Stillpoint Farm Mercantile

 
Stillpoint Farm Mercantile will remain open with local meats, dry goods, eggs, cheeses, cider, apples, potatoes, baked goods, yarn, and other locally made artisan products. Other fresh produce will return next spring.
 
Also watch for news of possible upcoming knitting classes
 

Our vision for the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile is to provide a venue to help support local producers, especially agricultural producers, connect directly with customers. This enables farmers / producers to sell their products directly without the cost of paying the “middle man” or shipping. Providing this market makes it more feasible for farmers, (and related services such as veterinarians, meat processors, woolen mills, or cottage industries using local products) to be able to remain sustainable while helping to supply our local food needs. Our customers benefit by having access to local responsibly produced food and knowing just where, and from whom, it comes.

Many of the mercantile products come from here at Stillpoint Farm including lamb, beef, honey, produce, and wool products. Other meat / produce / dairy products are sourced from local farmers who are utilizing responsible, regenerative practices. All producers of animal products follow the 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare originally developed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1979. These have become part of the recommendations from veterinary medical associations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe as well as being endorsed by the ASPCA, the World Health Organization of Animal Health, and the American Humane Society. You can rest assured that these animals were raised in a healthy, happy environment free from:

  • Hunger and Thirst
  • Discomfort
  • Pain, injury, or disease
  • Fear and distress
  • And with sufficient space, proper facilities, and companionship to be able to express normal behavior

Produce is grown here on the farm or sourced locally, in season (with some green house help). You won’t find watermelons in April here. We are not shopping the fresh food wholesale markets to be able to have a large variety of out-of-season products. Part of embracing the ebb and flow of the seasons is through enjoying seasonal produce. Our staff will always be ready and willing to help with culinary ideas should you need some (and watch for upcoming recipe suggestions).

In addition to the products offered for sale we hope to be able to offer opportunities for people to explore their own creative use of agricultural products. Watch for upcoming workshops.

And always – feel free to ask questions and offer ideas. We are here for you.

Vendors include:

  • Stillpoint Farm – lamb and beef
  • Stillpoint Farm – honey
  • Stillpoint Farm – yarn and wool products
  • Milkhouse Brewery – bottled beer to-go
  • Shepherd’s Manor (Westminster) – sheep cheese and sheep milk soaps
  • Angel Locks (Westminster) – fiber products
  • Rabid Llama (Taneytown) – hand made dog toys, leather leashes, and collars
  • Stage Line (New Market) – coffee
  • Maryland Duck Company at Libertas (just over our back hill) – whole duck and duck eggs

March 2024 Mercantile Messanger

Coming to the Mercantile this month: Coming… going…going….gone.  We will have a very limited amount of maple syrupthat has just been processed (by Tom) from trees here on the farm. Probably 12-14 pints total (from about 60 gal of sap). This will be gone quickly. New...

February 2024 Mercantile Messenger

Please note our new seasonal hours: Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 3-8pm, Sunday 3-6pm We will be welcoming a new source for pork this month. While we have enjoyed working with Chestnut Creek Farm and their pork they have decided to discontinue raising hogs. So we will now be...

January 2024 Mercantile Messenger

Please note our new seasonal hours: Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 3-8pm, Sunday 3-6pm We would like to say a heartfelt thank-you to all those who have supported our mercantile endeavor this year. Both our local vendors and our customers have helped us support our local...

December 2023 Mercantile Messenger

Please note our new seasonal hours: Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 3-8pm, Sunday 3-6pm As winter approaches our produce selection diminishes. We really do offer only locally grown produce so you won’t find “local” bananas or cantaloupes. While some markets will continue to...

November 2023 Mercantile Messenger

New - we will now be offering pieced chickens from Greener Pastures farm. Also, look for the return of whole ducks again soon. And the HOLIDAYS ARE COMING - Think about unique, local gifts. We will have a variety of gift baskets available - something for everyone! And...

October 2023 Mercantile Messenger

As the seasons transition from summer to fall so do the products in the mercantile. We have seen the last of the sweet corn and summer tomatoes but welcome winter squash and pumpkins. And apples! We have apples both from Chestnut Creek Farm and heritage varieties from...

