Old Fashioned Christmas Shop
Our 170 year old barn is filled with Christmas enchantment.... We are open seasonally from July until January 1st each season. You'll find a wonderful collection of ornaments, Santas, Carolers, Nativities, and more.. We also make unique creations from ornaments, wreaths, centerpieces, swags and much more. Well worth the trip to Spencer unlike anything in the mall...
Keywords: Christmas retail, Christmas shops.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
42 years
What is your primary product or service?
Christmas related items for decorating homes and businesses.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Loved Christmas, first job was at neighbors Christmas shop as kid, started selling trees, neighboring Christmas shop closed and was sold and moved out of town.... I got to live my dream.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Sadly, most shops like mine have gone out of business... few people today want to work 7 days a week and take the risk of being in a small retail setup. It should be noted that we are unlike any box store, department store or the like...we are a circa 1850 barn stocked to the rafters will Christmas enchancment a must see...
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Just one location and have no plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
1 Northwest Road Spencer Ma in your GPS.
From Sturbridge Ma take rt 20 east to 49 north to 9 east in Spencer to 31 north we are two miles from route 9.
From Worcester take route 9 west to 31 north.
From Boston, and other points take Mass Pike to Sturbridge and follow directions from Sturbridge.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards and cash.
Which areas do you service?
We have customers from all over the USA and the world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am the owner and run the shop.
What are your hours of operation?
They are determined at beginning of season and change as we get closer to Christmas ... check website before you venture out. Please note we officially open for the season in early July but are here weekends from Mid May on... We are closed the months of Jan, Feb, Mar., and April...
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I believe the best compliment is having a customer buy an item I have designed and made by hand..
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Ask and you shall be given, seek and you shall find, knock and he door shall be opened.
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