We encountered this business as we were participating in the Richmond Chocolate Trail. This…read morebusiness is one of the stops, with a free Ghyslain chocolate. They sell many different things inside this shop, including pottery, jewelry, cards, candles, lotions, loose tea, etc. Everything appears to be hand-made artisan items. There are a variety of items to choose from if you're interested in a gift.

My sister and I stopped into The Village Forager as part of the chocolate walk…read more What a great find! The store is stocked with both local and boutique brands. I liked the local items were labeled. The store has a great selection of jewelry, pottery, tea, beauty (lotions and scents), loose tea, Ghyslain chocolate, candles and etc. There's also a coffee shop that seemed quite popular but it's to-go only since there isn't seating. There were so many wonderful things here and we both spent a lot of time browsing the store. The prices are similar to similar places-no better, no worse. This would be a great place to find a unique gift or a little treat for yourself.

10/10 - Making plans to stop to pee here again…read more For anyone just looking for a rest step off the highway: the bathrooms are in the main building (with the candle) and towards the back middle. They're clean with tons of stalls and a cool rustic vibe. They do a great job knowing why someone might stop here. It's quick in, but (admittedly) a slower "out" as I usually end up shopping and finding neat stuff. You're probably going to walk away with something you want here too. It's a seasonal megastore every time we come here. During Christmas months, tons of Christmas. During fall, lots of autumn. During Spring, Easter, etc. You get it. It's not just the crap you see at big box stores; it's the special-ordered decoration places, feeling more like a huge Hallmark (if you remember those from the malls!) than just a bunch of stuff you've seen 30 times before. If you're not a decorator, they also have a decent selection of small business food (soup starters, seasoning packets for meats, etc.) and local craft beers (you can buy single cans!) to choose from. They ALSO, as the giant candle would imply, have tons of candles. Oddly enough, we rarely buy candles here - though they have a huge selection. We're usually much-more-distracted by everything else. There's also a fresh/homemade candy/fudge counter, and I *think* there's a coffee/cafe in the next-door building as well. They also sell outdoor decor? Some pretty neat stuff too. It's a really cool stop, and if you need to stop, it's well-worth stopping here over any of the nearby gas stations.

SO many candles!!! If you like candles, this place is like heaven! There are rows upon rows of…read morecandles in every scent and size you can imagine. They also have a section full of local Indiana beer and wine which is pretty cool. The bathrooms are also super clean! Definitely will a stop!