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popular annual exhibition. This seasoned participant in similar events across the region considers the Pocono show an opportunity for a look into “Our local market where there’s a lot of name recognition.” Noting the value of PBA he adds, “We
[Liberty Homes] do it to support our local builders association.” Reporting over one hundred exhibitors joining Liberty, PBA Executive Director Nicole Foleno comments, “The annual home & outdoor living show inspires homeowners through a combination of new products and advice from experts with diverse ideas on home enhancement of comfort and functionality.” Hours for the Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults. Children and senior citizens are admitted free. Visit: www. poconobuildershomeshow.com for details & directions.
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Now through March 9: Little Shop of Horrors, The Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware East Stroudsburg, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse. com. Craving a feel-good musical? Check out this headline show about a down and out skid row floral assistant and carnivorous singing flora. Showtimes listed in our Entertainment section with inquiries directed to Shawnee. Saturday, March 7: 38th Annual Public Maple Sugaring Day, Kettle Creek Environmental Education
Center, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation. org. Tap into trees at the Meesing Outdoor Site in Marshalls Creek. Fun for all starting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about early methods of making maple syrup along with a taste of identifying then tapping Maple Trees and insight about the Evaporator Process. Round it off with fresh syrup over hotcakes! Cost is $5 for adults with kids under 12 $3 Saturday, March 7: Spring Waterfalls, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) offers the opportunity to enjoy the waterfalls cascading through chunks of frozen
ice and snow. Cost is $12 with a 1 to 3 p.m. time set. Van seating is limited so reservations are required. Saturday, March 7: Sugar Shack Scramble, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) explores the “Two Saps” Sugar Shack using a map and compass to reach rewards including hot cocoa and pancakes with fresh maple syrup. Starts 9 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. expected end. Space is limited so signup today! Cost is $10 per person. Sunday, March 8: Eckley Miners’ Village Charter Day, Eckley, (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillage.com.
n i g r p SAhead! Mark your calendars! Daylight Savings Time begins 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Suitably referenced as to “Spring Forward” DST precedes the First Day of Spring, which arrives Friday, March 20. Spring brings warmer weather and increased daylight to savor blossoming Pocono Mountains scenery. Explore the region in all its springtime glory!
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Join Eckley as it hosts a tour of the past showing the WVIA production “Up from the Mines.” Writer/ Director Greg Matkosky will be on hand discussing the piece delving into the depths of regional coal mining that includes footage shot right at Eckley! FREE admission. Sunday, March 8: Fire Building, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) tells of some primitive fire making skills with the chance to try making a flint and steel fire, bow drill fire and more from 10 a.m. to noon. Set for ages 10+ with a cost of $5. Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15: 25th Annual Pocono Scout Weekend at Shawnee Mountain, (570) 421-7231 ext.223, www.shawneemt. com. This yearly event features discounts on lift tickets, rentals and lessons for all boy and girl scouts, as well as their families. There’s also free merit badge testing and race. Come with a troop or on your own.
Saturday, March 14: Woodcock Walk, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) sends out an invitation to join in a walk to see the “mysterious” woodcock and its springtime mating display. Ages 10+ are invited to this free event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15: Easy Does It Hike, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) takes a leisurely stroll through the woods with slow paces and interpretive natural history from 1 to 3 p.m. Event is FREE.
Adoption Day, Tractor Supply in Brodheadsville, www.safehavenpa.org. Meet and greet many young dogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the chance to offer a safe forever home. Monday, March 16: PA Game Commission & Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society presents Passenger Pigeon Program, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Rd, Dallas, (570) 675-1143, www.grwyovalas.org. Once the most abundant bird in North America, the Passenger Pigeon became extinct in 1914. Join Wildlife Conservation Officer William Williams for a look at its life history and extinction.
Sunday, March 15: Safe Haven Pet Rescue
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Did you know... Lake Naomi, often referred to as “the best kept secret in the Poconos,” has been a recreation destination for over 120 years! Accommodating guests from near and far as early as 1895; it boasts a sprawling 277 acre lake nestled within over 2500 property acres. Top notch amenities and breathtaking scenery with three sides surrounded by over 25,500 acres of state game lands earns seekers of seclusion top ranks for this Pocono Pines community! A big “thank you” for sharing these stellar stats Marilynn! Congratulations to the brokers of Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc. as they celebrate achieving the highest number of Lake Naomi & Timber Trails transactions 10 years in a row!
