I'm long overdue for a Pee Place Post; am I right?
So how fortunate for you! An early release from my work in Central Vermont today gave me all the excuse I needed to go and visit the new (still under construction, really) King Arthur Flour store.
I took some photos of the gorgeous place, of course starting in the most important room: The pee place!
And, my friends, it is stunning!
Anyone who knows me well knows that this was the first and last place I went on my visit there.
Next, I went to the cafe to get a sticky bun and cafe au lait, which I enjoyed at one of their lovely tables. You can see I wasn't kidding when I said it's still under construction. That yellow tape is not to indicate that it's a crime scene, but a construction site.
Highly decadent, and worth every calorie, even if I gained a pound.
And then I went to the store. Baker's mecca! Even though I really held myself back on account of the fact that I just can't and don't bake that much anymore, I still managed to fill these two bags and spent enough to qualify for a free bag of self-rising flour.
I took the bags' photo there because I wanted to show you the beautiful stone wall along the outdoor table space.
The post-and-beam buildings are stately and strong, and reminiscent of Vermont maple sugar houses.
Lots of fabulous (local, I'm presuming) stone and wood throughout.
And look here:
Copper downspouts.
Definitely worth a visit, even if you aren't a baker.
Looks beautiful. It just so happens that I got my new King Arthur catalog today but like you, I cannot bake much any more mostly because if I bake something I will scarf it down in a couple of days and when I say couple of days I really mean the same day I bake.
Posted by: JudithNYC | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 10:11 PM
When I was there in October on my way home from Rhinebeck, the only bathrooms were in a portable trailer. The new updated store looks beautiful. I may need to make a trip to VT to check it out.
Posted by: Heather | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Funny I was JUST there on Friday with my son! It is amazing- We were on our way from one college visit to the next and managed a stop first at WEBS and then at King Arthur- ( smart mom).
Posted by: Carla | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Wow! Thanks for the pictures. I've been using King Arthur flour for baking forever...it's the best! Now you make me want to take a road trip to visit-all the way from Virginia!
Posted by: Sandy | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM
I've never been to the store but always use King Arthur flour, and I used to buy quite a bit from their catalog; mostly gadgets for my kids and myself. I did buy their yogurt maker years ago and still use it. The store looks beautiful.
Posted by: magatha | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:35 AM
So jealous! We love KA Flour -- even more so now that we are (read must be) gluten free. Their GF Brownie Mix is awesome and I always have a couple in the pantry. I've been watching their new store progress on their blog and if I'm ever in Vermont I plan to visit. What did you get?
Posted by: Julie | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Well that totally beats the joy I had in receiving their latest catalog in the mail today.
Posted by: Kristen | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 01:57 PM
I so want to go there and take a class.
Posted by: Bev S. | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 05:17 PM
It's beautiful... the pee place and the rest of it! And I thought I was odd taking photos of pee places when I was in Spain... hahahaha
Posted by: lisa | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 06:33 PM
I use King Arthur recipes from their website all the time. Great stuff!
Love all the wood they used - what a beautiful store. (I keep promising myself a visit someday...)
Posted by: gayle | Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 07:03 AM
I really, really wish I lived closer. I've only ordered from them via mail order and would love to see it IRL.
Posted by: regina | Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Lucky, lucky you! I love King Arthur flours.
What a beautiful place they are building!
Posted by: Lori on Little Traverse Bay | Friday, June 15, 2012 at 06:54 PM
It just so happens that I got my new King Arthur catalog today but like you, I cannot bake much any more mostly because if I bake something I will scarf it down in a couple of days and when I say couple of days I really mean the same day I bake.
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