20th Annual Lupine Festival:  June 1-15, 2013 



 Lupine Festival Open-Air Market Vendors

Artisans, Crafters, Local Businesses, NH-Made Members,
Non-Profit Organizations, Seminars & Hands-On Workshops
Luncheon Vendors, Music and More!

June 1-2
Dow Field, Franconia

June 8-9
Sugar Hill Meetinghouse & Carolina Crapo Building

June 15
Annual Art Show & Sale - Carolina Crapo Building, Sugar Hill
Rain or Shine, 10 am - 4 pm


If you are interested in being a market or art show participant, application links are below: 

     June 1-2:  Franconia Open-Air Market Application
     June 8-9:  Sugar Hill Open-Air Market Application   
     June 15:   Festival Art Show & Sale Application 

Sugar Hill Lupine Festival Market Schedule
  Artisan Demonstrations Both Days
  June 8, Saturday
     10:30 am, Photography Workshop
     11:30 am, Northern NH History
     12:30 pm, To be Announced
     1:30 pm, NH Wildlife
      2:30 pm, To be Announced
  June 9, Sunday
     10:30 am, Photography Workshop
     11:30 am, Northern NH History
     12:30 am, To be Announced
     1 pm, Free Concert with Uncommon Folk  
     3 pm, Photography Workshop 

Vendors, Artisans, Businesses at the Lupine Festival Market

This star identifies vendor's products available year round at Harman's Cheese & Country Store
 These leaves will identify vendors participating in our Autumn Celebration, September 28-29.


NH Made LogoMembers of NH Made. Explore the many services offers and products made right here in New Hampshire. Click on the NH-Made logo to learn more about this organization and their promotion of NH Made products.

Click on the each participant listed below to learn more about them.

Dave's Woodshop - Colebrook
Honey Glow Design - Woodsville
Just Jill & Art Design - Belmont
Moose Lily Studio - Campton
Mt. Crescent Crafts - Randolph
R & R Woodworkers - Jackson
Sharkobeach Candles - Northfield, NH
Three Acre Kitchen - Hopkinton
White Mountains Canning Company - Lancaster

 More Participants

Click on the each participant listed below to learn more about them.
This star identifies vendor's products available year round at Harman's Cheese & Country Store.

 Annie B's - Groveton, New Hampshire
 Chestnut Quilters
 Cory MacEachern Photography & YoYo Greetings - Concord, NH
 Courser Farm Kitchen 
 Crafty Creations by D - Jefferson, New Hampshire
 Crazy Quilt - Candia, New Hampshire
 Crittas 'n' Things - Stewartstown, New Hampshire
 Crosstown Motors - Littleton, New Hampshire
 Deborah Helens Florals - Lisbon, New Hampshire
 Deeda's Baskets - Bloomfield, Vermont
 Nina Lapchyk - Winchester, MA 
 Julie Nadeau's Knitting - Waterford, Vermont
 Mia Capretta - Narragansett, RI and Sugar Hill, NH
 Mich's Perfect Moment Photos
 Michele Nevin - Franklin, NH
 North Country Gifts
 Kathy Patchen - Campton, NH
 Kearsage Mt Soaps
 Photo-Sensitivity  - Whitefield, New Hampshire
 Scotty's Ceramics - Livermore, Maine
 Screaming Boar Smokehouse - Littleton, New Hampshire
 Sharon Scelza Jewelry Designs - Irasburg, Vermont
 Sheep Shear Cuttings  - St. Johnsbury, Vermont 
 Stained Glass Creations - Lyman, New Hampshire
 The Light Within - Whitefield, New Hampshire
 The Pampered Chef - Twin Mt, NH 
 Under Any Sky - Candia, NH
 Wabanaki Beadwork - Whitefield, NH 
 Wandering Woolies - Shelburne, NH
 Watson Pottery & Glass - Newport, Vermont
 White Mountain Creations - Jefferson, NH
 Willy's Whirlies - Andover, NH
 Wozz! Kitchen Creations - Bethlehem, NH
 World Unique - Franconia, New Hampshire
 Zelda Gonyer- Lancaster, New Hampshire

 SPECIAL People at the Market

Franconia Heritage Museum - Franconia, NH
Woodsville Guaranty Bank Cash Cow - Woodsville, New Hampshire

 Vendors from Past Years

 Adair Country Inn & Restaurant - Bethlehem, NH
The Aldrich/Bowen Families - Sugar Hill, NH and Royal Oak, Michigan
All Good Foods - Landaff & Lisbon, NH
Colors of the Morning Art - Lyman, NH
Copper Cannon Camp - Franconia, NH Link to Page
GrannyLady Quilts - Clawson, Michigan
Ink Drawings by Gene Matras - Pittsfield
art Jessica L. Fligg - Ashland, New Hampshire
Kiki Monkey Jewelry - Kingston, NH
Lance Roberts' Wooden Bowls - Lunenburg, Vermont
Logworks by Gelo - Whitefield, New Hampshire
Littleton Food Coop - Littleton, NH
Old Man Maple - Franconia, New Hampshire
Pillow Surprize - Alton, New Hampshire
RHD Candy - Lancaster, New Hampshire
Rugs by Jerry - Lancaster, New Hampshire
S.T.OP. - Sugar Hill Tower Opposition Link to Page
Sunset Hill House - Sugar Hill
Thistle Hill Farm - Bath, NH
Two Sisters' Garlic - Canterbury
Wise Woman Tradition Herbals, LLC - Woodsville, NH
Yee Yee's Vermont Specialty Products - St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Screaming BoarScreaming Boar Smokehouse - Littleton, New Hampshire

