Meet Larry and Crystal Shafer, a couple whose roots run deep in the Heartland of Southeast Missouri. Their journey from harboring the dream of owning an antique store to the grand opening of Heartland Harvest Market & Antiques is a true testament to perseverance, faith, and community support. Encouraged by their pastor to “Dare to Dream Big,” Larry and Crystal navigated through a maze of closed doors until finally, the right one swung open in July of 2018. Their story isn’t just about opening a business—it’s about clinging to hope, enduring through trials, and the power of steadfast belief in one’s dreams.
Their new venture, Heartland Harvest Market & Antiques, is more than a store; it’s an invitation into Larry and Crystal’s dream and an opportunity to be part of a community that values connections and the beauty of finding treasures from the past. They extend a warm welcome to everyone who walks through their doors, eager to build relationships with customers and vendors alike. Larry and Crystal’s journey is deeply rooted in gratitude to friends, family, and divine guidance, reminding us all of the biblical principle of reaping a harvest through perseverance. Their market and antiques shop is a place envisioned to delight and provide value to visitors time and time again, embodying the essence of not giving up in pursuit of one’s dreams.
