Fig & Strawberry Mélange: Fruity, Jammy, and Summery
Savor the golden sweetness of Northern California’s harvest season with the Fig & Strawberry Mélange Tallow Candle. This lush, fruity blend is a late-summer tribute, evoking sun-ripened orchards, wild berries, and the warm, floral scent of a garden in full bloom. Poured into a striking frosted red currant glass vessel, it is a radiant expression of abundance and regenerative care.
The Scent Experience: A Late-Summer Tribute
This "mélange" is a dynamic and sophisticated fruit-forward fragrance that balances sweetness with earthy depth:
The Juicy Opening (Strawberry): A mouthwatering top note of Ripe Strawberry captures the bright, lush bounty of summer’s peak.
The Earthy Heart (Fig Leaf): Fig Leaf Oil adds a green, earthy richness that grounds the sweetness with sophisticated depth.
The Floral Finish (Rose Absolute): Soft, floral undertones of Rose Absolute provide a hay-like, elegant counterbalance, rounding out the scent like a gentle garden breeze.
Ancestral Wisdom: From Pasture to Palm™
Summer Solace Tallow was founded by Megan Bre Camp in Oakland, California, as a family-run mission to honor traditional healing and slow-living values. Megan’s work is deeply guided by her Indigenous heritage from the Central Highlands of Vietnam and the Filipino countryside—lineages that have long practiced respect for the land and whole-animal stewardship.
By reviving the use of pasture-raised animal fats, Megan transforms tallow from a forgotten material into a sacred, sustainable luxury. Every candle is an acknowledgment of seasonal rhythms and the ancestral wisdom that prioritizes harmony between nature and the home.
Eco-Friendly Integrity & Mission
This candle embodies the Summer Solace commitment to transparency and a regenerative, community-based economy:
Regenerative Tallow®: Slow-rendered in-house from pasture-raised Northern California cattle, providing a clean, non-toxic wax base that supports healthy soil.
Raw California Beeswax: Ethically harvested from local hives to naturally purify the air and ensure a long-lasting, steady flame.
Ethical Sourcing: We prioritize ingredients from local partners, including botanicals and oils that honor the integrity of the land and its people, such as suet from Stemple Creek Ranch.
Responsible Design: Housed in a 6 oz frosted red currant glass jar with a sustainable cork lid, designed to be as beautiful as it is responsible.
Product Highlights
Size: 6 oz Frosted Red Currant Glass
Burn Time: Approximately 40 hours of bright, slow-burning ambiance.
Vibe: Sun-ripened orchards, jammy fruit, and golden summer light.
Perfect For: Brightening cooler days, romantic gifting, or as a mood-lifting companion for evening relaxation.
