A Neat Place to Check Out!

From their website

The Studio Club Artworks!

OPEN daily except Thurs. 10 AM to 6 PM • 3301 US Rte 7 Pownal VT

Located in the Pownal Valley along Route 7 just 6 miles from Williamstown, MA.

The gallery features the work of over 200 American artists including a handful of Canadians. One section of the gallery features certified Fair Trade handmade crafts from NGOs operating in developing countries throughout the world. To be certified “Fair Trade” the crafter must be paid a middle-class wage in the context of the local economy and no children can be employed.

American handmade crafts, jewelry and photography. Fair Trade from Africa, South America and Asia.  "I love what you've done with the trash" section features trash-to-treasures. Adjacent to commercial photo studio, Vermont's Best Ice Cream and Vermonster Dogs.

3301 Ethan Allen Highway’ or ’3301 US route 7′. Pownal, VT

802-823-9308

http://www.studioclubartworks.com/learn/

https://www.facebook.com/StudioClubArtworks

https://twitter.com/ArtWorksinVt

Check out their blog at: http://www.studioclubartworks.com/socialize/

Have Fun Shopping and Save!

Even if you are not going to be able to spend Christmas at the 1896 House Inn, come visit us mid week and take advantage of the after Christmas sales in the area. Especially big is the Lee Outlet, (less then 45 minutes away) After Holiday Sale. The sale goes from December 26, 2011 through January 2, 2012.

Extended hours the day after Christmas of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and 9:00 am to 9:00 pm December 27-December 30, the outlets will have savings of 25-65% off everyday prices. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/sales.asp?id=81

Exit 2 on Route 20 East in Lee, Massachusetts. For more information visit www.premiumoutlets.com/lee or call 413-243-8186.

While your visiting the Berkshires, Use BerkShares and Save on Shopping and help support the local Berkshire businesses at the same time! Save 5% on any or all of your shopping in the Berkshires by using our local currency BerkShares. It’s fun, it's unique, it supports our local economy and you can only find it in the Berkshires! To find out where you can purchase BerkShares and to see a full list of Berkshire businesses accepting this local currency, visit http://berkshares.org

Have a fun day shopping and then  return to the '6 House Pub! and enjoy a delicious dinner in our cozy tavern!

What a time to visit Williamstown! Make a reservation at http://www.webervations.com/magic-scripts/resbook.asp?memberid=1896 for the 1896 House Inn or call 413-458-1896 or Toll Free:  888-999-1896