Vendor and Product Information
for
The Market @ Second Stage
Sometimes it is difficult to make a selection without seeing the item. The following photos show some of our food products as well as crafts. Note that you are always welcome to contact the vendors directly with any questions or to make specific selections on foods such as tea blend flavors.
NOTE: Online ordering with curbside pickup is currently on pause. We will notify market customers when online orders restart.
Hold mouse over items to see brief descriptions.
NOTE: Online ordering with curbside pickup is currently on pause. We will notify market customers when online orders restart.
Hold mouse over items to see brief descriptions.
Adrienne Hamilton
email: AdriennePhaup@yahoo.com
I was raised in Amherst county and then when I got married to my husband who is from NC, moved to Nelson county and have been here 4 years. I went to Sweet Briar College for 3 years but graduated from Lynchburg college with a bachelors of science in biology. I worked as a veterinary technician for 5 years and after I had my son, William Wallace, I have been a stay at home mom and loving it! I’ve raised chickens my whole life and due to the influence of my husband, Bruce, have started gardening. Last year was the first time I had a large garden, before that all I had was raised beds. We don’t use chemicals on our veggies for pests or diseases. The chickens are free range and partially pasture raised. We have brown egg layers and we have some americaunas and olive eggers that will start laying this fall hopefully. William (2years old) helps out with all the chores and gardening and loves it!
Amanda de Coligny
Honest to Goodness Foods
email: adecole@sbc.edu
Amanda, of Honest to Goodness Foods, includes a selection of dairy free, paleo, vegetarian, and vegan items as well as items made with certified gluten free ingredients in addition to her regular products. All of her items are made with organic or raw sugar in place of refined sugar. And the jams are made using local fruits. See what a difference local freshness makes. If you have any questions on a particular item, feel free to contact her. Also follow her on Facebook.
Bear the Beeman
eMail: BeartheBeeman@gmail.com
Bear has hives across the local area and produces all the honey he sells. This is 100% honey and 100% local. The hives are managed so flavors are not mixed through the season. Taste the difference true local honey makes.
- Spring Garden honey comes from Pittsylvania county almost to Halifax where the delicious cantaloupes and watermelons come from.
- Reed Creek honey hives are near Basset in Henry county, where Bear uses a remote beeyard once used by the late Bill Hartis,one of the big names in sourwood honey production. The Reed Creek honey is produced in spring and fall. It is available two ways: jars marked PS are the purest sourwood and those marked SF are sourwood and friends honey in June and July.
- Naked Creek in Amherst county is off Rt 151 and encompasses hives on Bear's property.
- Grandma's Hill north of Amherst near the Nelson County line
- Catch Can is a blend of Bear's honeys
- Moses Mill - historic mill site along Cherrystone Creek in Chatham, VA
Yellow Bird Tulip Magnolia: Available now. These are rare and very unusual trees.They have large, beautiful bright yellow blooms that herald in Spring. They usually grow to 6 to 8 feet tall. They require 4-6 hours of direct sun each day. They are well rooted and ready for you to transplant them. I bought a 3ft tall one 30 years ago and paid $135.00. It was worth every penny! Many years of pleasure. $35.00 for the larger.$30.00 for the smaller.
Double Red Rose of Sharon from hardy cuttings and well rooted. Ready to go to your house. $20.00
Corkscrew Willows robust and fast growing. Just planted on in my own yard. I think that they are beautiful. These will be sold on first come first sold basis. Ready to be transplanted and show it’s beauty! $23.00
Double Red Rose of Sharon from hardy cuttings and well rooted. Ready to go to your house. $20.00
Corkscrew Willows robust and fast growing. Just planted on in my own yard. I think that they are beautiful. These will be sold on first come first sold basis. Ready to be transplanted and show it’s beauty! $23.00
Bonnie Davis
Bonnie's Apie Bees
Facebook
email: mstrekken@aol.com
Over the years, Bonnie has worn many hats. Born, raised, and now retired in Amherst County she is enjoying the farm life and raising bees. Besides honey, Bonnie offers her jams made with her own honey instead of sugar. Also watch for plants from time to time that she grows at home.
Christine Furlong
email: furlong87@hotmail.com
Hand decorated wooden box measuring approximately 7 3/4 inches wide, 6 inches deep and 3 inches tall. “Flower Box” $20.00.
Mixed Media:
Courtney Turner
Turner Creek Farm
email: turner.jandc@yahoo.com
Deb Walker
Lavender Designs
email: dlwalker1215@gmail.com
Deb and Mary Ellen Higgins (greeting cards) have a vendor table each Thursday near the front door to the building.
