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— no matter what language you use, it means the same thing. Ellwood Thompson's is committed to offering the very best in local, organic, sustainable products. Let us tell you more ...
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Meet your local farmer! A lot of hands help with the wonderful produce that Trails End Farms grows for Ellwood's.
Meet our Farmers! At Trails End Farm, it's a family affair. They grow for Ellwood Thompsons out in Montpelier Virginia. Watch the video. »
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At Ellwood's you'll find "good plastic" bottles - both the reusable and single serving varieties. We also offer water in glass bottles as well as stainless steel water bottles. Read more »
Farmland in Virginia is shrinking -- and the Farm Link Program was created to stop the problem. Learn why, then visit the program page to see more.
Why patronize local businesses? Because local expenditures contribute roughly three times the economic benefit as nonlocal, according to Michal Shuman, author of The Small-Mart Revolution. Visit Shuman's website to learn more »
Five Ways You Can Support Sustainable Agriculture. Read more »
32,223
plastic
bags!
We have kept 32,223 plastic bags out of the Richmond community since we eliminated plastic bags from our checkout stands on Jan. 2. The average bag "savings" per day is 158. Bag credit is 10 cents. Read more »
Fast Fact:
The petroleum it takes to make 14 bags could drive a car one mile. So we've saved almost 2,000 miles of gas, which is about a roundtrip drive from Richmond to New Orleans and back!
Check out the savings on ET's July Sales Flyer »
Download ET's September 2008 Healthy Living Newsletter (PDF, 800 kb)
There's lots happening in July! Check out all events here. Limited seating/availability for all store events and services. Please contact customer service today to reserve your spot. (804.359.7525 x25)
Boost energy, increase flexibility and balance, and improve heart and kidney issues by learning the Dragon and Tiger Qigong form on July 19, 1 PM. Stan Alexander will teach this quick and simple but effective ancient technique.
Is Your Meat Safe to Eat? Enjoy a fun, educational and tasty program on the benefits of locally grown, grass-fed meats, July 21 at 5:30 PM. View "The Meatrix", animated movies that address industrial agriculture problems and solutions with action and humor, followed by discussion with local farmers and samplings of local, grass-fed meats. Local cheeses, salads and veggies will also be offered. See cost and registration information.
Sample a delicious and potent antioxident blend from Nature's Way on July 25, 4 - 7 PM. This 100% certified organic blend of goji, mangosteen, pomegranate and acai is not only a very potent antioxidant but tastes great as well!
Introduction to Goat Cheese - July 30, 7:30 PM. Think all goat cheese tastes the same? Well here's your opportunity to learn what a wide range these cheeses have. Please join us for this lively class as we taste a variety of cheeses, from local to international.
Speaking with Spokes: Join Ellwood Thompsons and RVA Magazine on Aug. 1 for Speaking with Spokes, the first organized, sponsored and safe
group bike ride through the city. This ride will benefit Books on Wheels, a
small, local non-profit that takes its school buses around the east coast
fixing children's bikes and offering free books. It's also a great way to promote self-powered transpotation. Find out how to participate and let your spokes speak!
With outdoor markets in full swing, come join us for our first-ever farmers' market every Wednesday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. under the billboards in ET's parking lot. Enjoy the fun and discover great local goods! But that's not all -- Ellwood's is sponsoring the Goochland Farmers Market on July 30 (read more). And check out our growing list of local farmers markets.