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Southern Vermont
Maker Madness
This spring is a great time to celebrate all the businesses that have survived, pivoted, rebooted and even thrived during the year of the pandemic.
Tell us about your favorite made in Southern Vermont product. It can be well-known, or surprise us with something people don't know about.
Whether it's optical filters that make medical research possible, delicious goat milk caramels we can't get enough of, or a specialized service that has a national clientele, we'd like to know!
Please submit your favorites here. Multiple submissions are welcome.
Tavernier Chocolate
Chocolate Charcuterie, made in Brattleboro
Better Wheel Workshop
Woodzie, made in Williamsville
The Woodzie is a traditional koozie with a Vermont spin.
Better Wheel Workshop are a husband and wife team and have been working together since 2015. They use wood sourced from their own land. Call it a "Tree to Table" company.
https://betterwheelvt.com/
The Woodzie is a traditional koozie with a Vermont spin.
Better Wheel Workshop are a husband and wife team and have been working together since 2015. They use wood sourced from their own land. Call it a "Tree to Table" company.
https://betterwheelvt.com/
Sticky Fingers
Rosemary Ice Cream, made in Dover.
Sticky Fingers is a family run community mined bakery on the way to Mount Snow on Dover.
Their Rosemary Ice cream is an addictive small batch premium ice cream flavor from master crafters.
https://www.stickyfingersvermontbakery.com/
Sticky Fingers is a family run community mined bakery on the way to Mount Snow on Dover.
Their Rosemary Ice cream is an addictive small batch premium ice cream flavor from master crafters.
https://www.stickyfingersvermontbakery.com/
Amy's French Macarons
Macarons, made in Putney.
These macarons are delicious, creative, fun, joyful, amazing, unique, none better!
Amy's French Macarons make macarons in unlimited flavors and colors. She caters for events, whether it is one of the classic flavors, a seasonal one, or a custom flavor you create with her. She has so many flavors to choose from and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
http://amysmacs.com/
These macarons are delicious, creative, fun, joyful, amazing, unique, none better!
Amy's French Macarons make macarons in unlimited flavors and colors. She caters for events, whether it is one of the classic flavors, a seasonal one, or a custom flavor you create with her. She has so many flavors to choose from and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
http://amysmacs.com/
True North Granola
First Date Granola, made in Brattleboro.
Perfect granola, no sugar added, made with love in Brattleboro.
Located in Brattleboro's Cotton Mill, founded and operated by Franklin and Ingrid who are "retired" educators.
https://truenorthgranola.com/
Perfect granola, no sugar added, made with love in Brattleboro.
Located in Brattleboro's Cotton Mill, founded and operated by Franklin and Ingrid who are "retired" educators.
https://truenorthgranola.com/
Vermont Vermouth
Variety Pack, made in Brattleboro.
Three delicious artisanal vermouths EVERY good bar needs in stock.
VV was started by an entrepreneurial young professional who originally relocated to VT to work at a friends new brewery. After living and working in So.VT for a few years, he decided to reinvest in the community by opening a new business.
https://vermontvermouth.co/
Three delicious artisanal vermouths EVERY good bar needs in stock.
VV was started by an entrepreneurial young professional who originally relocated to VT to work at a friends new brewery. After living and working in So.VT for a few years, he decided to reinvest in the community by opening a new business.
https://vermontvermouth.co/
Frank the Welder
Aluminum 7005-6061 Custom Frames made in Rockingham.
Hand Made, Custom, High Quality.
The Maker, Frank, is WORLD KNOWN for his bike frames, and he is right here in Bellows Falls
Frank Wadelton aka Frank The Welder has been in the mountain biking industry for long time. His passion has led him to build frames for multiple companies including Yeti, Spooky, and Sinister. His passion for frame building and the sport is clearly evident when you talk with him.
http://www.frankthewelder.com/
Hand Made, Custom, High Quality.
The Maker, Frank, is WORLD KNOWN for his bike frames, and he is right here in Bellows Falls
Frank Wadelton aka Frank The Welder has been in the mountain biking industry for long time. His passion has led him to build frames for multiple companies including Yeti, Spooky, and Sinister. His passion for frame building and the sport is clearly evident when you talk with him.
http://www.frankthewelder.com/
Marcal / Soundview
Reycled paper towels, made in Putney.
t's 100% recycled, made in 3 plants: one in NJ, one in PA, and one in Putney, VT. We've all been using them since we first went to elementary school!
