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Private Parties

Host Your Private Party at Your Essentials

Celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, girls' night, team outing, or any special occasion with a private DIY party at our Newport News store. Your group gets its own section of the store, set up just for you — and everyone leaves with something they made themselves. Parties of 30 or more get the whole store to themselves, on select dates.

What You Get

  • Your own section of the store for 3 hours — we set a space for you and make a custom listing for your party. Parties of 30 or more get the whole store to themselves, on select dates.
  • $150 nonrefundable party fee secures your date.
  • Bring your own food — make it a real celebration.
  • Mix and match what you make — choose from body butter ($42), body scrub ($47), body oil ($42), candle ($56), or Pamper Box ($77), or let us build a custom mix for your group. Each guest pays for the item they make.
  • Pay your way — pay as a group, or each guest pays individually.
  • 12 to 35 guests — minimum 12, maximum 35.

How Booking Works

  1. Fill out the party inquiry form below with your preferred date and time.
  2. If your date and time are available, we’ll send you the link to secure your date with the $150 nonrefundable party fee.
  3. We’ll make your custom listing, set your space, and you’re ready to celebrate.
  4. Want to talk it through first? Check “Request a call” on the form and we’ll call you with further details.

Private Party FAQ

How much does a private party cost?
A $150 nonrefundable fee secures your date and gives your group 3 hours in your own section of the store. Each guest also pays for the item they make: body butter $42, body scrub $47, body oil $42, candle $56, or Pamper Box $77 — or a custom mix-and-match listing made just for your group.

Do we get the whole store to ourselves?
Your group gets its own section of the store, set up just for your party. The whole store is yours exclusively for parties of 30 or more, on select dates — ask us about availability.

How many guests can I bring?
Minimum 12 guests, maximum 35.

Can we bring food?
Yes, you’re welcome to bring food for your party.

How do we pay?
As a group, or each guest can pay individually.

Can we choose different items to make?
Yes, we offer customizations for private parties — your group can mix and match what you make, or stick with our standard pricing.

How do I secure my date?
Send the inquiry form below with your preferred date and time. If it’s available, we’ll send you the link to pay the $150 nonrefundable party fee and lock it in.

Can I talk to someone first?
Yes — check “Request a call” on the form and we’ll call you to go over the details.

Party Inquiry Form

Fill this out and we’ll get back to you about your date and time.









Your Essentials — 10017 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605