This is a gem of a niche farm in Waterbury not far off of Rt 100. They sell organic hardcore and…read moresoft core garlic varieties of garlic; some are perfect for planting (and they have directions on how to do so). They also carry some other produce. If you want fresh and local organic garlic, look no further. Hit up Zen Barn for a meal or drinks on your way out.

Lovely grocery store on the way in/out of Stowe. Serves pre-made sandwiches, vegetables, meats,…read morebeer, drinks, chips, etc, everything you need for the weekend or a bbq. We ate outside at the picnic tables and my nephew ate two bags of chips, took all the lettuce and onions off his sandy and essentially had a huge piece of cheese on bread. He was happy.

This was a delightful little stop to pick up a dinner picnic for our hotel that evening. This cozy…read morelittle grocery features a variety of locally sourced ingredients, prepared foods and widely sourced goods (aka from outside of VT). We ended up gathering a Turkey wrap, broccoli cashew salad, and tomatoes for our dinner. They also sold a variety of soups and salads, kombuchas, fresh cut flowers, oats for breakfast and more. The broccoli cashew salad was fresh and delicious. I was a little bummed that the Turkey was but fresh cut and appeared to have preservatives/lunch meat texture. The staff we encountered were friendly and it was a great visit overall.

Perfect stop for UPick berries. Loved that they still had blueberries late in the season (late Aug…read more/ early Sep) as most farms said they were done as of early August. The fresh raspberries were so tasty and fun to pick. The blackberries were minimal on my visit but those that I found were good and flavorful. Not sure of organic, but all berries were pesticide free and oh so tasty. They have roaming chickens in the fields and they were pretty friendly/annoying you as you pick :) Farmer Mike was super friendly and welcoming to his farm. Note that they have Isham Farms on both sides of the road. The berries are up the driveway by the Sugar Shack were they make maple syrup in March/April of each year.

We stopped at the farm about a year ago during mud season and had a fascinating tour of the sugar…read morehouse. The new maple syrup grading system had come into use, so it was so interesting to hear about it from a producer's perspective. If you love maple syrup - and who doesn't? - it's so amazing to see how it's produced. More recently, I placed a mail order via their web site for a half gallon present for some relatives on the west coast, and Mike Isham handled the transaction personally, got in touch via email to make sure they were delivering the right grade of syrup, etc., and it was such a pleasure to do business with the Ishams. The present arrived at precisely the right time.

Stopped in super quick so my son could use the restroom. The store seemed clean and stocked well…read more Loved all the bulk products.

Declining prepared food quality, as well as consistently being spoken to when I ask questions…read moreusually regarding food not ringing up correctly multiple when I use the self checkout. It shouldn't take three tries to get the correct total. I stay anything on clearance here, it doesn't ring up correctly! The only people who are pleasant is the older female cashier who is usually sitting, down, along w a few of the merchandisers. I don't recommend shopping here.

What a lovely (and tasty) way to spend some time!…read more We happened upon the orchard on a girls trip to get some fresh and crispy apples and this place did not disappoint! Everyone there was so friendly and welcoming...including the adorable orchard pup! There were three variety of apples to pick/choose from and they explained the best use of each type (baking, snacking etc) They also have different types of products made from apples (vinegar etc) - fingers crossed apple butter can make it to the shelves soon :) Also - they had the BEST apple cider donuts we found in Vermont! I'm sad I didn't buy more of them!

Yummy donuts for such a great price!! Would've been perfect with coffee but they don't sell any,…read morejust hot cider.

Dropped in to grab a couple gallons of delicious dark robust maple syrup along with some maple…read morehorseradish mustard & a couple other eye catching & tasty items. The shop is well organized & fun to peruse. I asked several questions of the salesperson who was most helpful and pleasant. The most wonderful treat was the maple creamie! Made with the dark robust maple syrup I sought and mixed through an Italian gelato machine to produce the smoothest most flavorful treat. I believe this to be the highest standard for maple creamies in Vermont....for me anyway. Just outstanding.

I love maple sugar candy, and a friend of mine brought me a few packages of Butternut's candies…read moreafter doing some shopping in Vermont. These are FABULOUS; nice and sweet, just the right consistency and they melt on your tongue in just the right way. If you love maple sugar candies, GET THESE!!

