Twilights on the Terrace begins June 12
Peaceful Parlour, 212 S. Third St. in Geneva, announced its fifth season of "Twilights on the Terrace," a live outdoor music series with Patchouli.
Julie Patchouli, famous for that smiling voice, and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel play a blend of folk, pop, flamenco and jazz with world beat rhythms. Fifteen years of nonstop touring has honed this classically trained duo into legendary performers and are generally known as the hardest working folk duo in America.
Music at Peaceful Parlour is offered as part of the Outdoor Music Geneva entertainment program designed to enhance the overall downtown Geneva experience. Gourmet food will be available for purchase and Peaceful Parlour will be sampling their house-blended organic, herbal teas. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for the event. It's Ravinia in the Fox Valley!
Owner Shari Ralish has had her doors open since 2010, when she first introduced eco-conscious, earth friendly and natural products to consumers in the Fox Valley community. Six years later, her doors are still open despite a tough economy, picky consumers and a competitive shopping environment. To help Peaceful Parlour continue to thrive, store owner Ralish has fine tuned her total product assortment into the categories of home, garden, children, spiritual, art, jewelry and food. Her assortment blends seamlessly together, allowing customers to shop with ease for personal, home and total lifestyle essentials with an interest in organic, natural, USA made and fair trade products.
Complimenting the diverse assortment of items sold at Peaceful Parlour, Ralish has a number of in-store activities and events. Her website showcases the events held at the shop each month.
• June 12, Aug. 14 and Sept. 18: Twilights on the Terrace with Patchouli from 6 to 9 p.m. It is free; families are most welcome.
• June 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.: In the Herbal Remedy Series, it will be "Make a Motherwort Tincture." Peaceful Parlour shop owner Shari Ralish teaches the simple technique of making an herbal tincture with plants that grow in backyards and other nearby spaces. Cost is $25, all supplies are included.
• June 20: Animal Communication Sessions with Susan Francis. Do you ever wonder what your pet is thinking or do you need help with pet behavioral issues? Animal readings are being offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Peaceful Parlour. Sessions are $40 for 25 minutes. Susan can also provide helpful information how do handle the scary sounds of summer that send your animal shaking.
• July 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: In "Women Goddess Gathering," Peaceful Parlour owner Shari Ralish hosts this gathering of women each quarter so they can share their wisdom and stories in a compassionate and nurturing environment. Women's health topics such as menopause are often discussed. It is free.
• July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Angel Card readings with psychic medium Betsy Gamlin. Learn what your Angels are saying to you. Oracle cards are a time honored way to connect with your angels. The 15-minute sessions are $25.
• July 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.: In "Wand Making for Kids," make magic wands with the Wizard of Wands RA Moonhawk. Attendees will choose from a variety of crystals and wood wand base. The workshop includes a brief history of magic wands, demonstration of use and short meditation to teach kids how to calm and center themselves using their new creation. Cost is $30. Adults are welcome to attend too.
All events are posted online at www.peacefulparlour.com and guests can call (630) 232-6300 to RSVP.