They began with a vision to manufacture and provide 100% recycled tissue and towels for use in your homes, schools, restaurants, hotels, and hospitals long before the concept became mainstream.
https://www.marcalpaper.com/
t's 100% recycled, made in 3 plants: one in NJ, one in PA, and one in Putney, VT. We've all been using them since we first went to elementary school!
They began with a vision to manufacture and provide 100% recycled tissue and towels for use in your homes, schools, restaurants, hotels, and hospitals long before the concept became mainstream.
https://www.marcalpaper.com/
Maple Brook Farms
Burrata Cheese, made in Bennington.
Deliciously creamy and rich soft mozzarella cheese artisenally made using Old World processes.
An artisanal cheese maker based in North Bennington. Produces some of the finest quality mozzarella, feta and other soft cheeses in the country. Distributed nationwide by Whole Foods and others.
http://www.maplebrookvt.com/
Deliciously creamy and rich soft mozzarella cheese artisenally made using Old World processes.
An artisanal cheese maker based in North Bennington. Produces some of the finest quality mozzarella, feta and other soft cheeses in the country. Distributed nationwide by Whole Foods and others.
http://www.maplebrookvt.com/
Good Body Products
Green Power Salve, made in Guilford.
It's smooth and healing. Plus it's locally made and smells lovely.
Good Body Products is the result of a constant progression towards healthier living—it is the culmination of a long-time momentum towards a more natural and beneficial way of ingesting life with our bodies.
https://www.goodbodyproducts.com/
It's smooth and healing. Plus it's locally made and smells lovely.
Good Body Products is the result of a constant progression towards healthier living—it is the culmination of a long-time momentum towards a more natural and beneficial way of ingesting life with our bodies.
https://www.goodbodyproducts.com/
Bread of the Earth
Sprouted Multigrain Sourdough Bread, made in Townshend.
Filling, delicious, and hearty, baked in a wood fire oven by a gal named Sarah!
Bread of the Earth is a woman run, woman owned, community supported bakery.
http://www.breadfromtheearth.com/
Filling, delicious, and hearty, baked in a wood fire oven by a gal named Sarah!
Bread of the Earth is a woman run, woman owned, community supported bakery.
http://www.breadfromtheearth.com/
Jamaica Cottage Shop
The Backyeard Retreat made in South Londonderry.
It's the ultimate pandemic backyard getaway that we've all wanted since last spring! This is just one of dozens of adorable sheds and coops, cabins and structures JC makes.
"Originally based out of Jamaica, Vermont— Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. was founded in 1995. With a humble start and wide support from the local community, we went from a one man show to the hustling,-bustling business business we are today."
https://jamaicacottageshop.com/
It's the ultimate pandemic backyard getaway that we've all wanted since last spring! This is just one of dozens of adorable sheds and coops, cabins and structures JC makes.
"Originally based out of Jamaica, Vermont— Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. was founded in 1995. With a humble start and wide support from the local community, we went from a one man show to the hustling,-bustling business business we are today."
https://jamaicacottageshop.com/
Tavernier Chocolates
Total Eclipse Black Garlic Bonobons, made in Brattleboro.
Crisp dark chocolate domes filled with 70% dark chocolate ganache blended with High Meadows Farm fermented black garlic & toasted black sesame seeds, finished with black Hawaiian sea salt to create an umami-rich bite.
https://www.tavernierchocolates.com/
Crisp dark chocolate domes filled with 70% dark chocolate ganache blended with High Meadows Farm fermented black garlic & toasted black sesame seeds, finished with black Hawaiian sea salt to create an umami-rich bite.
https://www.tavernierchocolates.com/
Vermont Rocks
Handmade sculptures, made in Newfane.
They combine stainless steel figures of outdoor sports with unique rocks from Vermont.
Vermont Rocks! is a tiny business at the confluence of the West and Rock rivers. John Davis and wife Terry create custom sports and wildlife sculptures that represent outdoor adventure and a healthy lifestyle of running, skiing and canoeing.
VermontRocksArt.com
They combine stainless steel figures of outdoor sports with unique rocks from Vermont.
