Don't Miss Out: Meet the Makers of New England

Unlock a full year of Yankee Magazine [NewEngland.com]( Light-Bulb Moment [Hero-Image]( Photos courtesy of Hubbardton Forge Discovering a nationally acclaimed lighting company right in your own backyard. When I first moved to New England more than 30 years ago, only the region’s biggest brands were part of my day-to-day: Dunkin’ for coffee breaks, and L.L. Bean for boots. Since then, life and work have taken me into cities and small towns across New England, each with its own personality and often its own signature maker or manufacturer. I took particular notice of these homegrown brands in Vermont, a state I got to know while working on Yankee’s e-magazine for the Vermont Country Store (a landmark business in its own right). Tucked into the hills and valleys of the Green Mountain State are widely known companies, sure — Darn Tough socks, King Arthur flour, and of course, Ben & Jerry’s — but I also discovered some notable names flying a bit more under the radar. Like Rutland’s Ann Clark, the largest cookie cutter manufacturer in North America. And Dorset’s JK Adams, maker of some of the nation’s finest wooden cutting boards and rolling pins. Yankee offers a glimpse into New England's creative scene, sharing stories behind the region's unique local brands [Subscribe & Discover New England!]( One of my favorite finds, though, is in the tiny town of Hubbardton (population 735). That’s where, in 1974, two recent college graduates named George Chandler and Reed Hampton began making handwrought candlesticks and fireplace accessories. Fifty years later, the company they founded, Hubbardton Forge, is known across the U.S. and beyond for its custom-made, handcrafted luxury lighting. Its fixtures are right at home in high-end hotels such as Las Vegas’s MGM Grand and Luxor Hotel; closer to home, more than 100 of its sconces, chandeliers, and pendants lend sparkle to Stratton Mountain Base Lodge in Vermont. The fact that one of the biggest and oldest commercial forges in the country was right in Yankee’s backyard was too good to pass up: You’ll find our “Made in New England” profile of Hubbardton Forge in the January/February issue, including insights from current CEO Maria Mullen and photos of the company’s modern-heirloom designs. Yankee celebrates New England’s brands, big and small, in every issue — along with highlighting the region’s unforgettable travel destinations and sharing its best recipes. In the January/February issue alone, we guide you to the season’s best deals at five New England luxury coastal resorts; round up magical winter experiences, from night skiing to sauna pop-ups; and offer an ode to chocolate, just in time for Valentine’s Day. So go to our website, NewEngland.com, to check out the latest issue and become a [Yankee subscriber](—so you can catch up on all our style, food, and travel coverage, and make sure you don’t miss any of the great articles we have planned for 2024 and beyond. Happy reading! [Signature of Jenn Johnson] Jenn Johnson Managing editor, Yankee [SUBSCRIBE TO YANKEE]( [New England]( [TRAVEL]( [FOOD]( [LIVING]( [WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE TV]( [YANKEE MAGAZINE]( [SHOP]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( You received this email because you signed for updates from [NewEngland.com](. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](