About

A passion project of founding partners Andrew Ferrara and Jon Rimer, who have long given back to LGBTQ+ communities, Boy Town celebrates the history of LGBTQ+ culture and the cities that have been an integral part of shaping the vibrant and resilient queer community.

Each luxuriant soy and coconut wax blend candle evokes an easy opulence, silky and enveloping. And while scent is strongly tied to memory, the story doesn’t simply begin and end with elevated fragrance. Every candle pays homage to one of the iconic cities that served as a “safe haven” for the queer community, not only granting warm welcomes but allowing people to thrive during the times needed most. 

Boy Town candles go beyond mere scents and encompass a larger immersive experience: daytime strolls in the summery Key West air, memories of energized nights in West Hollywood, the sea breezes and vibrant hues of Provincetown. From San Francisco to Key West, there is a Boy Town candle to acknowledge the past and support an inclusive future. 

Each Boy Town candle purchase contributes $2 to The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ young people.