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A Month of Sundays

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin bo...

A Dance In The Park (Encore)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: May 17th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 10) Our story tonight is called "A Dance in the Park," and it’s a story about coming back into t...

Cinder and the Springtime

06 May 2024

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Our story tonight is called Cinder and the Springtime, and it’s a story about a gift given to returning neighbors on a bright warm day. It’s also ...

Three Good Things (Encore)

02 May 2024

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Originally Aired: May 25th, 2018 (Season 1 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things," and it’s about reminding yourself of some of...

First Mow of the Year

29 Apr 2024

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Our story tonight is called First Mow of the Year, and it’s a story about a day of yard work as spring arrives in full. It’s also about pinecones ...

The Tulip Farm (Encore)

25 Apr 2024

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Originally Aired: April 18th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Tulip Farm, and it’s a story about a bright spring day amon...

The Back Stairs

22 Apr 2024

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Our story tonight is called The Back Stairs, and it’s a story about a bit of spring cleaning at the Inn by the lake. It’s also about the special f...

A Block From Home - Revised (Encore)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: April 27th, 2018 (Season 1 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called A Block From Home, and it’s a story about the feeling of coming...

Piano Lessons

15 Apr 2024

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Our story tonight is called Piano Lessons, and it’s a story about a well-loved upright and the boy who plays it. It’s also about a little cottage ...

In The Bakery (Encore)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: April 7th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called “In the Bakery” and it’s a story about a weekend morning amo...

New Friends at Weathervane Farm

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called New Friends at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about a busy Spring morning at the sanctuary. It’s also about branch...

The Front Door and The Back Door (Encore)

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: April 19th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 8) Our story tonight is called The Front Door and the Back Door, and it’s a story about a bit ...

Sunrise at the Cabin

01 Apr 2024

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Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the coming day with a friend at your side. It’s also about dry ...

Begin Again (Encore)

28 Mar 2024

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Originally Aired: March 20th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Begin Again, and it’s a story about a reset scheduled for the ...

On The Rooftop

25 Mar 2024

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Our story tonight is called On the Rooftop, and it’s a story about the giddy first flush of real spring weather. It’s also about baseball cards tu...

The Pantry (Encore)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: March 27th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called “The Pantry,” and it’s a story about a chore that becomes ...

Out Like a Lamb

18 Mar 2024

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Our story tonight is called Out Like a Lamb, and it’s a story about the changeable month of March and a day spent enjoying a bit of both winter and ...

Sugar Snow (Encore)

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: March 21st, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called “Sugar Snow,” and it’s a story about shifting seasons. It’...

Mudlarking on the River, Part 2

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Mud Larking on the River, Part 2, and it’s a story about a search for ordinary treasures in the sand on a bright spring ...

First This, Then That (Encore)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: March 24th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 5) Our story tonight is called First This, Then That, and it’s a story about a bit of Spring c...

Mudlarking on the River, Part 1

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 1, and it’s a story about a sunny morning in early spring that inspires a walk along sandy...

People Watching & The Coffee Shop (Encore)

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: February 21st, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 4) Our story tonight is called People Watching and the Coffee Shop, and it’s a story about ...

The Bridge in the Woods

26 Feb 2024

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Our story tonight is called The Bridge in the Woods, and it’s a story about a break in the cold weather and the boost that comes from warm sunlight ...

Mixtape (Encore)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: February 6th, 2022 (Season 9 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called Mixtape, and it’s a story about a box of memories tangled up ...

Muddy Paws

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Muddy Paws, and it’s a story about a walkoutside with Village pups Crumb and Birdie, and the inevitable aftermath. It’...

Quiet Celebration (Encore)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: February 5th, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called Quiet Celebration, and it’s a story about softly stepping in...

The Greenhouse

12 Feb 2024

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Our story tonight is called The Greenhouse, and it’s a story about flowers and vases and the deep green scent of plants in a warm space in the winte...

A Little Romance (Encore)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: February 10th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called A Little Romance, and it’s a story about the beginnings of S...

Museum Trip

05 Feb 2024

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Our story tonight is called Museum Trip, and it’s a story about a school bus pulling into the lot at a grand old house where local history is preser...

Fog and Light (Encore)

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: February 24th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 3) Our story tonight is called Fog and Light, and it’s a story about a day of simple pleasu...

Sycamore Settles In

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Sycamore Settles In, and it’s a story about the newest resident at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about a sunny winter...

