Arline Roberts Stanton Interiors
Specializing in fine paper goods, children's gifts and vintage collectibles.
Wed - Sat 11 - 5 Sun 12 - 5
53 Main Street 860-526-5925
Art Gallery at the Mill House
Explore your emotions ... featuring impressionistic to contemporary oil, watercolor and mixed media by local and New England artists. Eclectic architectural accents. Monthly exhibits with artist receptions.
Wed - Sun 11 - 6 ctartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575
Blue Heron Chester
Hand-chosen gifts, beautifully packaged. All waiting for you to peruse online. Stop by - we're always open.
blueheronchester.com
Brown-Eyed Girl
A salon and day spa serving the needs of both men & women with professionally trained staff in a pampering and relaxed atmosphere. Cutting edge product lines, the latest in hair & fashion accessories. Accommodating hours.
browneyedgirlsalon.com
29 Main Street 860-526-3035
Caryn B. Davis Photography
A fine art photography gallery & studio with works by photographer Caryn B. Davis. Studio and on-location photographic services available including architectural, product, editorial, marine, portrait, wedding and event photography. Also photography of 2D & 3D artwork for artists, galleries and portfolios.
cbdphotography.com
1 Spring Street, 2nd floor 860-526-5936
Ceramica
Renaissance-inspired Italian majolica ceramics, handpainted by artisans in Tuscany and Umbria - particularly Deruta. An extraordinary collection of tableware, gifts and decorative accessories for the home. Open daily.
ceramicadirect.com 860-526-9978
36 Main Street 800-270-0900
Chester Gallery
Featuring Connecticut artists, quality custom framing by
Jack Baker and contemporary baskets by Sosse Baker,
in a Victorian Parlor setting since 1982.
Gallery openings coordinated with Chester Nights.
Tues - Sat 10 - 5 sossejack@aol.com
76 Main Street 860-526-9822
Claudia Post Studio
Claudia Post Fine Art Paintings and Portraiture
Award winning Portrait painter and Master Pastellist.
Commisssions accepted in Oil or pastel. Portraits, Still life, Plein Air, Genre and Figure paintings.
Home Studio by appointment. 860 526 2285 email:claudiapost1@hotmail.com
website: www.claudiapost.com or www.fineartstudioonline.com/claudiapost
CL Pfeiffer Studio
Metals sculptor Connie Pfeiffer has worked from her Chester studio more than eight years. Visit the artist and expanded space. Showcasing exceptional contemporary work by invited artist friends. Hours change seasonally.
Please call. clpfeifferstudio@aol.com
C&G Unparalleled Apparel
A signature collection of clothing and
accessories for women and men. Easy,
comfortable, seasonal and timeless.
Come find what you didn’t even know
you were looking for!
Wed - Sun 12 - 5 cgchester.com
3 North Main, 1st floor 860-526-3284
C&G Posters & Prints
A collection of posters representing
40 years of award-winning graphics by
Cummings & Good. Original fine art,
limited edition prints and the design
studio's annual "time capsule" calendar.
Wed - Sun 12 - 5 cgchester.com
3 North Main, 2nd floor 860-526-9597
C&G Photo Anew
Restoration and transformation of
old (and new) photographs. Scanning,
color and value adjusting, retouching,
sizing and archival printing.
Wed - Fri 12 - 5 cgchester.com
3 North Main, 2nd floor 860-526-9597
deja Gallery & Studio
Moving seas, marshy swamps, delectable fruits & vegetables and landscapes local and abroad. Featuring impressionistic and other original oils by Jacqueline V. Barry. Sat & Sun 2 - 6. Other hours by chance or appointment.
dejagallery.com
5 Maple Street 860-526-9849
Dina Varano
A spirited gallery featuring jewelry designed and handcrafted by owner Dina Varano, accompanied by a collection of innovative gifts designed by fellow artists. Visit and be inspired!
Tues - Sat 10 - 5:30 Sun 12 - 5
dinavarano.com
27 Main Street 860-526-8866
eo art lab
An art gallery featuring mostly abstract work that explores the curious realm between art and science. Both established and emerging artists from across the nation are featured. The ever-changing exhibitions present works of deep passion, keen intellect, and rare talent. Experience the energy and reward yourself or someone else with the everlasting joy of art.Tues - Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 12 - 9pm
eoartlab.com
69-1 Main Street, 860.526.4833
EXXON Mobil Mart
The place to find whatever you need from early morning until late at night. Deli sandwiches, milk and ice cream, soda, paper goods and other staples, newspapers, ice and an ATM.