Ignacia Casorzo-Covington
email: icasorzocovington@gmail.com
Mercedes Gutiérrez and Ignacia Covington are mother and daughter originally from Chile and currently based in Amherst County. They stay busy at New Earth Farm cooking, baking, and raising chickens (layers and broilers), ducks, rabbits and pigs. They also tend to their garden and enjoy canning the garden bounty in the summer. They love to cook Chilean foods and share their traditional flavors with their friends and customers.
Typical items include
Typical items include
- Torta de manzana chilena (Chilean apple fritter cake): whole cake (8 pieces) and per piece
- Cocadas chilenas (Chilean dulce de leche and coconut balls)
- Sopaipillas chilenas (Chilean sopaipillas)
- Alfajores chilenos (Chilean soft cookie and dulce de leche sandwich)
- Potato sourdough bread
- Po'e - Banana custard cake from Easter Islands
Jaela Hine
Contact: jaela@ebbnflowcounseling.com
Local artist's work in oils. Sizes and prices vary.
John Wright
Riverview Farm
email: relianceantiques@hotmail.com
John has moved to Amherst County from Fauquier. He has downsized considerably and now has only about 1 acre in vegetables and a single 40 foot greenhouse. He brings an assortment of produce and plants to his vendor table at the market.
TAKING A BREAK: Kristina Zaldivar
Little Farmhouse Bakery
Contact: LittleFarmhouseBakery@gmail.com
Amazing decorated cookies. Contact Kristina directly before ordering to select boxed sets, decoration kit cookie shapes, and cookie cake icing colors.
Matt & Mary Hurst
Peaceful Waters Farm
megainer53@gmail.com
Jams: Home grown fruits in 1/2 pint jars of home canned fruit jams using low sugar recipes. Seasonal flavors.
Eggs: Our chickens are only penned at night for their own protection. They are free to roam our property with our ducks, geese, and guineas during the day. This provides them with the fresh greens, seeds, and bug that give you the brightest yolks and best tasting eggs.
Meats: We raise a variety of livestock and have fresh or frozen meat available. Choices include great tasting chicken, quail, and rabbit.
Seasonal Produce all grown without any chemicals. Fresh picked just for you.
Eggs: Our chickens are only penned at night for their own protection. They are free to roam our property with our ducks, geese, and guineas during the day. This provides them with the fresh greens, seeds, and bug that give you the brightest yolks and best tasting eggs.
Meats: We raise a variety of livestock and have fresh or frozen meat available. Choices include great tasting chicken, quail, and rabbit.
Seasonal Produce all grown without any chemicals. Fresh picked just for you.
Merv & Brenda Burkholder
email: mervin.burkholder1968@gmail.com
Merv and Brenda Burkholder are familiar faces to those who have been coming to the market. Merv tends over an acre in vegetable plants. He grew up tending a garden and says it is in his blood. His key to success - "You have to live in your garden." Brenda is known for her baking and regular brings oatmeal bread, bagels, and cookies. Stop at their weekly table for great food and pleasant conversation. They also sell a limited listing online each week for pick up on Thursdays.
Olivia Pettyjohn
Olivia's Originals
olivia.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Hand knitted items in a variety of colors and yarns.
Patti Highley
patriciahighley@me.com
These are 2.5 x 3 inch watercolor paintings mounted on 5 x 7 inch board with saw tooth hanger on back. $15 each.
Paula Ives
Garland Greens
email: grammooives@gmail.com
Paula loves to garden and cook. She maintains a space in town for fresh greens and a few other great salad fixin's. She also makes bakes goods and can work with you on dietary requirements. She is known to whip up some great baked goodies for holidays and special occasions.
Ruth Maragni
Marinated Artichoke
contact: maragniruth406@gmail.com
I now have a vendor table at the market offering my notecards and paintings which make great gifts. I look forward to seeing you.
Six Days Farm
Justin and Amanda Willis
434-316-8256
Justin and Amanda are ready to start their herd shares for fresh milk. They have a Jersey cow who gives wonderful, rich buttermilk. See more on their farm on facebook. Contact Amanda directly for more information.
Skylar Hunter
Skye's Southern Sweets
Email Skye: skyessouthernsweets@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyessouthernsweetss
Skye's Southern Sweets is committed to using high quality ingredients for homemade desserts and yummy treats for your pups. Skye says "I strive to bake both cookies and dog treats that have real, healthy ingredients and to create recipes that are unique to my business. I also do custom orders and for major holidays I bake special desserts for that month. "
*NEW* Cherry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies: lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Gluten, dairy, sugar and egg free. Perfect breakfast cookie!
