entire top is covered in a pool of wax. This will help the candle burn evenly and cleanly.

7. What happens if my candle arrives broken or damaged, or an item is missing?

We will replace all products that arrive broken. Please contact us (via email ljbyman@gmail.com) and include a picture of the product, and a list of what needs to be replaced. We will get you a replacement shipped out ASAP.

When your candle arrives it may have "frosty" white patches or slight discoloration. This is a result of temperature changes during shipping, and is a totally natural characteristic of soy wax. Luckily, it does not effect the burn or smell of your candle. If you are unhappy with the appearance we can exchange it for a new candle. Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee it won't happen again.

If you received a candle you did not order or one is missing from your order we apologize! Please email us and let us know the item you are missing or need exchanged. You may keep any product we may have shipped to you by accident.

8. What if my order is lost, stolen or delayed?

There are several reasons you may have not have gotten your order yet.

Within the USA, expect 4-10 business days to get your order. Our normal processing time is 2-3 business days, followed by shipping time. We use UPS and standard shipping time is 2-3 days. We might have a slower processing time during our busy times (Holiday Season) and may be up to one week.

All domestic orders should have a UPS tracking number

If it's been more than 2 weeks, your order has either been lost or delayed. We can refund lost items, but more often than not, the order will show up eventually.

9. What if I don't like the scent?

If you find that one of our candles is just not right for you, not to worry! We do accept exchanges and returns for unlit, unused candles and tarts. Please ship them back to us at our address:

The Good Llama Co.
1 Morningside Drive
Topsfield, MA 01983

Make sure to include your name and address. For exchanges, please let us know which item(s) you'd like. If your item is unused, you can return it for a refund or exchange. We don't cover shipping on returns and exchanges, so these costs will need to be covered by you.

We aren't able to accept returns on partially used items (lit candles, etc).

10. Tell me about Tracking and Delivery.

Once you receive a shipping notification please allow 24 hours for your tracking number to start working.

If an item is marked as "Delivered" and you have not received it, here are our suggested next steps:

Verify the shipping address is correct and that you have a mailbox with your name on it. Check in with anyone else that might have received the package for you (ie. roommate, family member, neighbor etc). Bring the tracking to your local UPS office to see if they're holding it or they have any further information. If it has been 14 days after shipment and you've done steps 1-3 send us a message to let us know.

11. What's up with the appearance of my candle?

When your candle arrives, it may have frosty white patches or slight discoloration. This is a result of temperature changes during shipping and is a characteristic of soy wax and unavoidable. Soy is temperamental, but we overlook the imperfections because it burns so cleanly and slowly. Luckily, this will not effect the burn or smell of your candle. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your candle, we can exchange it.