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I am now starting to do my business full time in Masonville instead of part time. I am hoping to gain more clients.

General consensus, folks liked the taste, ingredients, and company ideals. A+ trifecta
Thanx for coming out and partaking in some organic enzyme yumminess!
And big thanx to our Pranabar photostar :)

Happy Spring from the Masonville General Store&Crescent Wrench Café!
We’re celebrating with a new product tasting Sunday 3/29, 9am till noon. Pranabars are raw, organic and gluten/soy/dairy-free; a tasty way to restore enzyme levels and increase vitality and longevity. http://www.pranabars.com/ for more info.

Masonville General Store is happy to supply all your health and gourmet groceries, as well as great gifts. Fair-Trade bags and silk scarves just in.
Organic, Non-Genetically Modified seeds coming soon!
Open 8-6:30, closed Wednesdays, 265-3808

March certainly came in like a lion down here at the store. The electrical feed to the building exploded Saturday morning, which could have been catastrophic under different circumstances. HUGE thanks to Ron Sherman, who happened to see the electricity arcing, the awesome Masonville Fire Dept. and EMT, and NYSEG for their speed and capability. The situation was quickly under control, and the store was back open Sunday. Apologies to any customers that made the trip only to find us closed that day, and gratitude for all the good wishes and concern. We are thankful to be surrounded by such great neighbors!

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury – Overcoming the Fog, Brain Fatigue and Forgetfulness
Presented by mild traumatic brain injury survivor and health care professional Marguerite Uhlmann-Bower, RN, Herbalist.

         We have all come in contact with persons with a brain insult. Perhaps we have had one ourselves. And more likely, it may be unrelated to a head injury or stroke. For instance, 'Chemo Brain' which is brain fog sometimes caused by chemotherapy; heart attack, related to a reduction of oxygen to the brain; chronic pain as in fibromyalgia, neuralgia's or chronic fatigue syndrome. Who's at risk, what are the causes, and where does one go for treatment? Learn conventional and alternative therapies through cognitive, behavioral and functional therapies.
To register, contact the Masonville General Store, 607-265-3808 as seating is limited.

Cost: $10.00 per person. 50% of proceeds to go to the Brain Injury Association of NYS Oneonta Support Group Chapter.

Local organic poet/farmer, Lisa Wujnovich of Mountain Dell Farm will be reading from her book of poetry, “This Place Called Us” at the Masonville General Store, Sunday, February 22, 2pm.
Come join with friends--- enter the land of poetry with a warm drink and a sweet or savory treat.

“This Place Called Us” is published by Stockport Flats Press of Equinunk, PA and is the first in the Witness Post Series featuring dedicated stewards of sustainability.

Looking for a healthy and tasty warming winter drink to sip with your sweety? Stop by for our Teeccino tasting, Saturday February 14th.  Teeccino Caffe is rich and robust, yet caffeine free, non acidic, and heart healthy, with natural energy from nutrients, not stimulants. Teeccino is also committed to sustainability and fair trade. We love that! Stocked with lots of healthy goodies, Masonville General Store is open 8am to 6:30pm, closed Wednesdays. 607.265.3808

    We love the Walton Theatre! A committed group of folks have worked hard to bring the building back to its original grandeur, AND bring great live music to our neck of the woods. Now you can buy tickets here at the store.

    This Saturday, February 7, Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters will be playing at 7:30. Amy is at home singing various musical styles -- country, folk, bluegrass or western swing. If you like Patsy Kline, Emmy Lou Harris, Sean Colvin, or Alison Kraus, you'll likely enjoy this group. According to NPR’s Valley folk: “clear, true singing, clean sweet playing, great song choices…what more can you ask for?”

    As an added bonus, Danny’s restaurant is offering free dessert with minimum $9.95 dinner when concert ticket is presented (tickets to concert also available at restaurant).

See you there!

There's a chill in the air, the foliage is turning glorious colors, and we've got pumpkins! Ghostly whites, warty reds, heirlooms for delicious pies, lots n lots to choose from.

Also, the monthly Herbal Group meeting is coming up, Tuesday, September 23rd @4:30 to 6:30. This month's topic is on herbs for pregnancy and reproductive health. Pass along to any new mother's you might know. This is a free community event, open to all.

Living in Harmony with the Seasons with Herbs as Food and Foods as our Best Medicine

    Nurse-Herbalist, Marguerite Bower explains which foods balance and nourish us for this in-between time as summer transitions into early fall. Some of us note this as a peaceful and tranquil time of summer where activity seems to slow in the lazy heat, yet traditionally this is a busy time of the year. A time of harvest where we collect, preserve and store foods for the winter months ahead.

    In this class we'll discuss which foods and herbs support our internal organs responsible for optimal nutrient transportation and assimilation. Food preparations to be demonstrated, with recipes: a congee gruel for when we're sick, a supportive immune soup, a jelly for the common cold, a heart healthy jam, and a traditional monk juice that will chase away any germ.

    If there's time, we'll have a show and tell on which local seeds and grains we can use for flours with a how to on collection, garbling and storing.

    Regain and re-balance for the winter months ahead. Late summer’s Earth element begs us to prepare for this transition, the time between our outward (active) and inward (slowing down) rhythms.

$10- Pre-registration requested as class size is limited
607) 265-3808