Ranger Station
The idea for creating candles in reusable cocktail glasses was born in 2015, when founder Steve Soderholm was home from travelling the world as a touring drummer. Inspired by a childhood spent in the Minnesota North Woods, Steve set out to develop rich, earthy fragrances that could emulate the finest scents found in nature while also elevating the experience of a room.
Soderholm was a keen mixologist and enjoyed hosting friends for drinks. He began experimenting with candle-making on the stovetop, pouring his creations into whiskey glasses. He eventually graduated from the stovetop to the garage, then from the garage to a small Nashville studio. He soon mastered the fragrances he always dreamt of finding in the store but never could, and continued presenting them in the now-signature Ranger Station cocktail glasses—designed to be both reusable and collectable. Each one comes with a coordinating cocktail recipe in tribute to Ranger Station’s humble beginnings.
Having found the key to combining his passion for creating inviting spaces and well-crafted whiskey drinks for his friends and family, his off-the-road hobby quickly grew into a full-time gig. In 2018, his sought-after candles were transformed into rich and luxurious personal scents that capture the essence of Nashville – mountains, forests, ranches, music, and whiskey. Soderholm’s wife, Jordan, worked in marketing and helped with Ranger Station’s branding, logo, and website. She officially joined the team in 2020.
Ranger Station continues to develop unforgettable scent compositions that are both grounding whilst transcending the confines of the daily grind. Each candle is designed to add depth to any room it’s lit, and each personal fragrance — a statement of individuality and refinement that leaves a lasting impression. With its cult-like following, the brand launched a programme called ‘Features’ where they collaborate with artists and musicians on custom fragrances that complement their album or single.