Storybook Hollow

12/03/2025

The beginning of the end of an amazing era in my life. I know it's "just a house" or "just a peice of property" but for me there was something alive here. It has a heartbeat, a lore, a pull, an aura of mystery and history. I have been told there is a tunnel between the house and the barn dating back to prohibition times, I have been told Bigfoot lives in these woods (even might've seen something interesting), I have loved every story and memory previous owners have shared with me. Ask anyone who has ever lived here, there is just something about it that stays with you forever. I was fortunate to have been added to its long history and I hope a future someone will be able to invest in the potential this place has to offer. Thank you all for coming to my little patch. I hope it brought you all joy.

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Property 9305 Us Highway 51, Ashley, 62808 has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 2362 square feet.

07/02/2025

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07/02/2025

Sale now! At 9305 US hwy 51 in Ashley, IL!

06/25/2025

‼️SALE RIGHT NOW‼️

Tuesday 7/1 (5pm-8pm),
Wed 7/2 (5pm-8pm)
Thursday 7/3 (9am-12pm)

If these times don't work for you, let me know.

I'm going to have a sale at 9305 US Hwy 51, Ashley, IL. It will be in the house and the yard, if the weather permits. I will be selling various items such as:

2-large wooden dollhouses from Hobby Lobby
Small decorative brooms
face masks, both beauty and halloween
containers of all sizes
Books of all sizes and genres
Some oddities
Kids trinkets and fun things like fairy wands
Candles
Tools
Halloween decor
Furniture
Silk flowers
Paints
Chalk
Ribbons
Grape lights, happy birthday lights, etc
Restaurant Chair and table sets
A nerf gun station
Fog machine
Fairy houses and accessories (lots!)
Roll of raffle tickets
Paper lanterns, bubble machines, picture frames, bags, buckets, incense, soap molds, glitter, tea pots, fabrics, think of something and I bet I have it!

Too many crafting items and miscellaneous items to count honestly...

Priced to sell, come check it out!
Cash and venmo accepted.

06/19/2025

😔 I’ve dreaded writing this post, but it’s time to rip off the Band-Aid: Storybook Hollow is closing and the property will be up for sale.

Each year, I’ve held on emotionally, hoping I could keep it going — but this year, I made the hard, grown-up decision to let go. Just weeks before opening my very first season, my life changed in huge, unexpected ways… and I’m proud of myself for pushing through and keeping this little dream alive as long as I did.

I taught myself how to run a business, use power tools, make repairs, compare lumber prices, manage the pumpkin process, book vendors — all of it. It’s been one of the joys of my life, and a learning experience I’ll always cherish.

It could’ve become something really special — and in many ways, it already was — but I’ve had to accept that I just don’t have the time and resources to grow it into its full potential. That acceptance came with tears, prayer, and a lot of self-reflection… but I’m at peace now.

I’ll be selling many of my items to other local patches so they can continue spreading joy. The house and property will also be listed soon — I’ll post open house dates as we go.

Thank you to every person who visited, supported, cheered me on when I was sunburned, bug-bitten, heartbroken, exhausted, and doubting myself. And to my customers — I’ll never stop looking back at pictures and smiling at that one magical time I owned Storybook Hollow. Thank you for being part of it. ❤️

05/11/2025

If you drive by SBH right now, it looks like you could get Jumanji'd into the yard, its a jungle. My mower is down and it has been very wet. I have someone coming to mow! Lol Have some Grace for me!! 🙏 On a separate note, I built a giant puppet theater in my home garage to have as a new feature with more fun things to come this year! Believe in the process, it will come together!

03/23/2025

Hello friends!! People are always wanting me to have an Easter event and even though Easter is later this year, Southern Illinois winters and storms make that a tough plan to carry out. Lots of repairs and work has to be completed with not a lot of good days to complete them. I know you all are so sweet and understanding as I pass on Easter this year but I'm still hoping for some kind of late Spring, early Summer opening. I've got the gnomes here hard at work and lots of ideas still to come!! Blessings. 🧡🩷

01/07/2025

Seeking opinions:

On actual Easter weekend, I'm considering having a flea market/craft fair at Storybook Hollow with Easter activities for kids as well.

I know there's a lot going on for Easter every year but not everyone has kids or participates in egg hunts but i would still want to incorporate Easter that weekend. If I had a "Market Days" type of event, would that interest you? Hit 👍 if interested. Thank you!

11/11/2024

One of the greatest stories ever told is that of our majestic country, built upon the backs of hard-working Americans and fought for by brave men and women in the armed forces. Storybook Hollow thanks all veterans today and everyday for their selfless acts of valor. If we ever take for granted the peace, freedom, and opportunities America affords us, let it not be today. God bless our veterans, always and forever!! 🇺🇸❤️

10/27/2024

Last day to visit SBH for the season! I'll have the ever talented Whimsical Kaleidoscope here for your kids fun face painting requests and it's the most perfect fall day!! 🎃🍁 The magic is in the air!

10/26/2024

FYI! Parking is available where the flagged entrance is. I know it's hard to see while driving. I need a big parking sign. Maybe next year!

10/26/2024

Once again, it's a beautiful fall weekend! What a blessing! Storybook Hollow has tons of area for kiddos to run their energy out, fairy villages, pirate ship, mud pie kitchen, crafts, haunted barn, concessions, music...it's the last weekend of the season!! $5 per person, 2 and under free! 🍂🍂🍂