A Listing of all businesses on this web site in alphabetical order:

Aaron Manor Health Care Facility
3 South Wig Hill Road - or - P.O. Box 336
(860) 526-5316
Offering the highest quality health care services to the elderly of our community for over 40 years.

Acorn Bed and Breakfast - Website - (Located in Killingworth CT... bording Chester.)
Phone: 1-860-663-2214 - E-mail
FAX: 1-860-663-2214
Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Killingworth Connecticut; Offering a stress free, relaxing, private and comfortable home away from home.
Country Setting, Full Breakfast, Private Baths, Pool, Spa, Antiques, A/C, Fireplace.Featuring Oldhickory Furniture and Pendleton Blankets

Acorn Creek Internet Solutions
31 Bogue Lane, (East Haddam, CT 06423) - (860) 873-3266
Web Site Hosting - Web Site Design - Internet Marketing
Specializing in creating informative, functional, easy to navigate web sites that are conducive
to desireable traffic volumes from search engines and other internet sources of visitors.
Hours: By appointment - 7 days a week

Action Potential Therapeutic Massage
Performance and relaxation massage with biomechanical analysis for athletes and anyone who uses their body.
Midge Beecher, MS, LMT 860-526-4821

Adult Vocational Programs, Inc.
191-4 Middlesex Avenue - P.O. Box 435
(860) 526-5306
Providing employment placement and training opportunities to disadvantaged people.

ALL ABOUT FOOD
Priscilla Martel and Charlie van Over, cookbook authors and chefs, offer creative consulting services to artisan bakeries,
restaurants and specialty food manufacturers. Members of the Bread Baker's Guild and the IACP.
PO Box 449 allabout-food.com
49 Ferry Road 860-526-4154

All Star Web
Web Site Design Services
Chester, CT

AJ Shea Construction
2 Main Street
Essex, Conencticut 06426
1-860-767-6542
Specializing in any Residential Construction. Any project, Large or Small!
Web Site

Ameri-Can Spirit Tours
27 Castle View Drive (860) 526-9935
Inbound and outbound-Motorcoach group; complete services including meals,
lodging, entertainment, theatre, etc.

Anna Shubik Sweeney
5 Maple Street
860-526-2220 - E-mail
General Practice of Law: Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, Real Estate, Lemon
Law Arbitration, Conservation Easements.
Justice of the Peace.

Archambault Insurance, Inc.
Serving Chester since 1907, we are a 4th generation insurance agency
providing personal, business, yacht, health and life insurance.
Mon - Fri 8 - 5 archins.com
tdarchambault@snet.net
rearchambault@snet.net
2 North Main Street 860-526-9587

Arline Roberts Stanton Interiors
Specializing in fine paper goods, children's gifts and vintage collectibles.
Wed - Sat 11 - 5 Sun 12 - 5
53 Main Street 860-526-5925

Art Gallery at the Mill House
Explore your emotions ... featuring impressionistic to contemporary oil,
watercolor and mixed media by local and New England artists. Eclectic architectural accents.
Monthly exhibits with artist receptions.
Wed - Sun 11 - 6 ctartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575

A Style Above
159 D Main Street
(860) 526-2321 - Email
Our commitment is to offer education on the wellness of beauty and provide quality products and services.
Weekdays 9-5 - Thursday and Friday evenings until 8pm - Saturdays 9-3 - Closed Mondays

AUTOPILOT - Rock, Rythym and Blues - Jam Band
Chris Pardue, Wil Dallas, John Wiliams, Randy Allinson
www.autopilot-band.com

Bev's Studio,Inc.
Nationally known creator of U.S. Lighthouse images for the discriminating collector.
Specializing in limited edition lithograph prints, she also makes bookmarks, mouse pads,
lighthouse checks, puzzles and collectable statues. You are invited to visit my web site.

Blue Heron Chester
Hand-chosen gifts, beautifully packaged. All waiting for you to peruse online.
Stop by - we're always open.
blueheronchester.com

BRAVO! Interactive Media
27 S. Wig Hill - Chester, Connecticut - 06412
1-860-301.6521
web site design and development services for business

Brian House
191-4 Middlesex Ave.
(860) 526-5306
Provides residential programs for developmentally-disabled adults.
Open Daily: 8am to 5pm

Brown-Eyed Girl
A salon and day spa serving the needs of both men & women with
professionally trained staff in a pampering and relaxed atmosphere.
Cutting edge product lines, the latest in hair & fashion accessories.
Accommodating hours.
browneyedgirlsalon.com
29 Main Street 860-526-3035

Camp Hazen YMCA
Summer youth resident and day camps, teen leadership programs.
Year-round outdoor education, team building and leadership development
programs, retreats and conferences.
camphazenymca.org
office@camphazenymca.org
204 West Main Street 860-526-9529

