The Blossom family has an ancestral and business root to Lynwood Center as family members of its founders, Emmanuel & Edna Olson. The Blossoms built and opened Lynwood Commons in 2002 as a mixed use facility of apartments and small business. Manager Sarah Blossom invites you to explore the marvelous work of her guest artists in the community room of Suite G. Vendors: A Amy's Decadent Chocolates - Caramel apples, fudge, toffees, etc Dixie Arnfield-Rogerson - Fused glass ornaments, plates, bottles Contact: Eastern Wind Glass 330 Callow Ave., Bremerton, WA 98312 360 536-3544 easternwindglass@yahoo.com www.easternwindglass.upweb.com Cathy Chadwick - Fresh wasabi in gift packs PamFlaman - Homespun wool, felted art Jeri Hansen - Asian folkart and handwovens Barbara Kirk - Colorful handsewn journals *Pictures below Contact: Bunter Sama Creative Sewing 206 780-7924 buntersama@gmail.com John Lewis - Handmade furniture, kid's play sinks, planters Vikki Lobberegt - Homespun yarn, hats, scarves, sheepskins Nic & Kathleen Marshall - Letterpress greeting cards, personalized note paper Gary McIntyre - Lampwork beads, bottle stoppers Michael Nalley - Unique Bainbridge Island photographs Contact: Michael Nalley Photographs *Picture below 5744 NE Wild Cherry Lane, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 427-4660 michael.nalley@sea.DDB.comwww.bainbridgeislandphotographs.com Rena Parker - Personalized theme quilts Contact: Defining Pieces 712 Lakeside Way N, Desert Aire, WA 99349 509 932-5222 rparker@definingpieces.comwww.definingpieces.com Susan Rabbitt - Handknit baby & children's hats Patty Selvidge - Smoked salmon mousse Contact: Northwest Gourmet PO Box 2273, Poulsbo, WA 98370 360 697-1418 pselvidge@shopnwgourmet.comwww.shopnwgourmet.com Louise Storkey - 100% handmade soaps and bodycare Kandyse Tobias - Stained & fused glass Ava Veitenhans - Custom silver, gold & gemstone jewelry *Pictures below Contact: Daughters of the King Custom Jewelry 302 Garden Club Rd, Nordland, WA 98358 360 379-5304 ava.satya@q.com Mattie Walters - Silver chainlink jewelry
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Stop in for Lunch at Treehouse Cafe Use your discount coupons
Stop in to Walt's Market for an espresso, deli sandwich, or hot off the grill burger
Hamburgers served on Friday only from 11am-1pm Use your discount coupon
Treehouse Cafe at Lynwood Center, Arnie Sturham, owner
Countryman Stables
Countryman Stables 5349 McDonald NE (206) 842-1408
Experience the country in pastoral Eagledale, where Rick and Kathy Countryman offer kids 12 & underfree pony rides in a covered arena. Saturday & Sunday only, noon - 2 p.m.
Although the pony rides are free, please consider making a contribution to our Tiny Tim Adopt-a-Family Fund. Thank you!
“I live on Bainbridge and I am a huge fan of Christmas in the Country, primarily the participation by Kathy Countryman. Christmas in the Country is one of those great community traditions that seem rarer with every passing year. It was one of the first things that I enjoyed with my kids when we first moved to the island after ten years in downtown Seattle. They still both remember their first pony ride at Countryman’s Stables – one of my daughters now rides there regularly and I think it was because of one special Christmas afternoon. What I remember best is how nice it felt to drive around this lovely island and see some charming art, listen to various artists, see how many people just donated their time and opened their houses, and feel how special it is to live in a true community as opposed to a specific geographic location.”
Sheila Hughes of One Reel, a nonprofit organization that produces the Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle
On Sunday Dec. 6, not only will there be free pony rides at Countryman Stables, there will be many other guests attending. Twenty (20) dogs and cats from The Humane Society will be at Countryman Stables for you to preview. All of the animals looking for loving homes or temporary foster care for the holidays! Not only can you ride a horse and preview the animals, there will be a "massive" bake sale full of special treats and peppermint cocoa. Every penny goes into a fund for The Humane Society homeless animals. We will be accepting pet food and money donations for the animals. With every contribution, we would like to thank you with free peppermint cocoa! These animals are ready for a second chance, and have been ready their entire life for for someone to love them. Don't miss out on this event, what a perfect Christmas gift for the family! Special thanks to Kathy Countryman for donating her stable to host the event, Dawn Clark for her support, Martha and Shelby Vaughan for making this possible.
Pet Adoptathon at Countryman Stables Sunday12-2pm Christmas in the Country Brings Homeless Pets a Second Chance.....