Last autumn, Mike Tuite brought his Screaming Boar Smokehouse Van out with only 2 days notice to serve us during our Autumn Celebration on a very cold and rainy weekend.  Let's hope this year's Lupine Festivals are sunny and warm!   Mike will have his van at both the Franconia and Sugar Hill Lupine Festival Markets.  Mike brings hickory-smoked BBQ flavor to chicken, pork, roast beef, meatloaf and brisket.  Then he has delicious sides of BBQ beans or macaroni and cheese to go with the meat.  If you can't wait until the Lupine Festival to try his food, visit the restaurant at 40 West Main Street in Littleton (Dine In or Take Out).  You can read more about the Screaming Boar Smokehouse and check out the menu at: http://screamingboarsmokehouse.com/

 

NH Made Logo Dave's Woodshop - Colebrook, New Hampshire

NHDaves BasketDavid Brooks is a maker of fine scrollsawn woodwork.  He makes baskets with native and exotic hardwoods, 3-D wood plaques, welcome signs, clocks, and mini-clocks.  His designs come in a wide variety: wildlife, fishing, people, transportation, eagles, and states.  Harman's Cheese carries his New Hampshire state plaque in either a moose and skiing designs and both have a NH quarter with the Old Man Design prominently featured.  All of his woodwork pieces are hand crafted by Dave and you can visit his www.daveswood.com to see the variety.. Dave will be bringing his woodworking tools with him to the Lupine Festival so you can watch as he crafts these unique products.  Dave will be at both the Sugar Hill and Franconia Markets. 

Under Any Sky - Candia, NH

Jim MacEachern is bringing is published book of poetry, Under any Sky, to the Sugar Hill Market on Saturday, June 8th.  We are hoping to squeeze him into the schedule so that he can read a bit of the poetry to the us.  Stop by his booth to enjoy a poem and pick up a signed copy of the book.  For more information you can reach him at:  jimac22@comcast.net

 

 Honey Glow Design - Woodsville, New Hampshire

Honey GlowKathie Bonor brings to the Lupine Festival her molded candles inspired by the beauty of the world around us. Gift boxed individually or in sets. They are available in a vast array of colors. Her spiral candles are one of her specialties - all hand rolled - classic in their perfection. She has over a dozen color combinations to choose from. Natural and renewable, long cherished for its clean and slow burning qualities. Never scented, beeswax has a light sweet fragrance. Her candles provide the perfect gift for all occasions. She is coming to both of the Lupine Festival Markets; look for her inside the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse on June 8-9 and under the big tent in Franconia on June 1-2.  Visit her webpage for more info: www.HoneyGlowDesign.com.

 

 

 

  Just Jill Art & Design - Belmont, New Hampshire

Jill TracksJill Mahan is a native-NH gal from the Lake Region.  She brings her nature-inspired photography, greeting cards, bookmarks, notecards and magnets.  I was fascinated by the line of Christmas greeting cards that she has designed using wildlife tracks to make the design.  Visit http://www.justjillartdesign.com see some of her lovely cards and photography.  Jill will be inside the meetinghouse at the Sugar Hill Market.

 

 

 

 

 




 

    Mt. Crescent Crafts - Randolph, New Hampshire


Sara Glines has been creating hand-crafted wooden figures based on seven generations of her family's history in northern New Hampshire; sharing and teaching others how wonderful her family's history is through art.  The figures represent a moment in time of a real person in the Boothman  family. Spanning seven generations in Northern New Hampshire, personalities of farmers and woodsmen, builders of hiking trails and mountain huts, hotel proprietors, homemakers, carpenters, and photographers, are handcrafted for your enjoyment. Currently there are 20 in the collection with more to come as the stories emerge from researching our family’s history. All figures are limited editions. Only 200 of each personality will be sold, and each is signed, numbered and comes with “Our Story.” Accessories (mini-baskets, knapsacks, snowshoes) are sold separately.
  Sara has also revived a winter pastime of her great aunts and will have  hand-embroidered "Just Saying" quilt hangings for sale. Stop by and watch as she demonstrates the creation of mini baskets to accompany the figurines, along with carving faces and hands. Sara is member of NH-made and also has a fascinating website: www.ravinehousestore.com.   

