SHOPPING

SHOPPING DIRECTORY WHERE TO SHOP

The Shoppes at American Country Kettle 2523 Milford Rd. Candle 3414 Rt. 611, Bartonsville, (Rt. 209), Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. country-kettle.com. Wow! Look at all that Carroll & Carroll More than just great candles: accessories, candy! Candles, jewelry, accessories,

Booksellers apparel, jewelry, collectibles & more. collectibles & more. 740 Main Street Stroudsburg, Penna. 18360 The Briar Patch 278 Pine Grove Rd., Thornhurst, (570) 842-8072 or (570) 842-1266, briarpatchthornhurst.com. “A Christmas Shop in the Country Spirit” with Harmony Beverage 14 Rt. 940, 1 mile west of Blakeslee, (570) 443-7225. (570) 420-1516 wreaths, crafts, candles, folk art and more. Heckman Orchards 3009 Rt. The Butcher Shoppe 640 Rt. 115, Effort, (570) 629-1191.

New, Used & RaRe Books 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses, and specialty foods. Holley Ross Pottery 167 Rt. 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross.com. Large selection of Fiestaware, Polish Store Hours Pottery, Romertopf Bakeware & more, all

Monday - Saturday Carroll & Carroll at great prices. 10:00am - 7:00pm Booksellers 740 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-1516, New, House of Candles 3371 Rt. IN-PRINt Books sPecIal oRdeRed used & rare books, in-print books special ordered. Country Junction 6565 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the oldest candle shop in the Poconos.

Email: d2qv5K@verizon.net Interchange Rd./ Rt. 209, Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Hutton Metalcrafts 1812 Rt. Largest General Store.” Novelties, 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, CHRISTMAS PEWTER BY HUTTON BATTERY CHAMBER STICK CANDLES DEER • COPPER BRACELETS • ANGELS • Copper Lanterns & sCuLpture • Gifts • oiL paintinGs • aLL in our studio (570) 972-6331 www.lightbyhutton.com SHOWROOM OPEN Tues. - Sat. 9 to 5 Sun. 11 to 3 1812 Route 940, Pocono Pines giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies and so much more. copperlamps.com. Unique hand-crafted metal works, lanterns and sculptures. Introducing VillageofGifts.com: american Candle’s new online Holiday Shopping Store! This all-new website features a special collection of Jim Shore, Holiday Shopping Store! Britto Figurines, Statues, Ornaments, Holiday Decor and much more! For example: looking for that perfect gift for a Harry Potter fan? Simply click on the ‘Movies’ nEW OnLInE

HANDMADE POCONO SOUVENIRS Dept 56, Disney and Romero drop-down menu, and click on ‘Harry Potter.’ There you’ll find all the latest HP figurines, decorations and more, available to purchase with just a few clicks. Easily search for your favorite Disney character, TV or movie, holiday category, collection, artist or manufacturer. Most orders for in-stock items ship within 1-2 business days (except weekends & holidays) or, pick up in store. Visit VillageofGifts.com today to reserve a favorite for you, or someone special. See the american Candle ad to the right for more about in-store shopping, too! 6 This Week in the Poconos

Red Run Art • Craft • Jewelry 1888 Rt. 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 643-9075.

Starting Gate Action Sports 5907 Milford Rd., East Stroudsburg, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Find great gear from top-selling brands. Selling fun for over 40 years!

House of Candles“The OldesT Candle shOp in The Candle Carving demos 10AM - 4 PM pOCOnOs”

Between Tannersville & Henryville on Rt. 715 N

Open Mon. thru Sat. 9AM - 5PM Closed sunday

570 629-1953 houseofcandles.com

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At thornhurst nurseries

Open Daily thru December 24th

Mon. thru Fri. 12 - 5 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5 Tue. 12/24 10 - 2 278 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst, PA 570-842-8072 or 570-842-1266 briarpatchthornhurst.com

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CROCKS • POLISH POTTERY 570 676-3248 holleyross.com Pottery Making Demonstrations Large Factory Showroom with Savings up to 70% Woodland Park 9:30AM - 5:30PM Mon.-Sat. 1PM - 5:30PM Sun. PIZZA STONES

