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Once a Broadway pro, Dawn Wagner turned her artistic talents to chocolate when she took over this sweet Vergennes biz after moving back to Vermont in 2016. Barks, clusters, caramels, and other confections are all made within view before filling the glass case; the honey sponge toffee's secret ingredient is honey from Wagner's family's own hives.
Cob-smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, maple syrup made on-site, and other well-crafted specialty foods can be sampled here. You can also visit the smokehouse and sugarhouse, which offers educational videos explaining the process and a display of sap-collecting tools through the years. Be sure to try the maple creemee, using Dakin's own maple syrup, when it's in season.
The boisterous blooms in this flower shop come from its nearby farm, where they're sustainably grown; bouquets are for sale along with a lovely selection of housewares, gifts, and the card you forgot to get ahead of time.
