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Pictures of last year’s Spring Market Days
Spring Market Days! April 12-14
The Chartreuse & co gang fills the barn and yards, plus 50+ guest dealers fill the field and back barn yard. It’s our barn openings on steroids! Make a day of it with wine tastings, food trucks, a mini farmers market, lawn games, picnicking, and vintage shopping.
Loew Winery – locally produced wine FREE tastings!
Boxcar Burgers – local Maryland beef, fresh local toppings, all grilled and served to perfection
Holy Crépes – sweet crepes and coffee all day – savory crepes for lunch. A little taste of Parisian street food!
Sweet Farm Food Truck – Savory hot dogs, astonishingly delicious variety of kraut toppings, fresh-made ginger beer in fresh flavors (non-alcoholic)
The Frenchman Food Truck – French sandwiches with a Virginia accent. Yummy-ness, y’all!
Caprikorn Goat Farm Cheese – Great variety of locally produced goat cheeses – ask to try some! My personal favorite – their goat cheese spreads. So, so, so good!
Hippy Chick Hummus – Locally produced hummus in an internationally-inspired selection of flavors.
Juicy Pickle Produce – fresh, local produce for your table
M&M Plants – locally grown plants, cut flowers, herbs, and succulents
We’ve added exciting new openings in May: the first weekend – May 3-5, then 2 weeks later we’ll be transforming the Ruritan Building at the Lucketts Spring Fair, May 17-19. Don’t worry – we’ll be open here at the barn that weekend, too, with a Thursday – Sunday event May 16-19.
Photography welcome: #chartreuseandco
Picnicking and relaxing are encouraged. Make a day of it!
Dogs on leashes welcome. (Please pick up after your dog.)
Curious about the renovations and changes here at Chartreuse & co? Click here for some details.
2019 Barn Openings
April 12-14 Spring Market Days
May 3-5 Extra Spring Opening!!
May 16-19 (with Thursday opening!)
May 17-19 Ruritan building @ Lucketts Fair
June 21-23 Annual Yard Sale
July 19-21 Summer Market Days
August 16-18
September 20-22 Fall Market Days
October 18-20
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2019 Holiday Schedule:
November 1-3 HOLIDAY BASH
November 14-17 Holidays in the Barn (with Thursday opening!)
November 30 Shop Small Saturday
December 6-8 Last opening of the year!
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Chartreuse & co shopping tips
Here’s a few insider tips on shopping at Chartreuse:
1. When you’re certain you want to buy a piece of furniture, pull the tag.
2. Should you change your mind about the piece, return the tag to any Chartreuse dealer or to the counter.
3. No price on that great piece you’re interested in? It’s already taken.
4. Prices are firm.
5. Our hard-working, young haulers appreciate any tip you may like to give them.
6. Can’t take it with you? You have up to 2 weeks to pick it up. And we have delivery options available.
7. Great, freshly-made food is available all weekend.
8. Have a great time!
We LOVE Buckeystown!
Located just 1/4 miles south of us, it’s a concentration of charm, beauty, and history. Here’s a little about Buckeystown history. It’s a bit outdated, but gives you some of the background. Something for Everyone in Buckeystown
Great Food & Shopping in Buckeystown:
Bodmer’s – handmade pottery created by Nancy Bodmer – a fixture in Buckeystown. Her custom birthday and wedding plates are treasures. Check website for open times.
Buckeystown Design Co-op – a vintage-inspired collection of home furnishings including custom upholstery and design services. Open every Wednesday through Saturday.
Dibs Antiques – primitive benches, salvaged windows, and tons of vintage items. Open third Fri/Sat/Sun of each month.
Martin’s Field Antiques – located in the home of the owner, this intimate shop specializes in exceptional vintage and antique linens, silver, and jewelry. Check their Facebook page for open times.
DJs Catering – The best wings around! Ask for DJs Special Sauce. Their braised chicken and daily specials are perfectly prepared comfort food. DJs does lots of catering, so check Facebook to be sure they’re open for walk-ins.
Buckeystown Pub – Great for crabs on the patio by the creek. Open every day.
a.k.a. Frisco’s – Worth seeking out – about a mile north of us (left on English Muffin Way, then right onto Wedgewood Drive) Delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and creatively-topped baked potatoes freshly made to order. Don’t forget your side of Exploded Potato!
Great Food & Shopping in Frederick
Make a day, or weekend, of it!
There are tons of great places to eat, shop, and stay in and around Frederick, MD. Here’s some Chartreuse & co favorites:
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Volt
Nationally acclaimed and boasting Brian Voltaggio as its owner and chef, this is Frederick’s premiere restaurant. Foodies travel from NYC, DC, Richmond, and beyond to enjoy an evening here. And it is an evening. Perfect service. A delight to the palette. 3-5 courses is typical, but be prepared to spend $100/each, minimum. It’s an experience, and a treat.
