Curious about that alluring smell coming from The Well Market + Refillery? The answer is soap, and it’s handmade. Beyond the captivating scent, the inventory has evolved since Celeste Ablin bought what previously was Sixth + Zero.
“I wanted a name that felt more self-explanatory,” Ablin says. “We are a market, combating food insecurity with groceries and everyday essentials, offering more than just boutique skincare.”
The Southern California native pursued environmental studies at Prescott College in Arizona and visited other refilleries while living in Florida. Those experiences inspired her to join Sixth + Zero in 2024, about two years after she moved to Evansville. In December 2025, Ablin bought the environmentally conscious business from Mary Allen, who opened the Main Street storefront in 2021.
The Well’s shelves are stocked with local products, from syrup by BAM Elderberry and mushrooms by Woods and Stems to body care from Zingari Man and Owensboro, Kentucky-based HunYule.
So, what’s new? Bring a book to swap for free at the lending library or pay $5 to take one out; returns are optional. Items discarded in the recycling bins are upcycled or sent to a recycling plant. Thinking of throwing away a pair of pants with a rip or a jacket with a lost button? Give the item to Ablin, and she’ll sew it back together or place a patch on it.
“There’s just such a discovery aspect whenever anyone comes in,” says team member Craig Thompson. “It invites you to slow down, check out all that we have in here … and explore new ways of using your everyday things.”