 

 R and R Woodworkers - Jackson, New Hampshire

Robin and Bob are coming to the Lupine Festival for Franconia's market only.  They design and handcraft their own exceptionally comfortable Cedar Adirondack Furniture. New for 2013 are nightstands and hanging picture frames.  Bob, a former carpenter/builder, enjoys making furniture with his own personal touch. Robin uses her organizational skills through networking, marketing, phone contacts, as well as doing the drilling and sanding. R&R Woodworkers uses northern white CEDAR in all their products. Northern white cedar is naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and insects. Some customers choose to allow their furniture to weather. Left natural, cedar will turn a silvery gray patina. Any oil meant to be used on cedar (usually linseed based) will protect the wood and preserve the color. Other customers stain or oil their pieces. Please do not use polyurethane or a water sealer on raw cedar. The furniture is quite heavy and extremely durable as they use 1" stock with stainless steel screws. The Large chair weighs 30 pounds. Our pieces are also available artistically painted.  Take the time to explore their website: www,randrwoodworkers.com
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NH Made Logo Three Acre Three Acre Kitchen - Hopkinton, New Hampshire


Nancy Brown's goal is to make even the simplest meals special.  Her balsamic based products add a special touch to every meal - saving time in the preparation so more time can be spent sharing meals with family and friends.  Try her award winning Balsamic Vinaigrette -  its zesty, yet smooth taste is perfect with salads and sandwiches. Her Blueberry Balsamic Finishing Sauce provides just the right touch to poultry meats and vegetables - and makes wonderful desserts.  The Balsamic Cooking Sauce with Juniper and Rosemary  is a wonderful marinade and is just right for roasting vegetables  or sauteing meats and vegetables for soups or stews.   You won't want to miss Nancy's table, she always has some delicious samples.  She is only going to be at the market for one day - Saturday, June 8th; inside the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse.   Visit her website for recipes and more information: www.threeacrekitchen.com    If you do miss her at the market, Harman's Cheese does carry her products and the 20th Anniversary Lupine Festival Cookbook has her recipe for Grilled Chicken Breast with Pesto.


Adair Country Inn in Bethlehem New HampshireAdair Country Inn & Restaurant - Bethlehem, New Hampshire
       Barry & Kimberly, Innkeepers

adairThe Adair Inn is one of our favorite booths at the festival, they seem to be always having fun. We aren't sure if they can make the market this year as Barry and Kimberly have taken over as innkeepers.  Ilja & Brad moved to Florida so Brad can teach scuba diving (something that is hard to do in New Hampshire).  Ilja did help plan a lot of these year's lupine festival both for the Adair and as co-chariman of the committee. 

Even if the Adair doesn't make it to the Festival Markets, they are still very active in this year's 20th annual festival.  Enjoy daily tours of the Inn during the Lupine Festival;  they welcome you to drop in to tour this historic Inn and gardens  from noon to 4 pm. It's free with your Lupine Festival Tour Book and they'll provide you with some lovely afternoon refreshments.. Don't miss the chance to explore their beautiful grounds (Budweiser choose the location as a backdrop for their calendar shoot). And if you choose to enjoy a meal at the Adair during the Festival, take your tour book with you and your two-course or three-course dinner will include a free dessert.  You'll alos have a chance to taste Chef Orlo's creations at the Lupine Festival's annual Swing & Sweets on June 11th at the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse, 7:30 pm or at Taste of the Lupine Festival on June 15th at the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse, 11 am to 2 pm.    Visit www.adairinn.com to learn more about this intimate Inn and their restaurant. All year round, they host wonderful events that are open to the public, if you don't get there during the Lupine Festival - plan to visit another time. During the winter, my family had a great time on their moonlight snowshoe buffet and tour.

 


Zelda Gonyer - Lancaster, New Hampshire

 Zelda Gonyer is our most faithful vendor at the market and folks await her arrival each day. Back in 2002 when we asked her to come down and introduce her products to our customers during the Lupine Festival, she asked if she could bring some friends with her and we that was the beginnings of our our open-air Markets.

She always has delicious samples to try along with her assortment of pickles, relishes, jams, jellies, dip mixes, and other goodies. Check and see if she makes your favorite jam or pickle. She also makes lovely gift baskets and always has a nice selection of cookbooks at her booth. She has added Rada knives to her booth and always has some great cookbooks.

Harman's stocks many of Zelda's jams, jellies, pickles, & relishes and we are always willing keep your favorite on hand. You can also find her products at the WREN store in Bethlehem, at Fuller's Sugar House in Lancaster, and at various other locations. Look for her at both the market in Sugar Hill and Franconia. You can also find her weekly at the Lancaster flea market.  And if the weather co-operates, she will be be on Harman's lawn the first weekend of the Festival (June 2-3).

 

Moose PopRHD Candy  - Lancaster, New Hampshire

SmoresRoberta DeMoras makes molded chocolate candies. Her Moose & Bear Pops of Milk, Dark, and White Chocolate are quite popular. Last year, she brought samples of her nonpareils in milk, dark, or white chocolate.  They are delicious . . . if a bag falls on the floor when we are stocking the shelves, we can't sell it . . . so we taste it!   Who knows, maybe we dropped the bag on purpose. You can find RHD Candy in several of our local stores including Harman's; especially during the Christmas season. At the end of 2010, Roberta came up with the most delicious creation - S'more on a Stick. Marshmallows dipped in milk chocolate, rolled in graham cracker crumbs, and drizzled with dark & white chocolate. You've got to try it. 