September 2023 Mercantile Messenger

Summer is in full swing at the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile! NEW for this month – fresh potatoes! This were just dug and the flavor of fresh potatoes is so much better than ones that have been in storage for months. Come try our Yukon Golds, Kennebec, Red Skins, and...

August 2023 Mercantile Messenger

Summer is in full swing at the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile! Check our weekly postings for available produce. All of our produce is fresh and local – most picked on the Friday of the weekend. You won’t find bananas and avocados here – while fresh and healthy they aren’t...

Mercantile Messenger

Summer has come to the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile! We say goodbye to spring as the summer fruits and vegetables start to roll in. Look for local, organic Blueberries and peaches. We have started to dig new potatoes and have sugar snap peas, summer squash, greens...

June 2023 Mercantile Messenger

It's Grill'n Season! We have a selection of steaks, lamb chops, pork chops, and sausage links from local farms that are perfect for a BBQ. Our fresh meat suppliers include: Beef and Lamb (Stillpoint Farm) Pork (Chestnut Creek farm, Carroll Co.) Chicken (Maribel's...

May 2023 Mercantile Messenger

Spring has come to the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile! Spring Produce We say goodbye to April with the first of the spring greens including Kale, Rainbow Chard, and Romaine from Chestnut Creek Farm. Stillpoint Farm is offering spring onions and asparagus. More to come as...

April 2023 Mercantile Messenger

The mercantile has several new products in stock….. Open Hand Pasta & Sauce We have added to the Open Hand products with a whole wheat pasta and Leek and Porcini sauce. This is in addition to the Spelt Fiorentini and Dried Campanelle along with Genovese Pesto or...

March 2023 Mercantile Messenger

Store Happenings! If you have not yet seen the sheep pelts or handwoven blankets and lap robes, please stop in to check them out. While it has taken a year to get them due to pandemic setbacks they were clearly worth the wait. Spinning and weaving was done by...

February 2023 Mercantile Messenger

The mercantile has several new products in stock….. Check out the pastas (Spelt Fiorentini and Dried Campanelle) along with Genovese Pesto or Charred tomato sauces from Open Hand Pasta. Open Hand’s goal is to elevate the local food culture for conscientious consumers...

Mercantile Messenger January 2023

  New products added every month! With the winter slowing things down and frosting our yards, come in and grab some comfort treats like chocolate, fresh baked bread and cookies, ice cream and more. Also, its soup season! We have fresh mushrooms and produce to...

Mercantile Messenger December 2022

Store Happenings! New products added every month! This month we are welcoming Gingerbread Latte Coffee treats! How perfect would these make for stocking stuffers! Coming soon to the mercantile will be watercolor art by Chris Carr. Keep a look out for our announcement....

November 2022 Mercantile Messenger

Mercantile Messenger Store Happenings! New products added including soup mixes from Jill's Jams - great for quick dinners on cool fall nights. Also check out our new carved cedar lanterns. It's never too early to start thinking holiday shopping - we have lots of local...

October 2022 Mercantile Messenger

We will be featuring fresh pressed cider from Distillery Lane Cider Works.  Also, look for new fall additions to Michele's Granola and her new spreadable granola! Beer Jelly made with our own beer from Jill's Jams and apple / pumpkin butter! Fresh garlic, onions and...

September 2022 Mercantile Spotlight

MEET OUR MERCANTILE VENDORS It is important to our vision for the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile that customers know where their products are coming from and who is producing them so please meet… Maryland Microgreens Founded in 2017 in nearby Monrovia, Maryland...

Mercantile Spotlight August 2022

Ashley's Garden @ Stillpoint Farm FARM GROWN PRODUCE Ashley grew up in her grandma Goldie’s garden right here at Stillpoint Farm and ever since has always had a passion for agriculture.  Today she enjoys growing different varieties of heirlooms here on the farm.  From...

Mercantile Spotlight July 2022

It is important to our vision for the Stillpoint Farm Mercantile that customers know where their products are coming from and who is producing them so please meet… Shepherds Manor Creamery ARTISAN SHEEP CHEESE • SOAP American Cheese Society Winner – 2017, 2018, 2019...