In 1997, Angie Thompson started making candles with a kit and developed a unique recipe known for its strong scent and long burn time. She and her husband, John, initially sold the candles at craft shows. As demand grew, they expanded to gift shops, leading John to join the business full-time in 2001. Production moved from their garage and barn to a factory and warehouse in Huntingdon, PA, in 2005, with further expansion in 2016 to a distribution center in Rockhill, PA. Thompson's Candles focuses on quality products and operates on core values like honesty, integrity, and teamwork.