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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.

Latest from epoche on instagram

Look out! Look out! Jack Frost is about! He’s after our fingers & toes; And, all through the night, The gay little sprite Is working where nobody knows. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ How cute is this Jack Frost? The handwork of the fabulous Deb! Don’t you just love his flushed little cheeks? We have a selection of these sweet sprites to share with you! ❄️ #epoche #kallista #pegdolls #debssteinerdolls #jackfrost #wintertime #michmade #woolfeltsnowflakes #seasonaltreasures #steinerinspired #waldorfstore #celebratingwinter
Sweet little dotty dinosaur play companions 🦕🦖 have arrived! Made ethically from merino wool felt and perfect for prehistoric adventuring or simply just as soft little cuddle toys. We are open 10-2 🦖🦕 #epoche #kallista #woolfelttoys #papoosetoys
We’ve been blessed to receive this sweet new hoop picture made by the ever talented Josie @josephinefromheaventoearth. Such mushy love for this gorgeously rendered fibre art scene! Whilst foraging for a mushroom in my garden for this post I stumbled upon these beautiful magenta coloured violets under our oak tree - nature’s perfect compliment. This is available for sale now #epoche #kallista #needlefelting #fibreart #seasonaltreasures #woolfleece #josephinefromheaventoearth
...Into the spiral we shall go With our lanterns all a-glow Inward with strength Outward with might As we journey in the night... ✨✨✨✨✨✨ A magical winter scene of community gathering to bring the light into their hearts and then share & illuminate it out into the world 💗 The winter gnomes and Jack Frost peg dolls are the delightful handcrafts of Deb who graces us with a different range for every season we celebrate @__epoche__ ❄️ #epoche #kallista #seasonaltreasures #winterlanternwalk #debssteinerdolls #solstice #bringingofthelight #spreadinglovetotheworld
Our winter table has been renewed with the most delightful whimsical handcrafts to honour the season. As we move toward the winter solstice here in the southern hemisphere and our sacred festival of light, we thought it fitting to honour the winter lantern parade that happens each year in Australian Steiner schools and even in our wider hills community & beyond. This afternoon we will give you a glimpse of the whole magical scene that unfolds in store. Or come see for yourself. It’s a delight to behold! This lantern walker is the beautiful creation of Bree and the sweet little starlight child is lovingly made by “eh” ~ two of our precious local artisans who make exclusively for __epoche__ ✨✨✨✨✨✨ We are open 10-4 today ❄️ #epoche #kallista #winterrevealed #wintersolstice #breesamoth #eh #denoest #marjanvanzeyl #steinerinspired #waldorfstore
A wet and chilly winter’s night in Kallista village ❄️ This is the scene I farewelled at epoche’s window this evening and there are some beautiful new winter creations inside that we will start to reveal from tomorrow. Such exquisiteness! #epoche #kallista #magicaltoystore #giftsofbeautyspiritwonder #handcrafted #mossandthegypsy #fairyshadow #papoosetoys #denoest #mickeyandstevie #marjanvanzeyl
Have a rainbowy day 🌈 And notice the beauty that exists all around you, just waiting to be discovered #epoche #kallista #lifeisprecious #joguines_grapat #rainbow #giftsofbeautyspiritwonder #steinerinspired #waldorfstore
In a time of deep loss and sadness, a child finds courage and purpose as she transforms an overgrown and neglected garden into a place of beauty, love...and ultimately hope. #epoche #kallista #healinginnature #hope #beauty #love #bergsteingumboots #romanianflowerfairies
The view from our door today to our lovely neighbours @kallista_deli on the other side of the street ☀️ This is winter folks in the Dandenong Ranges! Another day in paradise. Our take on the “winter blues” ❄️! We are open 10-4 to greet you x 📷@kallista_deli #epoche #kallista #winterblues #sunnyhillsday #dandenongranges #cometoourvillage
Gorgeous bejewelled block sets made in Germany from sustainable timbers. 45 piece set in solid wood open box featuring the loveliest 20 shades of prismed jewel inserts for colourful imaginative play. We are open today 10-2 💎 #epoche #kallista #blocksets #imaginativeplay #colour #woodentoys #ethicallymade
Welcome to the inner worlds of epoche. A nurturing heart space to inspire, full of gifts imbued with beauty, spirit and wonder. It’s a nourishing feast for your senses. Have a beautiful Sunday ☀️ #epoche #kallista #giftsofbeautyspiritwonder #steinerinspired #waldorfstore #ostheimerwoodentoys #grimmswoodentoys
...Perhaps, one day, you too can ride on a silver sledge to the Snow Kingdom... 🛷❄️🛷❄️🛷❄️ We are open 10-4 today! #epoche #kallista #snowchildren #handcrafted #sibyllevonolfers #winterwonderland #sledgeplay #woodlandfurniture #waldorfstore