Castle Marina
A well protected marina on Chester Creek with secure winter storage available.
In the summer you can enjoy your boat with family and friends, swim in the pool and relax in the gazebo.
castle-marina.com
castlemarina@juno.com
61 Railroad Avenue 860-526-2735

Caryn B. Davis Photography
A fine art photography gallery & studio with works by photographer Caryn B. Davis.
Studio and on-location photographic services available including architectural, product,
editorial, marine, portrait, wedding and event photography.
Also photography of 2D & 3D artwork for artists, galleries and portfolios.
cbdphotography.com
1 Spring Street, 2nd floor 860-526-5936

CENTURY 21 Heritage Company
With a high visibility location in the heart of Chester Village,
this is the largest Century 21 office in the Lower Connecticut River Valley.
Our professional realtors are available seven days a week.
C21Heritage.com 800-666-1925
One Main Street 860-526-1200

Ceramica
Renaissance-inspired Italian majolica ceramics, handpainted by
artisans in Tuscany and Umbria - particularly Deruta.
An extraordinary collection of tableware, gifts and decorative accessories for the home.
Open daily.
ceramicadirect.com 860-526-9978
36 Main Street 800-782-1238

Chesterfields
132 Main Street
(860) 526-5363
A 60-bed nursing facility with commitment to quality of life and quality health care.
Specializing in short and long-term rehab. and restorative care.

Chester Charter, Inc.
Located at the Chester Airport
Chester Airport, 61 Winthrop Road (860) 526-4321
Charter flights, flight instruction and Lower Valley scenic passenger rides 7 days per week.
Featuring Ray Ban sunglasses and other pilot supplies. Block Island Shuttle Services.
Summers: 8am-8pm. Off-season: 9am-5pm.

Chester Child Center, Inc.
25 West Main Street
(860) 526-3337
A non-profit daycare/nursery school serving this area since 1973.
Serving ages 3-8.
Monday-Friday: 7:00am to 5:30pm - All year round.

Chester Gallery
Featuring Connecticut artists, quality custom framing by
Jack Baker and contemporary baskets by Sosse Baker,
in a Victorian Parlor setting since 1982.
Gallery openings coordinated with Chester Nights.
Tues - Sat 10 - 5 sossejack@aol.com
76 Main Street 860-526-9822

Chester Garden Club
PO Box 415 - Chester CT 06412
President: Ruth Thayer - (860)526-9034
VP: Marie Ready - Corresponding Secretary: Kaye Porter
The Chester garden club has a membership of 40, and is a member of
the National Council of State garden Clubs incorporated, North East
Region of federated Garden Clubs, and Federated garden Club of CT Inc. District 3.
Do a variety of continuing projects and activities including civic development
and conservation, gardening with herbs, with a herb of the month presentation
garden therapy and floriculture in and around Chester, Connecticut.
Meeting Location: United Church of Chester - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm

Chester - Hadlyme Ferry
Established in 1769. Today the Selden III provides a convenient,
direct link between Chester & Hadlyme at Rt 148.
Operates April 1st - November 30th
Closed Thanksgiving Day
Mon - Fri 7 AM - 6:45 PM
Sat - Sun 10:30 AM - 5 PM
For further information: 860-443-3856

Chester Land Trust
The Carini Preserve Botanical Walk is a community education
project, as is the Nature Trail at the elementary school.
Visit chesterct.com/landtrust.htm for further information on our mission and programs.
loisnadel@sbcglobal.net
PO Box 82 860-526-5745

Chester Meeting House
This cherished landmark building, built in 1795 and restored in 1972,
is home to town meetings and events, including the Robbie Collomore
Concert Series and the Meeting House Players.
Permission for private use may be obtained by contacting the Selectman's office.
4 Liberty Street Info: 860-526-0013

Chester Marina, LLC
A full service marina with transient slips and winter storage.
Swimming pool and picnic areas. Johnson, Mercruiser, OMC
and Volvo sales and service.
72 Railroad Avenue 860-526-2227

Chester Precision Company
8 Inspiration Lane/Research Park (860) 526-4980
Manufacturer of High Volume, Screw Machine Parts
out of hard to Machine materials. 8 - 4:30

Chester Public Library
Mon 10 - 12 & 2 - 8 Tues 2 - 6
Wed 10 - 12 & 2 - 6 Thur 2 - 8
Fri 10 - 12 & 2 - 6 Sat 10 - 2
Linda T. Fox, Librarian
chesterct.org/library.htm
21 West Main Street 860-526-0018

Chester Roofing & Siding, LLC
45 Straits Road
(860) 526-8274
Chester Roofing & Siding can take care of all of your roofing and/or siding needs:
wood, asphalt, new construction, additions, re-roofing, and repairs--even chimney reparis!
All work is provided in a courteous, workmanlike manner, to your plans and specifications.
Free estimates. CT Lic.#565396.

