About

One Story.

Two Floors.

Two floors at 711 Lincolnway in downtown La Porte—one place to gather, discover, and belong.

How do you describe A Whole World of Good?

The answer is a resounding yes!

While people often ask how to describe A Whole World of Good, we’ve found the answer is a resounding “yes.” Is it a fashionably delightful destination boutique? Unequivocally yes. A mercantile? Yes. A gift shop? Yes. An artisan marketplace? Yes. An organic craft coffee house? The best. Yes. A gathering place? Undoubtedly yes. Is it A Whole World of Good? Why, yes. Yes it is! In every way, yes!

Rather than fitting neatly into a single category, A Whole World of Good was intentionally created to offer something increasingly rare—a place where people naturally gather, experience extraordinary hospitality, discover beautiful things, support artisans and makers, strengthen the local community, beautify the downtown, gladden the hearts of those we serve, and deepen community through everyday life all under one roof.

First Floor

Old-School General Store

Modern-esque, destination hub that features:

AIP / KETO import mercantile  •  Fashion forward clothing boutique  •  Gift shop  •  Craft coffee house  •  Toy store

We believe curation is an act of stewardship. Every item is selected intentionally. Whenever possible, we seek products that are beautifully made, responsibly sourced, useful and enduring. Missional.

Every product has earned its place.
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We Are Downtown.

Beautifully Curated.

Delightfully Unexpected.

The owner was inspired by the olden days general store & feed store vibes that once served as the heartbeat of every town.

“People don’t simply come to buy. They come because they enjoy being here and being together. It’s the daily event place to see and be seen.” ~ Jennie

Second Floor

The Upper Room Gathering Hub

MADE POSSIBLE BY
THE EMERGING SOUND 501(c)(3)

The Upper Room. It is the community gathering space where Bible studies, board meetings, songwriting retreats, worship nights, family reunions, baby showers, recitals, classes, work-study, and creative collaboration all take place.

Books have been written, songs have been born, albums have been launched and artists have debuted here. From 50th anniversary reunions honoring faithful marriages to baby showers welcoming new life or the many evenings that have poured the sounds of prayer and worship over the good folk of La Porte, this space has celebrated life.

The Upper Room exists because of the generosity of The Emerging Sound 501(c)(3). Through the faithful support of its donors, The Emerging Sound 501(c)(3) preserves and provides this remarkable gathering space as part of its charitable mission to invest in people, projects, and places that advance the Kingdom of God.

Here, education, creativity, discipleship, hospitality, and community life flourish every day, underscored by music that has traveled the world.

Welcome To Our Living Room
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MADE POSSIBLE BY
THE EMERGING SOUND 501(c)(3)

One Story, Two Floors

Better Together

The two floors serve different purposes, yet together they tell one story. The mercantile invites people in. The Upper Room invites them deeper. The Emerging Sound 501(c)(3) preserves and provides The Upper Room as a charitable community gathering space, while A Whole World of Good remains the destination mercantile on the first floor. The two complement one another without becoming the same thing.

Our Nonprofit Partner

The Emerging Sound 501(c)(3)

Everything upstairs is made possible by giving. Your gift to The Emerging Sound 501(c)(3) helps keep The Upper Room open—and a seat at the table for whoever needs one.

Since 2014, The Emerging Sound has invested in people, projects, and places that advance the Kingdom of God. The Upper Room is one of them.

GIVE LEARN MORE

The Emerging Sound 501(c)(3) is an independent nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A Whole World of Good serves as the marketplace ministry and daily gathering place within the GoodFolk family of brands. Together, these organizations exist to cultivate happier, healthier, and more whole people while strengthening families, neighborhoods, churches, and communities. While each organization has its own unique purpose, they share a common commitment to beauty, excellence, hospitality, stewardship, generosity, historic preservation, lifelong learning, and serving others with integrity.

More than anything else, we hope every person who walks through our door experiences belonging, beauty, and are inspired to do A Whole World of Good.