See what our vendors are bringing Saturday, December 11, 2010

4 & 20 Bake Shop: The 4 & 20 Shop is happy to be a new participant at the 2010 Holiday Market. The 4 & 20 Bake Shop prides itself in offering artisan pies in two sizes (6" and 9"). All our pies are made with only seasonal and locally grown fruits. For the winter season, we have Apple, Apple Crumb, and "Sweetkin" (pumpkin and sweet potato combination) pies. For the Christmas Holidays, we are also offering as special orders only, 9" Pecan Pies and 9" Chocolate Chess Pies. All crusts and toppings are made with sweet butter to insure the flakiest and best flavor. There are no preservatives added to our crusts or fillings, so it is suggested that 4 & 20 pies are enjoyed as soon as possible! Check out the 4 & 20 Bake Shop website.
BSWT: Quilts and special gifts.... the popular "color bags" for children, adult bibs, soft books, quilted placemats, table runners and wall hangings.
Byrd Cellars: Byrd Cellars is Goochland’s newest winery. We welcome you to stop by our booth and try our hand crafted, premium wines that are distinctly Virginia. See the newest wine bottle enclosure- The Zork. Take home a bottle of our Raven Red or Norton Reserve to enjoy with dinner tonight or a bottle of our Apple Wine or Leanora’s Meadowsweet for sipping on the deck or the dock. Try our new bold Dry Apple Wine and our newly released Chardonnay. Our tasting room is open on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm. Check out the Byrd Cellars website.
Earthscapes: Rare and unusual succulent plants from Africa and Madagascar. You won't find most of these in a plant shop! We have some beautiful Christmas Cactus in bloom ready to go in 4" pots. Some unusual larger specimen plants for the hard to shop for friend. Come by to see our exotic plants. Also have some more common plants like Jade Plants.
Eve's Unlimited: Get your fiber fix from personal and household accessories made from handmade felt and other handmade textiles - purses, scarves, trivets, ornaments, etc.
Flint Hill Mini Farm: PRODUCTS OFFERED IN SHOWER AND BATH PRODUCTS: Aromatherapy shower shakes, bath salts, holiday duck soaps, everyday soap packages, fishies soaps, kitchen edition soaps in yummy scents, new scents for the holiday soaps including Beneath the Stars, Vanilla Bean Noel and others, a pampering bath tea for a fabulous bath experience, soaps for men, women and children's packages. HERBAL PRODUCTS FOR FOODS: Seasoning mixes for chicken, beef, vegetables, along with recipes. Amanda's dip - a nice blend of freshly dried herbs to be mixed with sour cream or yogurt. AROMATHERAPY PRODUCTS FOR THE WINTER SEASON: Sinus tea bag - a teabag for sniffing which is a combination of herbs and essential oil blends of eucalyptus, peppermint and others. Pampering Bath Tea with Epsom Salts - a teabag and epsom salts for a winning combination in the tub. Check out the Flint Hill Mini Farm website.
Forms in Wood: Wooden spoons and bowls by Charles Reed.
Forrest Green Farm: Forrest Green Farm has a new dried herbal line perfect for holiday entertaining and gift giving. We have a full line of herbal teas, mulling spices, holiday hot cocoa, herbal dip mixes, salad dressings, and an herbal culinary spice line. We will have samples of many of our products at our booth for you to taste. We will also be bringing fresh lettuces, spinach, and arugula that we are growing in our greenhouses. They taste great and the fresh local greens are a special treat this time of year. Check out the Forrest Green Farm website.
Furbelow Farms: We raise top quality Alpacas with some top quality fleeces. We also raise and sell Cashmere Goats, Bunnies, Mini-Pigs, Ducks, Chickens & Quail. Our Alpaca Felted Goats Milk Soap makes for a wonderfully unique stocking stuffer! We will also have some fabulous Quail, Duck & Chicken eggs. Stop by to check out our Lionhead Bunnies as well! Check out the Furbelow Farms website.
Grayhaven Winery: Grayhaven produces hand-crafted wines from 17 estate-grown varieties. Drop by their booth for a tasting and take home the perfect bottle to serve with your market fresh dinner. Check out the Grayhaven Winery website.
Lower Byrd Farm: We will be at the market this week with Goochland Grown Hard Red Wheat- excellent for bread baking and other wholesome baked goods, salads and whole grain dishes. We can grind up to 5 pounds of wheat for you, at no charge, if you don't have a flour mill. Taste the goodness of fresh, locally grown wheat. Sample bread, brownies and other items made with our wheat. Try our latest Wheat Berry Salad. We will also have cinnamon rolls, apple coffee cake, banana bread, brownies and other delicious whole wheat baked goods all made with our Goochland Grown Hard Red Wheat. Read the Lower Byrd Farm blog.
