Unique shopping at The Corner Village

HUNTSVILLE­­-With Thanksgiving here and Christmas coming in hot, the holiday season is in full swing. There is so much to love this time of year, whether it be the seasonal food, cool temperatures, fall colors, or twinkling lights. The Corner Village is a goldmine of holiday gifts and seasonal décor. If shopping for yourself or others brings joy, you will want to know about one of the area's best-kept secrets.

Nestled along the highway between Waitsburg and Dayton in Huntsville is the mother and daughter owned business. The owners have placed five mini-buildings on the property to create a shopping "village." Each building is dedicated to a holiday and is well-stocked and filled with countless charming trinkets.

There is a building for Halloween and Thanksgiving, three dedicated to Christmas, and the last is for outdoor lawn décor and solar lights. In addition to the shops, there is another building where ceramic painting classes are held.

Having opened their gates for business just over a year ago, Vicki Beckmeyer and her daughter Cara Watts are just starting this new adventure. Asked how this venture came about, Watts explained that they sold the flower shop in Dayton to be available for their grandchildren, but then they got bored, so they created The Corner Village. Now they have the best of both worlds; time with their family and a creative outlet to keep them busy. They are not bored, as ideas are not lacking between this pair of masterminds.

They have plans for The Corner Village, focusing on creating events and activities for kids in the community. There is an outdoor area with a small playground that is great for young children, with room to expand. Watts mentioned adding equipment for a broader range of ages.

Beckmeyer described their plans for 2023 Fall activities, including visits from Santa's workshop characters on weekends in November and December of the coming year. You can expect to see haystacks, pumpkins, and a visit from The Grinch in the coming year.

Fortunately, you will not have to wait an entire year to find a reason to visit after this holiday season ends. To the right of the village buildings, lavender and flower bulbs are bedded for winter. Come spring, customers will be able to come cut fresh blossoms.

This article only touches the surface of what is available at The Corner Village. You will want to stop by and see this enchanted space for yourself. Beckmeyer and Watts are happy to help with shopping needs, discuss hosting events and birthday celebrations, and share their plans for their unique business.

Through December, the shops are open Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open-class ceramics painting sessions are held between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. For the most up-to-date information and to find out about events, you can find The Corner Village on Facebook or contact Vicky Beckmeyer directly at (509)-337-6706.