Local fresh produce close to my home in Wilder! I am in heaven…read more First time I went to Stern's,I found the store very clean. The assortment is way more than I expected. Lots of refrigerated stuff like cream from local dairies. Butter,eggs,cheese, tofu. Chili peppers & load of home made noodles. Great prices. Very convenient, good pricing & I will go back again!

Day before Easter at 5:35 in the afternoon during a pandemic I arrive to find the Saturday hours…read moreposted on the door: Open till 5:00. This was only my second outing that week and my last chance for greens before Easter. Before disappointment could set in the door swings open and Jill, the owner is standing there with a big grin saying : "You need to shop?". Everything was neatly put away which she opened right back up again- reassuring me to take my time. I wasn't the last late shopper that she allowed in but I'll bet I was the most grateful. I just want to say thank you for that act of kindness it went a long way in making our very unusual Easter a little greener.

This rating is relative to the other supermarkets in the area. There are usually good options for…read morefresh veggies, the shelves are stocked, crowds aren't too bad. That said, prices for veggies are high. Buying organic is expensive. And this is coming from someone who lived in NYC for the last 5 years. Since I don't have options, this is definitely where I go.

The produce here is especially fresh and the variety of baked goods and deli items as well as the…read morequality of the meats and cheeses that are pre-cut this supermarket apart from the other ones in town. Friendly service in all departments and a very clean well organized store. You could shop at one other store in town for certain items to maybe save some money but if you want the best quality you go here.

Barden Farm has a brick and mortar farm market right in downtown New Hartford. There is a parking…read morearea with street parking as well. The building looked historic and the farm market was a delight. They had flowers, fresh produce, various goodies, and even an ice cream shop in the back. The people working there were friendly also. I love that small town vibe. On this visit, I purchased tomatoes, onion, lemon cucumbers (yes, that is a thing and it's delicious), and whoopie pies. The ice cream was good too, I had the banana pie. They also had candy for sale. There were a couple of tables you can enjoy your ice cream at. Overall, another awesome farm market that is affordable and has high quality products.

Lovely family operation. The cider donuts were great - that's really what we came for. I recommend…read morethe glazed. Plus, Patch Orchards had tallow candles and bath bombs in their store made by the mother-in-law of the nice young man who checked us out - those offerings were unexpected. The apples themselves were excellent also, with lots of different varieties available for picking. The scenic views were also ridiculously beautiful. And the playground equipment for younger kids was surprisingly large and robust. Nice place to spend some relaxing family time.

I'm a local photographer who has used Patch Orchards multiple times without issue, until this week,…read morewhen I had a shocking experience with them. As usual, I arrived with my clients, politely said hello and stated I was there to take photos by the Christmas trees. Christine (whom I had never met) said nothing about rules or purchase requirements and explicitly told me I could take photos. Afterward, my clients warmed up with their baby in the car and planned to cut a tree, but Christine assumed we weren't buying anything and escalated the situation for no reason. I left with my clients down the hill to take a few last shots and as I was getting into my car, Christine brought her husband Mike down in his truck to "scare me off". They flew past me, tried to block me from leaving the road, yelled at me to "never be seen on the property again," and accused me of "taking photos without buying anything" as if that were a crime. It was aggressive, threatening and completely unprofessional. This is a farm open to the public - visitors are NOT required to make a purchase just for stepping onto the property. If they have rules for photos, they can communicate them like adults instead of resorting to intimidation and theatrics. I won't be returning (for my own safety), and others should think twice before giving them business. If you do visit, apparently you'd better buy something immediately, since that seems to be their unspoken rule.

