Ed Wohl Birdseye Maple Boards

Posted December 16th, 2008

American craftsmanship at its very best! These boards are favorites of mine at Hammertown.  I have sold Ed Wohl’s boards for over 15 years.  They’re handmade in America with superb craftsmanship in Birdseye maple. Each is precision-shaped and hand-beveled for graceful shape and balance.  Individually hand-sanded and finished to a sensual silkiness, each board is an art ...

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Ed Wohl Birdseye Maple Boards

Local Dairy Farmer’s Son Makes Good — Cheese!

Posted December 16th, 2008

AND…he’s making it right here in Ancramdale AND Hammertown is going to be selling Amazing Real Live Food Co. cheese at the Barn this week!

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Local Dairy Farmer's Son Makes Good -- Cheese!

“Shop for a Cause” Raises Over $18,000 for Berkshire Taconic Funds!

Posted December 16th, 2008

Oh what a night! Though the weather outside was strangely tropical the Main House at Hammertown was filled with the Holiday Spirit of giving. Our “Shop for a Cause” week raised over $18,000 for Berkshire Taconic local funds (Northeast Dutchess Fund and the Fund for Columbia County)!

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"Shop for a Cause" Raises Over $18,000 for Berkshire Taconic Funds!

The Economy Sucks…But We Don’t!

Posted December 15th, 2008

I spent the day in New York City with my daughter and granddaughter this past week. We had tickets for the evening performance of The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center. It’s a tradition I started with my own children.

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The Economy Sucks...But We Don't!

Happy Holidays Indeed

Posted December 15th, 2008

When I woke to no power, no phone and no way to get out of my driveway on Friday, I must admit that I had a bit of a meltdown. This has been a challenging holiday season for many of us, and I have been no exception. It’s been an essential learning experience that I’ve been ...

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Happy Holidays Indeed

The Good Dog Foundation coming to Hammertown Gt. Barrington!

Posted December 13th, 2008

Does your dog have what it takes to be a “therapy dog”? The answer might surprise you!

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The Good Dog Foundation coming to Hammertown Gt. Barrington!

Good Dog! (from our Newsletter)

Posted December 11th, 2008

As any frequent Hammertown shopper knows, dogs are always welcome in our stores (better inside than in the car, especially during our hot summer months). And at the Barn, visitors are often greeted with a hearty wag by the ever loving Abby.  At almost nine years old, Abby is so good with people–both big ...

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Good Dog! (from our Newsletter)

Joan loves Vervacious

Posted December 10th, 2008

This has got to be my favorite new food item at Hammertown! (click to enlarge) I discovered Vervacious while visiting Maine and couldn’t wait to bring it into our stores. The packaging is as gorgeous as the contents are delicious!  And, because the labels are removable, you can enjoy using these beautiful  jars again and again…just one ...

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Joan loves Vervacious

Cupcakes & Cocoa with White Forest Pottery in Rhinebeck

Posted December 10th, 2008

Saturday, December 13th at Hammertown Rhinebeck from 3:30-5:30 This past summer we welcomed Nancy Bauch, nature enthusiast and brilliant potter from Cold Spring, NY, to our gallery space. Her work so inspired us that we asked if she would curate our holiday window displays. She agreed and the result is a wonderful tribute to the mingling ...

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Cupcakes & Cocoa with White Forest Pottery in Rhinebeck

To be Re-Scheduled Due to Weather: “Some Delights of the Hudson ValleyBooksigning & Reception

Posted December 10th, 2008

Another “Hammertown at Night” event. Meet New Yorker Cartoonists Danny Shanahan and Liza Donnelly , along with other contributors while you enjoy some wine and local cheese. They will be reading from their book, “Some Delights of the Hudson Valley: An Anthology of Hudson Valley Humor”

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