to maintain a good balance between in-person , over-the-phone and online commerce , and it ’ s all thanks to the tireless efforts of all of our team members and the insightful leadership of the Orton Family .” Over the past decade-and-a-half , a new generation of the Orton family has stepped up to the plate and assumed proprietary duties . Gardner , Eliot and Cabot Orton have all played various roles behind-the-scenes in the operation of The Vermont Country Store over the course of their careers , but Gardner Orton makes it clear that they are all equal in their roles as Proprietors of the family business . “ We like the term , ‘ Proprietor ’, because it keeps us grounded in our roots as a family-run general store ,” says Gardner . “ Above all else , we want to create a phenomenal experience for every customer who comes here . We want them to leave with the same feelings of warmth and happiness that we get whenever we walk through the doors .”
In addition to his passion for providing exemplary service to The Vermont Country Store ’ s customers , Gardner is also an ardent believer in the power of well-balanced nutrition . Throughout the front of the Weston store , a series of exclusive , natural , health products such as “ Strength of the Hills Apple Cider Vinegar ” and “ Dr . Carleton ’ s Ginger and Turmeric Tonic ” serve as a testament to his health-conscious personal values . Gardner adds that every member of the Orton family is also steadfastly committed to creating a healthy and considerate environment for every employee who works for The Vermont Country Store . “ We couldn ’ t do anything without our team of dedicated employees ,” says Gardner . “ The Vermont Country Store has always been a family tradition , and we see everyone who works for The Vermont Country Store as part of our extended family ”
According to The Vermont Country Store ’ s Communication Manager , Ann Warrell , that same philosophy of unity and compassionate awareness is also manifested through The Vermont Country Store ’ s various philanthropic initiatives . “ The Vermont Country Store gives back to the community in many ways . We provide bedding and curtains to organizations that support and house victims of domestic violence , and clothing to hospital patients that don ’ t have suitable clothes to go home in . We also provided new technology to the Northshire Day School , as well , which is an early-childhood daycare and education center that is
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World-renowned violinist , Kelly Hall-Tompkins , and one of Broadway ’ s most ravishing leading ladies , Rachel York , join forces with the incomparable cabaret artist , Alex Otey , for Kelly ’ s new violin interpretation of the cherished Hanukkah ballad , “ My Mother ’ s Menorah ,” from the Emmy Awardwinning musical , The Odd Potato , created by the BLUESTONE SISTERS ( Gail C . Bluestone / music ; Eileen Bluestone Sherman / book and lyrics ).
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