STORIES
SPECIAL SECTION : HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | 40
PRECIOUS MEMORIES | 12 Vermont ’ s jewelers find innovative ways to update family heirlooms .
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
BRIGHT & BOLD | 24 Mocha Joe ’ s Coffee builds lasting sustainable partnerships with independent coffee farmers .
STORE SPOTLIGHT
J . J . HAPGOOD | 32
J . J . Hapgood reveals the recipes to a couple of their favorite drinks on their winter cocktail menu . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
Shop Local ! Check out these fun ideas for fabulous holiday presents !
TALES BEHIND THE TRAILS | 48 The stories behind how some of Stratton ’ s most beloved trails got their names .
BY BENJAMIN LERNER
STRATTON ’ S SISTER | 56 A vacationer ’ s guide to Stratton ’ s distinguished northern neighbor - Sugarbush Resort . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
SECRETS FROM THE STABLES | 62 Two of Southern Vermont ’ s equine experts share important secrets for winter horse care . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
DEPARTMENTS
HOLIDAY 2020
From the Publisher | 8 Events | 10 Local Services | 76 Real Estate | 78 Sweet Ending | 96
LITERARY EXCLUSIVE | 34 An exclusive printing of the first chapter from EMMY ® Award winning journalist John Gray ’ s brand-new novel , Manchester
Christmas .
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SECOND TO NONE | 66 Southern Vermont ’ s secondhand stores develop inventive new business strategies . BY BENJAMIN LERNER
COURTESY VERMONT ART EXCHANGE
GIVING BACK | 72 Leading Southern Vermont cultural institutions share their future plans and initiatives .
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