The Vermont Forest Heritage Trail

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EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT
KIND OF VERMONT:
The Vermont Forest
Heritage Trail
When most folks think of Vermont, they think maple syrup and cheese, snow and winter sports.
But, with its prized northern harwoods, Vermont
is also home to a host of woodcrafters and fine
products. This guide is a highway-based driving
tour that directs you to locations where you can
visit woodshops, showrooms, and a managed
forest in the central region of the state.
We hope you will enjoy your visit and will spread
the word about Vermont's value-added wood
products. From raw materials to finished products, from fine furniture to hand-turned bowls,
from custom cabinets to wooden toys and games,
there is much to experience. See for yourself why
"Made in Vermont" resonates in so many minds
and hearts.
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Burlington
St. Johnsbury
New York
New Hampshire
Maple Landmark
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4
Shackleton Thomas
Pompanoosuc Mills
6
White River Junction
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller
Rutland
National Historical Park
1 ClearLake Furniture
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Copeland Furniture
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Full listings for each of the six tours can be found
on the backside of the map.
The Vermont Forest Heritage Trail is funded in part with a grant from USDA Forest
Service and Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
Bennington
Brattleboro
Massachusetts
1. ClearLake Furniture
322 Route 100 North, Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-8395
Brent Karner
www.clearlakefurniture.com
[email protected]
At ClearLake Furniture you have
an open invitation to visit our
workshop, talk with our craftsmen, ask questions, and observe.
Using 17th Century techniques,
each piece is handcrafted one
piece at a time in our Vermont
Barn. Graceful chairs, comfortable beds, functional cabinetry,
and classic tables are all available for purchase and would be
a valuable addition to any space.
Before we finish your piece we
can engrave your name and the
date into the product to create a
family herimloom to pass down from generation to generation.
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday seasonal; Holidays by appointment. Self-guided tours and showroom available. Bus parking available.
2. Copeland Furniture Company Store
64 Main Street, Bradford, VT 05033
802.222.5300
www.copelandfurniture.com/companystore
[email protected]
Factory Address:
156 Industrial Drive, Bradford, VT 05033
802.222.9282
Manufacturer of solid hardwood furniture for the bedroom, dining room, and
home office and the exclusive licensee to build the furniture designs of Frank
Lloyd Wright.
The Copeland Furniture Company
Store in Bradford, Vermont, offers
Copeland-designed and manufactured furniture inspired by key
historical furniture design movements
of the past as well
as new contemporary designs.
One of only a
few furniture
manufacturers
that are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, Copeland uses solid Cherry,
Walnut, Maple and Oak to create pieces for the bedroom, dining room, living
room and home office. In addition to our showroom, the Company Store carries a
large selection of Factory Seconds at a substantial discount.
Handicap accessible. Bus parking available.
Monday-Friday, 10am -6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm
3. Maple Landmark Inc.
1297 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-0627
Michael Rainville
www.maplelandmark.com
[email protected]
Ever wonder where great toys are made? Maple Landmark, of course! Over 375
years of woodworking experience is showcased in our award-winning products.
From our Schoolhouse Naturals product line (just right for the under 3 set) to our
NameTrains
and Montgomery Schoolhouse toys (for
ages three to
eight) to our
classic games
for all ages and
not to forget
the wide array
of Christmas
ornaments and other special treats - the best is here. Our showroom and seconds area has eight windows so you can watch production – routers, sanders,
drills, lasers and printers. Or call ahead and schedule a full factory tour and learn
all the reasons why Dr. Toy named Maple Landmark the 2010 Green Company of
the Year.
Open Monday–Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday (July – December)
12pm-4pm. Bus parking available.
5. ShackletonThomas, Fine Handmade Furniture & Pottery
The Mill, Route 4, PO Box 48, Bridgewater, VT 05034-0048
802-672-5175
Charles Shackleton & Miranda Thomas
www.shackletonthomas.com
[email protected]
Exquisite handwork and artistry come to life at ShackletonThomas, dedicated
to traditionally handmade furniture and pottery. Nestled in a historic mill building, ShackletonThomas comprises the furniture workshops of
the acclaimed Charles Shackleton and the pottery studio of
the renowned Miranda Thomas.
From the newly expanded showroom, peer into the windows of
the workshop to see the pieces
handcrafted and each detail
come to life. Tour four floors of
workshop space from lumber
storage to upholstery and finishing. We take pride in the fact that
each piece is uniquely made by one craftsperson, and expresses personality
and passion. Accessories include bowls, lamps, breadboards, mirrors, picture
frames, chairs, and stools. If you are searching for an extra special Vermont
experience, ShackletonThomas is the ideal place to see how the raw materials around us transform into beautiful, elegant pieces for living.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. Bus parking available.
6. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
54 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-3368 Ext. 18
Tim Maguire, Chief of Visitor Services
www.nps.gov/mabi
[email protected]
Pompanoosuc Mills is a manufacturer and retailer of
solid hardwood furniture. The proof of our expertise
is on proud display in our showrooms and in homes
throughout the Northeast, the country, and the world.
If you would like to see us at work here in Vermont, we invite you to take a tour of
the shop. Give us a call - we'll set it up. Factory, showroom, store, and gift shop.
MBR National Historical Park is the oldest managed forest in the United
States and Vermont
Tree Farm Number One.
Over 20 miles of historic
carriage roads and trails
weave through historic
plantations dating back
to the 1880s and along
side ancient hemlocks and
sugar maples that have
been left to grow among
younger stands of pines
and hardwoods. This is the only national park to continue practicing forestry.
The park's program of sustainable forest management is now independently
"green" certified through the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - the first for
any national park.
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm.
Guided tours and demonstrations available. Bus parking available.
Guided and self-guided tours are available. Handicapped accessible. Parking
for visitors; call ahead for bus parking.
4. Pompanoosuc Mills
Route 5, East Thetford, VT 05403
802-785-4851
Robert Chapin
www.pompy.com
[email protected]