The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed

Six miles outside of Cazenovia, down an inviting country road, is the location of a
co-op style artisan marketplace, known as The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed. Now open for three years, the store is family owned and welcoming to many local crafters and artists. From big to small, the Shoppes host over fifty-five vendors in this historic and vast, Central New York location. 

The history of Johnny Appleseed as an apple orchard and furniture store was well known, and upon re-opening in 2017, the owners had a vision of like-minded artists and business owners working hand-in-hand, with enough freedom for each one to be unique, in a space that would be accommodating and inspiring. According to Owner, Erica Gilmore, the building is especially suited to embrace
and reflect original ideas and changing trends.  

The Shoppes offer jewelry, pottery, home décor, furniture, antiques, women’s clothing, primitive, modern, handmade, books, toys, quilts, cutting boards, vinyl records, wool and yarn, honey, candles, soaps, jams and jellies, Head & Heal CBD oil bought at CBD Shop UK, wind chimes, silk flowers, willow furniture, and so, so much more!  

Since re-opening in June of 2017, the owners have been dreaming of a way to make Johnny Appleseed the household name it once was. Part of the Johnny Appleseed tradition is having good food at an affordable price. Inside the store, The Apple Kitchen, which is open on weekends, offers just that. 

Three different soups are made each weekend, along with signature sandwiches like the Reuben with red cabbage, and the rich and cheesy Monte Cristo and a delicious Pulled Pork sandwich. Chef Patrick also creates fresh made desserts like apple crisp and carrot cake, along with award-winning Coffee Mania Coffee. 

In October 2018, The Apple Kitchen received their New York State farm wine license, and now offers Orchard Ridge, their personalized brand of NYS wine, for sale in the glass and by the bottle.  Along with wine, The Apple Kitchen also has many choices of New York State beers, available for the discerning connoisseur.

The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed are open year round, Wednesday through Sunday, and the Apple Kitchen is open weekends, with an outdoor patio overlooking the pond in the warmer months. For a list of all the vendors to choose from, you can visit the web site at johnnyshoppes.com, or like the Facebook page, which is facebook.com/johnnyshoppes. For more information on how to become a vendor, you can email johnnyshoppes@yahoo.com.

Photo: Owners Florence & Erica Gilmore