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at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Quiet Valley living historical farm will hold its 30th Annual Old Time Christmas event on Saturdays and Sundays, December 5th & 6th and December 12th & 13th . At Quiet Valley, Christmas customs are brought to life from the 1800s to the present day. This holiday season, take time to enjoy a self-guided tour of the beautifully decorated farm! Tours are continuous from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, with the last entrance at 7:00pm. Set aside about 1.5 hours for your visit. Explore the farm with plenty of outdoor experiences and photo opportunities. Candlelit Luminaries will abound and the farm will be decked out in festive finery. Stop by the bonfire to get warm and listen to a story or two. Visit the Christmas Putz to watch the farm family make special gifts for loved ones, and don’t miss the Live Nativity in the lower barnyard. New this year is the Christmas Tree Forest where decorated trees sponsored by Quiet Valley families and local businesses will be waiting for guests to vote on their favorite. Complimentary refreshments and the Holiday Gift Shop are a great way to finish your tour. Admission is just $5, children under 3 are free. Visit quietvalley.org/ old-time-christmas for more information, and a link to pre-purchase tickets online. Quiet Valley is located at 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg. Call (570) 992-6161 or email farm@quietvalley.org.

ART & HISTORY

CULTURE & CAPTIVATING FACTS

MORGAN GALLERY

Fine Art & Picture Framing The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists

409 Rt. 940 • Blakeslee, PA 570 646-5333 morgangallery.com

Information subject to change Coolbaugh Township Historical Association 5590 Municipal Dr., Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, cooltownhistorical.org. Preserving and encouraging community interest in the unique history of the area. In the Wills

Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop

Coolbaugh Township Historical association

Purchase One Full Price Adult Admission, Receive One Adult Rt. 209, Bushkill or Child Admission 570-588-9338 One Half Price poconoindianmuseum.com

Call Ahead to Confirm Hours (located in the)(located in the) Wills Mansion Bicentennial MuseuM Wills Mansion Bicentennial MuseuM 5590 Municipal Dr. tobyhanna5590 Municipal Dr. tobyhanna 570 894-4207570 894-4207 cooltownhistorical.org cooltownhistorical.org

Mansion Bicentennial Museum. Call ahead, hours by appointment. Morgan Gallery 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.” Featuring original art by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338, poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338, Restored train station serves as a railroad museum. Currently closed, check out Pocono Rail historical Society on Facebook for more.

Gift giving season is here! If you haven’t already, it’s time to think about your holiday shopping. There are so many GIFT GIVING Season unique & special stores in the Poconos to help you right along.

Open Mondays thru Saturdays 9am to 5pm, and closed Sundays, HOUSE OF CANDLES is the place to visit if you need a gift for someone... or if you just love candles! They have a large selection of in-store hand carved candles (like the festive Green Christmas Bow with Candy Cane to the right) in a variety of themes: hearts, bows, butterflies, numbered birthdays, lighthouses, angels, holidays, animals, sports teams, and so many more to choose from. They also offer a complete line of hand dipped, jar, pillar and votive candles with a wide selection of scents. Jarred candles come in over 35 different scents, including all your favorites like Bayberry, Hollyberry, and Pine, that smell just like the holidays! Check out houseofcandles.com for more.

Open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 9am to 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 3pm, HUTTON METALCrAFTS, iNC. is a great place to find all kinds of creations, all handmade in the U.S.A. They have holiday ornaments of fine pewter (like the beautiful Christmas Tree to the left), beautiful wall and post lanterns and some of the finest wall art around. You can find unique gifts such as animal themed items, LED lighted pieces, copper items, hand crafted soaps and oil paintings. Visit them on the web at lightbyhutton.com and see the photos of their two log cabin showrooms. This is the place to visit if you need a unique present for someone you know.

Open daily through December 24th, Monday thru Friday 12 to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm, plan to visit THE BriAr PATCH AT THOrNHUrST NUrSEry. Their Christmas Gift Shop is filled to the brim with items to put you in the holiday spirit. From Santas, snowmen and ornaments to holiday prints, primitive art, winterberry wreaths, pillows and throws, they have everything you need to transform your home into a winter wonderland. Continue your shopping with their soy candles, balsam pillows, cuddly stuffed animals and delectable section where you can get butters, jams, assorted bread mixes and more. Locals can visit their Christmas Tree Farm (visit at any time to tag your choice) and find the perfect tree for their family room. Don’t forget to choose a wreath for that front door! Visit www.briarpatchthornhurst.com for more details. This Week in the Poconos