The good Llama was established in 2019. When I'm not making candles, I love spending time in nature, working out, 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.

As a child, I liked to help people, even if they didn't think they needed my help. I recall my mother dragging me along by the hand and reprimanding me for my rudeness as I unabashedly stared at people. They intrigued me.

I received a BA from Boston College as a psychology major, and an M. Ed from Lesley University. I enhanced my people watching skills and became first a classroom teacher and then a school librarian. I loved being a middle school librarian, and when the town of Amesbury defunded the school and closed the library, I became a full time candle maker. I am excited to share my eco-friendly product with the world.

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 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 vegan and made entirely with renewable resources. They are made from pure 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. Please repurpose our jars. Our candles burn cleanly and slowly, producing very little soot. We want you to love our candles as much as we do.

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).

Once you receive a shipping notification please allow 24 hours for your tracking number to start working- it needs to get picked up and scanned in at a UPS location.

Occasionally items don't get scanned in properly. If it has been past the projected delivery date and you haven't received your item and the tracking isn't working, please let us know.

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 21 days after shipment and you've done steps 1-3 send us a message to let us know.

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.

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.

Thank you for understanding.

Once you receive a shipping notification please allow 24 hours for your tracking number to start working- it needs to get picked up and scanned in at a UPS location.

Occasionally items don't get scanned in properly. If it has been past the projected delivery date and you haven't received your item and the tracking isn't working, please let us know.

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 21 days after shipment and you've done steps 1-3 send us a message to let us know.

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.

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.

Thank you for understanding.

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 3-5 business days, followed by shipping time. Luckily, we use UPS and our candles move fast. All domestic orders will 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.

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.

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