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STORIES
SPOTLIGHT : THE MAPLE RESERVE | 12 Austin Felis II and Lauren Felis , owners and founders of The Maple Reserve in Manchester , share delicious holiday drink recipes that use Dorset Maple Reserve syrup
SPOTLIGHT : VON BARGEN ’ S | 14 Von Bargen ’ s Jewelry offers elegant , timeless pieces and expert style recommendations in the heart of Stratton Village
VERMONT MACRAME | 18 How Lauren Kabis built Vermont Macrame into a thriving , independent craft business
WATSON WHEELER CIDER | 31 Watson Wheeler Cider in Shaftsbury combines a generational history of hard cider making with a hip , refined design , and a strong foundation for the future of their business .
5 YEARS OF OLD MILL ROAD ! | 38
Old Mill Road celebrates five years of bringing people together through music , media , and community connection .
SPECIAL SECTION | 52
SHOPPING
GUIDE
CLIMB | 60 Stratton Mountain Resort ’ s phenomenal , new indoor climbing gym , CLIMB , offers year-round fun for climbers of all skill levels
GIVING BACK | 64 On the heels of opening their 96th season , the Dorset Players share their passion for theatre , a glimpse into the future , and sincere gratitude for community support .
CONTEMPORARY CHALET | 68 Niki Conte of Northshire Living renovates , refurbishes , redesigns , and elevates a beautiful ski chalet in Southern Vermont
DEPARTMENTS
HOLIDAY 2023
From the Publisher | 8 Shout Out | 10 Local Services | 82 Real Estate | 84 Last Word | 96
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