Summer: Daily 5:30AM - 11PM
Winter: Daily 5:30AM - 10PM
201 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3054
Hitchery Books, LLC
Offering a well chosen selection of new and used books, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as greeting cards and local artwork. Open Wed. thru Fri. from 11am to 6pm, Sat. 10am to 5:30pm, and Sun. 9am to 4pm. Visit us at http://www.hitcherybooks.com.
4 Water Street 860-526-8722
Jill Butler... art & design
Jill's watercolor illustrations, collages and tabletop products are on display and available for purchase. The Studio Gallery, located above the Wheatmarket, is open to the public. Visitors welcome, groups by appointment.
jillbutler.com
4 Water Street 860-526-5155
Joseph's Photography, Inc.
A full-service portrait studio since 1982 specializing in on-location portraiture, serving New England and beyond.
Visit us at josephs.com
By appointment. 860-526-5019
jewelry designed & made by mandy carroll-leiva
chester, ct 267.408.2124
www.leivajewelry.com
The Local Beet, A Green Grocery
offering natural whole foods, bulk grains, organic produce and eco-concious health, beauty and living supplies. Committed to fair trade and sustainability. Vintage grocery store combines artfully with a trend toward carbon concious consumption.
Kim Kellogg kim@thelocalbeetshop.com
www.thelocalbeetshop.com
16 Main Street
860-526-5554
hours: Tues-Sun 9:30-5:30 T,W, Th until 6:30
Whosiepie
Designer Laura Williams-Larson creates collections of hand-made, hand printed clothing and accessories (+ paintings + photographs) in her studio in the village of Chester (above the Local Beet).
Available by appointment{Laura@Whosiepie.com} or visit/shop online http://www.whosiepie.com
Lori Warner Print Studio and Gallery at 21 Main Street
A unique gallery featuring artwork by Lori Warner and select artists and designers in glass, ceramic sculpture, jewelry and more. Adult and youth workshops in Printmaking and Encaustic Painting coming soon. Open Studio atmosphere with events planned to engage the community and offer people an outlet for their own creativity. Make something! Tues - Fri 11am- 6pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Market Hours or until 4pm other times by appointment / chance.
860-322-4265 or 860-326-8081, lorwarn@mac.com
http://www.loriwarner.com
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, LLC
Contemporary Impressionist landscape oil paintings & limited edition fine art prints of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the artist's garden and Chester village and from his world travels.
Open weekends 12 - 6. Other times by chance or appointment. Visit anytime at nilssonstudio.com
1 Spring Street 860-526-2077
MERGIRL
A clothing design studio,
designed by (me) Trish Ginter. Stop in the studio to see the collection or see it at smashingdarling.com - a website I co-founded for Indie Designers.
Hours: By chance, or check my blog, I always post the times I will definitely be in.
18 Main Street Chester CT 06412 Above the Local Beat. Entrance up on Spring Street.
860.287.9258
http://mergirlshop.blogspot.com/
http://www.smashingdarling.com/store/mergirl
MGC's Custom Made Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles & Fine Art
1 Spring Street inside Nilsson Spring Street Studio - (Showcase)
Puzzle Workshop: 31 Bogue Lane, East Haddam, CT
Toll Free: 1-888-604-7654 --- Local: (860)-873-3093
Maker of hand crafted one of a kind puzzles for children of ALL ages using personal enlarged photographs, fine art prints and digital image files.
Visitors are welcome by appointment. Website
Peekabooquet n. Cupcake
There's a new kid in town...Peekabooquet n. cupcake, the home of the original baby clothing bouquet has expanded. A unique boutique for babies and kids offers clothing and many other products made in the USA. Our faux bakery cupcakes and pastries; baby lotions and soaps are made of all natural products. You'll love our stuff. Visit us at 4 Water St or at www.peekabooquet.com 860 526-2225
RadSport Outfitter's, LLC
Let RadSport Outfitters be the starting point to your
outdoor adventure around the CT River Valley.
Whether you're biking, hiking, paddling or enjoying winter sports,
we have the products and service for you to tame the outdoors!