Chester Town Office Building and Government
Chester Town Hall and Government
203 Middlesex Avenue, P.O. Box 218
860-526-0013
Mon - Thurs 9-noon, 1-4, Tues 9-noon, 1-7 pm, Fri 9 - noon.
Closed legal holidays.

Chester Veterinary Clinic PC
Complete veterinary medical and surgical services.
Mon, Thur 8:15 - 11:30AM & 3 - 7PM Tues, Wed, Fri 8AM - 5PM
Sat 8AM - Noon 264 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5313

Chester Village West
A retirement community known for its charm, friendly residents and staff.
The large apartments and houses offer an independent lifestyle with activities,
fine dining and in-home health care if needed.
Owned by Life Care Services, Inc. chestervillagewest.com
317 West Main Street 860-526-6800

Chez Manon
Genuine decorative folk arts, clothing, toys and dolls from Germany,
Sweden, France, Finland and the United States of America.
Unique merchandise for both children and adults.
info@chezmanon.net chezmanon.net
Tues - Sat 10:30 - 6 Sun 11 - 5
21 Main Street 860-526-2554

Chrisholm Marina
A full-service marina in a park-like setting with the
personnel & facilities for all boating needs, summer and winter.
Wooden boats are welcome.
Summer: 7 days a week 8 - 5
Winter: Mon - Fri 9 - 3
Weekends by appointment.
226 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5147

Claudia Post Studio
Claudia Post Fine Art Paintings and Portraiture
Award winning Portrait painter and Master Pastellist.
Commisssions accepted in Oil or pastel. Portraits, Still life, Plein Air, Genre and Figure paintings.
Home Studio by appointment. 860 526 2285 email:claudiapost1@hotmail.com
website: www.claudiapost.com or www.fineartstudioonline.com/claudiapost

CL Pfeiffer Studio
Metals sculptor Connie Pfeiffer has worked from her Chester studio more than eight years
Visit the artist and expanded space. Showcasing exceptional contemporary work by invited artist friends.
Hours change seasonally.
Please call. clpfeifferstudio@aol.com
72 Main Street 860-526-2815

Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative
Experience the unusual at our fine art and craft cooperative.
Shop for beautiful handcrafts and meet the artists.
Special exhibits, monthly receptions. Holiday sale. Wed - Sun 11 - 6
Open everyday July, Aug, Nov, Dec. ctartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575

Congregation Beth Shalom
Rodfe Zedek

Rabbi: Cory Weiss
55 E. Kings Highway, Chester
860-526-8920

Contemplative Landscapes
57 Cedar Lake Rd 860-526-1558
Nationally recognized garden designer, speaker and horticulturist.
Consultations and garden planning.

Creative Dance at the Chester Community Center
Classes are offered at the Chester Community Center on
Tuesday nights starting this Fall. There are three levels, grades
3-4, grades 5-6,and a teen-adult class;
call Linalynn Schmelzer to Registar 526-5592.

Cummings & Good Design Gallery
Prints, paintings, photographs, sculpture, El Salvadoran bags,
Chester caps and T-shirts and the Cummings & Good Calendar in a Time-Capsule.
Chester Nights, Dec. weekends, and by chance or appointment.
cummings-good.com
3 North Main Street 860-526-9597

Deb Paulson
15 N. Main Street P.O. Box 75
(860) 526-1093 - Email
Handmade baskets, handwoven clothing & accessories.
By appointment.

Deb Paulson
LMT, NCTMB, OMERI Certified
A holistic massage studio specializing in Swedish,
sports and orthopedic massage; and Reiki and BodyTalk energy work.
Mon - Thurs by appointment.
18 Main Street 860-526-3803

deja Gallery & Studio
Moving seas, marshy swamps,
delectable fruits & vegetables and landscapes local and abroad.
Featuring impressionistic and other original oils by Jacqueline V. Barry.
Sat & Sun 2 - 6. Other hours by chance or appointment.
dejagallery.com
5 Maple Street 860-526-9849

Dina Varano
A spirited gallery featuring jewelry designed
and handcrafted by owner Dina Varano, accompanied
by a collection of innovative gifts designed by fellow artists.
Visit and be inspired!
Tues - Sat 10 - 5:30 Sun 12 - 5
dinavarano.com
27 Main Street 860-526-8866

Quinn-Munson Studio
Fine Art paintings: oil, pastel, watercolor. Hours by appointment.

