Shop Locally
Get into the holiday spirit by shopping right here in Addison County!
Our community is full of wonderful local shops and talented makers, ready to help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. When you shop local, you’re not just picking out something special—you’re giving back to the businesses that make our community a great place to live.
Adagio Chocolates
Visit Adagio Chocolates, your destination for intentionally sourced fine chocolates, where our mission is to showcase extraordinary chocolates while supporting growers and makers worldwide. Explore over 300 chocolates and chocolate products from 33 chocolatiers and artists locally and globally, with expert guidance from our knowledgeable and friendly team. Our selections feature exquisite chocolate bars, curated gifts and collections, and a bulk section ideal for bakers, makers, and nibblers – perfect for gifts, stocking stuffers, and business gifting! Visit us online or at 52 Main Street in Middlebury, directly beneath the Middlebury Mountaineer. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM – indulge in the art of fine chocolate this winter!
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Better Middlebury Partnership
The Better Middlebury Partnership (BMP) is a civic organization dedicated to making the Greater Middlebury community a better place to live, work and play. Experience the magic of Middlebury this holiday season! Explore our wonderful local shops, and celebrate the season with our Very Merry Middlebury events.
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Lost Lantern Whiskey
Lost Lantern, winner of the 2023 Global Independent Bottler Award at the Icons of Whisky, is the first independent bottler of American whiskey. We source mature whiskey from dozens of American distilleries and create unique, highly awarded whiskies for luxury whiskey drinkers. The Lost Lantern tasting room in Vergennes offers a wide array of tasting flights of our whiskies, which rotate seasonally. We also offer bottle sales of all current releases and nearly all our library releases–including whiskies that sold out years ago and are now only available here.
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Otter Creek Used Books
We offer a large collection of used books – fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, mysteries and everything in between. Hopefully something to satisfy your interests. We are always adding new inventory – everyday! Our philosophy is, sure, you can buy books online and never touch it until it arrives in the mail but there is nothing like holding a book that you have been searching for. Nothing! Or finding a book you didn’t know you needed until you saw it. Holding a book in your hands has to be one of the best things in life.
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Quilters’ Corner
At The Quilters’ Corner, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help you learn more about sewing than you ever thought possible…and teach you how to have fun doing it! Our commitment to excellence in everything we teach, sell, and service, makes us Vermont’s BEST source for all of your Sewing and Vacuum needs! In addition to being an authorized sales and service center for Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Elna, HandiQuilter, VacuMaid, and Miele, it’s now a popular sewing and quilting destination offering a vast selection of fabrics (over 2000 bolts!), patterns, books, notions, threads, and classes. For your convenience, scissor sharpening services are also available at our store. Hours are Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat 9:30-4 / Closed Dec 24-26th
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Sparrow Art Supply
Discover your inspiration at Sparrow Art Supply, nestled in downtown Middlebury! Stocked with everything from oil paints and block printing tools to stationery essentials, our shop welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels. More than just a store, Sparrow is where local artists connect, learn, and share in our rotating gallery. Our new exhibit, Frost & Fable, features enchanting artworks, artisan ornaments, and handcrafted treasures—each a unique gift waiting to be found! Proudly woman-owned, we’re fueling a vibrant arts community, both in-store and online with nationwide shipping. Find the perfect gift and support local creativity with every purchase!
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Stone Leaf Teahouse
Established in 2009, Stone Leaf Teahouse’s teas reflect our ideals; grown with skill and heart to cultivate a healthy ecosystem and global community. Each year we visit the tea gardens that produce the finest teas in the world. Stone Leaf Teahouse connects you to the families that have grown and processed tea for generations. Visit us in the historic Marbleworks for fresh loose leaf tea from China, Japan, Taiwan, India, and Nepal… and throughout the world (or visit our website to shop online)!