Critta 'n' Things
Crittas 'n' Things - Stewartstown, New Hampshire

Linda Samson is another faithful vendor on the lawn. Her handmade potholders (nice & thick), aprons, and clothespin bags are all handy to have in your house. At Harman's, we try and keep her kitchen towels along with her towel bibs in stock and during the winter we have her fleece mittens and hats available. She also is a wonderful gardener and often has something on her table from her garden or greenhouse (including lupine plants). You can also reach her by e-mail for custom orders.  

  Rembering Yesteryear - Franconia, New Hampshire

For more than 40 years, Americana Folk Artist, Jean Colquhoun, has brought life vignettes from a time before our modern day luxuries, when people came together to enjoy each other's company while skating on a frozen pond or taking a carriage ride through the countryside. Jean has found a unique way to capture what would otherwise be forgotten moments in time. She finds her inspiration in searching New Hampshire and New England for old pages and pieces of the past and uses her imagination to illustrate these forgotten bundles of letters, newspaper articles and notices, most dating back to the early 1800s. The story that otherwise would be lost to the ages, comes alive with Jean's original and captivating oil paintings.

 Among Jean's collectors are the Marriott family, actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr, and the late Texas governor, John Connolly, Jr. She has illustrated two books: Christmas in Water Village andAngel Baskets: A Little Story about the Shakers which won the prestigious Small Press Silver Medal Award for illustrations in 1989. If you would like to contact her to make something personally for you, e-mail her at blair@roadrunner.com

 

CoopLittleton Food Coop - Littleton, NH

The member-owned Littleton Consumer Cooperative Society, Inc. strives to serve our area with a broad range of high quality food products, offered at a fair price, with outstanding service. Membership is not required to shop at our store. The Co-op's mission of supporting local growers and producers, encouraging healthy life choices, and promoting environmental sustainability locally.   Check out their website and blogs:  www.littletoncoop.org

 

All Good Foods - Lisbon, New Hampshire

Garrett & Lisa Blake's Catering Wagon will be at the Lupine Festival.   Smoothies, Tacos, and more.  You can also visit their restaurant in Lisbon, where they offer popular pub fare.

If you would like to have them cater your event, you can reach Garrett or Lisa by e-mail at allgoodfoods@gmail.com or call them at 603-838-2298.

 Colors of the Morning Art - Lyman, New Hampshire

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For years, Kathy Perry used to travel between her Florida home and New Hampshire to share her artwork at festivals and galleries. Now, she and her husband are permanent citizens of Lyman. She has a short commute to join the annual Lupine Festival Art Show and the Festival Markets.

Kathy graduated from the Massachusetts College Of Art in Boston with an emphasis on painting and illustration.  She furthered her studies in Art Therapy while in Florida and has enjoyed teaching creative expressions, art history, painting, and drawing to both adults and children.  She wants others to enjoy the process of creating art.Kathy is known for her acrylic and watercolor paintings and has exhibited them in galleries throughout Florida and the New England area, including the prestigious James Hunt Barker Galleries on Palm Beach, FL and on Nantucket Island, MA.  Locally, she is a member of The Arts Gallery in Lisbon and you can find her works there.

 Kathy’s home in Lyman provides a picturesque location with a natural beauty that inspires many of her paintings.  She loves color and texture and uses pallet knives to create special effects to accentuate the vibrancy of her work. Kathy’s passion for nature is revealed in her works and displays her inner conviction that all talent is a gift from God, who is the creator of this beautiful world.  Kathy’s works take you to peaceful locations where you marvel at our beautiful world.We invite you to visit her booth for a walk in nature through artisan eyes. If you would like to contact Kathy directly you can reach her at kpcolors@netzero.net 

 

 

Crafty Creations by D - Jefferson, New Hampshire
Diane Arcand has embrodiered and appliqued towels, tote bags and wall art, along with note cards.  

Crazy Quilt

Crazy Quilt  - Candia, New Hampshire

Crazy Quilt

Barbara Boyd has been at the Lupine Festival before and from our experience you will want to visit her tent early because her eggshell ornaments sell fast (you can see a few empty spots in this photo). She is only going to be at both markets but only on Saturdays.

Her eggshell ornaments are made from chicken, duck, and goose eggs. Her eggshells are reinforced, cut, completed with a scene inside. Mine has a moose in a lupione field but she has all sorts of scenes. Barbara's other talent is Victorian Crazy Quilting. She has pillows, vests, St.Nick, and angels. E-mail her for more information.

 

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Crosstown Motors - Littleton, NH

crosstown motorsCrosstown Motors is a generous supporter and sponsor of our Lupine Festival.   We welcome them to the market with a few of their vehicles so you can see what this local dealership has to offer.  Two years ago, they brought the vehicles over on Friday and that evening  as we were were arranging them on the field, one car had us stumped as to how to start it, but we got it figured out.  I noticed that I didn't lack for help in driving the vehicles into position on the field even though it was after 7 pm.  Stop by this year and see what cars they have brought out for display.   Also, we would appreciate it, if you would take the time to thank them for being one of the sponsors of our Festival Concerts. Their support is a major facctor in keeping music at our concerts and keeping the concerts free.

