I had heard that Johnny Appleseed's now had a variety of shops in it and so when my husband and I were in that area we had to stop by. What a treat to find the changes that have been made here. It is in fact a variety of shops (no longer just a big furniture store.) Shops had various types of very nice quality crafts made by local artists. Jewelry, home decor, bird houses, paintings, etc. There were also some booths that had antiques and others that had new products. There were booths with clothing, purses, hats and more as well. For the most part, pricing was quite reasonable. We truly enjoyed our stop here and even made a few purchases. A return trip will definitely be in our future. You should definitely take a nice drive out to Nelson...
Read moreThe Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed is my Happy Place. It's an inviting family-owned shop full of every type of trinket, craft, and antique imaginable with an on-site cafe that serves simple and delicious food. I never walk out empty-handed, as items are reasonably priced and plentiful. We have gradually met all the family members over time, and they're all warm and wonderful people. The sandwiches, soups, and desserts at the cafe are meticulously prepared and delicious. Whenever I ask my husband if he'd like to go out for lunch on the weekend, "Johnny's" is always his first choice, no matter the season. It's like having lunch with friends. Do yourself a...
Read moreThe Shoppes @ Johnny Appleseed is a hidden gem experiance. Settled in a landscape that reminds you of a Van Gogh painting, with sculpted rows of apple trees that have been lovingly pruned for years. This a second generation operation that has evolved and is one of the funnest places in Central New York to shop. From hats to honey and everything in between, you can find something there that you didn't even realize you needed. And if you are lucky enough to be there on the weekend, Patrick, one of the owners will cheer you with conversation as well as his homemade hearty soups, sandwiches, desserts and now serving wine and crafted beer.......see you...
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