Name: Beer + Candle-Making Workshop
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11

Just west of the city of Milan, the preserve protects over one-half mile of Saline River shoreline. At the preserve, you will encounter high-quality floodplain forest habitat with oak, walnut, butternut, and sycamore trees.

In the southern portion of the property, visitors will find a lovely mature woodlot and two creeks meandering through hedgerows on their way to the Saline River. The woods and hedgerows offer an attractive spring wildflower display.

Acres: 113

Trail length: 2.25 miles (Unpaved, stones, and boardwalk)

Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve

The Zilke Farm Kitchen is designed to feel like a home kitchen and pantry, stocked with a great selection of healthy, local, tasty and fresh ingredients. Zilke Farm Kitchen's main goal is to provide satisfying and delicious dishes that are simple to create and prepared with love.

Zilke Farm Kitchen

The Manchester District Library is the community’s connection to the world of ideas, imagination.

They offer free wifi, public computers, popular fiction, current DVDs, and lots of other great stuff for kids, teens and adults. Library programs vary from story times year-round to special events.

Manchester District Library

At Milan Nature Park is a baseball diamond, a picnic shelter and a dinosaur playground with zip line and nine slides! Great park for kids.

Milan Nature Park

The DTE Energy Foundation Trail is a single-track, trail located in southeast Michigan. It's known for mountain biking, running, hiking and cross-country skiing are allowed too.

Known as a bike-optimized "flow trail,” the surface is mechanically cut to create highly structured grades and outslopes. The loops cover varying terrain and experience levels, including technical, downhill and climbing features. Many call the trail "**Michigan's dirt rollercoaster**!"

The trail consists of four loops, including the Green Lake Loop (5.2 miles), Big Kame Loop (4.8 miles, Winn Loop (8 miles) and Sugar Loop (4 miles). Sugar Loop is the newest section and the most technical.

The trail is located seven miles north of Chelsea on M52 in Waterloo Recreation Area, just 30 minutes west of Ann Arbor.

DTE Energy Foundation Trail

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

An afternoon designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time.

Join us for a relaxed candle-making experience where handcrafted scents and craft beer come together. Sip, pour, laugh, and create your own custom candle in a warm and welcoming brewery atmosphere — no experience needed.

Whether you’re coming with friends or treating yourself, this workshop is all about slowing down, creating something with your hands, and leaving with a candle you’ll love (and a great memory). Beer will be available for purchase (not included in the ticket).

What’s Included  
• A guided candle-making workshop using 100% pure soy wax  
• All candle-making materials provided  
• One handcrafted candle  
o Upgrade option: Add a second candle (+$15)  
• A relaxed, welcoming brewery atmosphere

What to Expect  
• 3:00–3:15 – Arrival & Welcome: Settle in, grab your beer, and get comfortable.  
• 3:15–4:15 – Candle-Making Workshop: Learn the candle-making process and create your own custom soy candle using premium fragrances and wooden wicks.  
• 4:15–4:30 – Sip, Connect & Play: Enjoy your beer while your candle begins to set — we’ll play a fun round of Candle-Maker Bingo with small prizes for a few lucky guests.  
• 4:30–5:00 – Candle Personalization: Decorate your candle to make it uniquely yours.

Why Join?  
• Try something new and creative — no experience needed  
• Pair beer with hands-on creativity  
• Play with scents and create a candle that feels uniquely yours  
• Enjoy a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere with great company  
• Leave with a handmade candle you’ll actually love — and a really good memory

Meet the Host  
Renata – Candle Maker & Wellness Facilitator – @the.universe.stuff

Renata is the heart and hands behind The Universe Stuff, a holistic wellness brand rooted in mindfulness, creativity, and intention. She handcrafts soy candles and other wellness products designed to support balance and self-care, and she hosts workshops that invite people to slow down, connect, and create. Based in the Ann Arbor area, Renata loves bringing people together through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

Beer + Candle-Making Workshop

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