Maddy’s Place: Home, Family & Fun In Virginia City

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by Glenn Franco Simmons

On a recent stormy day, I walked Virginia City, Nev.’s boardwalks and discovered Maddy’s Place, where families and individuals can join in on family friendly candle-making and more.

The friendly shopkeeper explained how hard her family had worked to prepare the family run business that was not occupied by a business in years.

In fact, if you look at Maddy’s Facebook page’s (Facebook) photos of preparing the shop, you can see how well the wooden floor took to their work. The contrast between the old and beautiful restored floor is amazing.

At the back of the shop is a mural of Engine 22 of the V&T. No one knows who painted it, so if you do, please send Maddy’s Place a note or, better yet, drop by. It is a great place to relax and smell candle aromas.

One of the sisters said it was difficult to find this historic photo of candle-making.

As I said, it’s a family endeavor.

“We are three sisters that want to help you create your own relaxing environment,” states their Facebook page’s intro. 

The sisters’ Shopify page is worth a look. They certainly have a range of products and supporting local businesses is important. Plus, Christmas is coming up!

Maddy’s Place patrons had the same pleasant experience I had with the staff friendliness:

“We took our teenage daughter there today,” says one comment on the Facebook page. “She had the most amazing experience. The woman was so helpful & fun. We enjoyed the whole experience. My daughter hasn’t stopped talking about how fun it was! Definitely recommend. Would be so fun for a Birthday party no matter how old or young. The retail part is super cute too.”

Put Maddy's Place on your Christmas list! All kinds of fragrances and possibilities.

That’s right! You can make your own candles there! And I was talking so much about the floor and mural that I forgot to take photos of the candle-making stuff, so be sure to go their FB page to check out all their photos.

“Maddy’s Place is a must-visit in Virginia City!” another person wrote. “It’s incredibly cute and inviting — perfect for events, girls’ nights, or just a fun outing. You can make your own candles, diffusers, and more, which makes the experience so memorable and hands-on. I definitely recommend stopping by!”

I will ask for more information about the candles and other products that can be made there on my next visit. And I will take photos of the candle-making process.

I liked the old-time children’s toys that were available. There was the old-fashioned magnetic roller and paddle-ball, plus some others. They are perfect time-consumers for children. They also make perfect gifts and you are supporting a local business.

If you know who painted this mural, please contact Maddy's Place.

Maddy’s is not popular with only girls and moms, so don’t stereotype it! One man wrote:

“Stumbled upon this place yesterday and dipped a candle. Loved it so much I went back today and dipped another. lol Very fun and creative.”

Maddy’s was under The Roasting House Coffee Shop prior to the new location. It is not located, according to its FB page, at 66 N C St. in Virginia City. Phone them at (775) 508-1613; email, Maddysplace.sales@gmail.com.

This is a great place for some inexpensive quality toys. Stocking stuffer possibilities.