4975 Main Street , Manchester 802-768-1771 ccdrycleaning . com
C & C Dry Cleaning offers competitively-priced dry cleaning services in the heart of downtown Manchester . C & C Dry Cleaning is committed to excellent service , and they also offer shoe , belt , and handbag repair services through their partnership with Cobblers Direct .
103 Depot Street , Manchester 802-253-2661 shopgreenenvy . com
COCO GOOSE is the sister boutique of Green Envy , a trendy Vermont fashion shop with storefronts in Stowe and Burlington . COCO Goose ’ s stylish inventory consists of a thoughtfully curated range of contemporary luxury clothing , accessories , shoes , and handbags . Featured high-end designers include Rag & Bone , Citizens of Humanity , Longchamp , and Veronica Beard .
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4826 Main Street , Manchester 802-768-9711 epochvermont . com
EPOCH Artisans Gallery has a new location in downtown Manchester ! The expanded gallery space features a large main floor and open mezzanine level , allowing the works of talented local artists and craftspeople to be prominently displayed like never before . Visitors can peruse the showstopping works of EPOCH ’ s member artists , including pottery , photography , paintings , fabric art , glass art , fine woodworking , jewelry , handknit art , and rock sculpture .
106 Palmer Place , Manchester 802-238-0165 fiddleheadsfarmandforestschool . com
Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School is a forest and garden-based Kindergarten located at an 18th century homestead in Manchester . Their curriculum is rooted in a philosophy that prioritizes tactile and experiential learning . Classes are held in a natural environment where children can form lifelong connections to nature . The majority of the programming is held outside in all seasons , with exceptions for harsh weather . Fiddleheads students build external and internal awareness , with a focus on mindfulness , empathy , nature journaling , and activities , such as cooking and crafts .
108 Wyman Lane , Manchester 802-770-0441 jewelrycreationsbyhr . com
With beautiful necklaces , rings , bracelets , pendants , and earrings at a wide range of price points , Hunters Fine Jewelry is a scintillating new addition to downtown Manchester ’ s array of phenomenal businesses ! Owner Hunter Seymour goes above and beyond to create an accessible , yet elevated environment for his clients . Working diligently to ensure a fantastic customer experience , Seymour applies the same passion that helped him to grow his Rutland storefront into a burgeoning business towards his Manchester shop – and the results are beautiful to behold . Seymour prides himself on his dedication to forging bonds of trust and transparency with his clients , offering service that is every bit as authentic and timeless as his own marvelous jewelry creations .
212-303-7677 Joshuasmithinc . com
Joshua Smith is a versatile and accomplished interior designer and lifestylist who currently resides in Dorset , Vermont . After building a portfolio of distinguished properties that have garnered worldwide renown and acclaim , he has brought his talents to the Green Mountain State and opened a new office in Manchester ! In addition to advising clients on multiple aspects of home design and décor , he implements principles of love , compassion , and spiritual harmony in his work as an interior designer . By integrating a holistic analysis into his consultation process , Smith helps his clients actualize blissful and elevated spaces that perfectly align with their lifestyles , aesthetics , and personal preferences . Smith doesn ’ t just help clients to beautify their homes – he also works with them closely to create harmonious sanctuaries where they can live joyful , fulfilling lives .
96 Depot Street , Manchester 800-232-7820 vermontflannel . com
With a bounteous collection of cozy and comfy flannel apparel , Vermont Flannel is a one stop shop for Vermont-chic finery ! Stop in at their new Manchester Location on Depot Street to peruse their fantastic assortment of stylish shirts , hoodies , shorts , pants , pajamas , accessories , and blankets for men , women , and children — all of which are lovingly handmade with care here in the U . S . Fun highlights of their product range include their signature checkered classic flannel , flannel pocket t-shirts , flannel scrunchies , scarves , and lanyards , dog flannel vests , and flannel beer coozies . deadofsummermusicfestival . com
From July 7-9 at Northshire Civic Center , the Dead of Summer festival will bring sublime and groovy music and fun to Manchester ! The eclectic lineup includes jam-band legend Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band ; stellar hybrid tribute bands including Pink Talking Fish , Steely Dead , and Deadgrass ; genre-blending bands and solo artists such as Bella ’ s Bartok , Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure and Hayley Jane ; and celebrated local acts like the Berkshires-based traditional blues group , Misty Blues , and Southern Vermont-based Americana and folk-roots outfit , Saints & Liars .
On-site activities at the festival include tie dye , yoga , and family-friendly music and dancing . The front half of the disc golf course is also open for play throughout the duration of Dead of Summer . Festival gates open at 9AM on July 7 , and on-site tent , RV , and van camping is available with the purchase of an RV pass or a 2-day festival pass with a camping ticket . Featured local vendors such as Willoughby ’ s Donuts , Sexy Llama Coffee Roasters , and Wilcox Ice Cream will be bringing their delicious products to the festival , and local sponsors and partners include TPW Real Estate , Northshire Insurance , and 102.7 WEQX .
