The Carriage House Collective

02/16/2025

The week ahead…

Always brewing up something for the mind & soul here at The CHC.

Visit our website calendar to sign up for anything:
https://www.chcthornton.com/upcoming-events

02/08/2025

Have you been to our space?

I bet you’ve passed it a million times on Brinton Lake Rd!

We love our creative, cozy, & private hub tucked right behind the large Mill.

Whenever a new group joins one of our events, they’re immediately enamored with our adorable space that caters to so many different interests.

The Carriage House Collective is truly a unique and out of the box experience no matter what type of event you venture into with our in-house small businesses as well as guest businesses:







Guest businesses:






Subscribe to our email list and check our upcoming events:
https://www.chcthornton.com

02/06/2025

An author among us?

Right here in our community, we have a mom on a mission to make a difference in the world of food allergies.

is a food allergy advocate and author of the inspiring children’s book,
A Butterfly Named Bailey: An Allergy & OIT Transformation Story.

As a mom of three- two with food allergies, Chrissy decided to write a book to educate (families) while aiming for young readers to understand their food allergies just a little bit more & the benefits of OIT therapy.

We have copies available for purchase here at The CHC and it’s also available for purchase on !

Grateful to have Chrissy here in our community!

02/05/2025

Does your tween/teen love being creative?

has a workshop that’s sure to expand their love of crafts and arts with this upcoming workshop….

2/18/25 from 5:30-7:45pm
(bring your dinner!)
Tracy will be guiding this immersive class that teaches etching on scratch boards and the results are just mesmerizing!

Sign up before it’s booked up!
https://www.freerangeart.org/product-page/scratch-art-feb-18

02/04/2025

Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate? 🎉

Whether it’s a birthday, shower, retirement party, or any special occasion, our cozy venue fits up to 50 guests and is ready to make your event unforgettable. 🥂 Plus, we have a private room for those intimate moments. You are welcome to BYO any food/drink/entertainment (within reason)!
Book your next celebration with us! 💫

02/02/2025

Another fun week planned!

Join for a rejuvenating yoga class either Monday or Friday morning!

Have you been seeing scenes from our Galentines events hosted by &

Don’t worry, you didn’t miss out!

We have another one scheduled this Saturday, 2/8- YOU pick the time!

Truly a day to remember!

01/31/2025

Let us know in the COMMENTS!

This past summer we hosted a fun & engaging plant swap. It was a fun success and we can’t wait to host more events like this in the future!

What would you like to see at THE CHC?

01/30/2025

Have you booked yet? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

SHARE this post with your friends, sisters, nieces, neighbors, aunts….we have Galentines events for all!

It’s not too late!

Your group is sure to make lasting memories and there will be adorable proof of it! 📸
(Final digital image is yours)

Grab your girlfriends and make it a Galentines to remember!

BYO-ANYTHING YOU’D LIKE!
Our house is yours!

First up: Tweens/Teens

THIS Saturday, 2/1.
Multiple times available! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

BOOK AT: https://www.cakeadifference.org/product-page/tween-teen-galentine-s-day-in-a-box

01/29/2025

Grab your girls for an epic Galentine’s event!

We have multiple dates and times available for your group!

Adults, tweens, teens, coworkers, mom, daughters….make it your own!

Our Galentines festivities start at just $200 for 6 guests with the option to add more for a small upcharge.

What does this include?

❤️ A feminine and chic atmosphere

❤️ Professional and memorable professional photo shoot in our Valentine’s Day box setup. (Lots of laughs during this part!) Final digital image to be sent after event!

❤️ A private settings for your group to enjoy a vanilla- rose buttercream board with a variety of sweet & salty dipping treats.

❤️ The option to BYO whatever foods and drinks you’d like for your get-together!

❤️ Option to shop any retail available while enjoying your event!

Reserve your spot:
https://www.cakeadifference.org/holidays

Have a question? We’re here! Please DM!

February is going to be so much fun! Join us!

01/28/2025

Did you know that there’s an adorable carriage house in town, right in neighboring Thornton?

Did you also know that it’s home to multiple small businesses that hold events and workshops consistently for adults & children?
(Free Range Art Classes, La Bella Vita Event Company LLC, moments_yoga_, Cake a Difference and multiple guest businesses)

But did you also know that this adorable venue is available for intimate, private parties up to 50 guests such as birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, team building….well, you name it!

Keep The Carriage House Collective on your radar for all kinds of future creative events and offerings!

Please follow along so you don’t miss our impressive offerings year-round! February is already looking LOVEly 😉

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01/28/2025

GUEST BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT!!

This week we are highlighting another one of our guest businesses:

KC Personal Stylist, brought to life by Katie Ciarmella- a local Garnet Valley mom.

Katie is an avid secondhand clothing shopper with 11 years of researching and curating quality, name brand clothing, including vintage.

Through shopping secondhand, Katie is able to shop specifically for you based on your style inspiration & preferences while staying within a reasonable budget.

Katie offers personal shopping, closet edits, styling sessions, and special requests.

Be sure to check out her out at

Here at The CHC, we have a rack of secondhand, name brand inventory in a variety of sizes, available to shop on our main floor during any of our events…all curated by Katie herself! Updated per the season.

