2017 Gingerbread Tour Continues in Cook Forest Region Today

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published November 4, 2017 4:40 am
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COOKSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Shop the 20-mile corridor of vendors from the Cook Forest State Park to historic Brookville for the acclaimed Gingerbread Tour happening from Friday, November 3, to Sunday, November 5.

The pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza has a diverse array of items that will help participants cross off many from their Christmas list.

Click here to download tour map.

Gingerbread Tour

Watch for the four-foot-tall gingerbread man who will mark the following participating stores:

Briar Hill Rustic Furniture

Address: 4169 Route 36, Leeper, PA 16233
Phone: 814-744-9913
New Owners: Jim Hedgecock & Deb Jones

Tour Hours: Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Stop in and see Briar Hill’s newly remodeled showroom. They have added new pieces this year. You need to see these one-of-a-kind items. The store is known for their wide variety of bedroom, living room, and outdoor furniture. All of their furniture is made on location. Briar Hill has been manufacturing custom cedar log furniture for over 60 years. They also carry many unique home decor items you won’t find anywhere else. Find us online at briarhillfurniture.com.

New Salem Stoneware

Address: 525 Breezemont Drive, Leeper, PA 16233
Phone: 814-744-8206

Tour Hours: Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This store has a large variety of stoneware available, everything from teapots to toilet brush holders. Public restrooms available. The business does not accept credit cards.

The Simple Things

Address: 2670 Forest Road, Cooksburg, PA 16217
Phone: 814-927-7887

Tour Hours: Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Simple Things specializes in antiques and gifts. Start your holiday shopping at their OPEN HOUSE and CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS: warm spiced drinks, gourmet food samplings, sign up for their gift basket give away, and as always their big SALE!

Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts Artisan/Craft Market

Address: 140 Theater Lane, Cooksburg, PA 16217
Phone: 814-927-6655

Tour Hours: Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Sawmill Center is one of the premier destinations in Cook Forest, and it is especially dazzling in the magical time between autumn and the holidays. Be sure to shop at their bountiful craft market where more than 50 local artisans display their hand-crafted items. All their work is juried to ensure the highest quality and craftsmanship. There is something for everyone and in every price range. You will find woodwork, paintings, photos, candles, jewelry, crocheted sweaters, quilts, metal work, leather goods, home decor and so much more. Public restrooms available.

Cooksburg Dry Goods

Address: 115 Riverside Drive, Cooksburg, PA 16217
Phone: 814-744-8300

Tour Hours: Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Visit Cooksburg Dry Goods’ quaint log cabin gift shop in the Heart of Cook Forest. Wood Wick candles, woodland themed home decor, dishes, and tableware, Rolf glassware, collectible Old World Christmas ornaments. Carl Sam’s The Lost Series and many other children’s books, realistic Folkmanis wildlife puppets and handcrafted gifts by local artisans. Register for a daily door prize. Open all year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Public restrooms available and major credit cards accepted.

Pickle Barrel

Address: Route 36, Clarington, PA 15828
Phone: 814-752-2455

Tour Hours: Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Pickle Barrel is magically transformed into “Gingerbread Junction” for the Gingerbread Tour. Enjoy the sights, scents, and sounds of Christmas as you shop and have a taste of “Pickle Punch.” You will find decorated trees, ornaments, gift items, pictures, primitive furniture, chocolates, and so much more, and of course pickles! Jim, Wanda and the Picklettes are your hosts.

Gallery in the Forest – Kaltenbaugh Photography

Location: 53 Forest Drive, Clarington, PA 15828
Phone: 814-752-2260 814-516-5880

Tour Hours: Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Award-winning photography of the Cook Forest region. Scenics, Landscapes, National Parks and Nature. Custom matting and framing available. Also open by change or appointment.

Through The Woods (formerly MacBeth’s Discoveries)

Address: 11217 Route 36, Clarington, PA 15828
*Updated location after the 2017 GBT brochure printing.
Phone: 814-752-2080

Tour Hours: Friday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Come find beautiful antique quilts, furniture, kitchenware, crocks, books, and many other vintage treasures as well as beautiful handmade wares from local artists. Enjoy hot cider and coffee along with yummy homemade treats while you browse. Sorry, no public restrooms available.

Merry Men of the Mountain

Address: 247 Pineridge Lane, Strattanville, PA 16258
Phone: 814-764-3913
David and B.J. Macefe

Tour Hours: Friday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hand sculptured one-of-a-kind originals. Santas, gnomes, American Indians, mountain men and women, most nationalities represented. Handcrafted wooden toys and oak sleds, wildlife wreaths, and hand-braided wool rugs. Bathrooms available. All major credit cards accepted.

Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living

Address: 93 Quiet Creek Lane, Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: 814-849-9662
Stewards: Claire and Rusty Orner

Tour Hours: Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Herb plants, teas, soaps, oil, salves, classes, festivals, private luncheons. Lunch available on Saturday during the Gingerbread Tour. Open year round. Restroom available, but no credit cards accepted.

Heirloom Quilting

Address: 1225 Route 36 North, Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: 814-849-8739
Handi Quilter and AccuCut. Durfee Burtner, Proprietor.

Tour Hours: Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A haven for fabric lovers; over 9,000 bolts. You’ll see the most flannels and homespuns east of the Mississippi. Threads of all kinds, buttons galore, hundreds of patterns and books, yards and yards of trims. Let your imagination go wild! Helpful staff.

Blackbird Distillery

Address: 93 Blackout Alley, Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: 814-849-0915

Tour Hours: Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Blackbird Distillery makes Real Moonshine by hand with no machines from start to finish. That includes bottling it and labeling it. Blackbird welcomes customers every day of the year except Christmas. Come and enjoy their smoked meats and 126 types of cheeses, all smoked at Blackbird Distillery. Enjoy some of old man Mr. B’s canned goods made there also from scratch!

Open House Shop Antiques & PA Wilds Gallery

Address: 265 Allegheny Blvd., Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: 814-849-4640 or 814-541-1484

Tour Hours: Friday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Open House is a unique shopping experience with 4,000 sq. ft. of authentic primitives, country home decor and custom made farm tables. From crocks to old advertising and one of a kind PA Wilds artists treasures, the shop offers something for everyone. Jack Daniels whiskey barrels for sale or rent. Public restrooms available.

Lori’s Landed @ MY GARDEN

Address: 301 West Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825 (new location)
Phone: 814-849-1231 or 814-648-0069

Tour Hours: Friday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All the beautiful merchandise from Lori’s Landing has been relocated to the greenhouse at My Garden. They are located only 1 1/2 miles from their previous location. Huge selection of Christmas items, along with silk flowers, garlands, bows, ribbons, wreaths, figurines, lanterns, craft supplies, primitive crafts and furniture, handcrafted items, grapevine wreaths and garlands, and so much more! Once again, they will be offering HUGE discounts to kick off the holiday shopping season. CASH ONLY.

Brookville Flower Shop

Address: 231 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: 814-849-7348

Tour Hours: Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Located in the heart of Historic Brookville’s Main Street. Brookville Flower Shop offers unique, one of a kind permanent botanical arrangements, hand-arranged succulent and air fern terrariums, antiques, interesting house plants, houseware decor, and fresh floral arrangements. They are a must see floral boutique. Come prepared to spend some time browsing their unique selection of amazing items. No public restroom.

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For more information, visit PA Great Outdoors Visitor Center, or the Gingerbread Tour website and their Facebook page.

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