Clean Slate (Encore)

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: January 24th, 2021 (Season 7 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Clean Slate, and it’s a story about a room of one’s own. It...

Pass it Along

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Pass it Along, and it’s a story about a good deed passed from one person to another in the Village on Nothing Much. It’...

A New Leaf (Encore)

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: December 30th, 2018 (Season 2 Episode 13) Our story tonight is called A New Leaf, and it’s a story about starting off the new yea...

The Winter Quilt

15 Jan 2024

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Our story tonight is called The Winter Quilt, and it’s a story about a lovingly made piece of art that warms a heart and a bed. It’s also about sn...

The Innkeeper's Blanket (Encore)

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: January 22nd, 2023 (Season 11 Episode 4) Our story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Blanket and it’s a story about a favorite ...

Lemongrass and Ginger

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Lemongrass and Ginger, and it’s a story about fresh flavors and aromas enjoyed in a cozy kitchen. It’s also about a ca...

Winter Walk (Encore)

04 Jan 2024

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Originally Aired: January 27th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 1) Our story tonight is called Winter Walk, and it’s a story about stepping through crisp la...

The Sleeper Car

01 Jan 2024

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Our story tonight is called The Sleeper Car, and it’s a story about a trip where the mode of travel is more important than the destination. It’s a...

Skating In The Park (Encore)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: December 1st, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 10) Our story tonight is called Skating in the Park, and it’s a story about revisiting a yea...

Winter Getaway Parts 1-3 (Slightly More Happens)

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain and a warm cabin and a meal shared betwee...

Christmas Eve (Encore)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: December 23rd, 2018 (Season 2 Episode 12) Our story tonight is called Christmas Eve, and it’s a story about being with the ones y...

The Tree Farm

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Tree Farm, and it’s a story about one of the last trees of the season finding its home. It’s also about steam from...

Under the Tree (Encore)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: December 15th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 11) Our story tonight is called Under the Tree and it’s a story about a day of decorating a...

Mistletoe and Marmalade

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and it’s a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family. It’s also about bir...

Fresh Snow (Encore)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: January 26th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 2) Our story tonight is called Fresh Snow, and it’s a story about time spent outside as the ...

Snow and Street Lights

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Snow and Streetlights, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the bookshop on the edge of winter. It’s also about a be...

Lost & Found (Encore)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: November 29th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 11) Our story tonight is called Lost and Found, and it’s a story about the first snowfall o...

Winter Evening Yoga

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bol...

Over the River and Through the Woods (Encore)

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: November 17th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called Over the River and Through the Woods, and it’s a story about...

Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm, and it's a story about coming together to celebrate on a cool day out in the country. It...

At The Parade (Encore)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: November 21st, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 16) Our story tonight is called “At the Parade” and it’s a story about a tradition to s...

The Joy of Missing Out

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about f...

Sunday Reset (Encore)

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: November 6th, 2022 (Season 10 Episode 23) Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan...

The Middle Path

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it’s a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It’s also about red berries on a vin...

Bells and Whistles (Encore)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: November 1st, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called Bells and Whistles, and it’s a story about being in the right...

Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 3

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones, Part 3, and is the finale of this year's Halloween special. It’s a story about a good deed...

Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 2

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones Part 2, and it is a story about a tall tree at the edge of the Inn and the secret it holds in...

Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 1

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Sycamore and the Gravestones (Part 1), and apart from that being the best band name I’ve ever heard in my life, it is th...

Fall Fair (Encore)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: October 17th, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 11) Our story this week is called Fall Fair and it’s a story about a day with loved ones out...

The Corn Maze or The Say Yes Club

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Corn Maze, or The Say Yes Club and it’s a story about a trip out into the country as the leaves fall. It’s also ab...

The Crow's Nest (Encore)

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: October 3rd, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 9) Our story tonight is called “The Crow’s Nest” and it’s about a hike to a high spot w...

Fallen Trees & Firewood

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Fallen Trees and Firewood, and it’s a story about a day spent in a meadow beside a cabin in the woods. It’s also about...

Rosemary For Remembrance (Encore)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired: October 6th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 6) Our story tonight is called Rosemary, for Remembrance and it’s a story about preparing a g...

The Porch Steps

02 Oct 2023

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Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. It’s also about acorns falling on...

Fall Foraging

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. It’s a...

The Big Day

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Big Day, and it’s a story about a ceremony held beside the lake on a soft September day. It’s also about piano mus...