It's that time of year to break out the heavy coats and mittens as Christmas approaches. Although the snow isn't falling yet, Christmas in the Country is not far away! Mark your calendars for Dec. 4, 5, and 6, since this year we have a special surprise!!!
New to the tour this year, Marc and Hajni Joslyn invite you to their beautiful,country eden and studio for Christmas in the Country. Hajnalka's Studio, garage, covered deck, and yard will overflow with exciting arts & crafts. Hanji shows her original watercolor paintings, cards, jewelry, lotion bars, tapestry bags, and canine cutesy clothes and collars.
Vendors: Kali Balma - Handmade hair accessories and brooches Terry & Karyn Cott - Fused glass & fine woodworking Contact: Cott's Wood~N~Glass *Pictures below 16160 Candy Loop NE, Poulsbo, WA 360 598-4968 karyncott@embarqmail.com Sharlene Ketrenos - Metal sculpture yard art Dixie Moore - Yarn surprise balls for children Terry Moyemont - Fineart Photography Annette Stollman - Beaded necklaces Food Vendors: Ray Tsway - Teriyaki chicken and vegetables Tonia Michaud - Mouth-popping, warm, delicious mini-donuts
Bob and Nancy Fortner fill their stomachs from the garden and feed their souls with their thriving cottage business at Sweetlife Farm. Enjoy the fruits of Bob’s labors in the form of preserved fruits and berries and honey from his hives, and try some of his tasty martini nuts. Always popular are Nancy’s luscious natural soaps and skincare products presented in her signature packaging. Prepare to swoon over the fabulous new Sweetlife Diva Aprons! This year the Fortners are opening not only their home but also their studio and newly finished gazebo. As you meander from place to place exploring the expanded display of art, sip a steaming cup of Sweetlife Cocoa Local available in the entry plaza.
Vendors:
Elijah & Renee Burnett - Hand forged ornamental ironwork Artist bio Sherry Eckert - Handcrafted beaded and silver jewelry Contact: Moondrops Jewelry 11146 NE Wing Pt. Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 780-8820 sherryeckert@msn.comwww.moondropsjewelry.com Arlene Egan - Felted hats, purses & knit wire jewelry Lerna Eng - Unique fabric origami gift boxes Pictures below. Contact: Absolutely Lerna's 206 781-9563, lerna.eng@comcast.net Farm Kitchen - Local fresh-baked holiday specialties Flowering Around - Wreaths, topiaries, floral holiday creations, birdhouses Picture below. Laurie Sharp - Amazing needlefelted sculpture kits Kathryn Sherwood - Jewelry & decor items from flowers & glass
Food Vendor:
George Henry - Gourmet hot dogs & sausages, Sweetlife cocoa local Contact:G&G Dogs PO Box 1824, Woodinville, WA 98072 425 788-7444 ggdogs@clearwire.net
Celebrating it's tenth anniversary this year, the nonprofit Island Music Center has established itself as a presenter of innovative, relevant and productive music education on Bainbridge Island. During Christmas in the Country you will hear some of the talented students infusing music into the "aire" providing a welcoming environment for visitors perusing the amazing array of arts & crafts created by equally talented artisans. The IMC also offers music CDs recorded in the studio, a selection of edible treats, and espresso. After hours concerts Saturday and Sunday evening benefits the IMC. See Activities and Entertainment.
