The Made-In-Vershire (MIV) Shop at the Church-Orr House is now in its eleventh season of offering a wide range of goods.  It is open the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 until noon.

The Made in Vershire Shop is YOUR WAY to support your neighbors and make shopping fun.  Our diversely talented Vershire artisans create many unique items and delicious foods.  Your buying in the shop keeps your dollars local and makes shopping a neighborly thing to do.  The inventory is ever-changing, but here’s a partial list of the types of goods being offered:

Foods: Fudge and chocolate candies Garlic & gourds Home-baked bread Maple syrup, candies and cream Pies and other baked goods Clothing and accessories: Beaded jewelry Hand carved canes Hand knit hats, mittens, and scarves Homespun yarns Woven scarves

Furnishings and decorations: Beeswax candles Compact discs from several Vershire artists Cutting boards Framed photos Greeting cards Holiday ornaments - many kinds! Kitchen gizmos Mirrors Pewter items Pillows Stained glass candle holders Woven rugs, and placemats

If YOU have something made in Vershire that you would like to sell, we would love to get more items. You can call Rita French at 333-9296.

Annual Holiday Festival

On December 8, 2007, the Made-in-Vershire shop was abuzz with activity as the annual Holiday Festival was celebrated with extended hours, extra merchandise, available lunch, and of course, a visit by Santa to the library.