New England Shopping

Stonewall Kitchen
2 Stonewall Lane
York, ME  03909  
Toll-Free: 800-207-JAMS
Email: info@stonewallkitchen.com

Stonewall Kitchen, Creators of Specialty Foods, respected and honored for our award-winning product line since the early days at the Farmers’ Market. Walking into our Company Stores, you are taken back to a simpler time with tin ceilings, schoolhouse lights, wainscoting and the aroma of good food simmering on the stove. Browse through our Company Stores and sample our specialty foods including: preserves, mustards, dessert toppings, grille sauces and more. Also find distinctive serviceware, linens, cookware and home décor. Stonewall Kitchen, a visit that will long be remembered. Company Store Locations: South Windsor, Connecticut *Avon, Connecticut * York, Maine * Portland, Maine * Camden, Maine * Portsmouth, New Hampshire * Rochester, New Hampshire * North Conway, New Hampshire. Please visit stonewallkitchen.com for more information and store directions.

The Dinosaur Place
Nature’s Art Gift Shop
1650 Route 85
Montville, CT  06370  
Phone: 860-443-4367

Distinctive gifts are just the beginning at Nature’s Art. Take home a natural work of art – the striking beauty of crystals, minerals and fossils add to the décor in any home or office. Unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry will have your friends green with envy. Nature’s Art offers the areas largest collection of educational toys from quality manufacturers including Klutz, Melissa and Doug, Manhattan Toy and so much more. If your interest includes designing your own jewelry, check out the bead department. Beads from all over the world including semi-precious gems, hand blown glass, and Swarovski crystal will help you create a piece that is uniquely yours. The Nature’s Art Gift Shop is a must-see shopping experience. Relax for lunch or a snack in Cobalt Café. Open Daily 10:00-6:00. Please call or visit website for holiday hours and closings.

Vermont Country Store
657 Main Street (Route 100)
Weston, VT  05161  
Phone: 802-824-3184
Fax: 802-362-5977
Email: customerservice@vermontcountrystore.com

When Vrest Orton opened the doors of The Vermont Country Store in 1946, it was the first restored rural store in the nation. Where else can you buy a wedge of aged Cheddar cut from a 38-pound wheel, a long-lost apothecary item, a red union suit, a Gilhoolie, then fill a bag with old favorites at the candy counter? Stocked to the rafters with practical and hard-to-find merchandise you can¹t find anywhere, The Vermont Country Store has something for everyone. Experience our stores in Weston (Rte. 100; 802-824-3184) and Rockingham (just off I-91 on Rte. 103; 802-463-2224), open daily, 9-5:30.

Dine on home-cooked New England fare at Weston¹s Bryant House Restaurant (802-824-6287), open daily, 11-3:30; Fri. & Sat. 11-8.

Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Rd
Worcester, MA  01605  
Phone: 508-753-8183
Fax: 508-797-5626
Email: wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org

For over 150 years the Worcester Center for Crafts has been New England’s center for craft education. We offer beginning to advanced studio-based adult and youth classes in clay, glassblowing (shown), beadmaking, metals, jewelrymaking, photography, fiber arts and woodworking. Students can choose from one-day, 5-, 8-, 10-, or 15-week classes. No experience necessary! The Craft Center offers a Certificate Track program, which allows students to develop a foundation in craft through a series of progressively challenging and intensive classes, as well as, a Craft Gift Store, Craft Gallery, and Artist-in-Residence program. Visit the website for a course catalog or call to request a class schedule today!

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Bldg.
Boston, MA  02109  
Phone: 617-523-1300
Fax: 617-523-1779
Email: info@faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Faneuil Hall Marketplace offers a unique mix of entrepreneurial merchants, artisans, restaurants and nationally recognized shops. The Quincy Market Colonnade, one of the largest and most visited food halls in the world, is home to over 40 food stalls. It’s a melting pot of fresh homemade delicacies from all over the world. The world famous Bull Market is home to over 38 specialty carts. Local artisans and entrepreneurs work to bring you a treasure trove of merchandise not found in your typical retail store. For information call 617-523-1300.

G & L Country Barn and Christmas Shop
Rt. 14, 181 Brick Top Rd
Windham, CT  06280  
Phone: 860-456-1154
Toll-Free: 888-737-5600
Email: gandl181@earthlink.net

A Magical Place to Visit!

