We offer a variety of hand woven & hand knit articles made by us, as well as antique coverlets, quilts, tablecloths, show towels, bed cases, & baskets.  There is a variety of natural and hand dyed woolen yarn, and knitting kits to make caps, socks, & mittens. A small selection of both antique and modern spinning and weaving tools, equipment, & books are available. Our family has been shepherds, spinners, dyers, & weavers for 25+ years, and we are happy to share that knowledge with others. 
 
Although a small shop, there is modest variety of antiques: tables, chairs, cabinets, cooking items (copper, brass, & tin pots), stoneware, kitchen tools and molds, glassware & china, clocks, & …. Some of our whimsicals are relatively new: bird houses, tool boxes and trays, and some are much older. See if you can help us identify the early 20th century iron and wood wheel. Is it a steering wheel, and from what? Or is it something else?
 
On the walls are a mixture of original art (watercolors & oils) and prints. Most prints are from the late 19th & early – mid 20th century. A few hand colored botanical prints are from the late 17th/ early 18th century.
 
Honey from our garden and my brother’s garden is normally available. Due to a poor honey year, last years harvest is sold out. We should have some from this year’s harvest (late August/September).
 
We are normally open Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11 – 5, but occasionally we are closed for family events, auctions, &  …..  If you are coming any distance, it is best to phone ahead.

Yowza is planning on launching in the Spring of 2009.  What is Yowza?  Have you ever left coupons at home for items you were going to purchase?  Dang-it! Well Yowza will allow you to digitally keep all your coupons on your i-phone or i-touch in a digital wallet.  Yowza will also let  merchants (New Market shops???) add coupons (limit of 3) and customers will be able to search Yowza to find out who in their area uses Yowza.  How cool is that.  To find out more about Yowza please visit their website.

http://getyowza.com/

New Market’s Sherry Witmer will be walking in Avon’s Walk for Breast Cancer on May 2 & 3, 2009.  As a walker, Sherry has agreed to raise $1,800 for this wonderful cause.  If you have some supporting words for Sherry please leave a comment here or if you would like to support Sherry by donating please go to:

www.avonwalk.org/goto/sherrywitmer

April 10, 2009

Dear Citizen:

            The Town Council adopted the new Zoning Ordinance during last Wednesday’s meeting of Mayor & Council. It will become effective on April 29^th. This has been a two year process culminating in a series of public workshops that resulted in a document that reflects the needs and desires of the community. I would like to thank all the members of P&Z who put many hours of work into this effort as well as HDC and the residents who participated in the workshops. This has truly been a community effort.

            The new ordinance provides the tools to look to the horizon as we seek to expand our tax base in order to keep your taxes low. It provides our Historic District Commission the Maryland Historic Trust’s model ordinance they greatly desired. It provides HDC with unprecedented authority over building setbacks in order that they may be the appropriate custodian of the historic character of the Town. It provides site plan review for all properties contiguous to but not in the Historic District. Thus all the gateways to the HD are protected.

            The new zoning also provides for demolition by neglect. This is a new tool that can be used to restore blighted structures such as the Manor House located in Brinkley Manor.

            Many of you have expressed a desire on the Town’s blog site to see a coffee shop, a wine and cheese shop as well as other conveniences. We listened to you and made this possible through the new zoning.

            Now, we are working on an amendment with Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management (DUSWM) to bring more water and sewer capacity to town for the foreseeable future. The Town only has 13 water and sewer taps available for food service establishments such as wine and cheese and coffee shops. Similarly, this amendment seeks the additional capacity to allow for the completion of Brinkley Manor and the Orchard. We anticipate this amendment will be ready for the public in the coming weeks.

            No business in town has ever requested a tax subsidy. In fact, the Town only collects about $11,000.00 annually from Downtown businesses. The Town pays out $6,000.00 of that money to sponsor Christmas in New Market and New Market Days and the remainder to maintain the public restrooms. Rather, businesses have asked for a less bureaucratic process. The new zoning goes a long way in defining a clearer path for business. In correlation to that, David Price from Downtown New Market Partnership as well as 12 West Main and Serina Roy from Dublin Roasters are working on ways to better define and streamline the building and permitting process with the County. We have already met with DUSWM on this issue and will be meeting soon with the Division of Permitting and Development Review in order to establish a more coordinated effort to facilitate business development in New Market.

            Your continued support of our business community is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Winslow

Santa Fe Trading Company is located in the foyer and parlor of a magnificently restored Victorian manor house at 33 West Main Street. You can see the fancy, hand cut Italianate front porch, the grand staircase, original hardwood floors and fireplaces. It is an elegant location to showcase the fabulous artwork and silver jewelry that we sell. If you love American Indian and Southwestern stuff, antique architecture and historic buildings, you will love our shop.
 
At Santa Fe Trading Company we have the largest selection of Navajo and Zuni made Native American jewelry in this area such as beautiful large Squash Blossom necklaces and an amazing selection of earrings, bracelets and Pendants. We also have the largest selection of Southwestern and Indian artwork and vintage collectors items in Maryland. We feature local Native artists, Navajo and Zuni silversmiths and Zuni fetish carvers. This year I went all out buying fetish carvings. They are the most endearing and most helpful talismans, each one a unique piece of artwork. We have the largest selection of authentic Zuni fetish carvings in Maryland and better prices than Albuquerque. come in and learn about them.
 
You will also find many Kachinas to choose from…Sunface, Mudheads, Clowns, Hoop Dancers, and more. We also have sage, sweetgrass and cedar for smudging. You will find beautiful things, a tranquil and friendly environment and fun at Santa Fe Trading Company

On, (Saturday) April 4, 2009, New Market Elementary School will have it’s “On the Road for Fitness 2009” walk/run.  Please remember that this walk/run will be supporting New Market Elementary School drive for a future walking/running track behind the elementary school.

I applaud the dedication of Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Alvarado, Ms. Starkey and the rest of the staff at New Market Elementary in becoming so involved in our community.  If you see them during the walk/run please let them know how much we appreciate them.  I hope to see everyone out showing their support to our Elementary school.

The walk/run will be from 9 – 10 am.  Please remember that most roads throughout New Market will be detoured by Police/Fire Department personnel during that time.

Shane Rossman

Town of New Market, Councilman