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Great Places, People, & Businesses

There are so many great people and great business out there. In this directory of people and businesses, and places, Carolyn has listed her favs. She has included wonderful places to eat, shop, and just have a good time as well as a selection of some of these noteworthy professionals. So what are you waiting for? Check them out...you won't be sorry... More

Tom Moore Builder, Inc.

Friday, 01 November 2013

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Tom Moore is a leading Vermont contractor specializing in remodeling and new home building. Our hallmark is elegant custom detail in new construction and remodeling projects. We combine traditional design elements with the best in new technologies, green building practices, and innovative custom cabinetry & woodworking. The Tom Moore Builder tr...

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Russ Bennett of Northland Design & Construction

Saturday, 27 October 2012

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Northland Design - Russ Bennet About Russ: Russ Bennett is the founder and owner of NorthLand Visual Design & Construction Inc. (1978) in Waitsfield, VT. Russ is a designer, builder, sculptor, social activist, and planner within his community as well as an artist and a musician in his own right. He can often be found in his studio or offi...

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Matthew T. Milnamow, AIA

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

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Matthew Milnamow, AIA graduated with a Master’s of Architecture Degree from Norwich University in 2000. Matthew and his wife reside in Middletown, NY, with their three year old daughter. Mr. Milnamow is a licensed architect in NY, NJ & VT and a LEED®AP BD+C. For 20 years, Matthew has assisted with the growth and managem...

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Jace Sheppard is the Vermont Tech Guy, LLC.

Thursday, 20 September 2012

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Jace Sheppard, is now providing full-time technical support services as the Vermont Tech Guy. With over 16 years of IT experience in home and business computer support, Jace offers a variety of services including: • Mac and PC hardware support • smartphone support • software support • website design • and much more Above all, Jace provides sa...

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Leslie Fry, Sculptor

Monday, 25 June 2012

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Website: lesliefry.com • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "In my sculpture, prints, and drawings, the natural world connects with the human-made world – reality and fantasy meld. My art is inspired by basic human needs: shelter, food, clothing, work, and intimacy. The images take the form of the human body, human artifacts and ar...

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Ann Coleman, Painter

Sunday, 10 June 2012

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Ann Coleman 437 Maple Drive Whitingham, Vermont. 05361 802-368-7090 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website:www.artistanncoleman.com A student of art from an early age, Ann Coleman did her degree work at Salzburg College, Austria, the Salzburg Art Academy and Skidmore College where she received a BS in Studio Art. Since that time Ann has focuse...

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Woody Jackson, Painter

Sunday, 10 June 2012

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Website: woodyjacksonart.com Woody Jackson lives outside of Middlebury, VT with his wife Ingrid and five boys, Bjorn, Leif, Macon, Ebenezer and Silas. He has no cows of his own, but prefers to make his neighbors cows famous. He finds Vermont is home for the soul as well as the body. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1970 and received a master...

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Shelburne Farms

Friday, 04 May 2012

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Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center, 1,400-acre working farm, and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. Our mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic for a sustainable future. Casual visitors may enjoy the walking trails, children’s farmyard, inn, restaur...

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The Lake Champlain Committee (LCC)

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

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The Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) is a non-profit citizens' organization working to protect Lake Champlain's health and accessibility since 1963. LCC uses science-based advocacy, education and collaborative action to protect water quality, safeguard natural habitats, and foster stewardship. We take a whole-lake approach to issues that affect this ...

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Vermont Vernacular Designs

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

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Vermont Vernacular Designs - Architectural Photography

Custom Reproduction 18th and 19th Century Vermont Homes Montpelier, Vermont 05602 Phone: 802.224.0300 or 800.639.1796 (Toll-Free) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: VermontVernacularDesigns.com Vermont Vernacular Designs has some special qualities we hope you'll consider as you choose a designer/builder for your project. C...

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Nils Luderowski, Architect

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

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Nils Luderowski Sketch of Fishing Shanty

Keene Valley, NY Webiste: www.luderowskiarchitect.com Nils Luderowski is best defined as specializing in residential architecture and design in an Adirondack vernacular. His full-service studio offers traditional architectural services including site planning, interior design, furniture design and custom artisan work. His work can be found d...