Dr. Cynthia Frantz, River Valley Acupuncture & Chiropractic
Integration of chiropractic examination and treatment with Oriental
Medicine techniques. Specializing in musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
4 Water Street 860-526-9339

Dr. Kim S. Senay, D.D.S.
9 Spring Street
(860) 526-3455 - Email
Hours: By appointment.
Friendly Dental Services - Flexible Hours - Family Oriented

eo art lab
An art gallery featuring mostly abstract work that
explores the curious realm between art and science.
Both established and emerging artists from across the nation are featured.
The ever-changing exhibitions present works of deep passion, keen intellect, and rare talent.
Experience the energy and reward yourself or someone else with the everlasting joy of art.Tues - Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 12 - 9pm
eoartlab.com
69-1 Main Street, 860.526.4833

Errol Horner Architect
Sensitive design that reflects the client's specific needs.
ehornerarchitect.com
25 Maple Street 860-526-1137

Essex Commercial Construction
2 Main Street
Essex, Conencticut 06426
1-860-767-6542
Specializing in any commercial construction project, Large or Small!
Web Site

Exit 6!
3 Spring Street, P O Box 261 (860) 526-2077
Funky Blues, Rhythm and Roll + Banjo

EXXON Mobil Mart
The place to find whatever you need from early morning until late at night.
Deli sandwiches, milk and ice cream, soda, paper goods and other staples, newspapers, ice and an ATM.
Summer: Daily 5:30AM - 11PM
Winter: Daily 5:30AM - 10PM
201 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3054

Flight Way Farm
Riding lessons on kind, safe horses help build self-esteem and confidence.
40 years of teaching experience. Terry Schreiber
40 Winthrop Road 860-526-9683

Francine Cornaglia, Certified Public Accountant
Tax and financial planning services for individuals and businesses.
11 Goose Hill Road 860-526-3247

Getty Gas (Gulf) (2 miles North of Chester)
Rt. 154, Haddam, CT
** OPEN till 11PM!
Mini-Mart - Milk, Eggs, Conveniences, Lottery
Hours: daily 7am-11pm.

Glendale Manor
268 Middlesex Avenue - or - P.O. Box 104
(860) 526-2419 - Email
Personalized Assisted Living and Residential Care in a beautiful home environment.
24 hours a day, a highly qualified staff provides residents assistance in their daily routines
such as bathing, dressing, grooming and taking medication.

Goodspeed Musicals - The Norma Terris Theatre
Goodspeed's second stage.
Many of the best musicals being written today get their start here
before going on to New York and across the country.
Theatre runs May, August & November.
goodspeed.org
33 North Main Street 860-873-8668

Hays Haven Marina
A family owned and operated marina, with gas dock
(89, 93 Octane and Diesel fuel), bathroom facilities, ship store, picnic area,
launch ramp, transient slips and winter storage.
59 Railroad Avenue 860-526-9366

Jack & Jill Cooperative Nursery School
25 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
(860)526-5774
A non-profit cooperative nursery school since 1968.
Ages 3 - 5 welcome.
AM classes 8:30 - 11:30, Tuesday and Thursday
PM classes 12:00 - 3:00, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
www.jackandjillct.com

J. Brian Buckley / Design
59 Wig Hill Road
(860) 526-5227 - E-mail
Architectural Design....Space Planning...Residential and Commercial....Additions and Remodeling.

Jill Butler... art & design
Jill's watercolor illustrations, collages and tabletop products are on display and available for purchase.
The Studio Gallery, located above the Wheatmarket, is open to the public.
Visitors welcome, groups by appointment.
jillbutler.com
4 Water Street 860-526-5155

Jody Dole Studio
Photography production and electronic imaging for product, advertising, editorial, museum and corporate design.
Still life, lifestyle, location, marine, aviation and 19th century collodion wet plate specialty.
Stock images, private workshops, fine art archival prints.
.jodydole.com 860-526-8602

John R. Schroeder, AIA
A professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors,
and planning with over 20 years experience encompassing projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.
Our design solutions are highly functional and our aesthetic approach is open, flexible, and contextually responsive.
Enjoy an engaging process with a gratifying result. 69-2 Main Street
jrsaia.com 860-526-5838

Joseph's Photography, Inc.
A full-service portrait studio since 1982 specializing in on-location portraiture, serving New England and beyond.
Visit us at josephs.com
By appointment. 860-526-5019

Land Survey & Technical Services, Inc.
86 Main Street
(860) 526-4522 - Email
Boundary, Topographic, and Photogrammetric surveys...Deed research...Construction surveys.