144 West Mountain Road , Arlington 561-506-1108 theomfestival . com
Yoga , dance , and music lovers , rejoice ! Five magical days of transformational transcendence await in the picturesque valleys of Southern Vermont at The OM Festival . Held at the charming West Mountain Inn in West Arlington from July 26 – July 30 , The OM Festival will offer dozens of classes in Hatha , aerial , and Kundalini yoga , flow arts , dance , and life-changing workshops . When the sun sets over the Green Mountain peaks , The West Mountain Inn ’ s grounds will come alive with nightly entertainment offerings , such as the festive sounds of DJs , bands , and ecstatic dance performers .
The festival came into existence as the result of a collaborative partnership between Arlingtonborn entrepreneur and event planner , Samantha Grout , and the West Mountain Inn ’ s owner , Amie Emmons . Grout and Emmons are grateful for the opportunity to bring a world-class yoga festival to Vermont , and are looking forward to bringing prosperity and vibrancy to Arlington ’ s business community by partnering with local vendors and sponsors . For the optimal festival experience , guests are recommended to book their rooms and tickets well in advance through The OM Festival website . Those who wish to camp out at limited camping sites on the Battenkill river can also book the camping space through the website , as well . There ’ s no better way to connect with nature and reset , recharge , and renew !
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MANCHESTER & THE MOUNTAINS
MANCHESTER LIFE magazine showcases the beauty , lifestyle , and community of Manchester and the Mountains region . It features a breadth of recreational activities and events , arts , dining , shopping , and lodging choices and highlights the treasures unique to the area . This annual lifestyle publication for residents and visitors includes editorial and photography ; area business listings for dining , lodging , activities , services , retail , and real estate ; travel resources ; and an events calendar .
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NEW IN TOWN
anchester has welcomed a number of exciting and enticing new shops , restaurants , cultural attractions , and businesses in the last year . Whether you ’ re a first-time visitor or a lifelong local , there ’ s never been a better time to get out and discover Manchester ’ s new and improved businesses !
EPOCH Artisans Gallery
Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School
Hunters Fine Jewelry
Iconic Finnish textile , clothing , and home décor brand , Marimekko , celebrates the tenth anniversary of its beloved Manchester outlet store
Joshua Smith Interior Design
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n a beautiful afternoon in Manchester , the surrounding hills and valleys are awash with vibrant colors . Looking through the windows of the Marimekko storefront on Main Street , the distinctive tones , shades , and silhouettes are every bit as enchanting . Bold and striking prints , textiles , clothing , accessories , and home goods line the walls and shelves , providing local residents and visiting vacationers with the opportunity to explore a fanciful demimonde of forward-thinking design . Marimekko ’ s fetching sartorial and home décor offerings blend form and functionality in stunning ways , reflecting the free-spirited , progressive philosophy that has defined the brand since its earliest days .
It ’ s been ten years since the only Marimekko outlet in North America opened in Manchester , and the company ’ s passionate retail team has continued to refine its services and product selection to meet the evolving preferences of its clientele . Throughout the past decade , the Manchester outlet has built a resilient following that mirrors Marimekko ’ s enduring , global reach on a smaller scale . “ People have traveled long distances just to shop here ,” says Marimekko ’ s Manchester Store Manager , Kelley Chase . “ The store has become a destination in itself , and we have been able to diversify and expand the inventory and elevate the customer experience . Our store truly highlights that Marimekko is a lifestyle brand that offers something for everyone . We now carry things that serve local residents , such as bedding and kitchen items . It ’ s all been possible thanks to the help of our team members here , Aly Morgan , Ann Jareckie , Paige Mann , Elizabeth Paxson , Tove Wainwright , and Molly Murphy-Major .”
Though the radiant print patterns that adorn Marimekko ’ s dresses , shirts , skirts , mugs , plates , pillows , tablecloths , shoes , handbags , and bedding sets certainly command attention , the brand ’ s true colors are beautifully manifested through the customers ’ lasting emotional and personal connections with the products . “ We ’ ve had customers bring in vintage dresses and other pieces that they ’ ve owned for decades ,” says Chase . “ It makes our day every time we get to hear their stories .”
Regardless of whether a customer is a Manchester resident or a visiting vacationer , the staff at Marimekko ’ s Manchester outlet always greets them with a warm and joyful reception . Upon arrival , customers will find many of Marimekko ’ s most recognizable prints used in a variety of classic and newlyreleased products . A walk through the store isn ’ t just an enjoyable and unique retail experience – it also serves as an immersive tour through the history of the brand ’ s evolution and product offerings .
In 1949 , Viljo Ratia was looking to take his Helsinki-based printing company , Printex , in a new direction . His wife , Armi Ratia , eventually became the founder and driving force behind Marimekko . Initially , she got her start in the industry by commissioning promising , young artists to design new textile patterns for Printex . Customers who come to the Manchester outlet will see a wall full of bolts of fabric sold by the yard in the back of the store . The textiles can be cut to custom specifications by Marimekko Manchester ’ s staff using the same hand-
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