This is such a fun place to visit with so many activities that are family-(and friend)-friendly!…read more My friends and I went apple picking here! You can start off by taking brown bags or berry cartons at the entrance storefront. There are TONS of fields to explore: we explored fields of raspberries, elderberries, blueberries, and then you get to the apple orchards. There are SO many varieties of apples. I would make sure you have some good shoes because in some areas of the apple orchard, there are some steep inclines. If there is rain, it can also get slippery. There is also a HUGE pumpkin patch, flower fields that are available for picking, and a CORN MAZE - the latter is $6 entrance fee! Again, so much to do. Unfortunately I did not have time to experience the corn maze because it started raining by then. If I could make a suggestion, It would be nice for some of the trees to have a suspended net around the bottom of the tree (maybe this isn't optimal for weight purposes). But so many apples fall off the tree- or people drop them while picking. It seems a shame to go to waste, so would be cool if there were a way to catch them before hitting the ground and bruising/ resting in dirt. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. It was a ton of fun to visit the farm with so much to do, and delicious apples. PLUS Mac's Maple is also down the road so that was our next stop!

The friendliest staff and helpful to find whatever apple…read moretype you are looking for! pumpkins are fabulous, and the Maze has been great! The cider is delicious!

Vermont local beef & pork = delicious!…read more I discovered Raycin Farms at the Hartland Farmers Market. The owner raises their own beef and pork and uses the local butcher/ slaughterhouse in St Johnsbury to get some great steaks, chops, sausages, ground beef, and more. I got some steaks and ground beef. I was happy & surprised at how gamey and wild their grass only fed cow was. I was not used to that flavor! It was fun and exciting at the same time! Is this the real beef? Is this how beef REALLY tastes, maybe 100 years ago? Price, yeah more of course, but go for it! Very lean beef! Comparable to buffalo. Hartland FM is Fridays 3:00 to 7:00 and a wonderful location at the local Hartland Library.

I love, love love this place and their selection and prices. I go with a friend and we make a day…read moreout of it. I've never sent anyone there who wasn't happy with the experience. They are often sold out by mid-June, but then move from the greenhouses to the actual farm. Definitely one of my 'happy places.' They have farm dogs, and post that you should not let your dog out so in warm weather best to leave the pup home.

Edgewater has a really large variety of annual & perennial flowers, herbs, and…read moreMany vegetable starts in 6 packs and bigger pots. I love the variety, and being able to get everything I need in one stop. Their prices are good, and the plants are very healthy. The staff is very pleasant and helpful.

Yummy prepared food! Very kind staff!…read moreUnique gift items! Wonderful selection of wellness products.

I loved this place and wish we had something back home like this. They had a huge natural…read moresupplement section. The prices were less than back home but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

Went to this store late evening to get some drinks and snacks for our trip next day. I found some…read morecupcakes and scones remaining in the shelves, but there were no paper bags left. Luckily found some on the kitchen counter. I explored the store further. They had huge collection of drinks, wines, cereal, large variety of fruits and vegetables. They had hot bar and cafe too, but they were closed when I went. Most of store was very clean. Check out process was quick and easy but no self checkout available.

I love this Coop. I live 30 miles away, yet every time I'm in the area I pay a visit along with my…read morecooler bags to get some of the freshest local produce and quality non perishables available. Their craft beer selection, particularly from Vermont and New Hampshire, is the best on the area. They also have a superior selection of quality wines. Likewise, their fresh meat and fish selection is without par in the Upper Valley. And then there is their cheese offerings. Quite extensive including imported and New England cheeses. The Coop has classes on many types of health and cooking interests. The pandemic put a stop to many of their offerings but they're now back in full swing. I attended a cast iron cooking class and maintenance which I found amazingly instructive. The stay knows what they're doing, particularly in the meat and fish department and can give you tips on preparation and cooking to gain the best nutrition and taste. I found their service to be absolutely superb. Their clientele is indeed upscale and that is expected for the area and location. A friendly and knowledgeable crowd looking for top notch nutrition. The Coop distinguishes itself for the composition of their board, elected among the members, which also provide superb services to underserved populations in the area. Overall one of the best food shopping experiences in the two states.

Was waiting 10 minutes for a Mexican to go order and haven't been to area for a long time and saw…read morethis store! WOW! Wide section of asian foods, fresh produce, rices, spices, beans and more. Only got through an aisle saw many new to me items. The store and restaurant were orderly and clean. Will definitely be back soon!! Nice to find one close to Vermont!

Delightfully superb Thai food, highly recommended. Speedy service. Panang curry was great.read more