My family has been buying vehicles from them for several years and three years ago, I used their lupine coupon discount they to buy a Jeep Patriot from them.  This year there is a $9.95 coupon for an oil change in the Lupine Festival Tour Book - a wonderful offer from Crosstown.   A few years ago, a friend of mine couldn't find the car she wanted and she'd been searching for a year so I asked Tim (who is Tom's person at the auto auctions) to find just want Linda wanted. Tim found it - Linda liked the price and the e-mail photos; so she purchased the vehicle (without seeing it in person) and I drove it to Pennsylvania where Linda was waiting to drive it back to Ohio.  Check out Crosstown Motors - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.

 

Deeda's Baskets - Bloomfield, VT

Linda LLinda is a native Vermonter, having lived in the Northeast Kingdom all of her life. The women in her family have traditionally been artistic on some level, whether sewing, weaving, cooking, painting, or gardening to name a few. She finds herself wanting to do it all, or at least making an attempt. She took a basket weaving class from a local woman about 10 years ago and has studied with other basket weavers as she continues to perfect her art.

basketsOver the years  Linda has exhibited basketry at art shows and  sold at many craft fairs. Many of her baskets have been given as gifts, something that will last a lifetime. She uses reed in various sizes and colors to create her baskets. Many of them are from patterns, although she also makes her own designs. The beauty of a basket, is that no two are alike; each one is unique. Most of her baskets are traditional and functional, others are decorative. Each basket has a name, although many are used for something entirely different ... a laundry basket becomes a wood basket next to a fireplace or wood stove ... a gathering basket holds magazines next to your favorite chair ... a toy basket holds towels or you favorite pet's toy ... uses are endless.  

Linda will demonstrate her craft and sell her unique baskets. She has classes all year round, so contact her through her website to sign up for a class.   If you would like Linda to make a custom basket for you, check out her website: http://www.deedasbaskets.com

 

 

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Jessica L. Fligg - Ashland, New Hampshire

Another new artist at the Lupine Festival is Jessica L. Fligg, who is from Ashland, New Hampshire.  Jessica has always enjoyed creating things.  As a child, she drew with her great-grandmother and her parents even let her paint on her home’s basement walls.  She continued the exploration of her talents by studying at the NH Institute of Art.  Jessica strives each day to use her talents in some creative way and each day she discovers that there are always new things to move on to. Jessica’s favorite subject is landscapes and she sees the grandeur of the Lord’s mighty hand within every landscape.  God is Jessica’s only true artist and she takes her inspiration from his masterpiece:  

Every day God gives us a different sky and a whole new set of colors in every season.  “When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained . . .” [Psalm 8:3].  God created everything down to the smallest spec.  I look forward to each new day for another adventure to be expressed with a brush.  Jessica Fligg paints her landscapes in oils and watercolors, working both in her studio and en plein air.  New Hampshire provides her with an inexhaustible source of subject matter.  She tries to connect the past with the present as she researches and explores locations; noting with interest how a place has changed from a century ago.  While on vacation or hiking, Jessica keeps a watercolor journal that will later inspire her painting in the studio.  Besides painting, Jessica is an artist with her camera and is able to New Hampshire’s beauty through photograpy.   If you would like to see more of her work before June, visit her website:  www.jessica-fligg-artist.com

 

 

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Julie Nadeau - Waterford, Vermont

Julie Nadeau has been knitting and crocheting her colorful Afghans, Baby Blankets, and Sweaters for Babies & Kids for Harman's to sell year round. She's known for the unique hooded sweaters she makes with the zippers in the back. Her items make perfect baby and toddler gifts - or treat yourself to a warm full-size Afghan to snuggle up in.  Harman's does have a nice selection of her products, but you can also e-mail  Julie directly to see if she has what you need or perhaps she can make it for you. Julie is coming to the Sugar Hill Market for both days

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Kiki Monkey Jewelry - Kingston, New Hampshire

This photo was taken during the Autumn Festival last year.  It was cold and wet but Gina Berthiaume braved the elements to bring her large oversized jewelry.  Bracelets, Earrings, and Pendants handmade for bold fabulous women, all one-of-kind pieces.  If you would like her to make a custom piece for you, you can e-mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Sensitivity - Whitefield, New Hampshire

Valerie Hill is well-known in our area for her northern New England landscape photography. She always has a lovely selection of note cards, photo sensitivitymatted, and framed photo art. You'll also see a bit of Valerie's personality and interests in her photos (you'll find a few matted shots from Fenway Park)! You often see her work featured in our some of our local galleries. Valerie attends several shows and fairs during the year and has a calendar (as well as a gallery) on her website:www.photo-sensitivity.com.

Last year, she took off for Alaska right after the Lupine Festival . . . so ask to see some of  her cross country photos.  Our store also carries some of her lovely cards, including one she makes special for us of the Sugar Hill Fire Engine #2 that is housed at the Sugar Hill Museum. Valerie will be at  both of the Lupine Festival Markets.  

