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Ensemble & Co
Inside a charming building on Crookwell’s main street is Ensemble & Co, a collective of more than 20 local businesses all under the one – rather incredible – roof. With its timber-lined, cathedral-style ceiling, the building was originally a farmers’ trading post and general store.
Now operated by locals Billie and Adrian Willis, Ensemble & Co is a one-stop Christmas shopping destination, offering everything from men’s, women’s and children’s clothing to homewares, jewellery, gourmet pantry items and vintage furniture, plus gardening goods – even Christmas trees!
Billie can be found behind the original 1930s cedar counter most days at the in-house coffee bar, keeping local and visiting shoppers recharged. Billie says she jumped at the opportunity to create a new retail experience before the building opened in early 2021. “I wanted to contribute to our town’s growth,” she explains. “I saw an opportunity to offer a space that not only supported locals but attracted visitors to our region.”
Just a 90-minute drive from Canberra, the town of Crookwell