Something Blue

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a much-anticipated event in the village of Nothing Much. It’s a stor...

Something Borrowed

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed, and it’s the next installment in our series leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothi...

Something New

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Something New and it’s a story about stumbling upon abeautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It’s also about lily ...

Something Old

28 Aug 2023

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Our story tonight is called Something Old and it’s a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It’s also about taking the time to do something ...

Retreat

21 Aug 2023

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Our story tonight is called Retreat and it’s a story about some time spent somewhere quiet and calm. It’s also about paths through a pine forest, ...

Camping Out

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Camping Out and it’s a story about a tent set up in the backyard on a summer night. It’s also about fireflies blinking...

Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm and it’s a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. I...

Stone Fruit

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Stone Fruit and it’s a story about a sweet part of the summer season. It’s also about how many pecks make a bushel, lo...

The Boathouse

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Boathouse and it’s a story about an escape down to the end of the dock on a hot day. It’s also about a drawer full...

Summer Storm (Encore)

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Summer Storm and it’s a story about a cool cloudy day enjoyed from a favorite spot. It’s also about a simmering pot of...

Heirloom

10 Jul 2023

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Our story tonight is called Heirloom and it’s a story about a garden in the middle of summer. It’s also about things handed down through generatio...

RSVP

03 Jul 2023

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Our story tonight is called RSVP and it’s a story about a stack of envelopes on their way to being delivered. It’s also about a day many have susp...

Joyride

26 Jun 2023

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Our story tonight is called Joyride and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from t...

Magic Words

19 Jun 2023

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Our story tonight is called Magic Words and it’s a story about a trip into town on summer morning. It’s also about the scent of fresh-cut lumber, ...

The Waves at Night

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Waves at Night and it’s a continuation of last week’s story, still set at the cottage on a warm day. It’s also a...

A Day at the Cottage

05 Jun 2023

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Our story tonight is called A Day at the Cottage and it’s a story about settling back into a beloved place as the weather warms up. It’s also abou...

Strawberry Moon

29 May 2023

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Our story tonight is called Strawberry Moon and it’s a story about dusk on the porch on one of the first warm evenings of summer. It’s also about ...

The Bookfair

22 May 2023

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Our story tonight is called The Bookfair and it’s a story about a love of reading and the creativity that inspires. It’s also about the last days ...

The Piano

15 May 2023

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Our story tonight is called The Piano and it’s a story about an out-of-tune instrument ready for a new owner. It’s also about birds with glimmerin...

The Lilac Grower

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called The Lilac Grower and it’s a story about a beloved flower that blooms briefly in the spring. It’s also about a clothesl...

Dandelions & Mayapples

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Mayapples and it’s a story about a trip down to the creek on a spring afternoon. It’s also about a benc...

At the Tower Mill

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called At the Tower Mill and it’s a story about the sails of a windmill turning in the Spring breeze. It’s also about a warm ...

Old Houses (Encore)

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called “Old Houses” and it’s a story about a wandering amble through an unknown neighborhood. It’s also about a forgotten...

Five Year Anniversary Special!

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's celebrate five years of bedtime stories and sweet dreams together with this special Q & A episode with Kathryn and Bob! While still relaxing and...

Back Home Again

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Back Home Again and it is the final chapter (for now) in the great saga of Marmalade the cat and her dog friends, Crumb an...

Marmalade at the Inn, Part 3

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Three because I just have too much to tell you about Marmalade the cat, and her dog friends Crum...

Marmalade at the Inn, Part 2

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Two and if you didn’t hear part one, it couldn’t matter less. It’s a story about the beaut...

Sticks and Stones (Encore)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called “Sticks and Stones” and it’s a story about solitude and slowing down for a long walk. It’s also about a stream ful...

Marmalade at the Inn, Part 1

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn and it’s a story about a few days at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about dog beds laid out in fr...

Catnap

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Catnap and it’s a story about Marmalade the cat and Crumb the dog as they find ways to play through the winter. It’s a...

Snowfall at the Bakery, Part 3

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Three and it’s a story about the snowmen in the park and the sledding hill beside them. It’...

Snowfall at the Bakery, Part 2

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Two and it’s a story about closing up shop and stepping out into falling flakes. It’s also...

Snowfall at the Bakery, Part 1

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery and it’s a story about the reappearance of winter after a few weeks of mild weather. It’s also ...