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Aspen Construction Services, Corp.

Tuesday, 09 August 2011

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20 Old Route 30
PO Box 507
Bondville VT 05340
www.aspenvermont.com

Phone: (802) 379-7256
Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are passionate about building and we enjoy every aspect. Our mission is to leave a legacy of the highest quality, sustainable, and energy efficient homes, and through this legacy, do our part to elevate the standards of fine building. We focus on residential construction, and also enjoy small commercial projects.

We have been in this industry for thirty years and have learned our craft from the ground up. We downsized several years ago to focus solely on construction management, because we believe we can best serve our clients by freeing ourselves from the day to day management of employees and crew, and to better align our priorities with building owners. Our first commitment is to our clients - we guarantee to deliver best practices and lowest cost through effective team building, contract negotiations and administration, clear and understandable accounting, and absolute insistence on building to and exceeding project specifications and client expectations.

Why we consistently deliver ...

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Little Place Guest House

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

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Your own little place in town, an urban pied a terre in Burlington's vibrant Old North End. 10-minute walk to downtown, two doors away from neighborhood cafes Viva Espresso and Panadero Bakery, half a block from Asian Market and fresh produce. Walking distance to waterfront and bike paths, University of Vermont, and Fletcher Allen Hospital. Queen b...

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William Maclay - Vermont Architects and Planners

Monday, 27 June 2011

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NRG Exterior (Photo by Carolyn L. Bates)

Maclay Architects 4509 Main Street Waitsfield, VT 05673 Telephone: (802) 496-4004 Website: www.maclayarchitects.com Maclay Architects designs buildings and communities that are models for healthy, inspired living, advancing to a carbon neutral and ecologically sustainable future. We offer clients choices in selecting the appropriate levels of envir...

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Donna Salerno Travel

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

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Donna Salerno Travel Phone: 1-888-777-7820 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. WE WILL DESIGN YOUR DREAM VACATION  You have been dreaming of the perfect vacation. Call us and we’ll take care of every detail, and offer expert guidance, to make your dreams come true. Donna Salerno Travel specializes in custom luxury travel arrangements and VIP treatme...

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Cherry Republic

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

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1-800-206-6949 (9 AM - 8 PM E.S.T.) www.cherryrepublic.com "Cherry Republic was started 22 years ago with a t-shirt sold from the trunk of my car. A few years later, after selling thousands of those t-shirts, I started selling cherry products with that same t-shirt design on the label of bags of Dried Cherries and Cherry Boomchunka Cookies. We now ...

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Front Porch Forum

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

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Website: frontporchforum.com Front Porch Forum hosts networks of online neighborhood forums that blanket metro areas. In our initial pilot, we cover all 19 towns of Chittenden County, Vermont with 130 forums and 16,000 households subscribe, including more than 40% of Burlington, Vermont's largest city. Your neighborhood's forum is only open to the ...

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Silver Maple Editions LLC

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

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129 St. Paul Street Burlington, VT 05401  Phone: (802) 865-0133 / Fax: (802) 865-0138 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: silvermapleeditions.com At long last—lamination. Nothing displays an art poster, family photo, diploma, clipping, children’s finger-painting or architect’s rendering b etter…This frameless method, resembling museum mounts, ...

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EP Levine

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

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219 Bear Hill Rd. Waltham, MA 02451 Phone: 1-800-875-3055 Website: www.eplevine.com New England's premiere resource for the professional photographer. While they are best known for their personal service and extensive inventory of new and used pro photo equipment, they also offer digital imaging equipment, comprehensive rental and repair departme...

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Leach Construction of Vermont

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

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Website: www.leachconstructionvt.com Leach Construction of Vermont, LLC is a family business specializing in designing and building custom, energy-efficient homes. We combine the character and quality craftsmanship of old with the technology and energy efficiency of today to provide enduring value for generations to come. Whether building new or re...

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