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Information subject to change. A Taste of Antiques 4 U, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 3555955, antiquesVA.wix.com/ Antiques. See history and memories from years gone by! Local and out-of-state deliveries. American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”— candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more! Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 8729990, backroadsantiquespa. com. “From the rare to the collectable, from primitive
furniture to vintage glassware and everything in-between, uncover and discover what you think is extinct!” Bendixens Giftware, Route 940 in Pocono Summit, (570)839-8795, bendixens.com, eBay store: poconocountrygifts. “Celebrating over 36 years offering a Bit of Country right here in the Poconos with an ever evolving line of unique American made gift ideas.” Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 839-0620, blissbeautyandbody.com. A full-service salon and spa. Onsite spa boutique. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery, 239 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, (610) 895-4205, blueridgewineryandvineyards. com. Set amidst the beautiful Saylorsburg countryside offering events, an exquisite wine tasting room, unique gift items and winery tours. Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 5950370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection of popular
cookware and unique kitchen gadgets. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 3775050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies, seasonal goods and novelties. Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, countrykettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250 barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home décor, jewelry and more! Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 6763248, holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices.
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Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and more!
Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline. com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, theobprice. com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 620-0039, thevillagecraftersgallery. com. A country store and
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Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; original brewpub and restaurant.â&#x20AC;?
The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily
for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays. The Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.
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Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Familyowned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating.
Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.
dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.
Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more! Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and
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Barley Creek Brewing Company Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Great food, beer and live musicno cover! Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day at 12:30 p.m. Mid-week mayhem awaits! Offering an invite to cheer on Barley Creek Ski Team at Camelback from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t miss Firkin’Fridays small-batch, British-style, caskconditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Live Music Saturday Nights! No cover charge... March 7: Enjoy live music 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with Jim Roberti March 14: Zac Lawless plays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery 239 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, (610) 895-4205, www. blueridgewineryandvineyards. com. Daily wine tours at 2 p.m. March 14: Evening Talk join in an “Evening of Motivation Living Life on Purpose and Being a Meaningful Specific” with established public speaker Randy Detrick
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, www.ehrhardts.com. Warm up for a weekend of entertainment with PubOLympics
Thursdays at 8pm. A combination of trivia and physical challenges as you go for the gold with your team. Winners receive a gold medal, a $25 gift certificate and bragging rights. March 6: Live Music featuring Compass 8 p.m. to midnight March 13: Live Music 8 p.m. to midnight with 30 Pack Lite
Memorytown USA 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680, www. memorytownusa.com. Live music is set for the Lakeside Bar & Grill featuring the area’s top local talent.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: Bar Louie delivers 9:30 p.m. excitement: March 6: Take in the music of LondonForce March 7: Six More Roads - Truly awesome! March 13: Stir things up with Jigsaw Johnny March 14: Graces Downfall flows with sensational sounds Breakers hosts a heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.: March 6: Big Bang Baby headlines March 7: Hold on Tight fueling the sounds March 13: Ostrich Hat takes the stage March 14: Check out 40 lb Head Wisecrackers Comedy Club shows at 9 p.m.:
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March 6 & 7: Richie Byrne, Karith Foster and Scott Bruce bring on the laughs March 13 & 14: Heart-stopping hilarity with JJ Ramirez, Mark DeMayo & Scott Bruce Don’t miss the Express Clydesdales for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations starting at 4 p.m. at the Racetrack
Robert Christian’s Restaurant Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www. RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.
The Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Little Shop of Horrors: Performances: March 6: 2 p.m. March 7: 8 p.m. March 8: 2 p.m. The Crucible: Performances: March 13: 2 p.m. March 14: 8 p.m. March 15: 2 p.m.
Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking. com. Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates.
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Tuesday, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate this fabulous feast filled with exciting events right— Here in the Poconos! Let’s take a gander at some good, green fun coming your way... Go Green... Irish Fest Lackawaxen Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain Saturday, March 7 It’s a St. Patty’s celebration! The mountain’s Irish Fest will feature entertainment plus traditional Irish fare and more! Festivities are scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.skibigbear.com for details. St. Patrick’s Day Festival Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley Tuesday, March 17 & Wednesday, March 18 Who says leprechauns can only perform amazing feats? Watch as Damian the Magician dazzles with his “comical and mystifying show” during Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort’s days of fun, food and lively spirits. Starting 11 a.m., each day offers a variety of traditional Irish fare along with music and dancing with
Damian wrapping things up. Cost is $39 per person. And don’t miss out on Ehrhardt’s St. Patrick’s Day restaurant specials March 13 to 17! Checkout www.ehrhardts.com for more info. Greenery Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, Saylorsburg Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22 Blue Ridge introduces their latest release of a succulent Chardonnay and oyster pairing both days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. offering a bit of pre-holiday cheer. Visit www. blueridgewineryandvineyards.com for details.
