What better way to give thanks than to gather around the table and share a meal with family and friends? As you plan out your perfect Thanksgiving holiday, don’t forget your trip to Farmville! We have everything you’ll need to outfit your table right here in the heart of Virginia.
Looking for a festive tablescape or a home-baked pie to complete your meal? Or maybe you’re ready to invest in a new table and chairs for expanded family gatherings? Last year, many of us weren’t able to come together for the holidays, which makes this season even more meaningful. Explore downtown Main Street or take a drive on some of our old country roads. We promise you’ll find the best Thanksgiving picks Farmville has to offer.
Trendy Tablescapes (Not to Mention Tables!)
Green Front Furniture
Photo Credit: Green Front Furniture
Looking for a showstopper for your Thanksgiving celebration? We’re lucky to have a company right here in Farmville that is synonymous with unique furniture at great prices. As a third-generation, family-owned business, Green Front Furniture has been celebrating family for years. Wander through their revitalized tobacco warehouses for fabulous finds. Check out their expandable tables, which will adjust to fit your party perfectly. You might even want to take home one of their beautiful sideboards, like the Sarreid French Sideboard, constructed of reclaimed elm and pine woods. Don’t forget to stop in at Green Front Accessories, located in buildings 5 and 15, for accents to create that perfect lighting, centerpiece, or focal point in your dining room.
Vintage Antique Shack
With its unique mix of old and new, Vintage Antique Shack has a little bit of everything. Explore a variety of stylish vases or peruse their antique tables and chairs — you might just find a piece dating back to the 1800s! (Check out their recent feature: an antique Victorian Hall Tree.) Or pick up a festive table runner that will pull your look together.
Amish Originals
At Amish Originals, find everything from reclaimed oak pub tables in varying sizes to sage green runners adorned with pinecones, pumpkins, and candles. Looking to bring a bit of greenery to your holiday decor? Amish Originals has unique features like wall-mounted planters or even pumpkins overflowing with succulents to make your Thanksgiving stand out from the rest. Candlesticks, baskets, and trivets, oh my!
Mainly Clay
If you truly want your table to be one-of-a-kind, visit Mainly Clay for glazed and fired plates, bowls, cups, and mugs. Each piece is unique, beautiful, and functional — not to mention handmade. Picture that perfect piece of pumpkin pie on an original stoneware plate. Have a few extra minutes while you’re in town one November weekend? Explore your artistic side with one of Mainly Clay’s one-day classes. Why not make a tree lantern to get a head start on Christmas decorating?
Showing Your Gratitude: Shopping for a Cause
What better way to celebrate the season than to support your neighbors while you shop? Piedmont Habitat ReStore boasts surprisingly stylish secondhand finds. Flip through their variety of gently used rugs. Add a bit of flair to your space with an eclectic mix of dining chairs. Explore the tableware and linens while taking advantage of their phenomenal prices. Better yet, know that you’re supporting Habitat’s mission to “serve those in need of safe, decent, affordable housing.”
(While you’re there, lend a hand by dropping any extra furniture you’ve been meaning to donate at the loading dock behind the store or schedule a donation pickup by calling 434-392-6627.)
The Main Event: The Feast!
Visiting Farmville right before Thanksgiving? Stop by one of these local gems for homemade jams, baked goods, eggs, produce, meats, and more to add to your Thanksgiving celebration.
Pineview Bulk Food & Deli
A bit off the beaten path, Pineview is an Amish grocery store and deli located a couple of miles outside town. Their homemade baked goods (think rolls, cornbread, and zucchini bread) will act as perfect sides to your Thanksgiving feast. Or pick up a specialty: Shoofly pie, flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses. You’ll also find canned goods: jams, jellies, and pickles, as well as dried goods like fruits and nuts. All that shopping can build up an appetite! While you’re there, try Pineview’s made-to-order sandwiches or a homemade soup. (We recommend the lobster bisque!)
Miller’s Country Store
Another popular, Amish-run business in Farmville is Miller’s on West Third Street. In addition to all of the staples and their own selection of soups and sandwiches to go, Miller’s offers eggnog and custard from Homestead Creamery, as well as apple cider from Morris Orchard. They bake a variety of pies fresh every Thursday and are known for their scrumptious cakes: apple, carrot, sour cream, and lemon. Live close by? Miller’s will take special orders up until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Just send them a message on Facebook or give them a call.
Mill Street Sweets on Main
For the perfect confection, stop by Mill Street Sweets on Main. With seasonal pastries and doughnuts, as well as unique baked goods, they’ll bring a little whimsy to your holiday table — funfetti whoopie pie, anyone? Want to place a special order for the holidays? Call the store for options and note: they deliver!
Headstart on Christmas Anyone?
While any of our local businesses offer great Christmas gifts, check out the Sleeping Bee for those “frivolous necessities” you know your friends and family will love. The Sleeping Bee offers both home accents and gifts. Who knows? You might just find a little holiday sparkle in their window when you walk by.
So come on down to Farmville! Find the perfect elements to outfit your Thanksgiving table. Explore our Main Street shops and our old country stores. From the table itself to the decor to the eats, we’ll inspire you to get creative with all that is seasonal and local.
Cheers to a meaningful reunion around the table this Thanksgiving!