G & L Country Barn and Christmas Shop is known for its extensive selection of gifts, home decor, collectibles and wonderful displays. Wander through our 14-room country barn, enjoy the aromas, and discover what’s around every corner. We have the perfect gift for every occasion and always lots of friendly, old fashioned customer service. The promise of a new experience awaits you here at G & L. Check out these villages and accessories: Primitives, Vera Bradley, Yankee Candle, General Store, Gourmet Foods, Garden, Country Furniture, Department 56, Heartwood Creek, Charming Tails, Byers Choice, Boyds, Willow Tree, and Christmas Loft year-round. We are worth the trip! Open year-round. Please call or visit the website for our hours.

Gallery Store
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Rd
Worcester, MA  01605  
Phone: 508-753-8183 x3005
Fax: 508-797-5626
Email: ccasey@worcestercraftcenter.org

The Gallery Store at the Worcester Center for Crafts offers a unique display of contemporary and traditional crafts produced by artisans from throughout New England and the United States. The shop’s distinctive glassware, ceramics, sterling silver and hand-woven items make beautiful gifts. The shop also offers a large variety of originally designed and hand-crafted earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings that are sure to please. The store maintains a large selection of corporate and baby gifts.

Holiday Inn Mansfield
31 Hampshire Street
Mansfield, MA  02048  
Phone: 508-339-2200
Fax: 508-339-1040
Email: man-sales@fine-hotels.com
   

Shop Til You Drop Package
Available January 1, 2007 through Sunday, December 30, 2007

Enjoy a shopping spree at the Wrentham Village Outlets and stay at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Mansfield.

Our Shop Till You Drop Package Includes:

• Deluxe Accommodations for Two
• After Shopping Dessert for Two
• Certificate redeemable for a VIP Coupon Book filled with added savings at participating stores at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, conveniently located 10 minutes from the hotel.
• Early Check-In/Late Check-Out
• Free Use of Fitness/Wellness Facilities
• Parking

Starting from $129.00 (USD) per night plus tax

Terms & Conditions: Upon availability; rates may vary seasonally.

L.L. Bean
Freeport, ME
Toll-Free: 800.559.0747 ext. 37222

THERE ARE OVER 30,000 SQUARE MILES OF THINGS TO DO IN MAINE.

The L.L.Bean® Flagship Store in Freeport is a pretty good place to start.

• Our Outdoor Discovery Schools® offer courses, trips and tours in kayaking, archery, clay shooting, fly casting and much more. Or try these as introductory Walk-On Adventures for just $12.
• Enjoy a full calendar of free activities and events, like our Summer Concert Series every Saturday.
• And of course, our Flagship, Hunting & Fishing and Bike & Boat Stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Maine’s a big, beautiful place. Have a local show you around.

Come by anytime.

800.559.0747 ext. 37222
www.llbean.com/stores

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Main Bookstore
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02115  
Phone: 617-267-9300
Email: customerservice@mfa.org

Items in our Shop have an artistic or historic significance and are inspired by the rich heritage of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s collection. Our mission is to create unique gifts that educate, entertain, and enlighten. What will you find this time? Choose from inspiring books, prints, decorative items for your home, jewelry and children’s items.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Faneuil Hall Bookstore & Shop
3 South Market Bldg.
Boston, MA  02109  
Phone: 617-720-1266
Fax: 617-720-1285
Email: webcustomerservice@MFA.org

Items in our Shop have an artistic or historic significance and are inspired by the rich heritage of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s collection. Our mission is to create unique gifts that educate, entertain, and enlighten. What will you find this time? Choose from inspiring books, prints, decorative items for your home, jewelry and children’s items.

Olde Mistick Village
Coogan Boulevard (Just off I-95 at Exit 90)
Mystic, CT  06355  
Phone: 860-536-4941
Email: info@oldmysticvillage.com

Open Year Round

A world apart from the ordinary mall experience, Olde Mistick Village, with its unique collection of over 60 shoppes, stores and restaurants, has become a favorite shopping center for local residents as well as the many visitors who come into the Mystic area from around the world. A day at Olde Mistick Village is more than simply a day of shopping -- The village is colorful year 'round and features easy strolls and duck pond as well as many special events and entertainment in our Gazebo. Few places offer as many gift shopping opportunities as does Olde Mistick Village. Many one-of-a-kind, handmade items are imported from throughout the world. A great selection of brand-name gifts is always available at competitive prices.

Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks
200 Sable Oaks Drive
South Portland, ME  04106  
Phone: 207-871-8000
Toll-Free: 800-752-8810  800-228-9290 Reservations
Fax: 207-871-7971
   

Situated on beautiful Casco Bay near downtown Portland, the Portland Marriott places visitors close to regional attractions like Portland’s delightful Old Port District, Old Orchard Beach, the Sable Oaks Country Club, Portland Head Light, and the Portland Art Museum. Close to I-95 and Portland International Jetport, the Portland Marriott, with 222 rooms and five suites, is a luxurious place to unwind, play, or work. Rooms offer many features for business travelers, such as wireless high-speed Internet access. Many rooms also include speaker phones, voice mail service, and two-line phones. When it is time to relax, movies, videos, and pay-per-view television programming is available. Other conveniences include business centers, express check-in and check-out, and shuttle service to and from Portland International Jetport and Maine Mall.

Museum Store - Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA  01103  
Phone: 413-263-6800
Email: info@springfieldmuseums.org

The Museum Store at the Springfield Museums features unusual selections that will spark a child’s creativity or appeal to adults looking for something special. The Store specializes in the work of artisans from the region, such as blown-glass planets and vases by Josh Simpson, luxurious hand-dyed and hand-woven scarves, one-of-a-kind silver and gemstone jewelry by designer Bianca Zoe, and other examples of fine craftsmanship. In addition to being the source for Dr. Seuss books, toys and games, the Store carries wonderfully creative science and craft kits for children, fantastic books, and a large selection of Folkmanis puppets of realistic animals and imaginary creatures. Both little girls and collectors will love the Ellis Island dolls representing immigrant children, and the adorably costumed Bearington Bears. Shoppers don’t need to pay museum admission to visit the Museum Store, and parking is free.

Abenaki Indian Museum
4423 US Route 2
East Montpelier, VT  05651  
Phone: 802-224-1055
Email: emsugarhouse@aol.com
   

Vermont’s Abenaki Indian Museum is the main attraction at The East Montpelier Sugarhouse

The Vermont Abenaki Indian museum offer the history of the Abenaki Indians it also offers a classroom where various heritage classes are being offered to teach people various skills such as Native American arts & crafts, Abenaki Indian History, Cold weather survival skills, Abenaki traditions, Abenaki Culture and much more. The Abenaki Indians occupied the territory now called Vermont long before Euro Americans settled here and still today there are many Abenakis living here. There are programs and special demonstrations throughout the year. Gift Shop, Maple Products. On line store The Museum Is Free To The Public. We do rely on donations to keep the museum going.

Tour Buses, Schools, and Groups are all welcome.

Country Shop at the Robb Family Farm
827 Ames Hill Road
Brattleboro, VT  05301  
Phone: 802-257-0163
Toll-Free: 888-318-9087
Fax: 802-254-7664
Email: robbfarm@together.net

The Robb Farm, established in 1907 is currently run by Charles Sr., Helen, Charles Jr., and Karen Robb. The Robbs farm on 420 acres and have a herd of 110 Holstein cows, of which about half are milkers. The sugarhouse is a special feature of this six generation farm. The Robb Farm is a working dairy farm and operates year round in all weather conditions. Enjoy the scenic Vermont landscape from the back of a horse-drawn wagon or sleigh by appointment only. The Country Shop is filled with Vermont crafts and the Robb Family Farm’s own maple syrup. During sugaring season, the sugarhouse is open to the public and is part of the farm tour. We recommend that visitors wear boots in the Winter and the Spring.

Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick
1360 Worcester Street
Natick, MA  01760  
Phone: 508-653-8800
Fax: 508-653-1708
Email: infocrowneplaza@phg.net
   

Crowne Plaza -the rate stays the same at $139

Stay with us in the largest retail destination in New England. The Crowne Plaza Hotel, on the Natick / Framingham line is MetroWest Boston's premier hotel, close to the Natick Mall, Shopper's World, Jordan's IMAX Theatre and lots of other stores. Our great shopping package includes deluxe overnight accommodation, car parking, hot breakfast and shuttle transportation to local retail stores and malls. Plus, receive a $25 Natick Mall gift certificate with our compliments. If your loved one deserves a special treat, or if you're looking for the perfect getaway with friends, the Crowne Plaza Ultimate Shopping Package is the answer. Valid through August 31.