HOLIDAY 2024
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STORIES
COURTESY SIMON PEARCE
SPOTLIGHT | 12
Sean Osborne , owner and founder of Regional Character , shares the story behind his remarkable new business .
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS | 14
Some of Stratton Mountain Resort ’ s employees share their favorite holiday movies , music , and memories .
THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN ’ | 18
Brattleboro ’ s Vermont Jazz Center brings great music to Southern Vermont .
STYLE & SUBSTANCE | 28
The new Simon Pearce store in Manchester beautifully showcases the designer ’ s timeless pieces .
ERRORS & OMISSIONS
In the Fall 2024 issue of Stratton Magazine , 1 page of Stratton Real Estate ’ s advertisement was inadvertently duplicated . On behalf of the team at Old Mill Road Media , we apologize to Stratton Real Estate for our error . Please see their ads in this issue on pages 84-87 .
BENEDICT ’ S GOES BIG | 36
Just in time for ski season , Benedict ’ s Bar & Eatery at Stratton Mountain Resort is moving into a larger space on the Mountain , expanding its fun , elevated comfort food menu , and staying open later to accommodate the après-ski crowd .
ONE STOP PARTY SHOP | 42
J . K . Adams is the perfect place to prepare for every Holiday party .
SPECIAL SECTION | 63
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
CELEBRATE THE SEASON ! | 72
Candice Joseph , owner and founder of Candice Grace Events , shares her secrets for planning the perfect Holiday party
GIVING BACK : A WARM WELCOME | 78
The Arlington Food Shelf expands its operations and impact at its new , larger location .
DEPARTMENTS
HOLIDAY 2024
From the Publisher | 8
Shout Out | 9
Local Services | 82
Real Estate | 84
Last Word | 96
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