Green Mountain Rose
Green Mountain Rose in Montpelier, Vermont, runs a honey farm that doubles as a tiny shop for candles and handmade gifts, and their standout is a line of solid lotion bars that made me rethink hand care. These bars smell bright, glide on without a mess, and are a surprisingly effective antidote to dry winter skin; best of all, they’re a plastic-free alternative your bathroom will thank you for. The Montpelier operation leans into small-batch, locally sourced goods – honey from the same hives, plus other crafts that still feel authentically Vermont rather than generic market fare. It’s a family- and community-rooted outfit; the business is both disability-owned and women-owned, which you can sense in the care they put into every jar and candle. To explore offerings and purchase options, visit their website, where Montpelier shoppers can connect with a truly local Vermont operation.