Lauren S. Gister
PO Box 249 3 Maple St
(860) 526-2999 - Email
General Practice of Law Divorce and Family Mediation


Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, LLC
Contemporary Impressionist landscape oil paintings &
limited edition fine art prints of the Lower Connecticut River Valley,
the artist's garden and Chester village and from his world travels.
Open weekends 12 - 6. Other times by chance or appointment. Visit anytime at nilssonstudio.com
1 Spring Street 860-526-2077

Leonard Wyeth AIA
Wyeth Architects LLC

94 West Main Street
Chester, Connecticut 06412
1-860-526-5111
FAX: 1-860-526-5849
Business Hours: 8-6 M-F
Architecture and Planning


LIFESPACE DESIGN & GALLERY
An Architectural and Interior Design Studio specializing in residential and
sustainable design. Our Gallery features pottery, handcrafted birdhouses
and accessories for the home.
14 Main Street 860-526-8867 Hours are by chance or appointment
Also visit us at www.lifespacearchitects.com

Long Cat Graphics
P.O. Box 116
4 Water Street
Chester, Connecticut 06412
Email us
1-860-526-9037
FAX: 1-860-526-0821
A graphic design firm developing identity packages and peripherals
for corporate and small business clients, and illustrations for print and digital applications.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Lupo
A taste of the Mediterranean.
Serving lunch Tues - Fri 11:30 - 2:00.
Dinner Tues - Sun from 5:00.
Reservations recommended.
www.luporestaurant.com 189 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-4400

Margo's Beauty Center
91 Middlesex Avenue
(860) 526-5464
"City salon in the country." Personalized progressive hair design, with expertise in hair coloring.
Extensive hair care center and boutique.

Mario S. Gioco, P.C.
189 Middlesex Avenue
(860) 526-1566
Full-service accounting firm.
Flexible hours by appointment.

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Paulet Sjovall-Sales Director
7 Bailey Road
(860) 526-5355
I teach skin care to both men and women; glamour to women.
I also teach and motivate other women and men consultants.

McLaughlin Personnel
6 Main Street
(860) 526-9096
Established employment agency engaged in all areas of commerce for permanent and temporary positions.

MERGIRL
Fashion Boutique and Design Studio owned and operated by Indie Fashion Designer,
Trisha Ginter. Stop in to see her creative lines as well as clothing and accessories by other designers --
(some local!). Have a look at smashingdarling.com - a website she has partnered in creating for Indie Designers.
HOURS Wed-Sat 10-5.
860.526.3999

MGC's Custom Made Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles and Fine Art - See web site
Mark G. Cappitella - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Manufacturer
1 Spring Street inside Nilsson Spring Street Studio - (Showcase)
Workshop: 31 Bogue Lane, East Haddam, CT
Toll Free: 1-888-604-7654 - (860)-873-3093
Maker of hand crafted wooden jigsaw puzzles for adult and children puzzle enthusiasts,
using personal enlarged photographs, fine art prints, old antique maps and corporate logos and digital image files.
Each puzzle is custom made to order for any holiday, special occasion or reason.

Moravela's Pizza Restaurant
New York style pizza. Come and try our delicious Philly cheese steaks, subs, pasta and salads.
Eat in - Pick up - Take out.
Summer: Mon - Sun 11AM - 10PM
Winter: Mon - Sun 11AM - 9PM
139 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3633

Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates, Inc.
Civil & environmental consulting engineers - roads, bridges, water supply & resources, site planning, survey & municipal engineering.
nlja.com 86 Main Street 860-526-9591

Nevins4Design
Vision. Confguration. Dialogue. New interpretations for existing structures.
Design for living well. 22 Denlar Drive
Joe Nevins SoHo 212.343.1166 x27 Chester 860-526-2365

New Alliance Bank
A complete line of services including night depository and safe deposit boxes.
Lobby: Mon - Thur 9 - 3, Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 12
Drive up: Mon - Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 12 ATM always open.
Heidi Samuelson, Branch Manager
newalliancebank.com
9 Water Street 860-526-4381

Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, LLC
See web site

1 & 3 Spring Street
(860) 526-2077
Artists' studio and gallery. Fine contemporary Impressionistic works in oil and pastel.

One of A Kind Antiques LLC.
Fine and diverse collection of 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th century American and
European Antiques, furniture, paintings, through 20th century designs, Estate silver,
estate jewelry, Modernism, Arts and Crafts and Appraisals. Since 1975
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm - Website

Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille
33 Main Street
860-526-8143
Good food + Good spirits + Good people = Good times! Casual atmosphere
Featuring 20 quality beers ON TAP, as well as 60+ other Beer and bottled beverages,
fine wines, and liquors.
Open MIC Music on Tuesdays, Karaoke on Wednesdays, and Live Music Fridays & Saturdays.
Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week. 

Peggy Price Illustrations
Main Street, Chester - E-mail
(860) 526-1500 -- fax: 1-860-526-9726
Peggy Price Illustrations, illustrations and paintings depicting the natural
world around us, in black & white or color, traditional and digital media.
Children portraits also.
Business Hours: By appointment.