This includes our highly anticipated Galentine’s event in February!

Girlfriends. Photos. Sweet treat. Camaraderie. Shopping!

Need more info on Katie or our upcoming Galentine’s event? COMMENT or DM

Is it February yet???

01/26/2025

Ready to join in on the fun? ⬇️⬇️

To book with
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MY38BDK/classes

To book the Swifty -inspired art class with
https://www.freerangeart.org/product-page/swifty-workshop

To book Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait (ADULTS) with
https://www.freerangeart.org/product-page/pet-portraits-jan-29

To book crEATe by Cake A Difference open studio
https://www.cakeadifference.org/product-page/1-29-open-studio

We can’t wait to see you!

01/25/2025

1/25/25 is “Opposites Day”….Help us⬇️

Laurie, Tracy, Lisa, & Erin are all over the place today!

Laurie is not calm enough to be a yoga teacher and her impatience is going to hurt someone!

Tracy can’t focus the camera and cut off 3 heads already!

Lisa is teaching stick figure drawings and used up all the erasers already!

And Erin keeps having one Pinterest fail after another in the kitchen!

Quick! Unscramble them in the comments! Who goes where??

01/22/2025

Loading…Core memory with your girlies!

Date: 2/1/25
Time: YOU choose a time 1:15pm through 7pm
Cost: $200 (includes 6 guest count) additional charge for over 6 guests.

Includes:

❤️Professional photos by in a GALentines Day themed box with a digital file of the final (adorable) result!

❤️crEATe cookie & cupcake kits by 9 cookies, 9 cupcakes, buttercream and sprinkles to design their own LOVEly, edible works of art! 🤤

Sign up at:
https://www.cakeadifference.org/product-page/tween-teen-galentine-s-day-in-a-box

♥️ ♥️ WE HAVE MORE OPTIONS FOR GALENTINES…click the links below to see dates and what we have planned for these options!

ADULT GALENTINES DAY IN A BOX
https://www.cakeadifference.org/product-page/adult-galentine-s-day-in-a-box

MOTHER/DAUGHTER GALENTINES DAY IN A BOX
https://www.cakeadifference.org/product-page/mother-daughter-galentine-s-day-in-a-box

01/20/2025

GUEST BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🎉

Here at The CHC, we love having guest businesses bring their creations for our guests to peruse and shop while attending their events.

is owned and crafted by the talented Gina Schell.

Jubilee creates the most vibrant, adorable, and sought after cake toppers, cupcake wrappers, and literally So. Much. More.

We especially LOVE seeing her work atop our resident bakers dream-worthy cakes!

Jubilee has a large selection of her toppers and cupcake wrappers here at The CHC ready for purchase!

If one catches your eye- let us know!

If you’re here for an event, make sure to take a look at all of the fun, unique options we have available.

Don’t forget to check out her website to see everything else Gina at Jubilee creates for your party needs!

https://www.jubileecustomcreations.com/

01/19/2025

On this expected snow day….

While you’re (hopefully) cozied up and saving some energy for some snowy fun later on….

We here at The CHC, thought it would be a good time to…

Request that you Save The Date to register for our fun, educational, hands-on art summer camps! ☀️ (it’s not as far away as we all think!)

Beginning 1/25/25:
will be opening up registration for multiple weeks of artistic summer fun!

We all know how fast summer camps get booked, so mark your calendars for your craft loving kiddos and check it off your list!

Reserve your preferred week(s) beginning 1/25/25, here:
www.freerangeart.org

01/17/2025

Come and decorate a sweet treat! $5 and up!

OPEN STUDIO: FUNDRAISER FOR GVE HSA
Monday, 1/20/25
From 10am-5pm (please book ahead ⬇️)

What we will be doing:
Your child(ren) will choose a baked good to decorate to their liking! From single items to cakes- just specify when you reserve your time!

To reserve a time slot:
Book here⬇️
https://www.cakeadifference.org/product-page/gvesopenstudio

Where:
The located at 381 Brinton Lake Road Thornton, PA.
(Note: we are the adorable cottage at the end of the gravel road, behind the large mill)

01/16/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

The CHC is home to 4 female-owned businesses? 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️

The world got a little brighter when these women joined forces to bring The Mill
and to life!

Have you used the services of any of these businesses? Tell us about your experience!

1. led by the creative Tracy Taylor. Tracy is constantly planning unique & fun workshops for kids, teens, and adults- she’s always thinking of ways to connect through artwork!

2. Lisa Spradlin and her crew can literally do it all! From professional photography to planning festive events….they make any process a breeze and never cut their creativity short!

3. owned & operated by Laurie Moyer. Laurie is a self-taught professional baker who exceeds EVERYONE’s expectations with her cakes and cupcakes. The artistic detail, drool-worthy taste, and Lauries adamant goal of always giving back to our community makes us proud neighbors here at The CHC!

4. our sweet roomie, Erin McCabe is a yoga teacher who holds peaceful yoga sessions in her tranquil space. Erin is wonderful at leading a class and explaining each move in a clear and calm way. She definitely brings the “OM” to the CHC.