  

Scotty's Ceramics  - Livermore, Maine

NH Made Logo    Sharkobeach Candles - Northfield, NH

SharkobeachSharkobeach Candles is a small company based in central NH.  Their goal is to produce quality handcrafted eco-friendly Soy Wax Candles and Palm Wax Candles.  All the candles are made in small batches and individually hand poured.  They carry over 35 different fragrances in the Soy Wax Candles and over 15 different fragrances in the Palm Wax candles.  The Soy Wax Candles come in glass hexagonal shaped jars in 2 sizes and the Palm Wax Candles come in a number of differently shaped pillar candles and in standard 15 hour votives.  They have Hand-dipped Incense in over 20 fragrances and an Odor-Eliminating Spray.  They have also started to make Palm Wax drip candles that glow under black light. Visit their website for more information: www.sharkobeachcandles.com

 

NH Made Logo     White Mountains Canning Company - Lancaster, NH

White Mt CanningDan DeMoras processes a variety of over 100 different products: jams, jellies, Honey, Maple Syrup, Dessert Mixes, Drink Mixes, Dip Mixes and more. This this spring, are their spice rubs and a variety of Hot Pepper jams and jellies.  Stop by their booth for a taste of something special - perhaps their Sparkling Apple Pomegranate Jelly or maybe try the Carolina BBQ Rub.  Their website is not up up and going quite yet, but when it is look for it at www.whitemountainscanning.com. .  You can also find their products at gift shop at The Rocks Estate and at WREN in Bethlehem.

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  Moose Lily Studio - Campton, New Hampshire

LilyBethani Garland creates earrings from semi-precious stones on sterling silver wires. As a wildlife biologist, she puts together these pieces in the colors found in our local bird-life and wildlife to honor them; creating "wearable art" so that her customers may also become aware of the beauty of nature. She's also customize her earrings, contact her by e-mail: bethanigarland@yahoo.com. . Bethani's service dog, Lily, is always nearby. Bethani and Lily will be at both markets; look for them inside the Sugar Hill meetinghouse or under the large tent in Franconia.

 

 

 

Annie B's Decorative Arts - Whitefield, NH

Annie B'sAnn & Bernard Thibeault will be at both the market with their hand drawn & painted decorative pieces, slates, and framed art. They also have Christmas ornaments, small furniture pieces, and doll furniture. Their tent usually has quite a variety. One year I found some lovely handpainted cupboard knobs, the perfect gift for a friend of mine. They will also do custom pieces for you and specialize in animal portraits. You can contact them through e-mail by clicking on this link: Ann Thibeault

 

Deborah Helens Florals - Lisbon, NHDebbie Ardolino

Debbie Ardolino and her husband, Joe,  recycle and handpaint sapbuckets turning them into birdhouses.  Debbie also makes flannel or chenille bunnies with outfits that will also fit American Girl dolls, Baby & Children's clothes from size 12 months to size 6, felt Baby Booties,  vintage "Doily" pillows and sachets, wreaths and floral arrangements, painted glass bottles and handpainted wooden masks for Children.  Stop by their booth at the Sugar Hill Market to see the variety.  You can also reach Debbie by e-mail:  debandpep@gmail.com

 

 

 

Nina Lapchyk - Winchester, MA

Nina is new to the Lupine Festival and is bringing hand-painted silk scarves and jewelry.  She'll be at the Sugar Hill Festival Market, stop by and make her feel welcome.

Scotty's Ceramics - Livermore, Maine

Scotty's CeramicsCatherine Schweizer comes from Maine to join us during the Lupine Festival. You will find her under the big tent of  the Franconia Market and inside the Meetinghouse at the Sugar Hill Market . She is bringing her hand-painted ceramic pieces that she has adorned with Lupines or Blueberries. She brings an assortment of  pitchers, napkin holders, creamer with sugar bowl, salt & pepper shakers.  From past experience, you will have the most choice if you come on Saturdays, sometimes by Sunday afternoon or display has some gaps in it.  If you want to contact her at other times of the year, you can reach her at PO Box 777 in Livermore, Maine 04253.

 

Sheep Shear Cuttings - St. Johnsbury, Vermont
 

Palm CuttingBack in 1996, Carolyn Guest introduced us to the Polish folk art of Wycinanki. Those were the days before we had our open-air markets (from 1996 to 1999); Carolyn would come over with her sheep shears during the Lupine Festival and demonstrate this folk art of paper cutting that she learned from her IFYE (International 4-H Youth Exchange) experience in Poland in the 70's.  As we celebrate our 20th Lupine Festival this year, we are so happy that Carolyn is part of the festival since she was here for the early years when we were trying to get the word out about the festival.

She'll be demonstrating her craft. It is fascinating to watch her take these shears designed for clipping sheep's wool and turn out the artwork she does. She has cards, matted prints, and framed prints. She was honored as a Vermont artisan and presented Laura Bush with a paper cutting for the White House Christmas Tree in 2006. 

Click on her www.sheepshearcuttings.com to see or to order some of her beautiful cuttings. Also listen carefully when you are on the website and you can hear her cutting! You can also e-mail Carolyn as she enjoys doing special orders. We carry a selection of her cards in the store, I'm partial to her Christmas cards.

