Sheep Shear Cuttings - St. Johnsbury, Vermont

    Back in 1996, Carolyn Guest introduced us to the Polish folk art of Wycinanki. Before we had our open-air markets (from 1996 to 1999); Carolyn would come over with her sheep shears during the Lupine Festival and demonstrate this folk art of paper cutting that she learned from her IFYE (International 4-H Youth Exchange) experience in Poland in the 70's. We're happy that she joined us, again, for the this year's Lupine Festival.
   It is fascinating to watch her take these shears designed for clipping sheep's wool and turn out the artwork she does. She has cards, matted prints, and framed prints. She was honored as a Vermont artisan and presented Laura Bush with a paper cutting for the White House Christmas Tree in 2006. Click on her website to see or to order some of her beautiful cuttings. Also listen carefully when you are on the website and you can hear her cutting! You can also e-mail Carolyn as she enjoys doing special orders. We carry some of her cards in the store.

Two Sisters' Garlic - Canterbury, New Hampshire

Two Sisters' Garlic Jellies bring you the benefits & enjoyment of their home-grown garlic year round. 4 and 8 oz. "bulb-shaped" jars are attractively packaged, gift giving ready. Available in 4 flavors: Simply Garlic, Rosemary Ginger, Mint, and Red Pepper. Naomi and Abby (the two sisters) remind you to not be afraid of using the garlic jellies. Use just a dab on almost anything to "garlic" it up. Use it to baste, marinade, and as a stir-fry sauce . They'll have some out for you to sample and you can see for yourself what a special little jelly this is.
  The Garlic Shaker Blends are Abby's special mix of garlic, herbs, and spices that we use on or in just about anything: Garlic, Garlic Pepper, and the very popular Blends (with our without salt).
  Two Sisters' Garlic Days - September 6th and 7th, 9 am - 4 pm
Annie's farm-made doughnuts with tea & coffee (free until 11 am)
Garlic & Garlic products for sale in the "ell"
Tea with "garlic sweets" in the Main Hall
Visit with the goats & chickens and, perhaps, the Scottish Blackface Sheep
Barn Sale of Antiques & Things
Jacob's Trail - See the farm through our 4 year-old grandson's eyes
other Local Farmers & Artisans with their wares
Garlicky goodies to lunch on
Cooking with Garlic at 12 pm and 2 pm
Saturday only:
    10 am & 1 pm - Sheet Gardening, composting in place
    11:30 am & 2:30 pm - Theme Gardens
Sunday only:
    9 am - How to plant garlic
    12 pm - 2 pm, Grass Dawgs - Bluegrass Music

  E-mail Naomi for more information about her products or Garlic Days.

Julie Nadeau - Fairfax, Vermont

Julie Nadeau has been knitting and crocheting her colorful Afghans, Baby Blankets, and Sweaters for Harman's for a few years. She's known for the unique hooded sweaters she makes with the zippers in the back like this one her daughter is modeling.

Her items make perfect baby and toddler gifts - or treat yourself to a warm Afghan to snuggle up in. If you miss her at the market, we have several of her items at the store and you can always e-mail Julie directly.

Rugs by Jerry - Lancaster, New Hampshire

Jerry DeMoras hand-crochets these colorful rugs out of polypropylene cord. They are machine washable and sturdy enough for indoor and outdoor use. This autumn, he's not able to be a vendor at the market but we hope he'll come down and visit us.

Honeysuckle Stitches - Plaistow, New Hampshire

Valerie Haggett is joined us for the first time this year during the Lupine Festival. Her NH company specializes in custom embroidery for your business or for personal gifts. She also has homemade fleece. Check out her website.

Wee Woolies & Whatnots - Canaan, Vermont

   Margaret Knapp has been joining our markets for few years now, coming and demonstrating her craft of spinning along with her friend, Florence Howes. They enjoy sharing this art with all of us and welcomes all your questions. This year they are bringing home spun yarns, knitted items, and hand woven products for you to take a bit of their work home with you. Florence's daughter, Beth St. Onge, came with them and demonstrated felting for all of us.
   Margaret's husband also brings a few of his woodworking projects with him: cribbage boards, marble games, and a few other unique products.

   Margaret will be here for the autumn market and hopes that some of her fellow North Country spinners will be joining her to continue the spinning demonstrations. You can reach Margaret by e-mail.

Nancy's Specialty Foods (Three Acres) - Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Nancy Brown has been popular at the Lupine Festival markets with her delicious refried bean wrap sandwiches made with her award-winning Balsamic Vinaigrette (she shared the recipe, also). This Balsamic Vinaigrette makes even the simplest salad special. She uses this dressing to make a Balsamic Cranberry Goat Cheese, a sweet and tart goat cheese delicious on crackers, as a sandwich spread or crumbled over salad. She'll have both the dressing and goat cheese for sale, don't miss this!

This year she's introducing her newest products: Blueberry Balsamic Glaze, use as a finishing glaze for meats and fish or as a dessert topping. Balsamic Marinade for Beef and Lamb, a truly different marinade infused with juniper and rosemary. Harman's does carry her products. You can reach her by e-mail.

Amanda's Cabin - Litchfield, New Hampshire

Dan & Diana Metevier have discovered a way to treat your family and friends to New Hampshire's newest taste in Breakfast and dessert!

Cinnamon Walnut or Snappy Ginger Pancake Mixes, Autumn Spice Cookie Mix, and three Apple Crisp Mixes including Classic, Caramel, and Candied Apple Crisp. Amanda's Cabin Mixes make great gifts; but make sure you buy extra 'cause once you try 'em you won't want to give them away. We've found that the Gingerbread Pancake mixes have been the most popular in the store. Their website: www.amandascabin.com

Donovan's Wood Carvings - Sheffield, Vermont

John Donovan came to Lupine Festival for the first time this year sharing his talents as a wood carver. Not only will he have his custom wood relief carved plaques and carved boxes for sale but he let folks try their own hand at carving as he demonstrating his craft. Look for him this autumn and learn a bit more about wood carving.

Bo's Sugar Shack - Sugar Hill, NH

Bo Peters is our local Maple Syrup producer. He set aside a some of his Maple Syrup for our markets. He doesn't make a lot of syrup and has mostly Dark Amber and a little bit of Grade B to offer. He will also have his popular maple cotton candy, stop by for little sample even if you don't want a whole bag. He is very knowledgeable about Maple Syrup production and usually brings an interesting display that not only explains how maple syrup is made but has some great historical pieces, too. You can visit Bo's website for more information about his Sugar House.

When you visit his booth, ask about the family pet, Oscar. He brought Oscar to the Lupine Festival and Oscar was very popular, even got his picture in the local papers.

Deborah Helens Florals
           - Lisbon, New Hampshire

      Debbie Ardolino has been a part of the Lupine Festival Art Show for a few years now but this year after the Art Show, she came over to the Market for the next two weekends. She brings her uniquely painted Sap Bucket Birdhouses, quilted Wall Hangings, Flower Arrangements, Bunnies, and more. She's from Lisbon, the town next door (Sugar Hill used to even be a part of Lisbon until 1963). You can contact her by e-mail.