THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
A Holiday Pop-up Shop in North Canaan – JACLYN RYAN OF HITHER LANE
Main Street discovered Hither Lane at a party in Lakeville, CT, not on Instagram or while searching for cocktail glasses on the Internet. This is the story of an international fashion professional who worked for luxury brands like Saint Laurent, only to leave New York City behind to start her own business in the country.
What is Hither Lane?
Hither Lane is a lifestyle e-commerce brand […]
A Passage to India – John Robshaw, Textile Designer
The elephant on John Robshaw Textiles’ sign in front of the moody, gray house in Falls Village, CT, subtly suggests what awaits the visitor to the shop. Inside are the Indian-inspired block-print textiles that have created John Robshaw’s international design reputation – pillows, duvets, blankets, and sheets of cavorting elephants, tropical blossoms, trees, and south Asian patterns swirled together in sophisticated colors. Every corner of […]
Split Lives – DOUG AND VICTORIA LARSON
Victoria (Torrie) and Doug Larson arrived in Stanford, NY, seeking more space 15 years ago and created an extra rural life for their family and businesses. I first met Doug Larson, an architect, when he assisted the North East Community Center in obtaining a $500,000 grant to expand its program space in Millerton, NY. Since then, these two entrepreneurs have started their own independent businesses […]
Bliss Brings Fresh Juice & Smoothies to Red Hook and the Hudson Valley
When Annie Sullivan and her partner Michael Kelly took over their local juice bar during the global pandemic in 2020, their main goal was to provide an outlet for overall wellness to the Red Hook community.
“Overall wellness from within by feeding your body good things seemed like a noble endeavor, and that’s really been our guiding light as we’ve created every product that we’ve […]
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Camphill Village Coffee Shop serves up tasty treats & offers a welcoming, lively gathering space for the entire community to enjoy
All photos courtesy of Camphill Village Coffee Shop. Above: Ryan Huntington, Elijah Kent, and Laura Meza Assia at the shop.
From the moment you step into the Coffee Shop at Camphill Village, you’re sure to be greeted with the ambience of friendly chatter and a vibrant, inviting setting. I visited Camphill Village Copake in Copake, NY, which is the oldest and largest Camphill community […]
The White Hart Provisions is all about delicious culinary offerings, dynamic aesthetics, and cozy community connection
All photos courtesy of The White Hart Provisions.
The go-to destination for my book club’s monthly meetings, The White Hart Provisions in Salisbury, CT, is a comfortable third space for truly any casual occasion, from more focused and work-oriented activities to casual chats with friends and time to unwind.
The people & purpose behind Provisions
Provisions manager Sam DeGiacomo explains that a little over […]
Chatham Summerfest brings music, food, and fun to Main Street
Above photo from Summerfest 2023. Photo by Mendy Waits.
On Saturday, July 12, the Chatham Area Business + Arts Alliance welcomes back the annual and beloved Chatham Summerfest, beginning one hour earlier to jam-pack even more fun into the day! The fun summer festival centered on and around Chatham’s charming Main Street begins at 10am and runs until 4pm this year. This year’s event […]
SPAF: A distinct, versatile venue space in the heart of the Hudson Valley
All photos by Olivia Nadel.
Founded by Erica Price in 2012, SPAF is a family-owned venue space in Saugerties, NY, operated by the dynamic partnership of Erica and her son, Joshua Price. “Together, we bring two perspectives and a shared passion to every event we host,” reflects Joshua gratefully.
The venue is housed in a reclaimed early-1900s industrial notebook factory where the F.L. […]
