Bill van Gilder Pottery
South Mountain
Spring Festival 2023
May 20th and 21st
20834 Townsend Road
Gapland, MD 21779
We have been busy this winter and the gallery is full of new pots! You will also find Jonathan's Spoons, jewelry by Jodalin Designs, hand crafted cutting boards, handblown glass and more!
20312 Townsend Road
Gapland, MD 21779
Caprikorn Farms raises award-winning Saanen dairy goats. Come sample our awesome goat cheeses. Visit our petting paddock where your kids can meet our“kids”. In addition to touring our goat milking facility, you can try your hand at milking a goat. We will also be selling grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.
8546 Pete Wiles Road
Middletown, MD 21769
Get out–and join us along the South Mountain Trail for a fun-filled weekend! During the tasting, we will be blind sampling a new unreleased mead and if you can guess the prominent ingredient (other than honey) then your tasting is FREE! Come test your palate! We will be opening up our doors a bit earlier than usual on Saturday - 10am. Who's going to judge you? Tour all the best that the South Mountain area has to offer! Fun activities, tours, and refreshments. All are welcome.
Penguin Forge
1143 Valley Road
Knoxville, MD 21758
Blacksmith, David Dufficy transforms plain bars of iron into pieces of functional beauty using the traditional coal forge and anvil. His pieces take inspiration from the traditional scrollwork of the past and the organic forms of nature: leaves, flowers, birds and animals. Come experience why blacksmithing is truly a magical craft.
Willow Oaks – (Eric & Lori Rice)
Winery and craft ciders
6219 Harley Road
Middletown, MD 21769
Eric Rice and Lori Leitzel Rice craft their farmhouse style cider from certified organic, American heirloom apples on their 35 acre farm in Middletown, Maryland.
Organic pears, blueberries, black currants and other fruits make tasty additions to Willow Oaks' ciders. Fabulous fruit, unique terroir and small batch barrel fermentation let the flavors and aroma of the fruit shine through to a crisp, dry finish.
M4 Studios – (Kirke Martin)
Pottery
4803 Mt Briar Road
Keedysville, MD 21756
Functional and sculptural works in clay. KRike Martins work reflects his inspiration from natural elements and historic forms. During the labor-intensive wood-firing process the raw characteristics of the clay interact witht he flame and ash giving each piece its unique tecture and effects.
Jennifer Bernhard Ceramics
jennybernhardclay.com
7109 Ridge Crest Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
Clay is a medium with endless possibilities. Jenny continuously experiments with all types of methods and materials producing thrown and altered pottery and sculpture.
Pathfinder Farm and Distillery
5515 Mt. Carmel Church Road
Keedysville, MD 21756
Nestled in historic Pleasant Valley, Pathfinder Farm is proud to bring you the finest spirits from our farm to your glass. Using heritage red corn and Appalachian Mountain spring water, we small-batch distill and bottle family favorite
recipes to provide you pleasure with each sip! We turn sunshine into moonshine! Come sample and grab bottles to go, or stay for a cocktail.
Terressentials
2650 Old National Pike
Middletown, MD 21769
www.terressentials.com
Handcrafters of amazing, authentic organic artisan, small- batch personal care products for 30 years—delightfully effective and deliciously aromatic! Also offering a splendid array of sustainable and beautiful, handmade fair trade gifts: handwoven baskets, carved wood and recycled metal art, and personal accessories—handbags, jewelry, scarves and more!
Foxcross Pottery
6640 Remsburg Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Foxcrosspottery.com
Foxcross Pottery creates a variety of house-hold and kitchen wares: coffee mugs, tum-blers, casserole dishes, bake pans, storage jars, bowls, plates, servicing dishes, planters, vases, and more. The rich earth tone glazes create pieces that are aesthetically pleasing and perfect for everyday use as well as special occasions and display.
