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Dairyland Peach Business Profile 2019, Page 7
Three Sisters Furnishings: 10 years of
providing customers with an experience
Where can you find high quality goods at a local
family-owned store, combined with friendliness and ex-
cellent customer service? Three Sisters Furnishings near
New London, Minnesota!
Upon entering the store, once a former restaurant
which has been completely remodeled into a beautiful
showroom, it is evident the amount of hard work and
care taken to create an experience for shoppers. Wheth-
er you are a local person looking for a gorgeous dining
table and chairs for your home, a snowbird who needs
outdoor furniture for the cabin, a visitor looking for a
unique Minnesota souvenir, or a person in need of ex-
pert home design advice, Three Sisters is able to meet
your needs.
The three sisters who inspired the name, Jacki, Tracy
and Katie, along with their parents Roger and Judy Im-
dieke, opened the doors of Three Sisters Furnishings in
July of 2009. Roger, a county commissioner who farmed
many years in the Elrosa area, recognized the potential
of combining timber from his 200 acres of land and his
relationship with the local Amish, to sell quality-con-
structed Amish furniture. Roger’s own timber harvested
from his farm has also been used in the flooring and
ceiling. Much of the staining and painting labor was
completed by Roger. His daughters, who have jobs out-
side the store, still offer helpful business advice, like the
addition of a brick fireplace in a newer addition.
Beautiful Amish furniture adorns the showroom at
Three Sisters Furnishings, although 90 percent or more
of sales are custom orders. “With eight types of wood,
16 stains, and the different fabric types, there are endless
combinations,” Roger said. Some pieces are constructed
by the Amish in Todd County, using wood harvested
from Roger’s farm. Other pieces are designed and made
in Ohio and Indiana, by larger companies who are able
to follow trends and add more unique features to their
pieces. Roger has found guidance in other retail store
owners along the way, helping him choose reputable
companies to work with.
Judy, who worked for 25 years in medical transcrip-
tion at ACMC in Willmar, has education in interior dec-
orating and looks for unique pieces at vendor events for
the store. She works with customers in-store and locally
in their homes. The store has 12 part-time employees;
two with interior decorating training and four who do
custom furniture orders. The three sisters all help when
they can, with Katie handling the store website.
Since opening, Three Sisters Furnishings has expand-
ed both their size and their products. They carry wall
art, home décor, Pandora jewelry, boutique clothing,
Stormy Kromer outdoor gear, unique toys for children
including Schleich and Jellycat, books, games, puzzles,
kitchen items including Stonewall Kitchen, gourmet
foods including their own brand of sauces and dress-
ings, meats, cheeses and pantry items.
Many products are manufactured in Minnesota.
Their own maple syrup is tapped from Roger’s woods.
Meats and cheeses are locally made. Coffee, shortbread,
chocolate, lefse, wild rice and other mouth-watering
items come from local sources. Minnesota-made games/
puzzles, toys, clothing, cards, soy candles and pottery
can be found.
With its friendly staff and wide variety of items,
along with experts to help people create a living space
they love, visiting Three Sisters provides customers with
a personable experience, and appeals to young and old,
men and women. Whether shopping for self or a gift
Judy and Roger Imdieke pose in front of Three
Sisters, located at the corner of Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 71,
in an oversized Adirondack chair.
item, there surely is something for everyone at Three Sis-
ters Furnishings. Visit their store at the corner of Hwys
9 and 71. For more information, visit www.threesisters-
furnishings.com.
2550 Hwy. 9 NE, New London, MN
Located 1 Mile North of Sibley State Park
at Intersection of Hwy. 9 & US 71
The Three Sisters’ showroom showcases a sampling
of beautiful Amish crafted furniture in a newer addition
of the store.
The three sisters behind the name: Tracy, Katie and
Jacki.
320.354.4480
www.threesistersfurnishings.com