Hico Cast: Casey and Robin Averitt - Hico Candle and Hico Mercantile

Hico, Texas is a small town located in the North Texas Hill County along the Bosque River. The Hico Cast is an ongoing Tinstreamer series that highlights the synergy emanating from this special community. Casey and Robin Averitt have an amazing sense of aesthetic. Their attention to detail is evident in all their endeavors. In 2018 Casey and Robin Averitt opened the Hico Mercantile in an 1890’s opera house, situated along Hico’s bustling downtown. The Mercantile is a collection of 45 independent shops, selling home decor, clothing, art, antiques and more. The thoughtfully curated boutiques flow seamlessly in the majestic building, facilitating a magical shopping experience. In 2020 Casey opened Green Canoe Outfitters and Beer Garden, a men’s outdoor store with beer taps. Hico Candle is their latest endeavor and has grown to the point that they decided to sell Green Canoe Outfitters earlier this year to focus their energy on the Mercantile and Hico Candle. In this episode, we talk about the historic buildings the Averitt’s have ushered into the modern era. Hico Candle is housed in an old hardware store with polished concrete floors and distressed brick walls.  You’ll learn about their candle making process and how the Averitt’s ensure each piece of illuminated glass is perfect. This episode was recorded at the Tinstreamer Studio located in the Hico entertainment district.