Everyone on the island is following the progress of Hurricane Earl closely. From reports tonight it looks like the storm is NOT due to hit us until sometime Saturday. That means we will continue to have a record summer of not one rainy Friday since early May. The Stonington Farmers Market is open from 10-noon rain or shine. So come on down September 3rd and stock up on food for the Labor Day Weekend so you won’t have to venture out when the storm does get here.
Yellow Birch Farm sells out of produce fast!
Looking for basil, summer squash, zucchini? Better get to the Stonington Farmers Market early and make a beeline straight to Yellow Birch Farm for these and other locally grown vegetables. As you can see from this photo, they sell out fast! The market will be open at least another 5-6 weeks and possibly longer depending on vendor produce supply. Keep checking here for more info.
Katy Allgeyer Art Studio
After you’ve bought your blueberries and peaches, your apples and veggies, your bread and cheese, your meats and corn on the cob have you ever noticed you still feel hungry? That’s your soul telling you that man cannot live by bread alone. Nor on sticky buns alone. We humans need art to inspire us and to remind us of where we’ve been and who we are. Art= food for the soul. Find a nice selection of unique fine art paintings, high quality reproduction prints on canvas and other media (including greeting cards you won’t want to part with), printed tiles and mugs with the art of Katy Allgeyer every Friday at the Stonington Farmers Market from 10 to noon throughout the summer season. At the artist’s studio gallery after market at 21 Weed Field Road.
Jewelry & Silk Scarves by Helena Melone of Datura
Last Friday at the Stonington Farmers Market the wind was gusty and as you looked down the hill one could see swathes of beautifully hued silks blowing in the wind like sails on a supernatural ship. The magical display of “sails” was actually the silk scarves made by Helena Melone of Datura. If you stop by her booth this Friday from 10 to noon you’ll also discover exquisite jewelry.
Courtenay Haight and his produce.
This Friday from 10-noon at the Stonington Farmers Market you’ll find lots of tempting local produce. Haight Farm has gorgeous salad greens and other veggies and he grows his produce hydroponically. Not sure what that is? Stop by the Haight Farm stand and ask Courtenay to ‘splain it to you.
A few weeks ago Geoffrey Warner Studio had fathers and sons and a grandfather creating Owl Stools for the Owl stool workshop.What a wonderful time everyone had …learning tricks and techniques about furniture making, family bonding, joking around, and everyone went home with a completed Owl Stool ! Next workshop is Today in one hour …..there is still room for one more student. Geoff’s daughter Wren will be filming the workshop and creating a short documentary. Also more Owl stool workshops coming up Sept 15th and Oct. 6th
This coming Friday we will be at the Stonington Farmers Market followed by opening our gallery for the First Friday Gallery Tour from 4-7 Come and share some wine and snacks . Geoff will be demonstrating how to assemble the Owl Stool in the shop at 5:30. 367-6555 for more details.
Tandoor Downeast's menu board at the market.
The flavors of India are spicy and sweet. Tandoor Downeast specializes in prepared gourmet Indian Food that you can buy to take home with you from the Stonington Farmers Market. Curries, tandoori chicken, rices…these are just a few of the savory items on the Tandoor Downeast menu. Go see Christian at his tent at the market every Friday from 10AM to Noon, rain or shine.
Charles Read of Farview Farm and his one-of-a-kind turned wood boards.
There’s always something new at the Stonington Farmers Market and that’s why it’s such a popular destination on Friday mornings on Deer Isle, Maine. Charles Read exhibits beautiful one-of-a-kind wood serving boards that he turns and finishes by hand during the winter season at Farview Farm. The boards are uniquely made from individual trees in the area and Charles can tell you exactly what board came from which tree. Frequently there’s a good story involved, too, because many of the trees are donated to this woodturner from historic properties throughout the region.
Speaking of stories, Charlie’s wife Ann Flewelling has just co-authored (with text by Marnie Reed Crowell) a new book of her stunning photography called “Shore Lines”. Published by Threehalf Press, “Shorelines” is available at the Farview Farm tent at the farmers market. The duo has teamed up for other books in the past. Their previous collaboration “Beads & String” partially benefited Island Heritage Trust. Stop by the Farview Farm tent at this Friday’s farmers market from 10AM-Noon to meet Ann and to find out more about this book project and to see Charles and his handcrafted serving boards.
"Shorelines" is available from Ann Flewelling at Farview Farm's tent in the Stonington Farmers Market.
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Some of the beautiful handcrafted gifts by Sharon Blackmore of Island Inspirations
There are a lot of talented craftspeople and artisans at the Stonington Farmers Market. Sharon Blackmore of Island Inspirations is one such creative person. Many of Sharon’s beautiful gifts are made from organic found materials such as discarded mussel shells that the artist then applies to mirrors and frames. In addition to these unique items, Sharon also offers her scenic photography so you can take a favorite view of Deer Isle back home with you. Friday from 10AM to Noon.
Leslie and Tim of Five Star Nursery & Farm came to the Stonington Farmers Market last Friday with peaches–about 3 weeks ahead of season due to the record good weather we’ve been having here in Downeast Maine this summer.
Crowds of peach lovers at the 5 Star Nursery & Farm tent.
We wanted to show you a beautiful shot of the locally grown organic peaches but all we got was the sign. By the time the crowds thinned out, the peaches were long gone, too. But the good news is there will be more this week on Friday from 10AM to Noon so come on down to Stonington and see what all the fuss is about!
