Did you know you can find bridal attire here in Manchester? Attire from Nicole Miller is on our cover this month and featured is a beautiful wedding gown and bridesmaid dress. The groom is wearing a tuxedo from HeinelÌs and the colorful flower bouquet is by Lily of the Valley. The Wilburton Inn, where we photographed our cover, is one of ManchesterÌs premier wedding locations. Offering wonderful accommodations and delicious cuisine, you can find everything you need for a spectacular wedding here in Manchester.
Since Retail BeatÌs VERMONT STYLE focuses on many of the outstanding features in Manchester and the southern Vermont region, I wanted to point out our wonderful and varied selection of accommodations. From small quaint inns like the Cornucopia of Dorset to larger inns like the Arlington Inn, Village Country Inn, Wilburton Inn and BarrowÌs House to the family-style Palmer House resort, the area offers lodging for all tastes and budgets. Please see our places to stay section on pages 16-17.
July is an action-packed month. ManchesterÌs Recreation Center is hosting their annual July 4th celebration with a fireworks display. ItÌs at the Dana Thompson Memorial Park on Route 30.
Look inside as we have a Race application insert for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event. Fill it out, send it in, and join us this year. Take time from your busy summer schedule for this auspicious annual race. ItÌs a 5K eventÛfor both men and womenÛand you can walk or run. ThereÌs also a steeplechase for the children. Race day is Sunday, July 29th at the Hildene Meadowlands here in Manchester. To learn more, the website is www.vtcure.org
The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show arrives this month and will be here for three weeks starting on July 11th. Some of the worldÌs top riders participate in this event.
Visit Bonnet Street and enjoy the specialties and smells of Scandinavia! The Scandinavian Gift Shop has treasures from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. And next door you can enjoy an authentic Scandinavian meal at the Taste of Scandinavia Deli. These are two unique specialty shops you can experience in the heart of town.
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Special events will be going on the weekend of July 13th-15th as The Old Game Store celebrates its move into its own building on Historic Route 7A in Sunderland. Highlight of the weekend is the Castle Croquet Tournament on July 14th. ThereÌll be great prizes to tournament winners and best costume. See page 14 for details!
Martha Folsom, owner of The Old Game Store in Sunderland was elected president of the Association of Games and Puzzle Collectors. ÏI want to help the general public realize the tremendous benefit of games and puzzles to an individualÌs physical and mental well-being, not just for children but also for people as they grow older,Ó she said.
Michael Rodriguez of Michael Rodriguez Hairdressing Studio is hosting a welcome night to benefit the Hospice of Bennington County on August 10th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Hors dÌoeuvres and beverages will be provided compliments of Al DucciÌs, RachelÌs Gourmet Foods, and Someday Farm. Flowers will be arranged by Wildflowers florist. Donations will be accepted to benefit Hospice.
Nicole Keane of N. Keen and Co. and Jay Venable, interior designer have merged and are now Keen & Venable, Ltd. Located next to The Equinox Hotel, Nicole and Jay have the furnishings, accessories, accents, and services needed for decorating or redecorating a roomÛor an entire home.
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