the Village  Collective News 

the Village Collective  at 46329 Sparta Line right on Main Street Sparta - situated right across from the Forge & Anvil Museum in the heart of the Village and next door to Julia Hansford's Studio. Just keep your eye out for our Welcoming Wagon on the front porch.
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.

The Village Collective now carries
the blends & herbs you have come to love--
HERITAGE LANE HERBS.

The Quality & Freshness & Taste
you are used to is here.
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 now known as the Forge & Anvil Museum built in 1827.
Welcome to the new owner of the Village Collective, Trudy Bunde. Along with Shelley McVittie - they welcome your visit.
For a sneak peak at our residence artists & artisans, click the button
MEXICAN TORTILLA PINWHEELS
Ingredients:
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 oz. diced green chilies, well drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp. Heritage Lane Herbs Mexican Seasoning.
5 flour Tortillas (10 ")
  • Mix all the filling ingredients together,  mixing thoroughly.
  • Divide the filling and spread evenly over tortillas.
  • Roll up the toritlla and cover lightly with plastic wrap, twisting ends.
  •  Refrigerate for several hours.
  • Unwrap and cut into slices to serve.
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
Be it for 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.
Guided Sparta Spirit Walks
Re starting in May, 2018
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.
YOGA on the LAWN 
Thursdays in July at 7:00 pm
​Instructed by 'Donna' CYT-500 from Inquire Within Yoga
​Space is limited, so please sign up soon!
to register and for more information
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  & artist to join us for 2018
 Join our group of artist and artisans and we will present your items in a boutique like setting, promote your work with out 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 that is at once
fun, and inspiring, is 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 street 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