Tom and the other guys at Alcan are great - excellent service at reasonable cost, good advice, and…read morealways a friendly word. Also, in 30+ years of them dealing with my chain saws, string trimmers, and mowers, this old woman has never once felt patronized by any of the guys there

The food, the drinks and the service were all fantastic! I had not had a meal or drinks that were…read morenot fantastic

A great place for bargain hunters in the middle of the Green Mountain State…read more This store has an immense inventory of furniture, appliances, Knick knacks, clothing and virtually everything household related. Why go to a dozen state sales when you can come here and save the gas. There were a few leather sofas, many dining room sets, countless recliners and seating chairs, and chests and bookcases. Another side of the store features clothing, while a separate section has small appliances. Quality varies, from almost new to fairly worn. Priced accordingly. Perfect place for a new college graduate to set up household without spending a ton of money, or folks who don't need to spend a lot of money in a sofa that will likely become the cat's scratching post when they bring it home. And for the bargain hunter looking for treasures.

Amazing!! My go to for all my veggie starts and actual veggies once the stall is open.read more

Great selection! Loads of natives. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Prices are comparable to…read moreother area nurseries. I'll be back!

The pricing was comparable to that of Marimekko retail stores and the staff hovered excessively and…read morehad some attitude. It was impossible to browse the large selection of nice goods comfortably so my daughter & I left without buying anything. If you are looking for something specific, check it out, but otherwise avoid.

Possibly my favorite store ever! The Marimekko Outlet in Manchester, VT is one of two Marimekko…read moreretail locations in the US, and the only outlet store. Kitchenware, linens, decorative pillows, fabric, dresses, and other clothing items--I was so excited to be here I was practically running in place! The two women working there were an absolute delight--friendly, enthusiastic about Marimekko, and as helpful as could be. I bought a dress, some throw pillows, and some mugs and dishes. Excellent quality items, and they were discounted at different rates, I believe between 15%-50%. I absolutely love this place and can't wait to go back.

We came looking for a sweatshirt for a toddler and left with a sweatshirt, two pairs of toddler…read moreshoes, a hiking backpack, a beauty supply caddy, a minecraft pickaxe, and free vegetables to top it all off! What a treasure trove!

I shop at Twice Blessed every winter at least 2 times from 2010 thru 2025. We ski at Mount Snow…read moreand I always allow time to shop. I also bring my good used clothing to donate as the money they make is donated for a good cause. The ladies that work there are so very sweet and helpful when I am looking for something special. I highly recommend Twice Blessed as a place to shop for just about anything. The value is outstanding, the selection is infinite and the service is great! Do not overlook Twice Blessed.

I rented skis from them in mid-January while on a two day ski trip. The prices were reasonable…read moreespecially considering their proximity to the mountain. My rentals were great quality and I had no issues with them. The employees were helpful and ensured I was fitted properly and received the proper equipment to match my skill level. I would recommend.

Don't go to this store if you are seeking good customer service!! They don't seem to care at all…read moreabout their customers here. Four of us came in from out of town to ride this weekend and one bike had an issue with the pedal and crank threads. This store was the only store who had the helicoil thread repair we needed in stock but they were too backed up in their service department to work on the bike same day. We asked instead if we could buy the part we needed and take it to another store who had capacity to fix it today. They refused to sell us the part. We even offered to buy the part and pay for an hour of labor without them needing to do the labor to compensate them for their time. They still refused and when they saw how disappointed we were they smiled and said have a nice day as we were leaving as if to say how happy they were that they would not help us get back on the mountain today. Btw, the woman we were talking to said she was the manager so this wasn't a case of just an ill advised employee but rather just bad management decision. Advice to the owner and management of this store: try harder. Customer service is important. You should care more about your customers. Needless to say, we won't be going back to this store. I would not advise that you do either. Unless bad customer service is what you are seeking.

Unfortunately, they are very shorthanded. We have checked both their website and telephone messages…read moreand they have said they are open Sundays. Twice we have traveled 25 miles one way and found the store closed. Very disappointing.

Little off the beaten path for the non-locals anyway but this place carries everything! Even exotic…read morebirds and fish! Everything from setting up your new apiary, birdfeeders, everything for pets, Yankee candles, Carhart everything upstairs in the apparel/shoe department, gardening tools, winter gear, you name it they have it. A wonderful family owned old school yet w a modern slant, hardware/grain store.

An oasis right between Bennington and Shaftsbury! Endless Spring is a gorgeous shop for all of your…read moregreen-thumb needs. It's also for all of your other-colored thumb needs. I have a black thumb. This is *still* one of my favorite spots. Ryan has created a gorgeous, peaceful environment where you can browse not only plants and fertilizers and seeds and landscaping stuff for your indoor and outdoor growing needs, but also a selection of gorgeous, handmade pieces. Terrariums abound - hanging artfully from trees and driftwood. There is pottery, jewelry, artwork and other art by talented folk from the area and as far as New York. I recently purchased a gorgeous pendant made from a seashell, beads and wire - one-of-a-kind is my thing and it's nice to see these types of items in person instead of on Etsy. But let me get back to the terrariums... Ryan makes and sells terrariums of all styles and sizes. But better than this? He regularly runs (at least two a month) sip and plant events where you select a piece of glassware and then Ryan guides your group through building a terrarium. Each piece of glassware is marked with the price and number of plants that can fit and Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable about which plants will work together, how often to water, the way to structure the base layers for proper hydration and filtration. In addition to the standard plants he has a wide range of succulents --- many of which I've not seen elsewhere --- and these really cool and kind of bizarre plants from Africa. He calls them "living rocks". I think they look like toes. Either way they are awesome. Whether you need a specific item or just want inspiration Endless Spring will easily meet your needs. Be sure to sign up for a sip and plant so you can create a gorgeous piece of nature for your home, office or other space!

Great stop for anyone who needs knowledgable advice on gardening. The shop has tons of organic…read morefertilizers, landscaping elements, seeds, containers and many different hydroponic and indoor growing tools. In Vermont, you'll need it.