Peaceful Parlour, a general store for the conscious consumer and a community gathering place, has opened it’s doors in Geneva. They offer products that are locally made, USA made, natural and/or organic, hand crafted and made from renewable or sustainable materials. Peaceful Parlour’s focus is to find products with social and environmental benefits. Shari Ralish, president and owner of Peaceful Parlour says “we want be the -go to place- for individuals who are conscious of the earth’s limited natural resources and are looking for ways to live more sustainably.”

Inventory keeps expanding. Currently, some of featured products include bamboo bowls, bread crumb boards and baby utensils, repurposed Maine lobstermen float rope doormats, recycled cardboard furniture including adult chairs, toddler table + chairs, rocket ships, lemonade stands, castles and dollhouses, organic herbal infused soaps, salves, oils and crèmes, recycled paper journals and pads, and fair trade Peace coffee. Arriving soon are cotton produce bags to store your market greens and keep them crisp. For Geneva Green Market, NFP members Peaceful Parlour is offering a Bamboo scraper which is “Cheese Man” approved (Rob Murphy of Curds and Whey uses it and loves it!).

Peaceful Parlour has a free book exchange! They accept donated books and display them for customers to borrow or keep. A comfy chair is nearby so folks can relax, customers are welcome and encouraged to browse the and take a breather from the outside hectic world.

Peaceful Parlour is located at 212 South Third Street in the heart of Geneva’s historic shopping district. They can be reached at 630-232-6300.

You can also find us at www.peacefulparlour.com