Here’s a list of local businesses. They are all in or near Saratoga Springs, NY. We try to buy as local as possible and hope others would do the same. By shopping at your local stores you help boost your local economy, as well as meeting great people in your community. For some great info on shopping local where you live check out The 3/50 Project.
EAT.
Kilpatrick Family Farm-This is where we get our CSA share. I also work for Michael and he is definitely the future of local, organic food.
Lewis Waite Farm-This is where we get some of our meat. If you go out to visit, they will show you around and let you roam in their fields.
Pick Your Own-This is a national site, but you can search for farms in your own area.
Sanders Meat Market-Owners Tim and Heidi are incredibly nice and knowledgeable. They offer some local meat and veg as well. They also have a selection of pre-made meal items that are outstanding and are prepared by a CIA-trained chef.
Willow Marsh Farm-The only place in our whole area to get raw milk. Chuck is a super cool guy who runs the dairy farm that has been in his family for over 100 years. In addition to raw milk, he sells yogurt, cheese, and meat.
MAKE.
Allerdice Hardware-Great for “eco” paint and they support Green efforts in the community.
Foster Sheep Farm-Run by a really amazing lady, Carole Foster, who dyes and spins yarn from her own sheep.
DO.
Albany All Stars Roller Derby-Fun for the whole family! (Yes, kids actually do come and watch derby.)
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
Letterboxing- A general link to letterboxing in North America. Here is the link for the Saratoga P.L.A.N. letterboxing clues.
Saratoga Farmers’ Market-We’re really fortunate to live near such a great market. Check it out in the summer and schedule time for yourself there. The market is best enjoyed when you grab food and a beverage so you can lounge on the nearby grass after you’ve finished shopping.
OTHER.
Saratoga Suds-A friend of mine, Mary Jane, who makes heritage soaps. She also makes a vegan one.
Just a gal who gets a kick out of DIY projects, laughing with her family, and keeping a record of all the in-betweens.
