A short farm trip that ends with something you can light. At Twin Beans Farm, you’ll tour the herb garden, smell and mix essential oils, and create your own scented candle in about 90 minutes, with a small group and an English/Vietnamese instructor.

Two things I especially like about this experience are the hands-on candle making and the chance to choose your own essential oil blend. Instead of following a preset scent, you’ll get to smell different oils and combine them your way, so the result feels personal.

One consideration: you’ll need your own transport because there’s no hotel pickup, and the farm is about 35 minutes from Da Lat downtown (around 20km).

Quick hits before you go

• Small group size (up to 8) keeps the workshop feeling relaxed and practical
• Herb garden tour gives context for what’s going into your scent
• Essential oil blending means you don’t leave with a generic candle
• Coffee plantation stop adds a nice farm flavor beyond candle making
• You decorate your candle so it looks like your own version of calm
• Tools and materials included, so you’re not paying extra for supplies

Twin Beans Farm: the setting matters more than you think

Da Lat is known for its misty, plant-filled vibe, and this workshop uses that mood well. The farm setting at Twin Beans Farm keeps the day from feeling like a factory activity. You’re out in the countryside first, then you get creative.

It’s also a good value tradeoff. For $14 per person, you’re not just buying a product—you’re buying time, guidance, and materials, plus the farm walk that makes the whole thing feel like an experience instead of a quick souvenir stop.

Getting there from Da Lat without losing your day

The meeting point is at Twin Beans Farm, Da Sar commune, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province. It’s roughly 20km (about 35 minutes by car) from downtown Da Lat.

Since hotel pickup and drop-off aren’t included, plan on going by your own motorbike, car, or Grab taxi. The one-way taxi cost is listed around 250,000–300,000 VND. If you’re pairing this with other Da Lat activities, you’ll want to block enough buffer time so you don’t feel rushed.

Quick practical tip: because food and drinks aren’t included, eat beforehand. This kind of workshop is calm, but you’ll still be standing, smelling oils, and focusing for long stretches.

Herb garden tour: where the scents get their logic

The activity starts with a visit to the herbal garden, where you explore different herbs that can be used to extract essential oils. This matters because it turns “smelling nice stuff” into “understanding what’s behind the fragrance.”

You’ll have time to try smelling different essential oils. That tasting-by-scent part is underrated. In a lot of workshops, people rush to the mixing stage. Here, the garden stop gives you a quick education so your choices are more confident.

If your session is led by an instructor like Tsuki or Jessie, you can also expect a friendly, teaching-focused pace. The workshop format is small enough that you can ask questions about what you’re smelling and what might work together.

Essential oil mixing: make it yours, not theirs

After the herb garden tour, you move into the fun part—creating your own scent. You’ll learn the candle making process, then start making a candle that reflects the oils you choose.

This is where you’ll feel the difference between a generic candle and a personal one. Essential oils can go in different directions: some feel fresh, some feel warm, and some feel more floral. Even if you’re not a fragrance person, you’ll likely notice you naturally gravitate toward a few smells once you start testing.

For me, the best part is that you’re not locked into one combo. The workshop structure gives you enough time to experiment so your final blend feels like your decision.

Coffee plantation stop: a farm break that doesn’t waste time

The highlights mention a field trip that includes both the herb garden and the coffee plantation. That extra stop is more than a nice photo moment—it gives the day a broader sense of place.

Da Lat and the surrounding hills are full of plant-based farming, and this workshop ties that context to the materials you’ll later use. You’re spending your money on a candle, yes. But you’re also getting a short, real-world look at how farm products connect to scent.

In practice, the coffee stop also helps break up the scent-focused part of the day. After smelling multiple essential oils, it’s a relief to step back and look at the wider farm setting.

From wax to wick: how the 90 minutes actually feel

You’re in the workshop for about 90 minutes, and it’s structured so you don’t lose track of what you’re doing. The flow goes like this: herb garden tour first, then you learn the scented candle making process, then you make your candle, and finally you decorate it.

The fact that the tools and materials are included is a big part of the value. You’re not waiting around for supplies or paying extra for the “good stuff.” Your instructor and the workshop setup handle the technical steps, while you focus on scent and finishing choices.

Also, the small group (limited to 8 participants) helps a lot here. In larger classes, you can end up watching more than making. This format is built for doing.

Decorating your candle: the part you’ll remember later

Once the candle is made, you decorate it. This is where your candle stops being a craft lesson and becomes a take-home object you’ll actually use or gift.

Decoration items are included, and you get to create your own masterpiece. That “final touch” is one of those simple details that makes the whole experience feel complete. People often buy candles as products; here you bring home a candle as a project you finished.

Even better, you can decorate in a way that fits your taste—so it’s not just a scented object, it’s also a visual one.

What’s included, and why that affects value

Included in the experience:

• Herb garden tour
• Instructor
• Tools to make candle, essential oils, wax, decoration items

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

For $14, the big value is that you’re getting both instruction and the full set of materials. If you’ve ever tried to do a DIY craft elsewhere, you know how quickly “cheap” turns into “pay more for supplies.” Here, the pricing is straightforward.

The only real extra cost is transportation to the farm and anything you eat before/after.

Who should book this workshop (and who might skip it)

I think this is a great match if you like hands-on activities, even if you’re not crafty. You’ll be doing real making, not just watching.

It’s also a smart choice for:

• couples looking for a creative shared activity
• friends who want something different than cafes or markets
• anyone who likes plants, scents, or farm experiences
• people who want a gift they made themselves

I’d consider skipping if you’re short on time in Da Lat and don’t want to travel out to the suburbs. The farm is about 35 minutes away, and you need to arrange transport since pickup isn’t offered.

Quick vibe check: language and group style

The instructor speaks English and Vietnamese. That’s useful if you want to understand what you’re doing and why. A smaller group also makes it easier to ask questions without feeling awkward.

Based on past sessions, instructors like Tsuki and Jessie have a warm, welcoming teaching style. The workshop atmosphere is calm and focused, with plenty of room to smell, mix, and refine your blend.

Should you book Twin Beans Farm’s scented candle workshop?

If you want a memorable Da Lat-area activity that mixes nature with a practical souvenir, I’d book it. The combination of herb garden context, essential oil blending, and your own candle creation is a strong mix for the price. At $14, you’re not paying for a photo stop—you’re paying to learn and make.

Book it if:

• you enjoy scent and want to experiment
• you like small-group workshops (up to 8 people)
• you’re okay handling transport on your own

Skip it if:

• you need hotel pickup
• you hate planning transport days
• you’re only looking for an ultra-short activity with no craft time

If you do book, arrive ready to focus on smell. This workshop is simple, but it rewards attention—especially when you’re choosing the oils that will define your candle.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the workshop?

You meet at Twin Beans Farm, Da Sar commune, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province. It’s about 20km (35 minutes) from Da Lat downtown.

How long does the scented candle workshop last?

The duration is 90 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The price is $14 per person.

How many people are in each group?

The group is limited to 8 participants.

What languages are the instructor available in?

The instructor offers English and Vietnamese.

What’s included in the price?

Included are the herb garden tour, instructor, and tools to make candle, essential oils, wax, and decoration items.

Is hotel pickup or food included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off aren’t included, and food and drinks aren’t included.