A passion for connecting with like-minded people, and celebrating local creative businesses sparked the idea for a unique store, in a beloved Highlands building.
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Sarah Bevis decided to take the experiences she had at the Timeless store in Bowral to establish Coach House Collective on Bong Bong Street.
Found at a section of the Lancelot Hills Antiques building which was sold for $5.35 million 2022, the store houses seven local local brands.
People will find pre-loved clothing and furniture, ceramics, designer jewellery, clothing, artisan products and unique European pieces beyond the vine-covered entrance.
"I want them to have an experience, to be really transported and enveloped by the creativity and to be inspired," Ms Bevis said.
The business founder, who is also behind Maison Ivy at the shop, said the community has been very supportive and encouraging since it opened this month, and people were happy the character of the building has been maintained.
"It's a lovely feeling to be in this creative space," she said, where the group of stallholders were a "collective family".
Pip Findlay runs Field and Potter with her sister Milly, which is situated at the front of the store.
The sisters make clothing, cards, candles and other items, as well as sell creations by other Australian, and international artisans.
They also plan to host creative workshops in the future.
"I'm so happy," Pip said.
"We've always wanted to have a shop and space in town and that's not happened until now."
The store is open every Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm.
Learn more about the store and its businesses through @coachhouse_collective on Instagram.