 

Sunset Hill House
Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

Sunset Hill House has been a fixture of Sugar Hill for over 125 years. Fantastic views, more history than can be experienced in a weekend, and delicious food. Innkeepers, Nancy & Lon Henderson, have owned the Inn for over 10 years now and have continued the wonderful tradition of providing visitors with an outstanding stay in Sugar Hill. MIchael Coyle, the previous owner, actually started the Lupine Festival back in 1994 at the Sunset Hill House.  Each day of the Lupine Festival, they are offering a historic Inn Tour at 1 pm with afternoon tea and cookies and it's free. Also if you have a Lupine Festival Tour Book, they are giving discounts in their casual New Hampshire Tavern (or dine on the deck) and also discounts in their award-winning restaurant. Check out their website for more information:www.sunsethillhouse.com



 Wabanaki Beadwork - Whitefield, New Hampshire

RhondaAnother artisan at both Lupine Festival Markets is Rhonda Besaw from Whitefield, New Hampshire.   Rhonda draws from her Abenaki roots to design and create her Wabanaki beadwork.  She was  recently featured in the September NH to Do Magazine.  Her ancestors have lived in southern Quebec and the Connecticut River Valley of northern New Hampshire and Vermont for hundreds of years. In 2006, while visiting the Abbe Museum in Maine, Rhonda was fascinated by the beautiful little purses made years ago by Wabanaki hands.  Rhonda was inspired to make her own purses; not reproductions but artwork inspired by nature and history, made in the same manner as style as the original purses she saw in Maine:  Through this mix of old and new, traditional and contemporary, I hope to honor those who have gone before me and give to those in the future.

 Abananki purseIn the 1800's and early 1900's, the Wabanaki tribes of New England and Eastern Canada and the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) of New York State and Canada, sold these beaded purses to tourists at Niagara Falls.  Many young Native women during this time, including one of Rhonda’s Native ancestors, were schooled by nuns in Quebec, and encouraged to sell their handiwork.  Although the selling of these purses was a matter of economic survival for these Native peoples, they still incorporated traditional design motifs and sacred symbols in their beadwork.  In the early days (before contact with Europeans) the beadwork and designs were made with moose hair, porcupine quills and paint. Once trade was established, in the 1600’s, glass beads and ribbon were incorporated into the designs. Not only was this beadwork decorative, but often times had specific meanings.  The beadwork design on this pictured bag is Rhonda’s tribute to a fiddlehead fern, one of the first edibles that appears in early spring.  After a long winter how thankful many were (and are) when the first Fiddlehead ferns appeared; signaling that spring had arrived and with it nature’s nourishment.  Rhonda’s incorporates the physical and spiritual world in her art.

 To me, beading is breathing. It is that natural and essential.  Just as breathing keeps the physical body alive, beadwork keeps my spirit alive.  Beadwork designs that are influenced by the world around me, such as mountains or medicine plants, keep me observant, grounded and grateful to Mother Earth.  Designs received from the dream world and visions are a most treasured gift.  I marvel at waking up in the morning with a beadwork design fully developed in my mind.  The colors, the patterns, the symbols and the meaning- it’s all there!  Every stitch becomes a prayer of thanksgiving to my ancestors and the Creator. My needle just flies when making such a project! These designs are the most powerful; the physical manifestation of spirit captured in bits of glass and cloth. 

 Rhonda is a member of the Arts Alliance of Northern NH, a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen and is a “Traditional Artist” with the NH State Arts Council.  She was recently awarded a New England Foundation for the Arts grant to further her series of beaded bags entitled, “The Strength of the Nation Lies with the Women”.  Rhonda’s beadwork has been displayed at numerous museums, galleries, and shows; most recently at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine.  Rhonda is known for her Wabanaki bags will also bring her nature-inspired jewelry.   If you would like to read more about Rhonda’s beadwork and her current project on Native Women, visit her website at www.rhondabesaw.com

 

Thistle Hill Farm - Bath, New Hampshire

Carol Sherman comes with blankets,  hand-dyed yarn, felting supplies, felted finger puppets, felted handpuppets, felted Christmas decorations, and more. You can contact her via e-mail for more information: thistlehillfarm@charter.net


RobinWandering Woolies - Shelburne, New Hampshire

Robin Peters Henne spins wool and other fibers into yar and hand-knits various items from her yarn.  She'll have hand-knit mittens, hats, scarves, cowls, headbands, and more.  She brings her spinning wheel and turns out yarn over the weekend, stop by either market to learn more about this traditional skill. You can reach Robin by e-mail if you would like to know about her products.

 

 

 

Wise Woman Tradition - Woodsville, New Hampshire
Susan Lucas 

WiseWise Woman Tradition creates a line of products using herbs and essential oils for body care.  Aromatherapy soaps, lotions and roll-on fragrances are a few of the products.  In addition a line of jewelry, meditation beads, mantra bracelets made of gemstones and silver are offered. They will be at the Sugar Hill and Franconia Markets.


World Unique - Franconia, NH

Linda Frank brings beautiful Bali batik clothing for women, kids, & men: dresses, skirts, pants, wrap pants, kids' clothes, men's shirts, and more. Linda has been going to Bali and working with her friends their to produce these unique styles & fabrics for 12 years. Fair trade & fair prices. She works with her long-term suppliers and friends to create unique designs and fabrics at reasonable prices. She'll be at both the Franconia and Sugar Hill markets.
Visit her website: www.worlduniqueonline.com

 

Rebecca MatthewsThe Light Within - Whitefield, New Hampshire

The Light Within is a Christian fiction novel written by author, Rebecca Matthews.  The book is about a wife and mother, Judy, who has been a bitter, angry person for years and finds herself one onight on a deserted road being touched by God.  Experience the transformation of Judy and her family as they discover The Light Within and find peace in the midst of chaos.

