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ADYA Introduces Diwali Candle Collection to Celebrate the Festival of Lights
10.12.22
ADYA Executive Chef & Partner Shachi Mehra has introduced three all-natural, reiki and crystal-infused candles in conjunction with Diwali, or the "festival of lights," an ancient Hindu holiday celebrated in India every fall. To create the Diwali Candle Collection, Chef Shachi partnered with another female small business owner, Courtney Collins, of Light + Keys. The three candles, The Light of Diwali, The Light of Lakshmi, and The Light of Ganesha, are made with 100% soy wax, organic cotton wicks, pure essential oils, and natural stones. Each candle is reiki charged and hand-poured in small batches.
They are available for purchase online at lightandkeys.com, and will soon retail at ADYA Anaheim at The Packing House and online at spicegirlsauces.com during the month of October.
The ADYA Diwali Candle Collection consists of the following three candles:
The Light of Diwali
Essential oils: Clove, Apple + Ginger
Watermelon Tourmaline | New Beginnings – Discovery, Inspiration
Amazonite | Enlightenment – Alignment, Joy
Citrine | Prosperity – Creativity, Optimism
Pyrite | Good Fortune – Manifestation, Strength
The Light of Lakshmi
Essential oils: Coriander, Orange + Ginger
Strawberry Quartz | Manifestation – Abundance, Love
Peach Moonstone | Serendipity – Trust, Vision
Amethyst | Expansion – Wisdom, Dreams
Pyrite | Good Fortune – Manifestation, Strength
The Light of Ganesha
Essential oils: Eucalyptus, Sage + Ginger
Moss Agate | New Beginnings – Growth, Protection
Prehnite | Connection + Communication – To Higher Power
Jade | Life Force Energy – Luck, Opportunities
Pyrite | Good Fortune – Manifestation, Strength
“Candles play an important role in so many cultural celebrations, and this partnership for Diwali is such a natural fit for us,” commented Collins, who pours each candle by hand and infuses it with reiki, or universal life force energy. “I worked hand-in-hand with Chef Shachi to create a collection that not only represented her culture but also serve as a way to increase awareness for one of the most important Indian holidays.”
The Diwali Candle Collection consists of three candles and each can be purchased individually for $26. The candles are available for purchase online at lightandkeys.com, and will soon retail at ADYA Anaheim at The Packing House and online at spicegirlsauces.com during the month of October.
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A Festive Fall at Inn The Mission San Juan Capistrano
10.12.22
As cooler weather and a beautiful California fall graces the charming inland town of San Juan Capistrano, Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano has plenty planned to welcome the season ahead:
- The Halloween Night Market: Stop by next Sunday, October 23rd from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. to peruse the Spanish-style courtyard and enjoy a Halloween Night Market with local vendors selling autumn-inspired goods, live music, a complimentary pumpkin patch, craft cocktail tastings, bites from Ysidora and even a costume contest at the end of the night with a grand prize for the winner. See more information + register here.
- Day of the Dead Dinner Celebration: Join Ysidora on November 1 –– Did de los Muertos –– for a celebratory dinner in remembrance of loved ones who have passed. Take a seat in the courtyard at large communal tables adorned with skulls, candles, and colorful decorations to enjoy live music and a specially-curated meal inspired by Mission San Juan Capistrano Ysidora Forster’s hospitality and the fare she once served. Guests will be invited to write down the names of loved ones who have passed to add to two grand alters nestled beneath the olive trees. 6:00 pm | Cost: Adults - $75++ Reserve your table here.
- Tapas + Flamenco: Swing by Ysidora on November 3 for an evening under the stars filled with authentic Spanish entertainment and cultural cuisine. Local group, Naranjita Flamenco, will heat up the night into a celebration full of passionate dance and vibrant guitar playing. Two shows are available: 6:00-7:00pm or 7:30-8:30pm. Reserve your table here.
31692 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
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