Petanque Plein Air Chester
Learn the basics and secrets of the popular French pastime, Petanque,
from French national Claude Martin. Private and group lessons.
Arrange a Petanque party for your next special occasion. By appointment.
16 North Main Street 860-526-9139

Peter H. Charbonnier, Esq., LLC
Serving the community in the following areas of law:
Real Estate Refinance, Purchase and Sale; Small Business Purchase, Formation,
Consulting and LLCs; Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Administration.
PHCAtty@aol.com
97 Main Street 860-526-1780

Quinn-Munson Studio
The workplace and gallery of Deborah Quinn-Munson,
best known for her oil, watercolor and pastel paintings of water and shoreline scenes.
Open by appointment.
quinnmunson.com
deb@quinnmunson.com

RadSport Outfitter's, LLC
Let RadSport Outfitters be the starting point to your
outdoor adventure around the CT River Valley.
Whether you're biking, hiking, paddling or enjoying winter sports,
we have the products and service for you to tame the outdoors!
Rentals available. Open daily.
Check radsportoutfitters.com to see what we're all about.
56 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-1777


Restaurant du Village
French country cuisine doesn't get better.
This candle-lit bistro with lace curtains and garden flowers rates as CT's top restaurant.
Seasonal seafood, game and produce, crisp baguettes and sensational pastries.
Serving dinner; reservations suggested. restaurantduvillage.com
59 Main Street 860-526-5301

Richard G. Price, Co. Constuction and Restoration
108 Main Street
(860) 526-9726 - Email
General carpentry contracting. Historic restoration / Renovations, cabinetry and architectural millwork.

Richard Sachs
For over 30 years, Richard Sachs has been making
bespoke bicycles by hand at his atelier in Chester's NoMaChe district.
richardsachs.com
9 North Main Street 860-526-2059

Riveira Electric
Serving all your electrical needs from the valley to the shoreline.
Peter Riveira 112 Middlesex Avenue 860-391-3566

River Tavern
A casual and stylish restaurant with a daily changing menu,
handmade cocktails and a great wine list. "The food is excellent.
The decor is sleek, even stunning." The Hartford Courant
rivertavern@snet.net 23 Main Street 860-526-9417

River Valley Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Dr. Cynthia Frantz

4 Water Street
860-526-9339
The integration of chiropractic examination and treatment with
Oriental Medicine techniques allowing for the effective treatment
of a broad spectrum of health conditions.
Specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and sports injuries.
Treatment modalities include chiropractic manipulation, adjunctive therapies,
exercise therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion and gua sha.

R. J. Vickers Herbery
We invite you to visit our gardens and browse among our extensive line of teas,
herbs, topiaries, candles, bath and body products, home decor and gifts for all.
An all season shop.
Wed - Sun 10 - 5
rjvickersherbery.com
26 Water Street 860-526-4061

Robert P. Klomp, Attorney and Counselor at Law
32A Goose Hill Road
(860) 526-3220
Law office for probate, real estate, business matters and wills.
Court matters in all courts in our Old Lyme office. Monday-Friday.

Rotary International - Chester
Meetings: Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm.
Location 123 Main Bed and Breakfast
123 Main Street

Rudolph Netsch Construction Co., Inc.
77 Spring Street
(860) 526-9246/526-3379
Family-owned and operated construction company.
Over 40 years experience, specializing in commercial, industrial and design building and construction.
Hours 8-5:30.

Sage American Grill & Riverside Bar
On the waterfall at the historic Rogers & Champion Brushworks,
with covered bridge, chestnut beams and fireplace.
Open 7 nights a week. All day Sunday.
Certified Angus steak, prime rib, fresh fish, Sunday brunch.
sageamerican.com
129 West Main Street 860-526-9898

Sage Auction Gallery
Vintage Furniture Shop
Wed - Sat 11 - 4
Photo: Early 19th Century Inlaid Game Table with Rosewood, Satinwood and Zebrawood Inlays
Paul Sage, Auctioneer
221 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3036

Scandinavian Photography
Known throughout New England for his wedding photo-journalism,
Erik K. Johnson creates sensitive on-location and studio portrait studies of children and families.
Gallery hours by chance or appointment.
theartofseeing.com
info@theartofseeing.com
11 Main Street 860-526-4809

School System Elementary School in Chester
Regional School District No. 4
Junior & Senior High School
Post Office 100 Main Street
Zip code 06412
County Middlesex

Seferlis Woodworking
33 Cross Road
1-860-526-5175
Specializing in custom cabinetry and wood products.

