Vermont Fall Foliage and Furniture Festival

I can't believe it's leaf-peeping season already... an annual outdoor extravaganza that comes with great ambivalence among Vermonters.  Most of us are not really read to think about the winter ahead yet, but on the other hand, Fall is pretty spectacular up here in New England.

Over the last decade a popular new stop on the Vermont Foliage Tour has emerged and that's the Fine Furniture Festival in Woodstock, VT.

It's an annual gathering of Vermont's fine furniture makers-- undoubtedly some of the best, most meticulous craftspeople in the world.  Here you'll get to see, feel and sit in beautiful, handcrafted solid wood furniture that's unlike anything you've seen in the stores.  You'll get to chat with craftsepople whose pieces live in luxurious penthouses and mansions around the world.  And you'll find that they are approachable, down to earth and passionate about the integrity of their work.

Honestly, if you're interested in furniture with authentic old world craftsmanship and/or creative modern style, Woodstock is the place to be.  And acquiring this kind of heirloom furniture is not out of reach-- not when you're shopping in Vermont.

OK, it's a totally different product than what you'll find in "luxury furniture stores" like Restoration Hardware or Crate and Barrel.  It's American made with sustainably harvested wood and it's made (and usually guaranteed) to last a lifetime so naturally the price will be higher than the imported furniture you're used to seeing in stores.


But if you're looking for value, you won't find a better opportunity than this.  You'll be purchasing direct from the furniture makers and your furniture will be made to order just for you.  Shipping is no problem either.  These professionals have been shipping their work around the globe for years and they know how to do it right.
So... designers, architects, homeowners- we'll hope to see you in Woodstock this weekend.  It will be a highlight of your foliage tour I promise!

Photos:
Shackleton Thomas Furniture
Bill Laberge Furniture
Shackleton Thomas Furniture