Vendors:
Gervae Arnold - Intricately detailed vintage Santas, angels, dolls & mosaics Ken Blair - Beveled glass and etched snowflakes Patricia Daly - Twirled metal, glass & stone topped tables, cupcakes for cancer Contact: HS Metal Arts *Picture below 7370 NE West Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 842-1526 daly.ps@gmail.com Lyn Faas - Handmade natural bath & bodycare Contact: Bunny's Bath 263 Parkridge Dr, Port Townsend, WA 98368 360 385-2387 lyn@bunnysbath.comwww.bunnysbath.com Nancy Fullinwider - Primitive-styled needlework, pillows, placements, etc. Wanda Garrity - Pottery: Alternative & highfired Chantal Griffis - Handwoven jewelry, Christmas ornaments & doilies * Picture below Contact: Chantal 1294 NE Steeple Rock Lane K202, Bremerton, WA 98311 360 286-2258 brussels@earthlink.netwww.chantalswovenjewelry.com David & Alicia Hardt - Zoo photos, onsite portrait photos, children's luvie quilts *Picture below Contact: Hardtfelt Photo 9419 So. J Street, Tacoma, WA 98444 425 459-7938 alicia.hardt@gmail.comwww.hardtfeltphoto.com madisonnichole.etsy.com Cynthia Herrick - Christmas ornaments & accessories with a vintage flair Sheila Hughes - Vintage cake stands Joanne Lonseth - International photography Soks Martz - Soft-sculpture Santas, ornaments, and leaf cement castings Brett Mathewson - Signature gemstone beaded and wrap jewelry Contact: Jewelry by Brett 206 498-4022 brett@jewelrybybrett.comwww.jewelrybybrett.com Laurie McClelland - Handmixed potpourri, scented candles, essential oils Contact: Scentual Nature 360 970-7345 laurie.mcclelland@gmail.comwww.scentualnature.com Living Well Massage - Massage essential oils, free chair massage Susan Najarian - Soldered jewelry and encaustic paintings Contact: Susan Najarian Art & Design 321 High School Rd. NE D3#354, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 780-8018 susan.najarian@comcast.comwww.susannajarian.etsy.com Gretchen Nixon - Educational games for teens *Picture below Contact: Nixpix Educational Products 7801 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 425 486-0864 gl3nixon@aol.comwww.nixpix.com Jennifer Patterson - Felted wraps, eyeglass holders *Pictures below Sorry, unable to participate Contact: Design Results 6533 Eagle Harbor Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 715-1512 jenniferandrick@hotmail.com Kathleen Roemer - Silver jewelry and wallets Patricia Sears - Handcrafted, beaded jewelry Contact: Coils 'n Beads 7307 67th Ave. W, Lakewood, WA 98499 253 581-4558 designer@coilsnbeads.comwww.coilsnbeads.com Raymond Schreiber - Handmade cedar birdhouses and birdfeeders Karena Schutt - Handmade children's clothes
Food Vendors:
Jones Family Farm- Swedish pancakes, soups, drinks Mark & Jody DeSalvo - Smoked salmon and smoked cheese products Contact: Crimson Cove Smoked Specialties 22273 B Stottlemeyer Rd. NE, 360 265-3683 jodydesalvo@gmail.comwww.crimsoncove.com Doug & Susan Otte - Bavarian bratwurst and roasted, spiced nuts
Ollie and Janice Pedersen welcome you to their twenty acre country compound with charming remodeled 1921 farmhouse, barn, schoolhouses, horse arena, and Santaland and site of Hazel Creek Montessori School. The Montessori School students offer musical entertainment Friday at 11:00am. Photos with Santa by Karin Lehotsky - Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 10am-noon, 1-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Live musical entertainment is also provided throughout the weekend. Click Here for Entertainment Schedule Vendors: Marian Borg, Leah Jacobs - Table linens, matching bowls & plates Steve Boyce - Handmade furniture and accessories Contact: Honu Kreations 301 E. Wallace Kneeland Blvd, Suite 224-323, Shelton, WA 98584 360 426-2971, honukreations55@q.comwww.honukreations.com Gina Cooper - Primitive folkart dolls, machine embroidered items Wendy Edelson - Original watercolors, cards, children's book *Our featured poster artist, pictures below Contact:Order prints & cards at ImagekindArtist biography Janet Harada - Handwoven bags, scarves, personal accessories Christy Harris - Children's clothing, handmade ornaments David Harris - Exquisite wood bowls, vases, candleholders Lynne Hollister - Wearable fiber art Julie Houpt - Handmde, handpainted basketry and tole-painted items Karin Lehotsky - Treasured Santa photos Contact: Karin Lehotsky Photography 278 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 780-8999, klehotsky@earthlink.netwww.karinphoto.com Brittany Lowe - Handmade paper cards, bags, ornaments & beaded jewelry Lisa Romasco - Fun beaded bookmarks, stitch markers, craft items, jewelry Ron Smith - Recreated ranch relics Janet Saupp - Whimsically decorated theme/seasonal switchplates Patricia Stoneman-Lowe - Custom fossil, gemstone & pearl jewelry Kathy Turner, Katie Sweeney- Purely magnificent handcrafted soaps & gifts Contact: K&K Handcrafted 10160 Battlepoint Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206 842-5315 kathyturner@bainbridge.netwww.purelysoaps.us Mary Urbas - Functional pottery & ornamental raku for home & garden
Food Vendors:
Neil Freitas, Debbie Simons - Scratch baked pastries & desserts Paul & Heather Pluska - Sweet and savory crepes
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Janice Pedersen & the Jolly ol' Elf
Karin Lehotsky will make sure that your favorite moments with your child and Santa are captured as photo memories. Santa photos will be shot at Hazel Creek Farm during the weekend at the following times:
Santa Photos: Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-noon, 1-5pm Sunday 11-4pm