Shoreline Clinic - 24 Hour Emergency Care
260 Westbrook Road
Essex, Connecticut (8 miles from Chester)
860-767-0107

Shunyata Healing Center, LLC
Promoting well-being, utilizing Therapeutic & Deep Tissue Massage,
Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki & Hypnosis.
By appointment.
healatshunyata.com 7A Maple Street 860-526-1111

Sig's Water Street Cafe
4 Water Street
860-526-3210
Chester's newest restaurant features a seasonally
changing menu of great seafoods, pastas, meats and an array of raw bar items.
The wine list travels the globe yet stays affordable. Please join us for lunch or dinner.
Sun 2 - 8 Mon - Wed 11:30 - 9 Thurs - Sat 11:30 - 10

Simon's Marketplace
A gourmet general store with a diverse selection of gifts,
as well as specialty foods, fine cheeses, sandwiches, crepes,
soups, salads, ice cream, desserts and organic coffees and teas.
Daily specials. Eat in or take out. We also cater and have prepared food to go.
Open daily.
17 Main Street 860-526-8984

Smart Graphics
10 Pleasant Street
Chester, Connecticut 06412
email: info@smart-graphics.com
website: smart-graphics.com
1-860-526-9721
FAX: 1-860-526-2270

A full service integrated graphic communications studio recognized
for its award-winning marketing concepts and innovative designs for
identity, packaging illustration, print and web applications.

Photo courtesy of Erik K. Johnson, Scandinavian Gallery

spark
Home of Music Together of the River Valley.
Early Childhood Music and Movement Studio.
Discover the joy of family music.
Playful, jazzy, informative, informal classes for young children and their grown-ups.
Newborn - 5.
musictogetherCT.com
22 Denlar Drive 860-526-2490

Spiritus Mundi Antiques
Quality country antiques, furniture and accessories,
paintings, prints, vintage stringed instruments,
blue decorated stoneware and other Americana items.
Weekends 10 - 5, and by chance or appointment.
Marta Daniels, Proprietor
122 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3406
E-mail

Stark Agency, Inc.
The best choice for all your personal & commercial insurance needs.
Friendly small-town service combined with the strength of 28 companies to tailor to your specific insurance program.
Mon - Fri 8 - 5:30 Lisa@StarkInsurance.com
91 Main Street 860-526-9578

St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church
48 Middlesex Ave - Chester, CT
(860) 526-5495

The Chester Bottle Shop
We have one of the finest wine collections in Southeast Connecticut.
Hundreds of imported and domestic beers. Expert event planning.
Mon - Sat 9 - 8 191 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5711

The Chester Concierge
A "turn down" service for your home.
Coming up for the weekend? Guests arriving?
Don't have time to get everything ready? I can help!
Why wait for the cable guy? I'll wait for you.
A myriad of home services available.
Revalyn Klein Hickey 860-526-4980

The Chester Historical Society
Step into yesteryear at "The Mill," a 19th-century factory along Pattaconk Brook.
Visitors are always welcome to attend lectures, workshops, exhibits and entertaining events.
Visit our website for information and a schedule.
ChesterHistoricalSociety.org
9 West Main Street

The Chester Package Store
Fine wines, spirits and beers of the world.
Tastings, personalized service and special orders.
Let us help with your next occasion.
Mon - Sat 9 - 8
1 North Main 860-526-5305

The Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative
Experience the unusual at our fine art and craft cooperative.
Shop for beautiful handcrafts and meet the artists.
Special exhibits, monthly receptions.
Holiday sale. Wed - Sun 11 - 6
Open everyday July, Aug, Nov, Dec. ctartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575

The Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery
Hand-wrought jewelry by artist/owner Kathryne Wright.
An exotic collection of new, vintage and antique jewelry,
beads, buttons, textiles, world music & international artifacts.
Custom design, jewelry repair & classes.
hammerededge.com 14 Main Street 860-526-1654

The Inn at Chester
318 West Main Street - (3 miles West of Route 9 - Exit 6)
(860) 526-9541 - or - 1-800-949-STAY
Country elegance in 42 colonial guest rooms, fine dining restaurant and tavern.
Conferences, banquets, weddings.

The Lunch Box
The place to be during Chester's early morning hours.
Breakfast and lunch, pastry, sandwiches, homemade soups and daily specials.
Phone in and take out orders.
Mon - Fri 5:30 - 2 Sat - Sun 5:30 - 11
13 Main Street 860-526-9154

The Meeting House Players
1-860-526-4516
Performances are held at the Famous Chester Meeting House

The Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grill
A popular local meeting place for food and spirits.
Open daily, serving lunch and dinner 11:30 - 9:45.
Bar open until 12:45 AM Mon - Thurs, 1:45AM Fri - Sat.
Largest draft and bottle beer selection in the River Valley.
pattaconk@sbcglobal.net
33 Main Street 860-526-8143

