Family’s easygoing attitude and dedication keep customers coming back year after year…
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Tour the studios, meet the artisans, see demonstrations, and purchase one of a kind gifts directly from them. By Lynn Barrett. PUTNEY — Looking to buy a gift directly from the local artist who made it? The day after Thanksgiving, the studios of…
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The Village Peddler and Village Chocolate Shoppe Offer a Piece of Vermont, Everywhere By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine “Chocolate is an experience… it’s something you feel, and it carries tradition. It can be a taste of childhood or a new experience,”…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Picture a crisp Vermont autumn afternoon: golden leaves swirl outside, while inside, the air is thick with the irresistible aroma of rich cocoa. At the Chocolatorium in East Arlington, you don’t just buy chocolate, you step…
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Bennington, VT By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. When autumn sweeps across Vermont, Downtown Bennington wears the season like a crown. Golden foliage arching over historic brick sidewalks, the air…
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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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When someone says “Vermont,” the Apple Barn might be exactly the image that comes to mind: a bright red barn on the side of a small state highway with the scent of warm cider doughnuts drifting out the doors and picnic tables…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. MONTPELIER — Caledonia Spirits, the makers of Barr Hill Gin, have lovers of the juniper-based spirit buzzing with delight with the help of honey bees that could be flying around your neighborhood right now. “We were co-founded…
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By Peter “Fish” Case. Fat biking… is dead, they say! “I’m not riding one of those ridiculous-looking things. Those bikes are like taking a tractor to a NASCAR track.” These are just a few remarks you’d hear from the haters who don’t…
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Chris Mays and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Sponsored by Vermont Begins Here. Southern Vermont truly lived up to its reputation as the heart of the Green Mountain State in 2024. Conveniently located near New Hampshire, Upstate New York, and northern Massachusetts,…
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