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The Winter Dorset Farmers Market

By admin • Feb 15th, 2008 • Category: Diversions, Shopping

The Dorset Farmers Market takes place during the Winter in the J. K. Adams Kitchen Store on Route 30 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The wood-working warehouse is spruced up to make way for all manner of vendors from artisans, to farmers, to painters. It’s a fantastic glimpse into the local products you can […]



Side Walk Sale Weekend in Manchester

By admin • Aug 17th, 2007 • Category: Shopping

If you want to avoid traffic and crowds, then stay out of Manchester Vermont this weekend. Many of the stores are having sidewalk sales and as of 9:00 AM on Friday were bustling with hords and droves and masses of people.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for some bargains, this is the time to […]



The Complete Guide to Farmers Markets in SW Vermont

By admin • Aug 15th, 2007 • Category: Off the Beaten Path, Shopping

It’s the peak of the Farmers Market season, and there is no shortage of places to stop for locally grown products in South West Vermont. Here is my complete guide to just about every farmers market in the area.
Farmers Markets
Cambridge, NY
Poultney and Rutland
http://www.vermontfarmersmarket.com/
Manchester
http://www.manchestermarket.org/news.php
Bennington
http://www.walloomsac.org/
Dorset
http://www.dorsetfarmersmarket.com/Vendor%20List.html
All of VT
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/buylocal/buy/farmersMarkets.html
http://www.starchefs.com/features/farm_fresh/html/vermont.shtml
http://www.nofavt.org/markets-list.php
http://www.vtliving.com/farmersmarkets/sout.shtml
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/States/State06.pdf/Vermont.pdf
Many locals prefer the Londonderry farmers market by the way, […]



The Mountain Goat

By admin • May 29th, 2007 • Category: Shopping

The town of Manchester, VT is graced with muddy folk sporting heavy packs from Spring clear on through to the Fall, as the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail meander through the mountains just east of town. Lucky hikers hitch a ride to and from town.
Fellahs, if there are more than two of you, you’ll […]



Our Visit to Weston and the Vermont Country Store in September 2006

By admin • Feb 8th, 2007 • Category: Shopping

To see the village of Weston is to like it. A few classic Vermont stores, a beautiful playhouse, an idyllic town green, a bubbling brook and a handful of old homes create cheerful community that is an absolute delight.
During the late weeks of September we enjoyed the transition from Summer to Fall with red, orange, […]



The Timberland Factory Store

By admin • Feb 1st, 2007 • Category: Shopping

Located at the Junction of Routes 7A and 11/30, the Timberland Factory Store is right in the middle of Manchester’s shopping district.
The first floor has the latest styles and a large selection of discounted shoes. Most of the foot wear 50% off or better, which means you can always find a great deal on shoes, […]



Frog Hollow Gallery

By admin • Jan 24th, 2007 • Category: Shopping

Frog Hollow is one of the top art galleries in the Manchester area that also offers and incredible selection of classes in arts crafts.
Located on 7A in middle of Manchester’s shopping district, there is a wide selection of pottery, photography, wood work, and paintings on hand. The studios locatedin the back of the store […]



My Stupid, Blind-as-a-Bat Search for an Advent Wreath

By admin • Jan 24th, 2007 • Category: Shopping

I can’t explain my love for Advent and the Advent wreath. It’s an incredible time of anticipation and the slow-burning candles of the Advent wreath are the silent messengers commanding that I wait and savor the moment.
The candles say to me, “Enjoy this week. This week is an event in and of itself with […]