One of the Early Joys of Spring in Vermont Compared with many parts of the country, spring takes its own sweet time arriving in Vermont. Right now, there’s still plenty of snow in the mountains, and on the ground around us. Mud season hasn’t even started in earnest! Soon enough boots will be swallowed up… more
Bite sized, crunchy, and flavor packed, Cookie Buttons from The Vermont Country Store make a delicious sweet treat all on their own. Low in sugar and calories, these all-natural cookies are made right in our very own bakery. You should be here when a fresh batch is baking away in the oven; that’s an aroma… more
Here in Vermont, we’re no strangers to the chill of winter. With snow flying from November to March (and sometimes even April!) and temperatures that don’t climb above 30 for several months, we get plenty of practice dressing warm. For those that spend their winter days outside, warm layers, fleece lined pants, and warm, waterproof… more
Every Irish Wool Sweater Has Its Own Tale to Tell Once you feel the soft heft and wonderful woolen texture of a real Irish sweater, you’ll understand why they are held in high esteem. They represent the authentic spirit and pride of Ireland and the Aran Islands with beautiful artistry. Their origin reflects this storied… more
It’s Hard Work, but We Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way The end of winter in Vermont means a welcome end to winter chores—and the beginning of spring chores. The most important spring chore, and the one we are famous for, is collecting maple sap and boiling it into maple syrup. We get started in… more
Big Flavors for the Big Game…For Us, Football Is All About the Snacks This Sunday, February 3rd, is the day most football fans look forward to all season long. At 6:30 PM EST, the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will kick off the Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, Georgia. Even if you’re… more
It’s hard not to notice all the craft soda companies bubbling up (pun intended!) across the country. The advent of countertop seltzer makers and a raised consciousness around both artificial and real sugar consumption has culminated into a frenzy for fizzy drinks that are a better choice compared to most of the sodas on grocery… more
…All While Building for the Future When you visit our store, you’ll see that we sell a lot of natural, time-tested remedies in our old-time Apothecary Department. The centerpiece of the department is pretty time-tested itself: an original, typically ornate apothecary display case from the mid-19th century. And what a magnificent thing it is! It… more
For many, winter is long and dreary. In fact, every year people pray the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow just so the season will be six weeks shorter. However, despite the groundhog, winters here in Vermont last no less than 6 months. Therefore, instead of counting down the days until spring, we embrace winter and… more
If you’re new to The Vermont Country Store then you might not know a lot about our history. We are a real country store, here in Vermont, and we have been around since 1946. We have two locations, one in Weston, Vermont and another in Rockingham, Vermont. Our grandfather, Vrest Orton, started The Vermont Country… more
