Tucked onto a spit of land at the confluence of Middle River and Furnace Brook, Three Graces Vintage is undergoing some changes. Lisa Zelonka and George Nager will combine their knack for bringing great vintage finds to downtown Stafford with their love of the arts, community, and healing—but making that vision a reality has taken weeks of work.
Like other businesses we have talked to lately, Three Graces Vintage is working to give people more reason to stop in the store. The overarching philosophy is that “happy and healthy comes from energy that moves,” and just like the rushing waters outside the shop windows, the duo decided it was time to make some moves of their own.
Zelonka says she has downsized the clothing inventory by about two-thirds to make more room in the shop for a multi-purpose event space that will host a paint night with Jackie Sidor (you can register here for $30/person), quickly followed by an art opening and reception which is open to all. On Saturday, January 25, artist Logan Bishop will show his work—along with food, refreshments, and music—from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The new healing room at Three Graces Vintage and a soft chair for visitors to enjoy.
The plans don’t end there, though. In addition to more events, including everything from lessons on how to make sourdough bread to sculpture classes for kids to poetry nights and book clubs, the team will be incorporating their training in Reiki, cranial sacral massage, and other methodologies to bring the healing arts into the revamped space. There will also be a massage therapist available once a week. In reality, this is only the beginning. Nager and Zelonka have big plans for this space to evolve, which includes a second moniker, Confluence Arts & Healing.