What started as a dream became reality when my husband and I moved to Empire in early 2020. We traded the big city for village life and recently started our family here too. We hope you enjoy our new space. Stop by to say hi soon!

— Lauren


About our Location

Breathing new life into an old hairdressing studio along M22, we want to create a fun and welcoming space for both locals and travelers to gather. We love this vibrant little village and look forward to sharing it with all who pass through.

About the Mercantile

Wanting to share our love for this area and some of our favorite local makers, we created Field Trip. Our mercantile is stocked with independent, modern makers and merchants, both local and global. We hope this little store will give back to our community, and become a haven for anyone who stops in (or shops with us online).