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Head to Scranton for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade and experience a spirited celebration unlike any other! Attracting more than 12,000 participants and 150,000 spectators since 1962, this grand parade is widely known as one of the biggest and best St. Patrick’s parades in the country! Experience the excitement for yourself! Plan your visit today! Log on to www.stpatparade.com to learn more. The 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Stroudsburg Sunday, March 22, 1:30 p.m. The Pocono Irish American Club presents this St. Patrick’s Day spectacle. The procession covers a distance of approximately two miles, beginning in the Borough of Stroudsburg and ending in East Stroudsburg. For details, visit www. poconoirishparade.org.
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KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 4205500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and
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holidays through the winter season. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.
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SKI AREAS Big Boulder Ski Area, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 15 slopes, eight lifts and five terrain parks plus snowtubing. Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. 166 skiable acres with 34 trails all lighted for night skiing. 16 lifts and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 21 slopes, nine lifts and two terrain parks plus snowtubing.
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Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, ski-bigbear.com. 18 trails and snowtubing.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Family and beginner-friendly ski mountain boasting 23 trails, two terrain
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eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum.
Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 8944207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military pieces, ice harvesting tools and artifacts, and early photos in the Wills Mansion.
Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. Ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Chateauesque mansion and grounds open seasonally and for special programs.
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Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.â&#x20AC;? Featuring original art by local artists.
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Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead
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open seasonally and for special events. Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coolest Attraction! Open year-round. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps. gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org. Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.
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Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accommodation options. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities.
French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa. Skiview 5-Star Luxury Designed Holiday Accommodation, opposite the slopes of Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. Privacy matched by elegance are factors favoring an unforgettable getaway gained by leasing your own exquisite accommodation. Skiview features a Gourmet Kitchen, Built in Steam Shower for 2, Tempur-pedic Beds, Recreation area and more! Book your getaway at Skiview on VRBO.com Property #630462 or visit www.skiview-pocono. com Tel: 1-570-807-4141. Owned and managed by 5-Star Hoteliers. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (800) 2338150, poconomanor.com. Links,
drinks and 40 winks await at this picturesque resort not to mention fly fishing, horseback riding and more! The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort. com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.
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avoring the sweet victory of 29 years in business, Country Kettle Candy & Gift Shop has become quite the Pocono Mountains staple! With sights set on satisfying cravings of all sorts, Country Kettle entertains visitors with over 250 barrels of bulk candy, as well as, a bountiful boutique and aisles of giftables sure to ignite smiles. Handbags displayed in a kaleidoscope of color, exquisite fashions and jewelry make for one truly sweet spot. Latest styles in the Endless jewelry line, combining the stylish look of leather with the ability to add a charmed personal touch proves an increasingly popular draw.
“We’re not just a candy store,” explains owner Pam Schrenko enjoying success alongside husband Lou. She divulges a bit of insight to what delights patrons reasoning, “We listen to what the customers like” as a key ingredient in their recipe for longevity and growth. Happiness in Country Kettle serving as a source in acquiring “Tons of friends from all over” as her inspiration for proclaiming, “I love what I do.” Multi-generational enjoyment adds to the mix as she tells of experiencing parents and grandparents introducing the destination to wide-eyed youngsters for the first time. When asked how she could possibly recall guests over three decades in business she explains, “I remember people by what they like.” Recalling groups often meander in different areas of the
store but all wind up in the candy section at some point. Case in point, Mark La Rose reunited with his party, candy bag in hand, admitting tales of confectionary tons brought this New York photographer from his stay at The Inn at Pocono Manor. Calling Country Kettle “a brilliant store” he listed the culmination of unexpected sensory delights upon entry. From “rustic appeal” to engaging candle scents he says enhanced the experience of a leisurely stroll alongside Michaellie McPherson and Marcia Toche-La Rose. Located on Business Route 209 just south of the Marshalls Creek intersection, Country Kettle is set to satisfy that sweet tooth or yearning for a unique boutique shopping experience any day of the week with hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Checkout www.country-kettle.com or call (570) 421-8970
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