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EPOCHE, KALLISTA 

Come and see our beautiful shop front - double the size of our original shop - always so many new treasures to behold!

Blessings to our wonderful customers and your families. May the light continue to shine brightly for each of you. We wish you a year of joy, love & compassion.

Enjoy the golden days of summer and stay safe x

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Welcome to epoche

Our delightful store is located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, in Kallista, overlooking Sherbrooke Forest.

Epoche is for the child at heart in everyone and is filled with beauty, spirit and wonder.

Our exclusive range expresses an innate reverence for children and the natural environment. We offer a discerning choice of finest quality natural products that nourish the whole child/adult and nurture creativity.

We are dedicated to the provision of merchandise made from safe, non-toxic natural materials that have minimal impact on the environment and are ethically made.

 Epoche is an enchanting Steiner-inspired gift store that specialises in:

  • traditional, quality wooden & natural fibre toys - Gluckskafer, Grimms, Debresk, Nanchen, Moulin Roty, De Noest, Hjelms Forlag, Maileg, Evi Dolls, Egmont, Drei Blatter, Drewart, Kraul, Verneur, Lautenbach

  • beautiful illustrated children's books

  • anthroposophical and inspirational texts

  • handmade Waldorf dolls and felted crafts & gifts

  • premium European & USA art and craft supplies - Stockmar, Filana & Lyra

  • 100% wool and cotton clothing and other locally crafted items

  • original, handcrafted Australian made jewellery and other earthy creations

  • pure 100% beeswax candles

  • fairtrade handcrafts and toys

  • Sophie Digard exquisite crocheted fine wool/linen scarves & necklaces

  • Wilson & Frenchy baby wear range - Melbourne based - original, beautiful designs

  • Weleda & Flora Remedia personal care range

  • Quintessence gorgeous handmade soaps, made in the Dandenong Ranges

  • 100% leather satchels, backpacks, wallets & journals

  • wonderful, whimsical, unique gifts & homewares for adults as well

The healthy social life is found

when in the mirror of each human soul

the whole community finds its reflection,

and when in the community

the virtue of each one is living.

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Aromatherapy eco play dough by Forest Folk 🌲- inspired by nature. Each dough is made from entirely natural ingredients, coloured with vegetable dyes and scented with pure essential oils. We sell 300gm jars in six stunning colour ways. There is lavender, ginger, mint, rose, lemon & chocolate scented. We also sell an extensive range of rolling pins (new & vintage), cookie cutters and gorgeous wooden print blocks ~ for hours of play dough fun 🍂Today we are open 11-3pm 🍂 #epoche #kallista #playdough #inspiredbynature #aromatherapydough #allnaturalingredients #forestfolk
How we love Ostheimer! Earth friendly toys that are made to last and do not harm our animals and planet. And, not only that, they are crafted as heirloom toys to pass on to future generations. They just keep getting better with age 🌳🌱 🌲 🌱🌴 #epoche #kallista #ostheimerwoodentoys #linden #spruce #birch #oak #treelove #openendedplay #toysthatlast
The stars were shining, then for a birth, A little child came down to earth. Angels to guide, both day and night, To fill this heart with love and light. #epoche #kallista #guardianangel #ostheimerwoodentoys #throughtherainbow #grimmswoodentoys #louharveyzahra
Our Elsa Beskow collection of timeless books has been our most enduringly popular in more than twelve years of our epoche journey. Written more than a century ago their enchanting and whimsical storylines still create a delightful reading experience for young and old. The full colour template and silhouette illustrations are so incredibly beautiful as well. Our Ostheimer pieces lend themselves perfectly to role playing many of the charming characters and scenes in these much loved books 🐉 We are here 10-5 today #epoche #kallista #elsabeskow #ostheimerwoodentoys #delightfulreadsforchildren #booksforthejourney #whimsicalstories
A big top up has just occurred of lambswool and angora **women’s** fingerless gloves and sloves handcrafted by the fabulous @cottageindustrystore in good ol’ Melbourne town. The colours are so yummy and the yarn is so soft it’s a tough time just choosing one pair. Thank you Pene for your fabulous creations! 💗 We are open 10-4 today #epoche #kallista #penelopedurston #cottageindustry #artisanmade #lambswool #angora #warmhandswarmheart
Glorious autumn flowers in the most stunning rich seasonal palette. How divine do they look teamed with this gorgeous vintage spool adorned with a Sophie Digard crocheted wool masterpiece? Thank you @clarejamesartist for your beautiful flowers from your exquisite garden. So many unique and awesome blooms - I feel so honoured to receive this gift from you. It made my day 🧡🍂 #epoche #kallista #giftsoftheharvest #gardenenvy #artisanmade #autumnpalette #flowerlove #vintagetreasures #sophiedigard #picketfenceimports
...As the bees fly on through buds and burrs, A tiny miracle occurs. For every plant and flower you see Was given life by one small bee... We celebrated World Bee Day 🐝 yesterday. These exquisite creatures have been on Earth for 100 million years. We need to protect them and ensure their survival as without these little miracle workers our planet’s future is threatened. Encourage a healthy knowledge and love for our bees! #epoche #kallista #savethebees #naturestinymiracle
We stock a range of whimsical cards and prints by Melbourne based artist, Michelle Pleasance. They look so lovely framed and lend themselves to many different spaces in a home, not just children’s rooms. #epoche #kallista #whimsicalart
New children’s titles arriving daily! Another beautifully illustrated and retold classic has just joined our bookshelves 🌼 We are open 11-3 today #epoche #kallista #booksforthejourney #readingforpleasure #ostheimerwoodentoys
“Pothead” planters are back due to their incredibly popular demand! Each style is now ‘dressed’ in warmer layers for the cooler seasons. If you pass by our shop window you may feel like you are being watched by multiple pairs of eyes at the moment!! It’s going to be a stunning weekend in the hills of Melbourne so consider a visit to our wonderful shop. Our store is filled to the brim with gifts of beauty, spirit and wonder. Autumn is such a bountiful season to behold! 🍂 #epoche #kallista #planters #gardenware #giftsofbeautyspiritwonder
Beautiful new Grimms products in store now! Happy Friday - may it be a ‘rainbowy’ kind of day 🌈 #epoche #kallista #grimmswoodentoys #rainbow #sortingboard #rainbowballs #matryoshkas #convertibles #steinerinspired #waldorfstore
We carry an extensive range of Rudolf Steiner’s foundational and seminal works of spiritual science. His written gifts to the world continue to carry much significance for humanity in modern times #epoche #kallista #rudolfsteiner #waldorfstore #bringingthelight