08/01/2023
We are still open most Saturdays at 204 Main Street in Stillwater at the Joseph Wolf Mercantile Store so stop in to see us if in the area—even though road construction is happening. We are also open by appointment so please message us. We are right next to Candyland!
Good morning Friends!
I have a favor to ask you. Read on and see if you can help...
After a few days now, have all of you figured out the main street shutdown? When the city announced they were shutting down main street for 2 MONTHS at the tail end of summer, I was pretty nervous, and I'm not even in the center of the shutdown.
Summer is downtown Stillwater's busy season. Anytime a new business comes in downtown, our advice is always the same. Squirrel away money in the summer, to make it through the winter. Our winter business has gotten much better over the years, but still nothing like summer.
That being said..All businesses in the closed off area are still open for business! I've driven in from 36, and from 95 going south, and this is the only sign I could find announcing businesses still open during the closure. Everything else is a detour avoiding downtown all together... If any city officials are reading this, we could really use those "businesses open during construction" signs on each end of town!
Anyhoo, Here's where you come in to help. Come downtown and buy a few Christmas/Birthday/Anniversary/host presents over the next two months (that's how long main street will be shut down). Eat dinner at one of the restaurants, grab a fresh candle at Carpe Noctem Candle Co. , a delicious bottle of olive Oil at Stillwater Olive Oil Co. , a MN made gift Smith + Trade Mercantile , or a MN shirt at Minnesota Made . Come down and paint at Kari's Create & Paint Studio with the family, then head over to Leo's Grill & Malt Shop for an Ice Cream. This is just a sampling of the businesses in the closed off area. There are tons to support!
Lets make sure ALL the businesses affected by this shut down know they are loved and supported over the next 2 months. Park in any parking lot downtown, and just walk down the sidewalks. Easy peasy, but your choice to support them will make a big impact!
I know you guys..Your hearts are oversized and your kindness is impeccable (hello 372 days of pay it forward kindness 👏). Let's keep main street businesses thriving and supported through this shut down!
At our store...
Scones... Blueberry, Cranberry lemon white chocolate, and Honey Walnut
☕Drink of the day...a VanHazel latte..A Latte with Vanilla and Hazelnut.
🍳 Breakfast of the day...a Sausage, Bacon, Swiss and Cheddar Breakfast sandwich
🥪Lunch of the day...A Tarragon Chicken Sandwich
Have a great day everyone! Cheers☕