Category Archives: Our Story

Cheers to Our 2nd Year!

Although the unofficial Philo Collective anniversary hails back to May 2020, our operations became official in January 2021. So, at the close of 2022, we celebrate a fantastic end to our second full year of yoga, bakery & events! To celebrate, let’s look at highlights in each of our operational categories from the past year:Continue reading “Cheers to Our 2nd Year!”

Becoming A Baker

Scones, pizzelle, macaroon, biscotti… these are all standard items on the Philo Collective bakery menu that you’ve come to know and love. As of just a few years ago, I had never even tasted these delicious European-inspired treats, let alone attempted to bake them. Before opening Philo Collective, I felt like I was in aContinue reading “Becoming A Baker”

Summer/Fall Farmers’ Market

Well, the Kankakee Farmers’ Market summer/fall season has concluded. We commented multiple times this week how quickly the past six months have passed and how wonderful of an experience it has been! To celebrate a half year of great memories, here were some of our favorite moments from the 2021 market: 1. Meeting our community.Continue reading “Summer/Fall Farmers’ Market”

Creating space for community

The heart and soul of Philo Collective is “to create space.” In fact, our full mission statement says that our purpose is “to create space for doers, movers, creators and connectors” — a list that includes everyone! Practically speaking what that boils down to is a goal of engaging and stimulating our community to fosterContinue reading “Creating space for community”

Lo’s Favorite Things

“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.” I would never claim to be a movie buff, mostly because I hardly ever see movies in theatres (or even the year they come out). In fact, I’m not really an early adapter or lover of anything. So, it’s no surprise that I was late to the Secret LifeContinue reading “Lo’s Favorite Things”