Last year, Rebecca joined us to share about her book and we are pleased she enjoyed herself enough to come back.  You can find her at both Lupine Festival markets.  She lives with her husband, Chris; their 5 children and Chris’s mother in a large rambling house in Whitefield, New Hampshire.  .  Check out her web information: http://rebeccalmatthews.tateauthor.com/

 

 

Michele NevinMichele Nevin - Franklin, NH

Michele came to the Lupine Festival some years back when we were first starting our open-air markets.  We are thrilled that she is returning on June 8th to the Sugar Hill market with her decorative wood and fabric items.  She makes wonderful kitchen accessories and vintage bead earrings.  Pop by on that Saturday to welcome her back to the Lupine Festival.  You can also contact her directly by e-mail: michelenevin@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

Kathy Patchen - Campton, NH

This is Kathy's first time participating at the Lupine Festival.  She's bringing hand-painted vases and glasses.  You'll find her at the Sugar Hill Market on Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9.  You can contact her by e-mail at:  lincolnpm@yahoo.com

Sharon Scelza Jewelry Designs - Irasburg, Vermont

  14Kt. Gold Filled EarringsTurquoise BraceletSharon joins the Festival with handcrafted sterling silver and 14 kt gold-filled jewelry accented with Venetian glass, pearls, Austrian crystals, or semi-precious stones. She designs in a style that is elegant, versatile and feminine.  She designs and makes the jewelry from her home in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and sells through juried craft shows, galleries, stores, and on-line; we are thrilled that she is joining the Lupine Festival Market in Sugar Hill this year.  If you would like to see more of her line or contact her, visit:  www.scelzajewelrydesigns.com

 

 

 

Stained Glass Stained Glass Creations - Lyman, New Hampshire

On Saturday, June 8th; Jackie Provost-Corliss is coming to the Sugar Hill Lupine Festival Market with her handcrafted quality stained glass pieces created right here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. No two glass pieces are ever the same and she does do custom orders. You can contact her by e-mail. Jackie can only make it for one day, so stop by to catch her.

 

The Pampered Chef Home
The Pampered Chef
- Twin Mt, New Hampshire

Nancy Hibbard is joining us for both markets this year, look for her under the tent in Franconia or in the Meetinghouse in Sugar Hill.  She's sure to have samples at her booth, so you don't want to miss her.  The Pampered Chef is a line of versatile, high quality kitchen tools that are designed to fit any budget.  They are sold through in-home cooking whows, featuring budget friendly recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less. Products are also available via Nancy's personal website: http://pamperedchef.biz/nhibbard or call her at 603-846-2161.  Her services are available for bridal showers or fundraisers.  Also if you have a Lupine Festival Tour Book, she has a coupon on page 23 that she will provide all the food for a free cooking show in the Lupine Festival area.   

Cory MacEachernCory MacEachern Photography and YoYo Greetings - Concord, New Hampshire

Although not new to the Lupine Festival (as this photo testifies) this is Cory and Karen's first participation in our Lupine Festival Market.  They are coming up for one day only, Saturday - June 8th in Sugar Hill.  Cory is a Concord, NH photographer who focuses on landscape and fine art photography.  She is also a creative portrait and band photographer.  You can check out some of her lovely work on her facebook page: Cory MacEachern Photography

Karan Randall is coming to the market with Cory.  Karan is the creative mind behind YoYo Greetings - a fun and unique line of greeting cards with vibrant settings and whimsical characters.  Karan doesn't have a web presence but you can reach her by e-mail at: karandall1@comcast.net

 

 

Ann WatsonWatson Pottery and Glass - Newport, Vermont

John and Ann Watson combined their gifts into a fine craft business that is scheduled at so many craft shows and farmer's markets that we are thrilled they have found time to come to the Lupine Festival again this year and will be here for both market weekends. Ann's pottery is all hand-thrown, fired, and glazed. Her pottery pieces are unique but fully functional as they are lead-free and dishwasher safe. She makes kitchen ware, dinnerware, flowerpots, candleholders, and tealight holders with John's glass beads. John's specialty is flame-worked glass beads. John lays molten glass onto rods to form a bead using an oxygen/propane torch. The beads are designed into beautiful jewelry pieces.You can reach them by e-mail at clay2glass@comcast.net

 

Willy'sWilly's Whirlies - Andover, New Hampshire

Bill Donaldson is bringing hand-made wooden whirligigs and spinnners so let's pray for some wind so we can see them in action on Saturday, June 1st at the Franconia Lupine Festival Market.  If you miss him, like him on facebook: Willy's Whirlies

 

 

 

Wozz! Kitchen Creations - Bethlehem, NH

WozzAward winning specialty foods designed to inspire the creativity in you!  Glazes, Dressings, Condiments, Finishing Vinegars, and Dukkah Spice Salts.  If you miss Warrick at the Franconia Market on SAturday, June 1st - you can find his products at WREN Localworks in Bethlehem and on-line from his website: www.wozzkitchencreations.com


 

 

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