The SHAGG Film Festival
Sunday March 16th, 2008
4:00PM - 6:30PM
Chester Meeting House
no advanced ticket sales, donations at the door
Description: an afternoon of movies (maximum 8 minutes in length) produced by anyone: amateur/professional, child/adult, friend/stranger
Visit: www.shaggfilmfest.com for entry information or
Contact: mbeecherlmt@sbcglobal.net
Sponsor: The Chester Rotary Club

The Wheatmarket
Fresh deli-style daily luncheon specials, eat in or take out.
Gourmet catering, speciality foods & gift baskets.
Dennis Welch, chef/owner.
4 Water Street 860-526-9347

The Willow Tree
A fine collection of vintage clothing from the late
1800s through the 1970s, including hats, gloves, jewelry,
furs, beaded purses and lingerie.
Lovely antique lace, linens and doilies.
Wed - Sat afternoons
4 Water Street 860-526-4297

The Yoga Sanctuary
57 Cedar Lake Road
(860) 526-1558
Gentle Through moderate hatha yoga. Weekly meditation.
Winter: In-town classes
May-October: Peaceful country loft.

Thomas A. Norton, AIA
93 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904 (401)274-2046
Classic architecture for today's living.

Thomas Dunk House Gallery
Another NoMaChe craftsman, Claude Martin,
conserves, cleans and restores oil paintings with
classic tools and 21st century technology.
claudemartin@sbcglobal.net
16 North Main Street 860-526-3973

Thomas M. Kablik P.C., Attorney
16 North Main Street
(860) 526-1181 - Email
A caring, experienced "personal attorney" to assist you to amass your
estate, manage it and preserve it for your family.

TLB Architecture, LLC
Since 1989, a full-service firm providing consultation,
planning, architecture and interior design services for universities,
municipalities and not-for-profit organizations throughout
Connecticut and New England.
Tim Brewer tlbarchitecture.com
92 West Main Street 860-526-9448

Tri-Town Plastics Inc.
Custom injection molding for automotive, medical, aerospace, communications,
defense and general industrial applications. We also offer plastic molding, insert
molding and ultrasonic welding.
12 Bridge Street, Deep River, CT 06417
Tel: (860) 526-3200 · Fax: (860) 526-4848


United Church of Chester
"No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here at the United Church of Chester,"
a member of the United Church of Christ.
29 West Main Street 860-526-2697
www.chesterucc.org

Vollers Design
4 Water Street - PO Box 622
(860) 526-9375 - FAX: 1-860-526-1457 - Email
Hours: 8am-5pm
Vollers Design provides graphic design, art direction, and
production for clients needing advertising,
sales promotion, direct mail, and corporate identity programs.

Wellness with Food
Nutritional and Life Counseling with Emrys Tetu,
certified holistic health counselor. Individualized care
and whole life balancing to address your health concerns
and predispositions.
By appointment.
wellnesswithfood.com
87 Main Street 860-538-2242

West Main Street Services, Inc. (Gulf)
100 West Main Street (860) 526-4004
Complete auto service garage, foreign and domestic. Road Service.
Hours: daily 7am-6pm.

West Main Street Studio
Enjoy the working studio of artist and sculptor Helene M. Johnson.
Portrait studies, figures, people in architectural settings, animals and flora.
Specializing in sculptural relief. Commission work welcomed.
Open by appointment or by chance. helenemjohnson@aol.com
1 West Main Street 860-767-0445

Wildwood Pediatrics
( Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine)
Essex, Connecticut - (8 miles from Chester)
1 Wildwood Medical Center.
Priority care - 6pm - 8pm Daily
Reg Hours 9am to 5:30pm
860-767-0168

William L. Schaeffer Photographs
Vintage American and European photographs
by major and minor artists bought and sold.
Daguerreotypes and stereoviews.
By chance or appointment.
41 Main Street 860-526-3870

Williams & Company
26 Ferry Road, Chester - E-Mail
(860) 526-4101 " FAX: (860) 526-4679
Williams & Company provides business identity and
communications design services for print and digital media.
Business Hours: 9 am - 5 pm (M-F)

Wyeth Architects LLC
Architecture & Planning
Leonard Wyeth AIA
lwyeth@wyetharchitects.com
wyetharchitects.com
94 West Main Street 860-526-5111



XO Yoga is proud to offer the finest mindfulness and wellness
training through yoga, meditation, and massage in a beautiful and
special community setting just 1 mile from Chester center. Yoga
classes are offered to all levels, from beginners to long-time
practitioners. Private instruction is also available. We look forward
to practicing with you our guiding principles of patience, courage,
and community in an accepting, non-judgmental atmosphere.
XO Yoga is located at 26 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 148) on the way to the
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry in Chester, CT.
(860) 754-7360 Visit us at www.xoyoga.com


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Rt 149 and Town Street intersection
Moodus, Conencticut
** OPEN 24 Hours a day!
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