Vermont Rocks! is a tiny business at the confluence of the West and Rock rivers. John Davis and wife Terry create custom sports and wildlife sculptures that represent outdoor adventure and a healthy lifestyle of running, skiing and canoeing.
VermontRocksArt.com
Fullflex Manufacturing
N95 Mask Components made in Brattleboro.
The primary component parts in a successful N95 mask comes from Brattleboro.
Fulflex is a long-time local company that makes elastics found in N95 masks, socks, undergarments, diapers, and other very very common household products.
https://www.fulflex.com/
The primary component parts in a successful N95 mask comes from Brattleboro.
Fulflex is a long-time local company that makes elastics found in N95 masks, socks, undergarments, diapers, and other very very common household products.
https://www.fulflex.com/
Green Mountain Spinnery
Mountain Mohair made in Putney.
This yarn is a blend of American grown wool and mohair, that knits up into cozy, long wearing, warm garments. It comes in a rainbow of colors and is-hands down- the best product of its kind.
The company is a worker-owned cooperative that has been in business for over 40 years. They are focused on sustainability and have been a resource for small fiber producers producing custom batchers of "farm yarns".
www,spinnery.com
This yarn is a blend of American grown wool and mohair, that knits up into cozy, long wearing, warm garments. It comes in a rainbow of colors and is-hands down- the best product of its kind.
The company is a worker-owned cooperative that has been in business for over 40 years. They are focused on sustainability and have been a resource for small fiber producers producing custom batchers of "farm yarns".
www,spinnery.com
Vermont Islands
Shipping Container Bar made in Brattleboro.
Vermont Islands converted a shipping container into a full service bar. A great adaptation for restaurants trying to pivot to outdoor dining during COVID and beyond!
"Vermont Islands was founded in 1999 by Tom Meyer in Putney, Vermont. Over the years Vermont Islands has grown throughout the Country Club, Resort and Hospitality market. Through the guidence of our clients and designs, we have adapted our product line to best suit our customers needs.
Today, we remain a family owned company staffed by hard-working Vermonters (or want to be Vermonters), building all of our products in Vermont. We pride ourselves on our ability to take an idea, no matter how far along and turn it into a product that will make the client money for years to come."
Vermont Islands converted a shipping container into a full service bar. A great adaptation for restaurants trying to pivot to outdoor dining during COVID and beyond!
"Vermont Islands was founded in 1999 by Tom Meyer in Putney, Vermont. Over the years Vermont Islands has grown throughout the Country Club, Resort and Hospitality market. Through the guidence of our clients and designs, we have adapted our product line to best suit our customers needs.
Today, we remain a family owned company staffed by hard-working Vermonters (or want to be Vermonters), building all of our products in Vermont. We pride ourselves on our ability to take an idea, no matter how far along and turn it into a product that will make the client money for years to come."
Sprague & Son Sugarhouse
Maple Crunch Bark made in Whitingham.
Pieces of Dark Chocolate, infused with Maple Syrup with maple chunks on top.
6 generation family-owned, traditional maple operation using renewable energy.
Pieces of Dark Chocolate, infused with Maple Syrup with maple chunks on top.
6 generation family-owned, traditional maple operation using renewable energy.
Yalla Vermont
Middle eastern food, made in Brattleboro
Fresh, homemade, local, Middle Eastern food, a quality like no other.
Fresh, homemade, local, Middle Eastern food, a quality like no other.
Natural Patches of Vermont
Made in Rockingham
Transdermal aromatherapy and homeopathic patches.
This is creative, wellness supporting, thoughtful and unique - I am not sure there is another company/product like it out there?
https://www.naturalpatchesofvermont.com/
Transdermal aromatherapy and homeopathic patches.
This is creative, wellness supporting, thoughtful and unique - I am not sure there is another company/product like it out there?
https://www.naturalpatchesofvermont.com/
Patio Coffee
Oatmilk Cappucino made in Brattleboro.
Finding a cup of coffee that good tucked away in a side alley feels like striking gold or winning the lottery (at least that's what I imagine those other things must feel like).
A one-man mobile coffee enterprise, at once tasty and tasteful, run by a nice dude who knows his stuff.
Finding a cup of coffee that good tucked away in a side alley feels like striking gold or winning the lottery (at least that's what I imagine those other things must feel like).
A one-man mobile coffee enterprise, at once tasty and tasteful, run by a nice dude who knows his stuff.
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