Have Your Say

COMMUNITY VISION SURVEY

Help Shape The Enchanted Hollow

A little magic, a lot of community.

We're exploring the idea of creating a welcoming, fantasy-inspired bookshop, cafe and community gathering place in the Kerang or Swan Hill area.

Whether you love reading, coffee, tabletop games, creative workshops or simply having somewhere comfortable to meet people, we'd love your input.

The Enchanted Hollow's bigger vision includes books, games, art and crafts, local creators, children's activities, community groups, wellbeing sessions, special events, and possibly a garden and flexible spaces for workshops or gatherings. Not every idea would be available when we first open; your feedback will help us decide what matters most and what could grow over time.

This shorter survey takes around 6-9 minutes. Every question is optional. Your survey answers are kept separate from any optional contact details you choose to provide at the end.

Help Shape The Enchanted Hollow

Your area and first impressions

1. Which area do you live in?

2. Which age group are you in?

3. How appealing is the overall Enchanted Hollow concept?

4. Which town would be more convenient for you?

5. Is there something missing from your local area that you wish existed?

Books and reading

6. What would you like to find in our bookshop?

7. Which book-related experiences interest you?

8. What specific books, authors, genres or book-related products would you like us to stock?

Cafe, food and atmosphere

9. What would you enjoy from our cafe?

10. When would you most likely visit the cafe?

11. What food, drinks or special treats would you love to see on the menu?

12. What would make the cafe feel welcoming, comfortable and relaxing to you?

Gaming and creativity

13. Which gaming activities appeal to you?

14. Which creative activities or products appeal to you?

Community and belonging

15. Which community and wellbeing activities interest you?

16. What would help make The Enchanted Hollow welcoming and accessible for you or your family?

17. Would you be interested in teaching a class, running a workshop or organising a group? If so, what?

Families, outdoors and events

18. Which family and outdoor features would you use?

19. Which events would interest you?

20. What would make you comfortable attending an event for the first time, especially on your own?

Online shopping and other services

21. Which other services appeal to you?

22. What products or services do you currently have to travel or shop online to find?

Likely visits and practical needs

23. If activities you enjoy were available, how often might you realistically visit?

24. How much would you typically expect to spend on cafe food and drinks per person, per visit?

25. What would be a reasonable price for a 1-2 hour guided workshop including basic materials?

26. What would be a reasonable ticket price for a social event or game night?

27. How far would you travel for an activity or event you particularly wanted to attend?

28. What days, times or practical details would make it easier for you to visit?

Help shape the future

29. Which THREE parts of The Enchanted Hollow would matter most to you?

30. Is there anything else you would like The Enchanted Hollow to know?

Optional updates