Rentals available. Open daily.
Check radsportoutfitters.com to see what we're all about.
We miss you!
Rarities
Colorful distinctive fashions for all occasions by Designer Cynde Iverson. Custom tailoring and color selection are available. Wednesday - Saturday 10:30 - 5, Sunday 12-4 or by appointment.
http://www.raritiesfashion.com
14 Main Street 526. 2100
Richard Sachs
For over 30 years, Richard Sachs has been making bespoke bicycles by hand at his atelier. We miss you!
richardsachs.com
RiverDogGeneralStore.com....your online source for local CT businesses of goods and services
R. J. Vickers Herbery
We invite you to visit our gardens and browse among our extensive line of teas, herbs, topiaries, candles, bath and body products, home decor and gifts for all. An all season shop.
Wed - Sun 10 - 5
rjvickersherbery.com
26 Water Street 860-526-4061
Sage Auction Gallery
Vintage Furniture Shop
Wed - Sat 11 - 4
Photo: Early 19th Century Inlaid Game Table with Rosewood, Satinwood and Zebrawood Inlays
Paul Sage, Auctioneer
221 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3036
Scandinavian Photography
Known throughout New England for his wedding photo-journalism, Erik K. Johnson creates sensitive on-location and studio portrait studies of children and families. Gallery hours by chance or appointment.
theartofseeing.com
info@theartofseeing.com
11 Main Street 860-526-4809
Simon's Marketplace
A gourmet general store with a diverse selection of gifts,
as well as specialty foods, fine cheeses, sandwiches, crepes,
soups, salads, ice cream, desserts and organic coffees and teas.
Daily specials. Eat in or take out. We also cater and have prepared food to go.
Open daily.
17 Main Street 860-526-8984
Spiritus Mundi Antiques
Quality country antiques, furniture and accessories, paintings, prints, vintage stringed instruments, blue decorated stoneware and other Americana items.
Weekends 10 - 5, and by chance or appointment.
Marta Daniels, Proprietor
122 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3406
The Chester Bottle Shop
We have one of the finest wine collections in Southeast Connecticut. Hundreds of imported and domestic beers. Expert event planning.
Mon - Sat 9 - 8 191 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5711
The Chester Package Store
Fine wines, spirits and beers of the world. Tastings, personalized service and special orders. Let us help with your next occasion.
Mon - Sat 9 - 8
1 North Main 860-526-5305
The Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative
Experience the unusual at our fine art and craft cooperative. Shop for beautiful handcrafts and meet the artists. Special exhibits, monthly receptions. Holiday sale. Wed - Sun 11 - 6
Open everyday July, Aug, Nov, Dec. ctartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575
The Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery
Hand-wrought jewelry by artist/owner Kathryne Wright. An exotic collection of new, vintage and antique jewelry, beads, buttons, textiles, world music & international artifacts. Custom design, jewelry repair & classes.
hammerededge.com 14 Main Street 860-526-1654
The Wheatmarket
Fresh deli-style daily luncheon specials, eat in or take out.
Gourmet catering, speciality foods & gift baskets.
Dennis Welch, chef/owner.
4 Water Street 860-526-9347
The Willow Tree
A fine collection of vintage clothing from the late 1800s through the 1970s, including hats, gloves, jewelry, furs, beaded purses and lingerie. Lovely antique lace, linens and doilies.
Wed - Sat afternoons
4 Water Street 860-526-4297
Thomas Dunk House Gallery
Another NoMaChe craftsman, Claude Martin, conserves, cleans and restores oil paintings with classic tools and 21st century technology.
claudemartin@sbcglobal.net
16 North Main Street 860-526-3973
West Main Street Services, Inc.
Complete auto service, foreign and domestic. See Carl or Al for friendly hometown service.
100 West Main Street 860-526-4004
West Main Street Studio
Enjoy the working studio of artist and sculptor Helene M. Johnson. Portrait studies, figures, people in architectural settings, animals and flora. Specializing in sculptural relief. Commission work welcomed. Open by appointment or by chance. helenemjohnson@aol.com
1 West Main Street 860-767-0445
William L. Schaeffer Photographs
Vintage American and European photographs by major and minor artists bought and sold. Daguerreotypes and stereoviews. By chance or appointment.
41 Main Street 860-526-3870
