A Primitive Place
7750 173rd Ave SE, Wahpeton, ND 58075
Welcome to A Primitive Place!
"Where Prim Friends Gather"
Step into a world where history, heart, and home come together. A Primitive Place Magazine is a 104-page quarterly publication dedicated to celebrating the warmth and simplicity of primitive, colonial, country, and early American decorating. Since 2010, we’ve opened the doors to hundreds of homes across the country—each one uniquely styled by its homeowner and never staged. From 1700s saltboxes to modern homes with early influence, every issue showcases how antiques can be beautifully and authentically incorporated into any space, regardless of age or architecture.
Carefully curated and thoughtfully written, each issue offers more than inspiration—it offers education. You'll find in-depth articles about early antiques, their history, and how to seamlessly blend them into your own home. We also include DIY craft projects, quick and easy recipes, artisan features, antiques sold at auction, and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and tradition. Every page is brought to life through rich storytelling and high-quality photography, printed on premium stock paper designed to be kept, collected, and revisited for years to come.
We’re also proud to publish special editions throughout the year, offering even more content focused on specific themes like Civil War relics, Americana decor, gardening, and a primitive Christmas. While digital copies are available, we remain proudly committed to print. There’s nothing quite like holding a magazine in your hands and being transported to a simpler time—one where items were built to last and every object told a story. Discover why readers call A Primitive Place the best primitive, colonial, and country magazine on the market—with each issue only getting better than the last!
We’re honored to share a rare opportunity—A Primitive Place has acquired the lifelong antique estate of Joe and Edna Jiovenetta of Covington, Georgia. Edna was a devoted collector with a deep love for early primitives, especially those in original blue paint. Her thoughtfully curated estate includes Shaker pieces, antique quilts and coverlets, early American lighting, handcrafted folk art, horse collectibles, and more! Select items will be available online and at upcoming shows, with larger furniture pieces debuting in person. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to bring home some of the finest and most authentic early pieces we’ve come across. ***CHECK BACK OFTEN as we will be adding LOTS MORE!!! We will have hundreds of items which will include early antique furniture.
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Handwoven Gathering Basket/Buttock Basket
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Folk Art Primitive “White Rabbit Inn” Framed Wall Art
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Black Painted Pantry Box with Stenciled Floral Lid
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Vintage-Style Coca-Cola Wooden Wagon Cart
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Primitive "Antiques" Framed Wall Art
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Start a new subscription starting with the Spring or Summer 2026 issue or continue your current subscription. It will automatically resume where it left off, unless otherwise noted. A Primitive Place magazine is available directly through us or in select antique shops.
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The Summer 2026 Issue will be Released on April 30th!
On the cover of our Summer 2026 issue is the home of Nik & Kim Groothuis of Casey, Illinois.
“Where Simple Living Prevails in a Town of Magnitude”: In Casey, Illinois, a town known for its monumental landmarks, Nik and Kim Groothuis thoughtfully designed a Cape Cod–style home around the antiques they have gathered over decades. As longtime collectors and proprietors of Greathouse of Country, their commitment to simple living feels deliberate in a town known for its magnitude.
Inside this issue, you’ll find four additional home tours that dive into antique collections and the stories behind them, including the homes of:
Scott and Cindy Kappes of Freeport, Illinois
Jim and Jennifer McKelvie of Campton Hills, Illinois
Fred and Gail Gersch of Midlothian, Texas
John Stys of New Hartford, New York
Standout features include:
Before 1776:Homes That Stood Before the Republic
Historic Hues: The Colors that Shaped Early American Homes
Antiques: A Thriving Industry: Hill & Bek Somewhere Off the Beaten Path
Artisan Spotlight: Of Cloth & Hand: The Work of Angela Hillstrom
A Connection to Founding Father Paul Revere
Now Introducing our Next Special Edition: Commemorating America's 250th Anniversary (Released around May 8th)
This is a pre-order. This issue is scheduled for release on May 8th. We are proud to release a Special Edition honoring America’s 250th birthday—a keepsake issue created to celebrate the spirit, sacrifice, and beauty of our nation’s earliest chapters. This issue will feature Revolutionary War–era relics, patriotic decor, presidential themes, and early American homes styled to reflect the period. This issue is included in the 2026 Special Edition Bundle Pack.
Catch up on All of Our Issues!
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PRE-ORDER Special Edition: 250 Years of Independence (Released around May 8th)
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Special Edition: Four Seasons of Outdoor Decorating (Released on February 7th)
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Spring 2026 Single Copy (Released January 29th)
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