Personal size Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Ganache (5 inches)
Ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, buttermilk, espresso, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
Personal size Vanilla Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting and Ganache (5 inches)
Ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
Keto Chocolate Trail Mix Bark
Ingredients: Lily's dark chocolate, unsweetened coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts.
*NEW* Pumpkin Tuna Kitty Treats and Salmon Kitty Treats
Healing Pup Balm: Completely safe and natural way to treat rashes and cuts. Ingredients are Beeswax, Shea butter, vitamin E oil, unrefined coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil! 2 oz jar for $6.
*NEW* Cherry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies: lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Gluten, dairy, sugar and egg free. Perfect breakfast cookie!
Personal size Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Ganache (5 inches)
Ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, buttermilk, espresso, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
Personal size Vanilla Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting and Ganache (5 inches)
Ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
Keto Chocolate Trail Mix Bark
Ingredients: Lily's dark chocolate, unsweetened coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts.
*NEW* Pumpkin Tuna Kitty Treats and Salmon Kitty Treats
Healing Pup Balm: Completely safe and natural way to treat rashes and cuts. Ingredients are Beeswax, Shea butter, vitamin E oil, unrefined coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil! 2 oz jar for $6.
Sue Waterman
website: French Confections
email: swaterman78@gmail.com
Unique, one-of-a-kind fabric bags. $11 each.
Framed collages. Original paper collages using vintage and unique papers, and sometimes vintage watch parts. The wooden frames are tabletop. The metal frames hang from a small chain. $25 each.
DYI collage kits. A mini-paper collection of many kinds, sizes, and textures. Some vintage papers and images in each. And much of what is inside is invisible from the outside! Use for original cards, gift tags, journal decoration, decoupage, or just play. 6"x8". $7.50 each.
Fabric organizers/gift baskets. Use to organize just about anything. Also make great gift baskets. All cotton and reversible. $11 each.
Original design cards. 5x7 acid-free heavy stock blank cards. $4 each. Contact Sue directly for multiple discounts.
Susan O'Neil
Little Acorns
Email: sconeil62@yahoo.com
Fresh baked goods, homemade jams and pickles, and soups.
Woodson's Mill
https://www.deeprootsmilling.com/the-mill
Deep Roots Milling operates out of historic Woodson’s Mill in Nelson County VA. Woodson’s Mill was originally built in the 1790’s and has been in continual operation throughout the majority of its history. For much of America’s history, mills like Woodson’s dotted the landscape and served vital community roles. However, with the commercialization of the modern food system, these country mills could not compete and most were abandoned and left to fall apart. Woodson’s Mill is one of the last of these gems and we are excited to give it new life.
Our Grains and Their Farmers
Bloody Butcher Corn
an heirloom variety of dent corn that has been grown in Appalachia since at least as early as the mid-1800s. its exact origins are unknown, but it was also grown in Tennessee, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Small family farms have been diligently saving its seed generation after generation. It is prized for its distinctive beautiful color and unique flavor. Our current crop is blended from corn grown by Daniel Austin in Franklin county, VA; Sam Hart in King and Queen county, VA; Bob McDonald in Bedford county, PA
Cateto Orange Corn
an heirloom variety of flint corn, originally hailing from South America. Traces of its genetics are found in many commonly grown modern varieties of maize today. While popularly grown in Argentina and Brazil in the late 1800s, a version of it made its way to Cuba in the early 1900s, where it became known as Maiz Argentino or Especial. Our current crop is grown by Bob McDonald in Bedford county, PA
Buckwheat
Our current crop is grown by Daniel Austin in Franklin county, VA
Acorns (in Buckwheat Acorn Pancake Mix)
Gathered by Bill Whipple in Union, WV and mixed with our buckwheat above.
Bloody Butcher Corn
an heirloom variety of dent corn that has been grown in Appalachia since at least as early as the mid-1800s. its exact origins are unknown, but it was also grown in Tennessee, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Small family farms have been diligently saving its seed generation after generation. It is prized for its distinctive beautiful color and unique flavor. Our current crop is blended from corn grown by Daniel Austin in Franklin county, VA; Sam Hart in King and Queen county, VA; Bob McDonald in Bedford county, PA
Cateto Orange Corn
an heirloom variety of flint corn, originally hailing from South America. Traces of its genetics are found in many commonly grown modern varieties of maize today. While popularly grown in Argentina and Brazil in the late 1800s, a version of it made its way to Cuba in the early 1900s, where it became known as Maiz Argentino or Especial. Our current crop is grown by Bob McDonald in Bedford county, PA
Buckwheat
Our current crop is grown by Daniel Austin in Franklin county, VA
Acorns (in Buckwheat Acorn Pancake Mix)
Gathered by Bill Whipple in Union, WV and mixed with our buckwheat above.