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EPOCHE, KALLISTA

has recommenced 7 days per week trade from MONDAY 30th JANUARY, 2017

 

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.

Latest from epoche on instagram

The wind began to whine and rise, And then with swiftly darkening skies... Winter woke! #epoche #kallista #naturealtar #denoest #winterawake #ostheimerwoodentoys #warmth #fireside
Pre walkers for little feet... Ethically sourced leather, in a range of styles and a lovely neutral palette for boys and girls. Handmade in Melbourne from the softest leather to allow easy movement for those tiny little growing tootsies. They are affordable & fit well and, what's more, they stay on! #epoche #kallista #folkofoli #shoesforbabes #ethical #waldorf #giftsofbeauty
Happy Sunday! We hope you might each get to connect with nature on this fine winter's day 🌱 ...A lovely picture book featuring 100 nature stories without words, to explore the beauty and wonder of nature & to allow the imagination to run wild! #epoche #kallista #nature #imaginativeplay #wordlessstories #animalkingdom #ostheimerwoodentoys #beautifulbooksforchildren
In the depths of our souls A shining sun glows 🌞🌟 ...And we have winter woollies For warm crowns, hands & toes! #epoche #kallista #winter #woollies #peruvianalpaca #mimbeanies #cashmere #angora #merino #shoelast #picketfenceimports #giftsofbeautyspiritwonder
All people good and true, The light we bring to you! The light of... [solstice] shining bright We'll bear and love with all our might. Blessings for Winter Solstice ❄ dear friends! May the light shine brightly for each of you in your hearts, your communities and families 💙 #epoche #kallista #lanternwalkers #bringingofthelight #wintersolstice #thelightinthelantern #thankyoueh
The time draws near When greatest light In all the year Shines in the night ❄ 🌌 #epoche #kallista #miniwaldorfpocketdolls #winter #solsticetomorrow #imaginativeplay
Our children's books are a very important part of epoche. We avoid cartoony images wherever possible and choose picture books with exquisite illustrations, rich in colour and imaginative scenes and stories that are appropriate for the specific age of a child with inspiring messages and content. We believe books are precious and reading with children is a wonderful foundation stone in childhood. Come and check out our range soon! #epoche #kallista #childrensbooks #reading #booksforthejourney #honouringchildhood #giftsofbeautyspiritwonder #ostheimerwoodentoys
Our beautiful wooden toys are not just made with any old wood and painted in any old colours. Our quality heirloom ranges use FSC certified timber and are finished with non toxic paints and botanical oils. This delightful assortment of Nic rattles goes one step further - they are coloured with the most earthfriendly, safe and ethical bio-paints and favour a soft, muted pastel palette that would make a joyful addition to any child's play space #epoche #kallista #giftsofbeauty #woodentoys #ethical #nontoxic #earthfriendly #fsc #rattles #steiner #waldorftoys
Be in love with bees 🐝 Be local Be sustainable Bee Eco wraps are just the most beautifully handcrafted, aesthetically gorgeous, lovingly made, quality, organic food wraps around! Say farewell to cling wrap and invest in some of these beauties today! Your food and your planet will love you 💚🌻 #epoche #kallista #beeeco #beeswaxfoodwraps #organic #handcrafted #sustainable #welovebees
Then came the first winter weather...Shivering, the children put on thick sweaters and caps and stepped out into the bitter cold. #epoche #kallista #freezingmornings #woollenhats #woollinedboots #warmsocks #elsabeskow #lisab #donsje
❄**WINTER SALE** 25% off all Wilson and Frenchy baby wear 000-1 and organic pj sets size 2-7! Also 25% off Jamie Kay pjs and bodysuits (excludes socks and tights) Lots of beautiful options and some great bargains to be had! #epoche #kallista #wintersale #pyjamas #mailegsleepywakey
Give your loved ones a big hug today and let's take time to be grateful for the treasures in our lives. Enjoy the Queen's Birthday public holiday if you are in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia or NSW. We are open today 10-2 👑 #epoche #kallista #opensevendays #gratitude #beauty #spirit #wonder #steinerinspired #mossandthegypsy