Archive for December 2008

Ed Wohl Birdseye Maple Boards

Ed Wohl Birdseye Maple Boards

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.

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

Local Dairy Farmer’s Son Makes Good — Cheese!

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

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

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

The Economy Sucks…But We Don’t!

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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Happy Holidays Indeed

Happy Holidays Indeed

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 [...]

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The Good Dog Foundation coming to Hammertown Gt. Barrington!

The Good Dog Foundation coming to Hammertown Gt. Barrington!

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

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Good Dog! (from our Newsletter)

Good Dog! (from our Newsletter)

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. 

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Joan loves Vervacious

Joan loves Vervacious

This has got to be my favorite new food item at Hammertown!

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Cupcakes & Cocoa with White Forest Pottery in Rhinebeck

Cupcakes & Cocoa with White Forest Pottery in Rhinebeck

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 [...]

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

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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