Manakintowne Specialty Growers: We will have Manakintowne Winter Salad mix, micro greens, pea shoots, arugula, fresh rosemary, Ginger Pickled Pumpkin, Spiced Caramel Pear Jam, Green Tomato Relish, recipe ready roasted pumpkin, arugula pesto, our gorgeous 2011 calenders and more good stuff. Check out the Manakintowne Specialty Growers website.
Nanci's Creations: Nancy Crymes will bring seasonal grapevine and pine wreaths and arrangements decorated with silk flowers - birds, owls, roosters, frogs and nautical themes with boats & lighthouses.
Night Sky Farm: We will have artisanal goat and cow cheeses, goat milk soap, body butter, laundry soap and lip balm. Check out the Night Sky Farm website.
Obsidian Studio: Obsidian Studio is a small, Goochland business. Ellen designs and makes pieces out of stained glass. Art glass panels for the window, sun catchers, fused glass decorative bowls and plates, fused glass and sterling jewelry, small decorative gifts.
Old Woman Farm: Old Woman Farm will have an assortment of offerings: sourdough baguettes, peach, pear, and apple mini cakes, as well as some holiday treats. We'll also bring many unusual jams, jellies, chutneys, and preserves. Shorter and chilly days have meant scanty numbers of eggs, so come early if eggs are on your list! For your Christmas gift giving, we will have a few aprons emblazoned with a Mother Clucker hen as well as fabric/ribbon wrappers which make a bottle or jar just a little more special. We look forward to seeing you there!
Outside the Box Designs: Stop by our booth and take a look at the large assortment of jewelry and bags - a perfect gift for that special lady in your life.
Owls Bench: The bottlecap necklaces made by Owls Bench make excellent stocking stuffers. Particularly popular with teen girls, who can be so hard to buy for. Never fear, there's a design to suit anyone's taste! Though teens and girls adore them, we shouldn't leave out ladies beyond those tender years. They're fun and so easy to wear any day. My favorite owl design brings compliments every time this middle age gal dons it! Great teacher gift. Also popular this season are my vintage decor nightlights. They are high quality, very tasteful and many design to choose from to fit any decorating style. You can find me, Gayle, at the Dec. 11 Goochland Farmer's Market, or by emailing me at gayleddavies@gmail.com. See you 'round the Owls Bench! Check out the Owls Bench website.
Perrin's BBQ and Catering: We will have breakfast sandwiches, bbq, slaw, beans, sweet potato fries, the General James Burger (sausage and hamburger burgers) and bbq by the pound. Check out the Perrin's BBQ and Catering website.
Phoenix: A Wildlife Alliance: Phoenix elves have been hard at work, and loving every minute of it. We'll have decorated miniature trees, pinecone reindeer, birdhouses, Quillows, handmade Ice lace necklaces and so much more! Stop by and support our efforts to help injured and orphaned wildlife in need! Happy Holidays!
PIECE Pottery: Handmade stoneware pottery by local potter Heather Shutt Ely. Mugs, pitchers, cups, bowls, water jars, vases. Hanging planters. Pinwheels. Some deeply discounted one-of-a-kinds and seconds! Check out the PIECE Pottery website.
Roots and Feathers Farm: Roots and Feathers Farm hopes to see you for the holiday market this Saturday. We will have available Collards, Toscano Kale, Swiss Chard, Red Russian Kale and deliciously sweet Carrots. Perhaps a few other surprises depending on what the cold has done this week. Hope to see you there and Happy Holidays! Check out the Roots and Feathers Farm website.
Scentsible G'oils: Scentsible G'oils makes handmade items to help you live a more balanced life. Our soaking salts, scrubs, and soaps balance healing with luxury. Our hand knitted and crocheted items balance old skills with new sensibilities. Our hand knitted cloths are soft, durable, and amazing on glass items. Our crocheted ornaments and earrings are unique and will add that old world charm to your holiday decorations. Finally, our hand knitted and crotchet clothing items will keep you warm and stylish. Our products use natural fibers/ingredients and local sources whenever possible. It just makes Scents!
Sunny Vale Farm: We will have grass fed beef and chicken eggs. Check out the Sunny Vale Farm website.
The Virginia Naturalist: Give a unique hand-made gift this season; a beautiful Virginia gemstone collected, cut, polished, and made into jewelry by lapidary Steven Davis. Also, you may choose from an array of unique minerals and fossils for those budding geologists and outdoor loving kids. Hand-made wreaths made from materials found on the property at Grayhaven Winery will also be available to get you and your home into the Christmas spirit. Hope to see you on Saturday.
Wellington Wicks: We will have scented, soy wax container candles. Check out the Wellington Wicks website.

 

• Arugula
• Carrots
• Spinach
• Swiss Chard
• Kale