Status Update

Hello Bittersweet Farm Fans!

Time for a quick update...

In case you haven't noticed by now, we are going through some stuff. Yes. Our stuff, and some stuff.

Our auction is taking place online for another week. Ending on Thursday, November 11th at 7:00pm, or soon thereafter if bidding keeps going...If you want to check it out: hinesauctionservice.com. (There are two categories, personal property and real estate under the title "Bittersweet Farm".)

Christmas on the Farm began this week and will run through Christmas. Specific dates to follow. I will keep you posted on the status of the shop. Keep checking back for new merchandise. I just had another box arrive tonight!
 
As of now, we have no idea what is on the other side of the auction. We do not have to take offers on our real estate if we don't want to. So it is uncertain if we will get a bid that meets our requirements. If we do end up selling, we will be staying in this general area and are unsure of how we will continue to run the gift shop, but will keep you posted via email and the blog.
 
In the meantime, I hope to see you at the shop!!! Coffee is on tomorrow 10-4. Christmas scents, sounds, and scenery abound! (minus the snow!) I even have fresh boughs and rosehips for sale...!

It's Happening at "a little giftshop on a farm"...

Bittersweet Farm News:

Greetings from a little gift shop on a farm…What a wonderful October we have had!!! It’s been so nice; it would be easy for a gift shop proprietor to forget that Christmas is right around the corner! I hope you are excited to start the season of pine, lights, and crackling fires in the fireplace!!!

But first ~ a 2 weekend SALE on all merchandise! ~ It is going to be a BIG sale!!! (Check blog for hours)

SALE: October 22, 23 (that is THIS Friday and Saturday) EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP …25% off!!!*

SALE: October 27-30 (that is the very next week) EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP…33% off!!!*

*Excludes special orders ….and come early for the best selection. Don’t forget I have some fun furniture pieces…benches, end tables, bookshelves, etc!!!
 
2010 Christmas News:
Christmas Open House!!! …….November 4-6 (first weekend of November)

For the wreath on your door, the ornaments on your tree, the fragrance of pine in your home, and the wool or quilted runner on your table… Wednesday closed this week to get ready…..Hours: Thursday 12-6/ Friday 10-4/ Saturday 10-4

“Doe on the Go”!!! …….November 18-20 (Third weekend in November)

For the boughs and the berries, for the twinkle lights and the snowmen…with cider and treats…and the fun energy of women shopping…
 
Other Noteworthy News:
We do have the farm up for sale again, but this time we are keeping the business separate from the farm. We never had intentions of closing. (Sorry for those who got a false message somehow) We will be staying in the area and let you know where!

AND we will be having an online AUCTION November 1-11

 Woodworking stuff, including piles of barn wood, pine, tools, fasteners, etc.

 Farm stuff, including lawn equipment, field equipment, and barn things.

 Household stuff, including patio furniture, and various indoor pieces.

 Real Estate, including 21 acres, a cozy house, two barns, and three sheds, a coop, a windmill full of bittersweet, wonderful perennial gardens, and the little building that is currently a gift shop!

Auction Website: www.hinesauctionservice.com Open House is October 30th 10am-1pm (Look for "Schwanke" auction/ Nov 11th...photo is of a skidsteer)

Bittersweet Farm website: http://bittersweetfarmgiftshop.blogspot.com/ or email, btrsweetfarm@hotmail.com

 

PS...we will only be putting a certain amount of inventory on the auction. Our plan is to do temporary shows at our new location (undetermined so far, but staying in the area)...