The light from the lighthouse brings home the traveler to safe harbor, and that makes an
irresistible spiritual analogy. "May the Light From the Lighthouse Shine On Me" was a
traditional gospel blues song recorded by many artists including Blind Willy Johnson's "Let Your Light Shine On Me" on YouTube. Listen to The Prairie Home
Companion version on YouTube here
Candle Lighthouse, with internal LEDs and candle holder 'lantern room' at the top.
This new design on the right is a tea light or votive type candle holder atop a tower
resembling a lighthouse. The lighthouse tower is internally lit with LEDs which illuminate
the windows, door, and the observation level at the top. In this picture there is a lit
candle in the light room candle holder at the very top.
Candle Lighthouse stands just under 16 inches tall (40 cm) on a base of 6 inches diameter
(7.6 cm).
The LED lighting comes with battery pack which includes a timer that can, if desired,
turn on the lights for same 6 hours each day (all explained in a manual).
A plain version of the lighthouse, without door, windows or internal lighting, is
available also. It makes for a nice votive display. See more about the various designs
below.
Piece No. 1
Piece 1. Click on image for a larger view.
This item was made in August 2024 from California redwood. There is both the red
heartwood and the lighter sapwood for accent. This piece is intended as a votive or vigil
candle, but it also looks good on the mantel in any case.
The glass candle holder is maroon with an inside diameter of about 2-1/4 in, (57 mm).
It's about that deep too, inside.
Piece No. 2
Piece 2. Click on image for a larger view.
This item was also made in August 2024 of the same redwood source as Piece 1 above. There
are two windows and a door which are all lit by internal LEDs. The battery pack is
hidden in the base and is fully described in the accompanying manual. Most useful is the
feature that allows the LEDs to automatically be on for the same 6 hours each day that you
choose.
The lighthouse "light room" glass candle holder at the top is a more elegant and seems
more lighthouse-like.
Piece No. 3
Piece 3. Click on image for a larger view.
Again made in August 2024 from California redwood. Same design as Piece 2 above except
for a different wood grain pattern. Click on the photo at the right to examine the grain
pattern.
Piece No. 4
Piece 4. Click on image for a larger view.
August 2024 Like those above. This model has an "observation level" type room just under
the light room, as in some real lighthouses. This lets out even more LED light than the
others. As always, there is a manual that explains all the features and how to use them.
Piece No. 5
Piece 5. Click on image for a larger view.
Also August 2024 from California redwood. Basically the same as Piece 4 above, except for
the grain pattern.
