the Village  Collective News 

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the Village Collective situated right across from the Forge & Anvil Museum in the heart of the Village and next door to Julia Hansford's Studio, right across from the Forge & Anvil Museum, to a much bigger, brighter  and inviting location …

There's also parking behind the store with a walkway right to our back entrance and the main street...

Visit our new location at 46329 Sparta Line, and see for yourself  why we moved to this beautiful 1838 house!!
It's getting busy in Sparta! This gorgeous old time Village offers much in history, mysteries & artist galleries, boutiques, shops, dining, museums and much more. Take a break and enjoy some blasts from the past with us.  Our village is sure to put a smile in your heart.
We are back with our original talented artists and artisans, as well our collective family has grown with the addition of so many more local talented folks.
Our new shop is bigger, brighter and will take some time for one to explore all the rooms we have opened in this 1838 home of the town Blacksmith, John Oille, who purchased the blacksmith shop across the street from what is now known as the Forge & Anvil Museum built in 1827.
Welcome to the new owner of the Village Collective, Trudy Bunde. Along with former owner, Shelley McVittie, they welcome your visit.

​For a sneak peak at our artists & artisans, click the button...
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READ ALL ABOUT IT~~
NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY!!


GROWING  GROUP OF PROUDLY CANADIAN  ARTISANS WHO PRODUCE THEIR PRODUCTS WITH PRIDE & QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

OUR CUSTOMER BASE IS RAPIDLY GROWING AND OUR ONLINE SHOP IS AS WELL.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING TRUE CANADIAN ARTISANS
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SEEKING ALL
VENDORS
FOR OUR FALL
SCARECROW
FESTIVAL
SEPT 29 & 30

Click here for more info
Shop News for August:
SPARTA'S SCARECROW  FALL FESTIVAL ROCKS!

Since the 1800's, fall fairs have been a form of celebrating the end of harvest. Farmers and town folks alike came together, to talk yields and reflect on the season past.

Hundreds of years later, Fall Fairs still bring folks together, city and country with offerings of homemade products, arts & crafts along with the pure want of a gentle autumn day in the country. Bags and Bags filled with country fair and items left the village even with the chilly weather the day brought - the comments warmed many a heart. Scarecrow Festival
Guided Sparta Spooky Spirit Walks
Miss Lily Rose Bryce takes you on a wonderful step back in time with her tour, relating all the rich histories, mysteries and haunting images from a world long past and a village renewed- Sparta! Register in advance to hold your spot  with Miss Lily Rose Bryce.
Begin your One-of-a-Kind Shopping Experience
You asked for it and we listened - 
​now you can shop the Village Collective 24 hours a day, everyday!
ONLINE SHOP
​Just 'Click' and 'Pick' from the
​ ALL NATURAL SHOPS
ONE-OF-A-KIND ON-LINE
Whether it's a
​Birthday, Wedding or any Occasion
a gift basket is 
fun, inspiring, and a rare and welcome reprieve!
​ the Village Collective's extensive array of offerings will surely please any treasured recipient in your life and we would love to put it all together in a gift basket for you.
But if you just can not decide - a gift certificate is very welcomed.
Women's Self Defense Workshop
No need to know Karate as these instructors explain how to defend yourself with confidence and skill.
         For more info: click below
the Village Collective is seeking quality
artisans & artists to join us for 2018
 Join our group of artists and artisans and we will present your items in a boutique like setting, promote your work with our most professionalism while using great marketing strategies.
Best of all there is no charge you until you sell and even then it is a very affordable commission. Contact Trudy today before our space fills up. Just follow the links to contact through this site

    NEWSLETTER  SUBSCRIPTION:
the Village Collective's Fall Scarecrow Festival is coming back to Sparta, Sept 29 & 30, 2018
Since the 1800's, fall fairs have been a form of celebrating the end of harvest. Farmers and town folks alike came together, to talk yields and reflect on the season past.

Hundreds of years later, Fall Fairs still bring folks together, city and country with offerings of homemade products, arts & crafts along with the pure want of a gentle autumn day in the country. Bags and Bags filled with country fair and items left the village even with the chilly weather the day brought - the comments warmed many a heart.
​A gift basket is
fun, inspiring, and a rare and welcome reprieve!
 the Village Collective's extensive array of offerings will surely please any treasured recipient in your life and we can't wait to put it all together in a gift basket for you.
But if you just can not decide - a gift certificate is very welcomed.
​Buskers welcome for Summer Weekends in Historical Sparta.
Sparta's
the Village Collective Newspaper
Read all about it here!
the Village Collective is a Specialty Shop
and a must stop to see Site.
 We sell artist specially made clothing and jewellery from independent local designers, from decorative art and fine art to printmaking to design, we exhibit the works of both local and a slew of creative artisans whose works might not have a home in more traditional galleries.
We are home to extensive lines of all natural products, artisan crafted  culinary, clothing, soaps  to laundry, from essential oils and aromatherapy to natural healing lines of bath and body products.
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Canadian Author - Brody McVittie