See. Taste. Explore. Washington County, Through The Convenience of Online Shops!
Within beautiful Washington County, NY lie a number of small businesses – many with online presences & virtual stores! This means you can buy your favorite new products from the comfort of your own home through online shops. All while supporting local businesses within this community!
From fresh produce & goat soap products to hand-crafted jewelry and high-end apparel, you’ll find it here.
Let’s explore the many online shops within Washington County businesses!
Available In-Person and Online
In this day & age, it just makes sense for most businesses to maintain a strong presence both online and off. With the increase in popularity of online shopping across the board, these online shops allow businesses to reach customers beyond physical borders!
If you’re looking for a way to make your money matter, do some online shopping and purchase items from Washington County businesses – from the comfort of your own home! In this way, you’ll directly stimulate our small-town economies, while making a huge difference to a local farmer, crafts-person or business owner.
Find Farm-Fresh Food & Animal Products
Of course, as one of New York’s premiere agricultural regions, it should be no surprise that farms big & small thrive in this area! Supporting small local businesses like these means that your money goes directly to your farmer, while you receive a product that’s as fresh as you can get it!
If you’re in the market for produce and live near Washington County, you may want to check out Pleasant Valley Farm’s CSA! When you order their products through their online shop, you’ll find a huge variety of seasonal options from local farms.
Or, if you’re craving fresh apples, it doesn’t get better than Borden’s Orchard! With over 40 varieties of apples, this orchard serves much of the Northeast region’s apple & cider needs. Plus, their online shop sells pantry items such as apple butter and apple crisp mixes, as well as gift baskets for all occasions!
Also, you may want to explore the offerings of Honeycrisp, who ships their apples from the farm to your door. And, don’t forget to try their Asian pears! Learn more about their apple & pear varieties.
Looking for a great gift idea? We’ve got a few! Stock up on all-natural goat soap milk from Goats Galore, made with just 5 ingredients. Or for something sweet, order some maple products from Mapleland Farms or Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House! And you can never go wrong with a gift card or cheesy product from Argyle Cheese Farmer.
Fascinated by wool, felt and fiber? This area is also home to a number of fiber farms, including alpaca, sheep, and even rabbit farms! Explore Washington County’s many fiber experiences, including the Fiber Tour and the Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival. These events make great centerpieces for any visit to the area! But while you’re still planning your visit, you can still support our small fiber farms, wherever you are. Discover the range of fiber products available from the Village Yarn Shop in Granville and Battenkill Fibers in Greenwich!
Shop Online for Art & Supplies from Around the Area
With our rolling hills, endless forests & incredible views, artists & craftspeople of all kinds have flocked to this area. And, many of their works are now for sale for our enjoyment!
If you’re looking for variety, visit the Valley Artisans Market in Cambridge, NY. They sell interesting crafted products from local residents of all walks of life! Additionally, you’ll find many other creative residents in the area. This includes the stylized botanical designs of Wildflower Graphics, as well as the handmade home decor from Anndar Creations!
Plus, Cambridge is also home to Over the Moon Beads. Their online store carries both moon & star jewelry, as well as Cambridge keepsakes!
Furthermore, Golden Earth Designs creates ceramic vessels for a variety of purposes, from high-quality mugs to earrings & more. Visit their Etsy page for more options.
And finally, Amity Farm Batik by Carol Law Conklin largely features natural themes, including the seasons, farms and animals (especially horses). Using batik, an ancient method of painting on fabric with waxes and dyes, is how she creates her vivid works. Whether you’re in the market for apparel, gifts, or home decor, you’ll find it something to love at Amity Farm’s 3 online stores: Etsy, Fine Art America and RedBubble.
Or, do you have a passion for photography? Explore some of our local photographers, and be sure to check out their online stores featuring prints of their most popular photos! This includes Clifford Oliver, Kendall McKernon and Whistle Wing Prints, amongst many others!
Locally-Made Jewelry, Accessories and Apparel
Naturally, this area’s talented pool of artists & craftspeople also extends to jewelry-makers and closet curators! This area is home to a range of small online shops & traveling vendors, including:
- Red Pony Brand, who hand-crafts silver & leather wearable art.
- Lakestyle Shop, whose line of products celebrate stylish comfort solutions, inspired by lake life.
- Just Because, a boutique with high-end women’s apparel, gifts, adorable baby clothes & more.
- And, so much more!
Looking for a Wider Variety of Online Shops?
Of course, when it comes to online shopping within Washington County, that’s not even the half of it! We’ve got even more great online options to find gifts for everyone on your list.
For all your comic book-loving cousins, you’ll want to check out Freakopolis Geekery! This shop based in Whitehall, NY also carries everything from action figures & dice sets to Dungeons & Dragons manuals and figurine painting supplies.
Or, if you know anyone interested in motocross, they may get geared up about items from Parker MX! Discover their range of items that ship nation-wide, including helmets, protective apparel, motorbike parts and more.
Also, if you’re a cat-lover or know anyone who is, you’ll want to check out ThirstyCat Fountains! Their handmade, high-quality ceramic fountains are the only cat fountain to receive the prized Endorsement of Excellence from the International Cat Association. Largely, because these products are made to last a lifetime! Plus, they’re easy to clean, 100% food safe, and stunningly beautiful.
And last but not least, any lover of cheesecake would be thrilled to receive an absolutely divine cake from the New Skete nuns! Available on Goldbelly, they also offer cheese spreads, pancake mixes, sampler cheesecakes & more. But your waistline better watch out: some say these are the finest cheesecakes in the country, made right here in Washington County, NY!
Seeking more interesting things to see, taste & explore across Washington County?
Check out our events page for more local happenings & explore more dining options here.
Or, if you’re looking for ideas, check out our variety of experiential trails.