Furniture makers Bruce Beeken and Jeff Parsons have hand-crafted custom furniture from local hardwoods at their studio in the historic Farm Barn at Shelburne Farms since 1983. Pieces are made to order for residential and institutional clients, arranged directly through the studio.
An original Vermont country store dating to at least 1859, Shelburne Country Store still occupies its 1830s building in the heart of the village, selling Vermont maple products, homemade fudge, and old-fashioned candy. The full online shop mirrors its in-store selection of toys, gifts, and housewares.
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Shelburne Farms crafts cheddar from its own Brown Swiss herd and taps maple syrup on its 1,400-acre working farm, selling both from its Welcome Center Farm Store and through an online shop. The nonprofit farm doubles as an education center but maintains a genuine working farm store open to visitors.
A family-run pick-your-own orchard on Lake Champlain, Shelburne Orchards grows more than 30 apple varieties and distills its own apple brandy through its Dead Bird Brandy label. The farm sells apple trees, cider, and doughnuts from its farm store and online.
A pioneer of Vermont winemaking since planting its first cold-climate grapes in 1998, Shelburne Vineyard pours tastings at its Route 7 tasting room and sells its wines and ciders both there and through its retail partner's online shop. Weekly farmers markets and live music round out the vineyard's seasonal calendar.
Vermont Teddy Bear has hand-made teddy bears at its Shelburne factory for over 45 years, offering daily factory tours that end at its on-site Bear Store where visitors can take home a plush souvenir. The company also runs a full online shop selling custom and giant teddy bears nationwide.