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FOREST SANCTUARY

A Living Studio in the Northwoods

Forest Sanctuary is my living studio — a trailer wardrobe and outdoor creative environment nestled among the pines in St. Germain, Wisconsin.

This is where wearable art is shaped, where Soul Offerings are assembled, and where fabric dries in open air. The work is made slowly here — by hand, in rhythm with land and season.

Hearthside

In the backyard, Hearthside holds a simple firepit gathering space at the center of the yard.

At times it becomes a place for small creative evenings, organic events, or invited circles.

Most days, it is simply where I work — surrounded by forest, with the freedom to create at my own pace.

Forest Sanctuary is both solitude and invitation.
A space I can be happy in alone — and open when it feels right.

Explore the Trailer

Inside the trailer lives a rotating wardrobe of one-of-a-kind wearable art, vintage finds, pre-loved gems, custom pieces, crowns, hats, jewelry, and adornments.

Some days, garments hang in the open air between the trees. Other days, they fill the trailer walls like a living archive of becoming.

Everything here is available — created, curated, or reimagined with intention.

This is not retail in the traditional sense.
It is a collection shaped by season, story, and instinct.

Request a Visit

When the roadside sign says OPEN, you’re welcome to step inside and wander.

There are no fixed retail hours.
The space opens by alignment and season.

If you’re traveling through or seeking a quieter visit, private appointments are available by request.
 

Located at
7135 Hwy 70 E
St. Germain, WI 54558

Get In Touch

715-337-5485 Text is Best

Studio @Art Start

68 S. Stevens St.

Rhinelander, WI 54521

By appointment

shelleylynnnovotny@gmail.com

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