Imagine you're putting on a fair, and while attendees from all over the world and campuses attend,…read morethe stars are local gifts given a new life to be sold or resold here, at the Fisher Home Hospice Shop. That is the Fisher Home Hospice Shop: a marvelous showroom of timeless artifacts, clothes, books, games, and necessities that you might overlook or fail to live without. Let me give you a nice laundry list of my purchase of a tidy litany of needs, all for under a hundred dollars: Relevant literature/books for me, my new favorite clutch purse bag, snow gloves, two phone holders for vehicles, fine clothing for me and my family, household staples like notepads or three ring binder punches, and for sure my list could go on. Let's stop saying that the money you pay for these is too much or too little and instead look to what your purchase does: it funds the Fisher Hospice Home. This isn't your typical 'store,' and would be more fair to call it a non-profit venture. Volunteers maintain the store floor, swap out goods seasonally, review donations, and they all work as volunteers, for gratuity alone. The love they spend on what visitors might like is obvious, from their childrens' toy section, to their miniature library, to the household goods section. The space is maintained, full of light, and is accessible. What might challenge you is that what you find here is going to be more personal to you, instead of some wide class you happen to be a part of. That is what happens when you merchandise in timeless necessities--you would just as likely find a selfie stick here as you might find typewriter paper. What you leave with is actually liberating: there's no tracker of your behavior as a consumer, there's no brand loyalty that you're analyzed for, you're just a local shopper. Perhaps that's why the Fisher Home Hospice Shop feels like any internationally savvy visitor would visit, because what strikes you might be as surprising as any other bargain reseller, like Marshalls or TJ Maxx. Here, it's local, it's for a cause, and it's open to the public. A former friend recommended I visit the Fisher Home Hospice Shop, and I now regret I thought their advice meant I would only visit once! :)

I have been shopping at the Hospice Shop for many years. I don't remember ever leaving there…read morewithout purchasing something! Staff is always great. I like to support our local hospice home, who have helped many friends and acquaintances with their caring services.

Excellent selection. Excellent prices…read more Kind, courteous, and knowledgeable staff. You can't ask for much more.

So sad to pen a negative review of a local business.... we…read morebought 2 unfinished pine adirondack chairs 2 Summers ago, primed & painted them as directed, kept them indoors in the winter months. Both chairs have failed. The cheap pine rotted away where the armrest meets the back brace. When I brought this to their attention I was told "out of warranty" and replacement parts ( which I would be paying for) not available for 8 months. I asked about getting some sort of discount on 2 new chairs and was told " we don't do that" again, sad

Kay is a gem. Best antiques dealer in MAread more

Over the years I've bought many items from Kay Baker's Antiques. A beautiful copper kettle, ironed…read morelinens, a framed antique map, coin silver and many more finds. She has a section for economical treasures and a section for higher quality items. Well worth the trip!

I have gone to Y.H.O. several different times and their customer service is off the charts good…read more They have a little bit of everything. I went to buy a lamp shade because the glass on mine broke and they had exactly what I needed. I have asked for specific things and he knows almost all his inventory from memory. His prices are excellent, customer service is excellent, all the employees are helpful and courteous, and if the store wasn't closing I'd recommend all to visit. They are doing a yard tag sale on main st in orange next to the armory. Definitely go!

I love this place, stop in and try their homemade pies…read more I ride my Harley at a leisurely pace, touring across the French King bridge and around the Quabbin. The beauty of Western Mass is summed up in the view of the Connecticut River from the bridge, especially during foliage season. But I digress, back to the Freight House, my favored stop on my tours. It's a worn place, antiques lining its broad porch and spilling over into the neighboring area with cement and stone yard ornaments. Don't be deterred! Inside you'll find rooms stuffed with antique brick-a-brac, but make your way to a stool at the food counter. Service is prompt and personable - well, of course, there's only a handful of stools. The prices are fair, and I love this unassuming oasis and the folks that work here, so I tip generously. I've sampled most of the menu items, and always been satisfied. But the hidden gems are the homemade pies. I love a good pie, and most pies don't measure up. I look for a great crust, flakey on top and bottom. Then I want a good filling, full of authentic flavor, not cloyingly sweet, or runny, or gelatinous. Tough to find? Yup! Found it here, at Freight House, every time. Great pie (and food), a cup of coffee, and I'm off to the French King bridge, the Quabbin, and the open road.

What an utter waste of time. I was making my way back from Northwest Vermont towards Boston, and a…read morefriend mentioned there was a good antique place in this town, but couldn't recall the name. This is what popped up via search engine, and I cannot believe this could be the place my friend intended. The setting looked so cool, in photos and as I pulled up. I'd driven an hour to get there, and was dying to hit the restroom before looking around, and there were all kinds of unwelcoming signs everywhere. "Bathroom for customers only," well considering this is in BFE, I can't imagine tons of randos are just stumbling through the door. There was a small cafe attached, and that seemed to be the only part doing any business. And after a quick wander around the shop, that made total sense, because the prices on the antiques and other items were absolute insanity. A small jar of used golf tees: $18. Little saucers I find at my local goodwill for 99 cents, around $20. Tiny jars of nothing-special buttons: $24. The vibe was decidedly crotchety-old-should-not-run-a-business. I get businesses dealing with public can be not fun, but the tone of the whole place was just "get off my lawn." No thanks! Friends, spend your time and money elsewhere. These people should retire.

**November 2025: Tuesday Afternoon Visit**…read more I always try to visit at least one charity shop when I travel and Experience Goods seemed like a good one to check out. I love that proceeds from this shop benefits a hospice care facility and that they had a parking lot for patrons. On my visit they had some ugly Christmas sweaters, variety of jewelry pieces, and coats. Thy also had misc knick knacks, furnitures, children and men's items. Pricing for items seemed reasonable here. It's a cozy thrift shop and I think it's worth a visit depending on what you're looking for.

Nice selection of vintage clothing- fewer household items than I like- hence the 4 starsread more

Huge greenhouse selection and sweet kitties! Receive new plants in March and April including…read moreperennials, annuals, fruits, veg and tropicals!

I picked out a plant that looked exactly like the one in the photo, which was marked with a $16.99…read moreprice tag. However, the cashier removed the tag and charged me $39.99 without offering any explanation. I double-checked and considered returning the plant, yet she still didn't explain anything... it wasn't until I asked why I was being charged a higher price for the same product without reason that she gave a vague answer--something about one was a cut plant and the other being the original one they imported...? I like this store, but I was really unhappy with the cashier's attitude. I would have gladly paid for the plant if she hadn't removed and discarded the price tag and had clearly explained the reason for the price change before I paid.

Outstanding quality furniture and exceptional service from Sean and Bea made me confident in…read morepurchasing this furniture sight unseen and I have never been happier!!!

The worst experience of my life. We ordered a bedroom set. It took many months. The dresser had a…read moredefect that needs to be repaired. The bed came with the wrong slats and was installed improperly so the bed basically was destroyed when we tried to sleep on it. They sent the new slats and they were wrong again! Can you believe it! Please note that most of the positive reviews are 4 years old. This business is about holding deposits not delivering quality furniture.