Where everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic

Stories from the Village

From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness.

 
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Autumn Pleasures

Our stories tonight wander through autumn days in the Village of Nothing Much, from a cozy library visit, to a scenic lookout hike, to playful moments at the Leaf House. It’s a collection about books and benches, crisp air and quiet trails, childhood games and the feeling of home.

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Spooky Season Walking Tour

This month’s walking tour takes place on a full moon night in the Village of Nothing Much. Thread your arm through mine as we explore a magical pop-up shop filled with curios, visit the quiet cemetery under the stars, and wander through leaf-strewn streets lit by Halloween decorations.

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Silence and Sunflowers

Slip away to a quiet cabin retreat, where jasmine tea and a monarch set the tone for stillness. Then wander a village garden tour, from an old school seed library to rooftop views and a sunken fountain—celebrating gentleness and ordinary magic.

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Road Trip

In Road Trip, hit the road with windows down, stop for sandwiches and small-town charm, then unwind at the lake in The Canoe and reflect on life’s little joys in Three Good Things.

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