Introducing The Homestead Collective in Litchfield Center

There is a certain magic in items that embody a story – the kind of quality you can only find in goods made by hand with techniques passed down through generations. Litchfield welcomes a new destination dedicated to exactly that – The Homestead Collective, located in the former Hope & Honey space under At the Corner restaurant on South Street.

The shop makes its debut with a soft opening April 2-4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and will be open 11-4 Thursday through Sunday throughout April, as the shop continues to come together with new arrivals and displays.

Then there will be a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting on May 8 at 5 p.m., with champagne and shopping.

Created and curated by Christina Zordan, who had worked in insurance regionally, The Homestead Collective offers a thoughtful collection of specialty pantry goods, kitchen essentials, and home & garden items, sourced from small makers and designed for gathering, gifting, and everyday living.

From Lancaster to Litchfield

The inspiration for the shop is deeply personal. Much of the collection is sourced directly from Lancaster County, Pa., and the town of Intercourse – a community renowned for its dedication to craftsmanship and handmade traditions where Christina’s family has spent a lot of time.

By partnering with family-run shops and U.S.-based makers in Amish country and beyond, Christina has brought a piece of that authentic, rooted heritage to Connecticut.

What’s in Store?

Whether you are a home cook looking for a secret ingredient or searching for the perfect housewarming gift, the shelves at The Homestead Collective offer a variety of premium goods.

• The Specialty Pantry: Explore a selection of artisanal olive oils, balsamic vinegars, small-batch jams and jellies from the Kitchen Kettle in Lancaster, high-quality spices, soup mixes, artisan flavored popcorns, and more.
• Home & Hearth: Discover home enhancement items like scented candles, and dried floral arrangements from California designed to add a rustic, elegant touch to any room, hand crafted wooden kitchen utensils, pretty tableware, kitchen essentials like dish soaps, bath salts, and more.

If this seems familiar, Christina has been bringing The Homestead Collective as a retail brand to events in the Litchfield Hills for some time, including the Winter Farmer’s Market at Hopkins Vineyard, the Holiday Bazaar at Winvian, and the pre-Christmas Sip & Shop at the White Memorial Conservation Center.

Now The Homestead Collective joins Litchfield’s quartet of European-style sunken shops located below street level in the historic Phelps Block building, also including Jennifer Terzian Gallery, I Ching Antiques, and BraeVal, a Scottish-inspired lifestyle brand specializing sporting apparel for men and women.

To learn more, find The Homestead Collective on Facebook and on Instagram. The website is thehomesteadcollectivect.com and you can email Christina at christina@thehomesteadcollectivect.com or call 860-361-6449.

Note that while the entrance to The Homestead Collective is on South Street, the address is technical 3AA West. St.