When Ellen Ecker Ogden moved to a 10-acre farm in Landgrove, Vt., in 1980, she didn’t envision herself as a nationally respected author of gardening books and cookbooks. Since then, the Manchester Village resident has authored several garden- and cooking-related titles, with…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When Justine Curry talks about Southern Vermont, she doesn’t sound like someone making a sales pitch. She sounds like someone talking about home. That authenticity has become one of her greatest strengths as a REALTOR®, helping…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. NORTH BENNINGTON — Perched atop a North Bennington hillside located just steps away from the picturesque back entrance to Bennington College, sits the Prospect Street Writers House – its sunny yellow door offering a promise…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. When Vance Chatel first stepped into the old brick building on the corner of Benmont Avenue and River Street, he had never been to Bennington before. However, by the following Monday, Chatel found himself completely…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. Businesses can change a lot in 50 years, but for The Gift Garden in Bennington, after surviving five decades and a pandemic, it is still going strong. Three things have remained constant: sensational service, quality product,…
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By Kelly Palecek, Vermont Country correspondent. Danielle Dupuis Mathers founded ABODE Kitchen & Design Studio in Manchester Center with a simple belief: good design is built on trust, relationships, and care that extends well beyond the finished space. Her path began at…
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A Celebration of Bennington’s Gift Garden & The Gift Garden’s Holiday Cottage Right in the heart of downtown Bennington, where community spirit meets small-town charm, there are storefronts that have become a year-round destination for joy, creativity, and meaningful connections. At The…
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TÖST is a sparkling beverage crafted to offer the complexity of a fine wine without the alcohol. Designed for celebrations, quiet nights in, and everything in between, it’s become a favorite among those seeking a buzz-free way to raise a glass. TÖST’s…
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By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country correspondent. We’ve been divided for a long time. Since shortly after Europeans set foot on the land we now call “ours,” we seem to have found discord of one sort or another. We’re out of synch…
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By Makayla-Courtney McGeeney, Vermont Country correspondent There’s more to making a home than buying a property. There’s landscaping, painting and other structural maintenance that really make a house a home. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your outdoor living area, create a relaxing…
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This spring, The Annie Selke Companies launched The Cynthia Wick Collection, which includes 10 pillows featuring Wick’s paintings and a collection of eight fine art prints. The pillows, priced at $70 and up, come in a variety of sizes and materials —…
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