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The Tasting Room
Before Volt arrived on the scene with it’s celebrity chef, The Tasting Room was Frederick’s ultimate dining experience. Michael Tauraso (chef and owner) is an extraordinary chef who loves and understands food. Their lobster bisque alone is worth the trip. And they have the best martinis in town.
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Firestone’s
So into food, they opened a nice little gourmet food shop right next door. Their duck is divine. Ask for a table upstairs by the windows. They look down on Market St., and give you dinner and a show!
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Il Porto
Excellent italian cuisine. Their daily specials are always a treat as they’re what’s fresh from market. Nice wine list, too. If you stay at Hollerstown Hill B&B, Il Porto is just a few blocks down Market from you.
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Isabella’s
A true tapas bar. Select from a huge selection of ‘little plates’ – your server can recommend for you if it’s too overwhelming. We usually start with 4 dishes, share, and add as we’re inspired. It’s fun. If you’re in the mood, try their Lemon Drop Martini. They’re also known for the sangria.
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Black Hog BBQ
Featuring all types of BBQ – this great BBQ, is owned and run by Mike Tauraso, the same guy who owns The Tasting Room.
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Cafe Nola
The. Best. Lattes. They put Starbucks to shame. Order yours in the classic, wide-mouth cup, sit back, and enjoy. You can thank me later. . . The food here is great, too. All freshly made, locally sourced. I love the unexpected blend of flavors. Though I don’t love high-top tables, grab one in the window at Nola for some great people watching.
Downtown Frederick Shopping:
So many! We love:
Patrick Street
The Emporium – huge antique mall, right downtown, and it wraps around to Carroll Street.
Relish – table settings, cookware, essentials for entertaining
Terressentials – organic and free trade gifts and body products
Venus on the Half Shell – Hip collection of vintage clothing and mid-century furnishings.
Market Street
Tiara Day – ultimate glamour girl experience
The Muse – handmade items from throughout the USA
Zoe’s Chocolates – The Best.
Lebherz’s Oil & Vinegar Emporium – just go. It’s amazing
Retro Metro – cool, funky, funny gift items
Industrial Home – industrial elements, upholstery and lighting
Carroll Street
Tuscany Designs – stunning french-inspired vintage furnishings
Brass and Copper Shop – repairs and sells vintage lighting
Cannonball Antiques (no website) – quirky flea market feel
Patrick Street Interiors – Farrow & Ball, Fine Paints of Europe, wall papers and full design services
Vintage MC – a stellar selection of pure mid-century bliss. If Mindy doesn’t have it, it’s not worth having.
Nearby Leesburg, VA:
If you like the Chartreuse & co shopping experience, you’ll also want to visit: Old Lucketts Store in Lucketts, VA, just 20 minutes south of us. It’s a fabulous store including 30 dealers, filled with great finds and an inspiring decorator style.
The Cottage , just across the street from Lucketts, is a Victorian-era home, transformed into a delightfully decorated vintage home-furnishings store.
Plus downtown Leesburg,VA is loaded with history, charm, and some great food, as well:
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Lightfoot Restaurant
– Downtown Leesburg, the owner/chef of this great restaurant has transformed the late 1800s bank into a stunning location for enjoying some truly excellent food. Excellent wine list, too.
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Blue Ridge Grill
– Along the bypass around Leesburg, this surprise of a restaurant is located behind (yes, I mean behind) the McDonalds, surrounded by otherwise typical strip mall fare. Walk inside and be comforted by an oh-so-Virginia-horse-country decor, along with delicious food. My favorite is the Seared Tuna Salad. My husband loves their French Dip.
Places to Stay
Frederick Inn @ Buckeystown
Just down the road about 1/2 mile is the thoughtfully renovated, graciously decorated Frederick Inn in Buckeystown. Take a look: Fabulous Renovation in Buckeystown
Fabulous Buckeystown Renovation, part 2
Hill House
On West Third Street, it’s at the heart of historic downtown (I actually grew up several blocks west of this inn on West Third Street). All the houses throughout this area are late 18th and early-mid-19th century row houses. Just around the corner from Frederick’s main street, Market Street, it’s location is perfect for walking to all the shops and eateries along Market and Patrick Sts.
Hollerstown Hill
In a quieter part of town, Hollerstown Hill is nestled alongside the historic campus of Maryland School for the Deaf. It boasts a lovely garden and all the charm you’d expect from a high Victorian home. It’s a pleasant walk of about 4-5 blocks into the heart of the buisness district (but be warned that it does sit on a hill, and returning is a climb.)
Additionally, there are several national chain hotels within a few miles of Chartreuse & co:
Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn, Hilton Garden Inn , Home 2 Suites, and Homewood Suites are all close-by and seem to be the best ones, as recommended by other visitors.