Santa's Sleigh Ride

I would like to Thank ALL of the patrons and participants for making this another successful Santa's Sleigh Ride. Please be sure to check back with us in April of 2010 for the new schedule!!!

Welcome to the 2009 Santa's Sleigh Ride!

A self guided tour presented by 20 Bradford County Artisans. Travel from shop to shop and find gifts handmade in the heart of the Endless Mountains. Choose from hand-painted items, folk art, wreaths, dried flowers, candles, glassware, doll furniture, Christmas ornaments, knitted items, quilts, cloth dolls, and ceramics. If you have a sweet tooth, check out the baked goods, maple products, and handmade cheese. Also hand crafted wines and wine making supplies.

~~~~Santa's 2009 Sleigh Ride Map~~~~

~~~~Foldable Santa's 2009 Sleigh Ride Brochure~~~~

1. The Country Goose Studio ~ 570-744-1226 ~ Nature inspired creations, ranging from the traditional to the unique. smorales@epix.net

2. Gibbs Garden Center ~ 570-744-2717 ~ Wreaths, flowers, and Christmas decorations. gibbsgarden@comcast.net or www.gibbsgardencenter.net

3. The Parish House of the Dille Parish United Church of Christ ~ 570-744-1637 ~ The Dille Parish United Church of Christ welcomes you for lunch. Lunch will be available for all that includes - soup, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages all inclusive. Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 3:00pm. Takeout available. Crafts. Closed Sunday. dille@cyber-quest.com

4. LeRaysville Cheese Factory ~ 800-859-5196 or 570-744-2554 ~ We stock our own prize winning artisan cheeses as well as local products and crafts. Open Monday – Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and most holidays. cheeses@epix.net

5. Genevieve’s ~ 570-395-3251 ~ (Owner: Ochlee Lee) – Vintage & elegant glassware. Linens, china lamp shades & gifts. Closed Sunday. Other Hours by appt. or by chance. ochlee@epix.net

6. Endless Mountains Cabin Maple Syrup ~ 570-247-7212 ~ Maple syrup, cream, candy, gift baskets, variety of crafts & gift items including candles, wooden & quilted gifts. (FOR SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE ONLY: see us at the home of Rex & Jan Russell, 2 ½ m. north of Rome on Rt. 187; turn right at the foot of Orwell Hill Rd, 800 ft. Signs, large yellow house.) Our store on Rt 187 will also be open daily. rexjan@frontiernet.net

7. Antler Ridge Winery ~ 570-247-7222 ~ 23 Handcrafted International Award winning Grape and Fruit wines, home wine making supplies and wine related gifts. Tours available upon request. antlerridge@epix.net

8. Studio C ~ 570-247-2984 ~ Looking for something unique? Look no further, all of my items are “Uniquely Hand Fashioned! Glass Jewelry (Using Dichro, Layered & Gabby Glass) Pendants, Earrings, Bracelets & Pins, also check out the glass “Whimzies,” Wine bottle trays & Tea Poseys. Did I mention the beautiful selection of Specialty scarves & handbags or Danielle & Co.? These unique items listed are just a few of the things waiting for you at Studio C The Glass Shed. studioc@epix.net

9. Wilmot’s Apple –n- Spice ~ 570-247-2246 ~ Jams, jellies, relishes, pickles, baked goods, fudge, Christmas items, ornaments, decorating items, wreaths. Beckwith Maples ~ Maple syrup, candy, mustards, maple related items, gift baskets. Lil Bit Of Country ~ Handmade wood items, ornaments, snowmen, pins, etc. all hand painted. SHOP OPEN DAILY THROUGH CHRISTMAS. www.rome1@epix.net

10. Abell Productions ~ 570-247-1020 ~ Wooden toy boxes, rocking horses, wine racks, stocking holders, bread boxes, potato bins, storage chests. 1 mile off Rt. 187 on Water St. bear left at Y on Abell Rd. JMABELL@frontiernet.net

11. Rainy Day Knit-n-Sew ~ 570-247-2075 ~ Quilted items for the home, wax tarts, candles, dolls, ornaments, hand painted items, hand carved birds, bird feeders, soap. All handmade from the heart. 500 ft up Towner Hill Rd from Rome Post Office. rainyday18837@yahoo.com

12. Back Achers Farms ~ 570-247-2940 ~ Goat milk soap, hand-woven woolen items, magnetic jewelry, assorted crafts, and maple gift baskets, as well as farm fresh & organic foods. Also featuring abundant & varied hand-knit items made with handspun yarn for New Era Cabin Creations. Between Thanksgiving & Christmas: OPEN Tuesday – Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm., Sat. 10:00am to 4:00pm. backachersfarm@epix.net

13. Pickering Winery ~ 570-247-7269 ~ Bradford County’s premier winery. A wide variety of wines from dry to sweet including fruit wines. Tastings available. www.pickeringwinery.com

14. Cook’s Ceramics ~ 570-247-7662 ~ Ceramic trees, assorted ceramics, crochet & sewn items, assorted wood frames, bird houses, and mirrors.

15. Elmo's Crafts, Karen’s Doll Clothes ~ 570-247-7600 ~ Wooden toys, doll furniture, doll clothes that fit American Girl dolls, stands, shelves, chests, jewelry, pewter, cut geodes and other rocks – much more. elmoswoodcrafts@yahoo.com

16. Hearthstone, Sue Belli Knits ~ 570-744-2758 ~ Dried flowers, wreaths, folk art, Old World Santa’s, ornaments, fabric sculpture, snowmen, wooden shelves, candles, lawn & garden statuary, jewelry, knitted hats, mittens, baby blankets, knitted kitchen items. Hours: Sat. 10:00am to 4:00pm, other times by chance or appt. hearthstone@frontier.com or www.hearthstonegardens.com

For more information please contact Alan Coolbaugh

or call 570 247-7600 or 570 744-2764

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