The Vermont Country Store: A Live Fall Visit

Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s picturesque countryside, the Vermont Country Store is a charming destination that perfectly embodies the spirit of fall in New England.

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, the store becomes a cozy haven filled with nostalgic treasures, timeless products, and the warm scent of seasonal treats.

A visit to the Vermont Country Store in the fall is not just a shopping trip; it’s an experience and destination that captures the essence of autumn, offering a delightful blend of rustic charm, traditional craftsmanship, and the simple pleasures of the season.

The Vermont Country Store

Today, I drove over and spent the day at The Vermont Country Store in Weston, Vermont. The Vermont Country Store has been a purveyor of the “Practical and Hard to Find” since 1946.

They feature heritage products and brands from the past.  They have two locations in Vermont, one on Main Street in Weston and the other in Rockingham.  You may also visit their online store and shop online or through their catalogs. It is truly a step back in time and the best country stores in Vermont.

The Vermont Country Store is owned by Lyman Orton and their sons Cabot, Gardner, and Eliot. 7th and 8th generation Vermonters and 4th and 5th generation storekeepers.

Fall in Vermont is always special, with all the beautiful mountain foliage.

And so is a trip to The Vermont Country Store.

It has a quaint New England general store feel that just makes you happy.

And this is not a small store, folks; it’s two stories filled with all the old-fashioned charms.

Welcome to the Vermont Country Store

Upon entering, you may choose one of their cutest little carts and bags to shop with.

Grab a cold Coca-Cola from one of the old-fashioned Coca-Cola coolers from the best country store in Vermont.

This Vermont Country Store is broken into different sections for you to shop.

Women’s and Men’s Clothing, Bath and Soaps, Pets, Toys, Bedroom and linens, Kitchen, Cleaning Supplies, Maple Syrup, Candy, Cheese, Crackers & Dips, and Christmas are among the many other miscellaneous products available.

The Vermont Country Store is chock-full of goodies from days gone by.

You will discover products you’ll remember from childhood that you will not believe—like these bottles of “Lemon Up”!

Be truthful, if you are old enough to remember, do you remember this shampoo from the ’70s?

And where do you ever see people weighing themselves in public?

I had to wait for the line to go down before taking this photo of this old-fashioned scale where people actually wait in line to weigh themselves at The Vermont Country in Weston, Vermont.

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Reduce Reuse

Another section worth mentioning is the “Reduce Reuse” section of recycled products.

And isn’t this building magnificent with all its wooden beams and flooring?

It’s filled with all the character of an old New England home or barn filled with products that warm you up on a Vermont fall day!

I promise!

Old Fashioned Penny Candy Counter

The old-fashioned penny candy section is ominous.

It has a full candy counter where you can create your own assorted candy bags.

There are homemade chocolates of all kinds, and you will find all the candies from days gone by here, too.

Super delicious!

No country store in Vermont is complete without its own cheese room, which includes dips, sauces, pickles, and pasta. It’s a delight.

How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board

Check out this post: Say Cheese! How to Assemble a Small Charcuterie Board, inspired by my visit to The Vermont Country Store.

Vermont Cheese Room

*Pre-pandemic, you could taste all the cheeses and dips, which was so much fun.

Vermont Maple Syrup

And we can’t forget all the Vermont maple syrup available at the best country stores in Vermont.

Vermont is the nation’s leading producer of maple syrup.

Producing over 2 million gallons of syrup in 2020, Vermont generated over 50 percent of the country’s maple syrup, which stems from more than 1,500 sugarhouses statewide.

And if you haven’t tried Vermont’s rich maple syrup paired with Vermont cheddar cheese, you are seriously missing out!

Dorset Maple Reserve

Dorset Maple Reserve makes my favorite Vermont maple syrup, the Smoke & Spicy.

It’s fantastic paired with Vermont cheddar cheese.

Dorset Maple Reserve shares its favorite cocktail recipes with maple syrup on the website. It’s so decadent!

Mildred’s Grill at The Vermont Country Store

Upon leaving, you’ll want to grab a fresh deli sandwich made with homemade bread at Mildred’s, just outside the steps of one of the best country stores in Vermont, The Vermont Country Store.

Fall at the Vermont Country Store

Living in Vermont, I am fortunate enough to be able to visit the best country stores in Vermont often.

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A fall visit to the Vermont Country Store is like stepping back in time, where the beauty of the season and the warmth of tradition come together in perfect harmony.

Whether you’re savoring the flavors of homemade fudge, admiring the timeless goods, or simply soaking in the stunning fall foliage surrounding the store, this trip offers a unique and memorable experience.

As you leave with your bags full of goodies and your heart full of nostalgia, you’ll carry a piece of Vermont’s autumn magic, making the Vermont Country Store a must-visit destination for anyone looking to embrace the true essence of fall.

Thank you for joining me on the blog today; see you next time!

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