Smile! The magic of the holidays just got even more magical with a variety of unique and adorable photo opportunities available at Camera Shy at Gardner Village this season.   NOTE: All images featured in this post courtesy of Camera Shy Whether you choose from the groovy goodness of the VW bus setup or ...

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Weddings certainly have trends and styles, depending on the era, but there’s one aspect of a wedding that NEVER goes out of style — the photos! Anyone who has gone through the process of planning a wedding and exchanging their vows will tell you that pictures are one area you ...

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Spring has sprung, which means good things are hoppenin’ at Gardner Village! From adorable spring photo ops and new baby animals to an egg-ceptional egg tree, bursting with color and the sweetest Easter treats, The Village is alive with things to see, do, and taste! You can even take the ...

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It’s official — the Santa hat is in position upon the water tower. Let the holiday season begin! Some may look at this as a time of added to-dos and over spending, which can feel overwhelming. To counter that, we thought we’d present you with a list of ChristMust-Dos that ...

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For many of us, fall = family photo shoots. If you’re looking for a single stop loaded with unique backdrops, Gardner Village is it! We even have an on-site photo studio to capture the magic for you. The professionals at Camera Shy love sharing their favorite photo spots with clients. They’ve been a ...

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Where can you get all of the ingredients for an extra special Valentine’s Day and week in one simple, centrally-located stop? Gardner Village, of course. From dining and shopping to memorable activities and heartfelt gifts, we have everything you need to plan the perfect romantic rendezvous. 1. Start with lunch a ...

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This is something that rarely happens. The Big Man, himself, has given us permission to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our Gardner Village Elves, including how they’re working to keep us extra safe this year with a touchless (and FREE!) scavenger hunt. Plus, we have the scoop on a ...

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With all there is to see and do at WitchFest, we thought we would spell out a game plan for those of you visiting with wee ones throughout the month or during Wee Witches Weekend. Not every WitchFest activity is kid friendly, after all. Wanting to make sure you get the most out of ...

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Fairy, fairy, oh, so merry, How does your garden grow? Each tiny door, pinecones, and more,Your sweet homes put on a great show! There’s nothing contrary about the growers of these unique gardens. Each intricate display found at the Woodland Fairy Festival was handcrafted by magical Gardner Village fairies. And every year offers something ...

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Photo-filled fall is upon us. Photo ops are around every corner this time of year, including back to school and the annual family photo shoot. Always close-up ready, the experts at Camera Shy and Spoiled Rotten Children’s Boutique are here with their top photo-taking and photoshoot-prep tips.  4 PRO PHOTO TAKING TIPS FROM CAMERA ...

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Easter’s a hoppenin' thing at Gardner Village. From fancy children’s frocks, darling decor, and tasty treats to photo ops, Easter brunch, and more, your hunt for a one-stop Easter spot is over.  Holiday Prep From decorating your house to dressing your egg hunters, you’ll find fresh ideas in bloom at The Village.  Easter ...

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Think it’s too late in the season to get holiday family photos taken, edited, and printed? Would you believe you could get it all done the same day in little more than an hour? Sounds like a holiday miracle, but it's true. Camera Shy is here with with adorable SAME DAY ...

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