The Adamant Coop is a charming little all-in-one shop/bakery/post office for the tiny town's residents - located in a historic house, and sitting at the intersection of about 4 dirt roads in what seems like the middle of nowhere. So how did I come to discover this local gem? Apparently most outsiders that stop in are lost and looking for directions (according to their website) - but exploring this little village has been on my bucket list for ages - so I deliberately sought it out and all bc of a movie I saw many years ago LOL! And based on the responses from the staff when I asked about the movie, I'm probably one of the only ones that's ever visited for that reason haha! The film was What Lies Beneath with Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford. One of the actors describes the town as "that artsy little village down 7" (meaning highway 7 - one of Vermont's main arteries)...and at one point in the movie, she goes to Adamant and explores a little - it looked adorable and who doesn't love an artsy village in the fall right? So I had to come see it - and the actual place IRL is nothing like the movie portrayed of course (thanks Hollywood :P) - and it's not even anywhere near Highway 7 - but that's bc they didn't even film it here haha!! Nonetheless- it was well worth the stop and I'm so glad it worked out the way it did! They have all sorts of treats and goodies and local arts and crafts - and it's such a cozy little shop in a beautiful setting surrounded by lakes, streams, and fall colors! Residents in the community take turns baking homemade goodies for the Coop to sell so I scored some gigantic ginger cookies...and just after I arrived, another local resident brought in a fresh pumpkin spice cake and was slicing it up so of course I had to get a piece of that too! All of it was amazing! I also grabbed some other snack items made locally - some street corn dip that was fantastic - ate every last bit of that on my trip and thought about coming back for more lol. And also a unique treat I'd never seen before - chocolate covered sunflower seeds!! Oh they were just wonderful - absolutely loved those! They also have jars of various locally grown and pickled veggies and such, as well as fresh brewed coffee and all sorts of local art pieces, jewelry, and even t-shirts! The Coop also serves as the town's post office. There's even a small park across the street right next to the little rushing brook with seating. It really is such a cute place - there's some cozy seating by their little wood-burning stove and the staff were just lovely to chat to. There's also a funny little bit of history about the town's name - originally it was named Sodom - and the pond across the street is still called Sodom Pond - but apparently one of the first preachers in the town (and a few other residents) refused to get their mail delivered to a town named Sodom so they were "adamant" about changing the name haha! Such an interesting little side adventure- if you're in the area, it's very much worth a stop! read more

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While on vacation I popped in to get some provisions. I bought some lovely kale, Italian sausage from a local farm, organic chicken broth and cannellini beans and local garlic. The ensuing pot of greens and beans was amazing. Seems like a kind of locals-only place as folks all seemed to know each other really well. read more

One of my favorite things about being in a new area is discovering local gems. This co-op is exactly that. If you're in the area, & it's winter, it's easier to pop in here than to go into town. But once you walk in, it is so charming & the welcome so warm, you'd go out of your way to stop in again. They serve hot coffee too - I dare you to pass up a moment of warmth in one of the chairs by the wood burning stove! Fresh bread is delivered on Tuesday & Saturday mornings. And there's a little post office window here, and PO Boxes for rent. In the warmer months, there are cookouts on Fridays (5:30pm-7pm), with burgers (beef, salmon, black bean), sides & desserts. I'd definitely come back for one of those nights! They have a little bit of everything you need, & everything is local: Eggs Dairy Produce Meat Bulk spices Baking necessities, including yeast Canned veggies, soups, beans Cleaning products Jams & nut butters Ice cream Dry beans & grains Boxed cereal, meusli, oatmeal Beer & wine Pasta & sauce Ice cream Maple syrups Apple cider There are delicious things that you MUST try: Frozen pot pies & empanadas Freshly baked scones, cookies, brownies, cake And local soaps, art, crafts, greeting cards, jewelry, pottery, etc. make very unique & thoughtful gifts. I stayed nearby in February, & came here several times. I tried the rosemary scones, the cherry chocolate ganache brownies, the coffee layer cake, the cream scones, the chicken pot pie, & the mac & cheese, and they were all FANTASTIC. An extra special nod to the baked goods - pay attention when I say they are NOT TO BE MISSED. Just trust me & try at least one of everything that's available when you arrive! An interesting bit of history on this co-op is included in their website: "During the winter of 1934-1935, a local pastor gathered a group of neighbors to discuss starting a co-operative to buy groceries and create a market for local produce. In August of 1935, after eleven families each contributed five dollars to provide working capital, the Adamant Cooperative was incorporated. The Co-op rented space from Minnie Horr, who operated both the store and the post office out of her house, and purchased the building in 1940 for $600." Lovely gem! Highly recommend!! read more

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One of the oldest co-ops in 'rural small village America', Adamant, Vermont at its finest!!