Very helpful and friendly staff. Great selection of art supplies. Also, very convenient.read more

This was a completely chance encounter as we had stopped for a coffee in Bennington and happened to…read morewalk past the store. What a veritable Aladdin's Cave of goodies it is - like the Tardis, it's much bigger on the inside than it looks. One half of the store is devoted to artist supplies - indeed, they boast of being the largest artists' supply store in Vermont. The other half is dedicated to cards, toys, bags, scarves, gifts, farden ornaments, pet things and other handy little gadgets that you didn't know you needed in your life until you saw them here. Honestly, we spend at least half an hour in here just looking around. You will be amazed at the variety of stuff they sell. Upstairs is a small but select gallery of artworks for sale, although I confess that I didn't make it past the stair landing as I got distracted by something else that I glimpsed downstairs. The owners were very chatty and friendly, especially when they found out that we were Scottish. They told us about a relative they had lost in the Lockerbie disaster, asking us if we knew the area. A poignant connection. We both emerged with lots of small gifts that will no doubt be disseminated next Christmas. Had it been earlier in our trip we'd probably have bought more stuff, but as we were heading homewards we were limited to how much more we could squeeze into our bags!

After being charged $25.00 to have a zipper replaced on a sweater, I expected a great job…read more Unfortunately, it was so bad that I had to ask to have it redone. I have never done that before! But I couldn't accept the work. When I pointed out how sloppy it was, the woman said "If I had noticed that, I would have fixed it." What, really? I wish the older Italian gentleman was still in Bennington!! He was an excellent tailor and very reasonably priced. When I brought my garment home, a family member couldn't believe how bad it looked and this was after it was "fixed. "

I needed some fabric to make "sleeping bags" for my grandchildren's stuffed animals and this was…read morethe place to go! Staff was very helpful as I chose just the right flannels, and they had buttons and trim, thread, and everything else I needed. Convenient free street parking. What's not to love?

I called studio several times and no one called me back. Poor customer service. Need I say more.read more

This place is a dream come true for an artist of any age!! The owner Stacy is a patient, kind and…read morecreative teacher who guides her students (young and old) in a large variety of different crafts. Open art studio hours let you come and discover different art media and you leave with a beautiful creation.

I enjoyed this shop! So many wonderful artisans with their work on display! There are many…read moredifferent styles of handcrafted items here. Scarves, pottery, glassware, metalwork, jewelry, soap. We also enjoyed our lunch onsite here at the Green Leaf Cafe. With a homemade Caesar dressing and croutons, the Caesar salad was one of the best I've had. The BBQ Bacon Meatball Bomb was delicious, and we had ours in a sandwich. We also had the quiche, which was also very good, but could have used a little more cheese for my palette. As of this writing, the cafe has only been open about 3 weeks. Everybody in this shop made you feel good about being there!

All items are AMERICAN made. Beautiful crafts. Lots of iron works, wood itmes, stain glass and very…read moregood prices. Exit 6 on interstate 91. Not far and worth the visit. Bought items for me and did some early Christmas shopping.

Such a whimsical, transportive shop that has all its own personality and gifts to offer. Walk…read moreupstairs to see their "Bloom Room" which is a whole other fanciful world that adults and kids would go nuts over, flanked with colorful carpets and lamps and fairies. Like a kid's Disneyland. A must-stop when you're in the area. 5 stars!!!

5 stars for the positive energy and fun of the Sparkle Barn. Tons of fun; tons of cool things. I…read morecan't believe they have been there 8 years and I just found them. I'm sad that I could have been going here for the past 8 years !!

Came here on a recommendation of a friend and was delighted to see such a place. Very up to date…read morematerials... and fun to paint as well. Going to book a party after visiting for the first time!... owner very knowledgeable and friendly. The place to go to paint for sure

What a surprise to see that Green Mountain Spinnery, a small worker-owned co-op, produces such…read moreincredible yarn in their tiny facility. I was expecting a large mill as I've heard so many people use their yarn around the world. The staff is dedicated and pours their knowledge out to you with the years of experience. Dropped a chunk of change on their gorgeous yarn, well worth it, and drove home to start 2 sweater patterns they created specifically for their yarn. Well worth the tour (booked in advance)! Look them up on Youtube. So worth it!

A small retail outlet for high-quality, gorgeous rustic yarn and some knitting supplies (needles,…read morepatterns, wool wash) in the entryway, and a larger space where I could only peek in - it looked like the place where wool magic is created. A great stop just off of I91 - definitely worth the stop.

Super cute shop with lots to look at. There's a variety of artisan goods like jewelry, candles, and…read moresmall home decor items. This is a great place to pick up some unique gifts or to find something special for yourself. I was pleased with the variety and prices. I'll be stopping back to do some holiday browsing and shopping!

I enjoyed my leisurely visit to this little shop in the middle of Hoosick Falls. I was happy to see…read morethat it offers a little bit of everything and is not focused on "folksy." I was able to find unique and perfect gifts for friends, who are all very different from each other, at good prices. Friendly service and a nice, calm dog in the shop as well :)

Such a gorgeous art and home decor shop, made of stone and wide-planked wood. Loved the mid-century…read moretables, modern light fixtures, handmade candles, and more. Really nice owner too who recommended towns to visit and this adorable shop nearby called The Sparkle Barn. 5 stars!!!!

My eye was more drawn to the Historical Marker in front and then I had to stop and check inside…read more The marker reads, "Old Stone Shop. Built in 1848, by Batcheller & Sons, makers of pitchforks. For many years after 1808, farm implements were manufactured here. Lyman Batcheller & his sons bought the forge in 1835, and their forks became famous throughout the U.S. and Europe. In 1902 they merged with the firm making True Temper products, which re-built the Inn." The marker was erected in 1949 by the Vermont Historic Sites Commission. Inside, not just farm implements but jewelry and toys and furniture and cutting boards and glassware and pottery. It's just amazing to see all of this stuff that is, well, hand made in Vermont. [Review 18463 overall - 63 in Vermont - 1985 of 2022.]

I could spend hours browsing all the unique and amazing art on display at Gallery In the Woods! It…read morehas three levels and each one is packed with fantastic items. Some items were quite pricey but that's to be expected. You could find a number of interesting things that were on the lower end of the price range. What I appreciated was the staff left us be to browse and take our time. It was a very relaxed environment to take in the displays.

This is my first time in Vermont. I walked by this shop after seeing many creative displays…read moreoutside. This shop does not only have highly innovative galleries but also sells these artworks. The owner told me that their galleries featured 16 local artists and 200 artists from all around the world (amazing!!!). I would never expect to randomly walk in a store to experience THIS MUCH arts!!! From recycle materials to metal works, they have it all! Of course, love this place so much I had to walk out with a purchase! Gallery in the Woods appeared to be one of my most favorite places in Vermont. I would highly recommend art appreciators, non-locals and locals to stop by for a visit. I guarantee that it will worth your time!