We Craft Time You Can Hold.
The business is St. Augustine Bath & Candle
Michael and Kristi purchased the store in April 2025 and subsequently
completely renovated the store for an enhanced customer experience,
significantly improving the product offerings, including locally crafted gifts.
The physical retail store is located in historic downtown St Augustine Fl.
The company does have an ecommerce presence with an even greater selection
of products than are offered in the shop downtown.
Much of the product is handcrafted in small batches by the owners in the St
Augustine area with all-natural, highest quality ingredients.
Owners are Michael & Kristi Walser, roughly 50 years old and are serial
entrepreneurs having owned and operated numerous business in various
business sectors including finance, construction, hospitality, real estate and retail.
Kristi is a native of nearby Orange Park Fl and has been visiting St Augustine and
its beaches routinely since she was a young girl.
The store and its owner’s plan to get more involved with the community and
support fellow business owners, community organizations and residents.
Kristi and Michael met while Michael was stationed with the US Navy at the
former NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville.
In addition to being a fulltime mother of three, Kristi has been the owner and
employee of numerous hospitality companies and values the importance of
integrity, quality and customer service. She also values creativity and continuous
improvement.
Michael is a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl.
Michael & Kristi had a company recognized for two consecutive years in the
University of Florida’s School of Business Gator100, recognizing the fastest
growing alumnus led companies in the world.
Our Values
Craft Over Speed
Batches you could count on your fingers.
Ingredients with Integrity
Chosen for what they give, not how they look on a label.
Community at Heart
From our town, to your home.
Sustainability in Practice
Better for you, better for what’s beyond you.