Across From Tulmeadow Farm, Farm Village Antiques Is Located In A Delightful Setting
On a beautiful day, it is so peaceful to take a ride to visit Farms Village Antiques and Collectibles in West Simsbury, Ct. Across the street from this charming antique shop is Tulmeadow Farm, a working dairy farm. While this area of Connecticut still has a few remaining farms, the surrounding area is called The Farmington Valley and is know for beautiful upscale homes , excellent public schools and world famous private schools such as The Ethel Walker School nearby.
Cows are There To Greet You
The cows are there to greet you as customers stop by the farm shop or ice cream stand where they serve homemade ice cream.
It's so nice to take a ride to Farm Village and breath in the country air while shopping for antiques and collectibles.
History Of Farm Village Antiques
Farm Village Antiques and Collectibles was originally called Sugar Loaf Mountain Antiques or Gibby's (establiished by Gilbert Picairn). Gibby passed away in 1990 and this quaint group shop was renamed. It is now run by the dealers who share the cost of keeping the shop going and taking turns at the front desk.
This Old Post Office Is Packed With Antiques And Collectibles
Even though it is a small shop, it is packed with furniture, glassware, pottery paintings, garden items, decorative accessories and more. Farms Village Antiques is located in the picturesque village of West Simsbury at the foothills of Sugar Loaf Mountain in the historic post office building.
Farm Village Antiques, Art, Collectibles
250 Farms Village Road
West Simsbury, CT
860-651-9599
C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro cafĂ©.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists
Saturday, March 26, 2011
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