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TOWN GUIDE : CHESTER
Dr Mary Cleary Lewis Psychoanalyst
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Specializing in the effects of anxiety and depression on family , spousal , and other social relationships .
Doctor of Psychoanalysis
Post-Doctoral Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Office location : 229 Western Avenue Brattleboro , Vermont 05301
Email : DrMaryClearyLewis @ gmail . com
Phone : ( 802 ) 236-3389
www . psychologytoday . com / us / therapists / dr-mary-cleary-lewis-brattleboro-vt / 146058 make a perfect gift for friends , children , and loved ones , and Chester Candy offers tempting treats that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth . Those who are artisticallyinclined will find a plethora of supplies that will help them bring their vision into reality at Little Art Supply Store , and Down to the Roots is a one-stop-shop for high-quality CBD products .
A trip to Fischer Arts on The Common is a must for fans of nature-inspired art . Visitors who come to Fischer Arts will find antique nature engravings , paintings , glass , and ceramics , among other treasures . Fischer Arts ’ collection includes handcrafted jewelry by Erica Walker and Nicole Lindland , handcrafted paper flowers by Alyx Kasupski , paper art by Eric Pow , glass vessels by Christy Witters , watercolors by Joe McKendry and Zarabeth Duell , paintings by Morgan Dyer , stained glass by Root Studio , and vases and luminaries by Stephanie Grace . Those who wish to enjoy a spirited hike through Chester ’ s spectacular natural sites will relish a trip to the Lost Mine Hiking Trail . This two-hour , 2.2-mile hike is family-friendly , and features wonderful views of Mount Ascutney . The trailhead is accessible from Water Farm Road , and a detailed trail map is available on the Chester town website .
For an additional hike , head to the Butternut Hill Hiking Trail trailhead on Lovers Lane Road . This moderately-difficult , 1.9-mile hike features a relatively steep ascent , and offers wonderful views of the mountains . The forest canopy creates cool and sheltering shade , making this a fantastic summer hike .
After your hike , visit the Chester Depot on Depot Street for a close peek at an authentic , well-preserved 19th- Century Vermont railroad station . Built in the 1880s , the brick train depot features fine Italianate architectural accents , including a corbeled cornice and brick hood moldings . In the years following its construction , the depot served as a central meeting point for members of Chester ’ s
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