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“Best Gift Shop”
Jen can be reached at 540-7420097. Located at 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville.
Inn at Little Washington Tavern Shops
The Tavern Shops is a series of five charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of custom-designed tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington. Each room maintains its own identity, much as it might have looked in the 1800s when the building was indeed a tavern. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-5215 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com.
Live Edge Guy
Craftsman Tom Von Fange hand builds every live edge table from local Virginia woods. Many of the slabs originate from James Madison's estate Montpellier. All trees have died of natural causes such as lightning strikes, insects and old age. Von Fange preserves these beautiful slabs so future generations can enjoy them. Open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11754 Lee Highway, Sperryville. Call/ text 540-660-2314 or visit liveedgeguy.com.
Loose Leaf Tea Company
Blending only high quality tea in the foothills of Virginia in beautiful Rappahannock County from a vintage airstream. At 132 Turkey Ridge Road, Boston. Call 540-5226192, email missyheneghan@ gmail.com or visit looseleafteacompany.net.
Milda Vaivada HOME and Gifts
A unique gift shop honoring our Mother Earth, magic, mystery and miracles of the natural world. Featuring home decor, crystals, cards, books, toys, jewelry and clothing. Located in The Marketplace Sperryville, 3 River Lane. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Peter Kramer Furniture
Designer/craftsman Peter Kramer makes unique, new furniture the old-fashioned way. Open by appointment. Call 540-675-3625 or visit peterkramer.com.
Rainbow Market
This nonprofit market at Hearthstone School offers organic and natural groceries, supplements, gifts, bath products, essential oils and handmade items. Store hours: Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday closed; Wednesday- Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 540-987-9456. Located at 11576 Lee Highway, two miles west of Sperryville.
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center
Contractors, farmers and ranchers depend on the knowledgeable staff at the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center — aka The Co-op. There’s plumbing, electrical supplies, fencing, livestock equipment and animal health supplies, seed, soil amendments, pet foods and supplies, and wild bird feed and feeders. The store hangs its hat on the quality livestock and horse feeds it sells — all produced in a certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility in Culpeper. All corn, wheat and barley feeds are locally grown, and the only feed to carry Virginia's Finest logo. Shop with the people who support the local agricultural community — no need to drive to a big box store when you can find it all close to home. 12645 Lee Highway, Washington. Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-
5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Call 540-987-8555, email mcannon@cfcfarmhome.com or visit cfcfarmhome.com.
Rappahannock Historical Society
Besides its small but engaging museum, the nonprofit Historical Society also has a gift shop that offers maps, books, memorabilia and local products. Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 328 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-1163, email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org.
R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery
Award-winning shop and gallery located in historic Little
Washington. For 29 years, the Ballards have carried a wide array of unique gifts, home decor, French table linens, eclectic vintage and fine art. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day but Tuesday at 307 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-1411 or visit rhballard.com.
Sperryville Corner Store
Historic country store adjacent to Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK) and FRANCIS bar in Sperryville. Fresh selected meats and seafood, plus local produce, organic and natural foods, grab n’ go food, Central Coffee beans (with a self-service grinder) and a wide selection of beer and wine. Open Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday,
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call 540-987-8185.
Sperryville Pottery
Hand-thrown pottery and unique, locally made gifts. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 42 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-1000 or visit sperryvillepottery.com.
The Marketplace Sperryville
A unique indoor dining and shopping venue located in the heart of Sperryville’s River District at 3 River Lane. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Restaurant, bakery and coffee shop hours may vary. themarketplacesperryville.com. Here are the Marketplace shops and businesses:
• AmeriTrust Solutions: Simplifies government benefit applications, ensuring program integrity and faster access to care.
• A Tired Dreamer: Handcrafted dreamcatchers, hand-dyed yarns, curated crystals, and whimsical goods. atireddreamer.com
• Artful Friends Gallery: One of a kind handmade items including fine art mosaics, creative and original textile pieces, watercolors, wearable art, jewelry, and unique repurposed functional objects. artfulfriendsgallery.com
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