Farm Table, other shops dot Dresden's downtown
Once feared to become a ghost town after the closing of Longaberger, which took the famed Patio Shops with it, Dresden seems to be making a real comeback.
Farm Table, other shops dot Dresden's downtown Once feared to become a ghost town after the closing of Longaberger, which took the famed Patio Shops with it, Dresden seems to be making a real comeback. Check out this story on zanesvilletimesrecorder.com: https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/2019/07/17/farm-table-other-shops-dot-dresdens-downtown/1745693001/
Shelly Schultz, Zanesville Times Recorder Published 4:00 p.m. ET July 17, 2019
Business owner Christie Laffin stands outside her Dresden store, The Farm Table. This Main Street specialty store is one of four locations owned by Laffin. (Photo: Submitted)
DRESDEN - Once feared to become a ghost town after the closing of Longaberger —which took the famed Patio Shops with it — Dresden seems to be making a real comeback.
The village is home to a few new storefronts and a variety of established retailers.
The Farm Table, located at 705 Main St., is one of Dresden's newest stores.
Two years ago, Christie Laffin began looking for a small town to add an additional store location.
"I own three stores in the Columbus area," Laffin said. "Last year, I was fortunate to meet (Jim and Bobbi Lepi), who have invested a lot of time and money in helping the Dresden region grow and prosper. The store owners, restaurant owners, are so hard working and love the people and history of Dresden. It was an easy decision."
Laffin, like many store owners in Dresden, was a leader with Longaberger for 28 years.
"Our stores focus on customer service and building a bridge within the community," Laffin said. "We offer products that are locally made and/or nationally recognized. Our product selection changes often and the uniqueness you find when shopping at The Farm Table makes our customers visit often."
The Farm Table was founded on the Laffin family's faith and many of the products sold from their boutique bring attention to hope, friendship and a community that lends a helping hand.
"As we build our community imprint, we want our customers to remember how we made them feel, not what they bought," Laffin said. "We are excited to join the family of retailers in Dresden. It is an exciting time of growth and possibilities."
That family of retailers is an active and varied one.
Several shops on Main and 6th streets are open, but there are still many unique buildings available for retail opportunities. (Photo: Chris Crook/Times Recorder)
New Found Treasures, located at 515 Main St., is home to a variety of sports memorabilia, antiques, toys, glassware and pottery.
Pahasque's Needful Things is a Native American-owned shop, located at 17 East 6th Street. Owner Janis Pahasque Price is a member of the Crow Creek Sioux tribe. She offers a line of handcrafted jewelry and leather pieces. Also available at the unique shop is Woodcrafts by Tim, David Circle Pottery, windchimes, wildwings, Leanin Tree designs, Doilies by Lori and original art pieces.
Miller's Emporium, located inside Sarah's House Bed and Breakfast on Main Street, has exclusive miniature baskets by Flo From the Heart. They also are the only place in town to find the Dresden Star, which is made on site by owner, Tina Miller. It also carries new, antique and vintage jewelry.
The store also offers Mrs. Miller's brand Amish noodles, sauces, jams and more, as well as unique Clay Babies by Sleepy Time Nursery.
And, of course, for the Longaberger fans, Dresden has a few shops that offer collectibles, hard-to-find accessories and unique items — Humble Heart and Stacey's Baskets and Pottery, both located on East 6th Street; Smore Baskets, Dresden's Baskets and More and The Basket Guy, located on Main Street.
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