Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Woodstock Sunday at Mowers Market








I packed up with my 'soap-sister' Nina of Happy Herbs Soap early Sunday morning to head off to Mowers Market in Woodstock NY. Every Saturday & Sunday for the last 30+ years, the quiet meadow becomes a flea market & craft extravaganza. No visit to Woodstock is complete without a stop at the meadow .

" Mower's Saturday Market is situated on two beautiful acres, in a grass-covered field, down Maple Lane, behind Bread Alone, across the street from Maria's Bazar, and one short block from the famous Village Green. . It is, as you will discover, a treat both for the eye and the pocketbook.

A vital part of Woodstock's tradition, Mower's Saturday Market is a piece of Woodstock's history, a wonderful part of its present and will, no doubt, have a place in its future.

We do not exaggerate when we tell you that you can find everything from antiques to zebras, from zithers to artwork. "

Once we were set up & settled, I set off for a quick look around the market. African drumming, antiques, air plants, meditation gongs, stone work, veggies, jams, yard sale treasures, strolling musicians: so much to take in! I felt like a kid in a candy store!


What a fun day! Thanks Nina
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7 comments:

  1. DoreenAugust 19, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Oh lucky you and God bless you for having such a wonderful place to set up your stall : )
    It looks like a fantastic place/market of my dreams. Glad you enjoyed your fun day!

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  2. LynnAnneAugust 19, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks Doreen! This was my first time at this market. It was very hot so the sales weren't great. Am thinking of doing it again this weekend and a few times in the fall. It really was alot of fun. Interesting people & lots of cool stuff!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    I think I'd love to visit there...can never have too many zithers! ;)

    And any place that sells soaps is a grand place, IMO.

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  4. AudreyAugust 26, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Why do I live in the middle of Canada? All the good stuff is always so far away! I wish we had markets like that closer to home.

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  5. LynnAnneAugust 27, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Woodstock is a bit of a time warp, but in a good way. You never know what treasure you may find from week to week. Like a treasure hunt, except you don't know what the treasure is until you find it!

    I'm sure there are great things in Canada too. Maybe just more spread out??

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  6. RhiannonSTRSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    That sounds awesome - especially the African Drumming. Your blog is lovely and I really like the purple theme of your table - very nice.
    Rhiannon
    http://dailypaintjournal.blogspot.com/

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  7. LynnAnneSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    The purple theme would be the Lovely Nina. Happy Herbs Soap is ALWAYS decked out in Nina's favorite color!

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