Recover your wonder.
Wild & Whimsy is a collective of kindred spirits reclaiming our whimsy.
Together, we take time to notice beauty, foster our imaginations, gather around tables, create with our hands, and celebrate the wonder of each season.
While we’re physically located in Northwest Arkansas amid the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains, our hearts reside, too, in the places of our imagination—places like Elizabeth Bennet’s pastoral Hertfordshire, Jane Eyre’s brooding and windswept moors, and, of course, Anne Shirley’s beloved Prince Edward Island.
Hello Whimsies!
I’m Traci Manos, founder of Wild & Whimsy Collective. 💕
So often in adult life, we find ourselves in constant hurry mode — working, paying bills, running errands, ticking off our to-do lists. Somewhere along the way, we seem to have lost our sense of wonder.
W&W is for women who long to slow down, breathe, and savor the season we find ourselves in.
I invite you to join our collective of kindred spirits.
Here’s to recovering our wonder together,
Contact me:
hello@wildandwhimsycollective.com
What You’ll Find Here:
📖 Stories that Kindle the Imagination
We love musty old bookstores, classic literature, costume dramas, and kindred spirits—but don't worry. There are no stuffy reading quizzes or literary gatekeepers here, just stories that beckon us to step into their pages.
🍁 Seasonal Gatherings
We gather for afternoon teas, cozy conversations, creative workshops, seasonal celebrations, and occasional retreats. Come as you are—whether that means wearing a favorite dress or pair of blue jeans.
🎨 Making Beauty
We mark the seasons with simple creative moments that help us slow down, cultivate intentionality, and delight in making something with our hands.
✨ Wonder in Everyday Life
We believe an ordinary Tuesday can become an occasion worth celebrating. Here you'll find friendship, imagination, laughter, and permission to lean into your whimsy.
Secret Garden Society
While membership in the Wild & Whimsy Collective is free, if you find joy in what we're growing together and would like to help this little garden continue to flourish, I warmly invite you to become a sustaining member of our Secret Garden Society.
The Secret Garden Society is made up of kindred spirits who choose to nurture our collective with a $10 monthly subscription—helping keep the garden gate open, the lanterns glowing, and the enchantment blooming.
In thanks for your support, you'll receive:
a membership card
a garden gate key
early access & sneak peeks
small seasonal surprises throughout the year
Our Secret Garden Society is a circle of kindred spirits who want to help nurture all that is blooming at Wild and Whimsy. When you join, you’ll receive a membership card and key to the garden, along with a few little extras throughout the year.
You can cancel at any time.
Wild & Whimsy Quarterly
To read the Summer 2026 issue of our W&W Quarterly, click on the cover image below:
Our W&W Quarterly is your companion for the seasons—brimming with inspiration, quiet musings, and glimpses into all that is blooming within Wild & Whimsy.
So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of tea, and join us as we savor the seasons together.