TOWN GUIDE : CHESTER
Pizza Stone VT on Pleasant Street specializes in thin-crust , stone-baked pizza , which is served in a laid-back atmosphere by a friendly and courteous staff . Pizza Stone ’ s menu also features a wide assortment of craft beer and hard cider , and they frequently host live music performances , as well .
Southeast of Chester Village on Route 103 , Heritage Deli & Bakery offers well-made salads and sandwiches , as well as kid-friendly lunch fare , bagels , cakes , and other baked goods . For an early afternoon pick-me-up , stop by Main Street Coffee & Scoop Shoppe on The Common for a revitalizing cup of java , and serenade your tastebuds with a sweet symphony of joyfully-decadent ice cream .
3PM
As the sun sits high in the Southern Vermont sky , your afternoon adventures have only begun . Crow Hill Gallery on
Flamstead Road is home to a gorgeous collection of watercolor paintings by Joan Carbonetti . Her expressive artworks are equally as vibrant as the colors of a Vermont sunset , and her unique method emphasizes the fluidity of color in a truly transcendental way . At Barre Pinske Studio , visitors will find an incredible array of wooden statues , which are made by the internationally-known chainsaw sculptor , Barre Pinske . Pinske ’ s work has been featured by high-profile media outlets such as CNN , The Boston Globe , The Wall Street Journal , and USA Today . His annual , recurrent “ Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival ” is held every October on Columbus Day Weekend ( October 7-10 in 2022 ). Talented chainsaw carvers come from far and wide to attend the festival , where visitors can witness the artists rapidly create phenomenal pieces during the spellbinding “ Quick Carve ” event .
DaVallia Gallery & Boutique on North Street offers a wide selection of fine art , furniture and décor pieces , which range from high-end furnishings , such as coffee tables and lamps , to wall art , kitchenware , jewelry , garden sculptures , fashion accessories , Vermont-made products , occasion gifts , and much more . Regardless of your personal aesthetic preferences , their staff of expert designers are happy to help you decide on the best piece to suit your home décor vision .
An equally-impressive range of stylish home goods and décor pieces can be found at Smokeshire Design on Route 103 . Highlights include handcrafted home furnishings from Vermont-based craftsman Hugh Pennell , artisan glass from Simon Pearce , beautiful wooden bowls from Andrew Pearce , and showstopping ceramic pieces from Farmhouse Pottery , among others . Patrons will also find many additional Vermont-made gifts , Vermont-made apparel , Vermont maple syrup , and Vermont-themed baby clothes .
ROBB FAMILY FARM
Established in 1907
Pure & Natural
• Maple Syrup & Candies
• Maple Cream
• Wedding Favors
• Granulated Maple Sugar
• Sugar House Tours
• Custom-made Gift Boxes
• Breakfast Sausage and Maple Smoked Bacon from Green Mountain Smokehouse
Centrally located near southern Vermont ski areas
Come stay with us as part of Harvest Host program !
The Art of Living Well
Our sugar house is always open to the public and fun to visit during sugaring !
802-257-0163 robbfamilyfarm . com
822 Ames Hill Road , Brattleboro , VT
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