Author: The Record
Published June 12, 2024

Store Owner Hayley Ann Harrison at the location of “Rustic Roots,” set to open June 29. Photo by William Crooks

By William Crooks

Local Journalism Initiative

A new multi-vendor store is set to open at 139 Queen in Lennoxville on June 29, featuring a diverse range of products from 15 different vendors. Each vendor will have their own kiosk within the store, offering everything from crystals and antiques to jewelry and wreaths.

“There is no overall theme,” said Owner Hayley Ann Harrison to the Record on the scene June 12. “Every booth is different, and there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.”

Harrison, who has been participating in craft fairs for years, decided to bring her vision of a multi-vendor store to life.

“I always wanted to have a store,” she said. “After a family member passed away, I thought, ‘It’s now or never.’ This place came up, and it just felt meant to be.”

The new store has already generated interest within the crafting community.

“I put the word out to my crafter friends, who then told their friends,” she explained. “We’re only two booths short of being full.”

Each vendor has signed a one-year lease, ensuring a stable selection of products for the first year.

“After a year, both the vendors and I can decide if they stay or go,” she added.

In addition to the vendor booths, the store will feature a craft area for classes and a lounge area for customers to relax with a coffee or a soft drink.

“We can host up to 12 to 15 people for craft classes,” she said. “And there’s a lounge area where you can take a break from shopping.”

The store will also host special events, including bingo nights on Thursday evenings.

“We’re looking to bring the community in,” she said. “People can shop, play bingo, and enjoy the space.”

The location, a spacious 3,000 square feet, was a perfect fit for the new store.

“People asked me where I was going to put it,” she said. “My boss came in the other day and said, ‘Holy cow, there’s a lot of space.'”

Harrison has put significant effort into preparing the store, including extensive painting and setting up kiosks.

“We still have some work to do, like moving in furniture and possibly redoing the floor later,” she said. “But the industrial look we’re going for is mostly achieved.”

She emphasized the collaborative spirit behind the venture.

“Nobody can afford a space by themselves, myself included,” she said. “So, this way, we’re all happy. I don’t make money off my vendors; I just rent them their spots. We’re all happy to have a place, and I think it’s going to do well in Lennoxville.”

The grand opening will take place on June 29 at 10 a.m. The store will be closed on Sundays and Mondays but open for the rest of the week, including Thursday evenings for special events.

“We’re excited for the grand opening,” she said. “It’s going to be gorgeous. You have to come to see it.”

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