The best farm fresh stand anywhere…read more Our family has been going to Four Corners Farm for four generations...and it is the BEST! Strawberries, raspberries and rhubarb The most delicious jams made from their delicious berries, strawberries and raspberries Milk from their herd of cows. Yogurt Cheese that would make Wisconsin jealous! Hamburger from their Highland Cows, lean, tasty and very good for you Honey Popcorn for POPPING Vegetables picked that day: several varieties of lettuce and tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, seasoning peppers, herbs, spinach, various varieties of squash, melons, watermelons, varieties of potatoes, beets, cauliflower, corn to name a few. Farm fresh eggs Now they have a baker, who makes the most delicious Sour Dough Bread. Don't forget your pumpkin for Halloween! Who could ask for more?

Was happy to visit their farm stand until I found out how they import farm workers and then house…read morethem in unsafe conditions. No pumpkins from them this year.

Beautiful little farm, great apple cider, and amazing cider donuts. We were lucky and got donuts…read morethat were hot and fresh - a little crispy on the outside and soft and almost melty on the inside. Absolutely to die for on a crisp fall day. Apple cider warmed us up nicely and everything was at a great price. Great views on a clear day.

This place was so precious. Loved the family-owned atmosphere. We got the hot apple cider and some…read morecider donuts and it was delicious. The views on the way into the orchard were stunning.

The best farm stand! They have everything you need and are super knowledgeable if you need help…read more Also can't beat the baked goods :)

This is a beautiful farm stand. Excellent tomatoes. In early summer the floral hanging baskets…read moreare sublime. They carry goat milk cheese, some meats and some cow cheeses. Everything is fresh and inviting.

If you know VT, you may be surprised to find that a big-time grocery conglomerate like Shaws is…read moreeven "allowed" here. I know it's the second smallest state by population (did you know there are almost 4 times as many people in Orlando metro than all of the Green Mountain state?), but kind of to 'prove' my point, try guessing how many CVS, Walgreens and Costcos there are in the entire state? That'd be 10, 5, and 1. In their largest city (Burlington), they have a grand total of ONE each of the two major drug store chains... You can see, I'm sure, to set a world record for "The most useless/unrelated factoids in a Yelp review" - I'm proposing there should be a Yelpie for that! Now, where was I? Oh yes - the question was "what's a 'major' like Shaw's doing in VT?" Turns out, even though they are now owned by Albertson's, Shaw's has deep New England roots. Along with Hannaford, they... Alright, enough with the trivia already. The store itself is what is of interest here. Well, it's almost like any old grocery store here in the Orlando area, just with higher prices, with produce, especially - sort of mid-way between a Publix regular price and Whole Foods or Fresh Market is a good comparison, except it's a Winn Dixie. Of course, that may be due to the fact that it's quite far from where the fresh stuff is grown, but still! I suffer a bit from sticker shock every time I shopped there. Bread was close to being as expensive as the "Udi" kind my wife favors. The one time I needed after-sun lotion, I was tempted to risk pain and melanoma than part with my precious dollars at those prices. This time around I got some of their 'gourmet' coffee - at $12.50 a lb - which turned out to be 'meh'. Thankfully, Vermonters are friendly and eager to help, which eases the pain some. They do offer great variety, including wine and everything from seafood to prepared foods. You COULD find deals if you looked hard enough: cod at $9 a pound is not too bad perhaps, till you realize the cod is likely caught in its "backyard" to the east! One thing I've noticed is that Vermonters are more environmentally conscious - you are more likely to get, or be offered, paper grocery bags if you didn't bring your own. I also noticed that cheese and ice cream are by and large cheaper. For the former, an 8-oz. brick (when you buy 5 of the cheese along with a basket of other items in their mix-and-match deal) of delicious Vermont cheddar (different varieties) was a crazy $1.79! The ironic thing about ice cream was that, while all the OTHER brands were easily a dollar or two cheaper, regular price, compared to what you can find here in Orlando, Ben & Jerry's, made down the road from where I skied, was EXACTLY the same price. Which reminds me - still got to do that B&J tour!

I don't understand all the complaints about Shaws. It's the largest supermarket you'll find in…read moreNorthern Vermont. If you are visiting, it's a convenient place to stock up on essentials as it's located right off the interstate in Waterbury. There's a pharmacy within the store as well. I've been here more times than I can remember, and I've never had a poor service experience.