In this episode of Community Beat Annie sits down with Ron Hackett, owner of Hackett's Orchard in South Hero, Vermont. Ron shares the history of the orchard and what it is like to live in South Hero, Vermont.

Ron and Celia Hackett have owned Hackett's Orchard since 1967 and now three generations of family help run the orchard. They have a 50 acre farm that grows 47 varieties of apples. They have thousands of visitors each year who not only come for the apples but for their delicious homemade apple cider doughnuts as well. 

To learn more about Hackett's Orchard visit their website or Facebook Page.

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Congratulations to co-owners, Evan Potvin and Franz Rosenberger, for receiving awards from Coldwell Banker for their 2018 sales performance. Evan was awarded the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society award and Franz was awarded the Coldwell Banker International Presidents Circle award. These awards are given to top performing sales professionals worldwide! Way to go! All of us from Coldwell Banker Islands Realty wish you continued success in 2019. 

Learn more about Evan Potvin and Franz Rosenberger.

Coldwell Banker Islands Realty has listed and sold some beautiful homes this year. See our top 5 sold homes of 2018.

If you are interested in learning more about listing with Coldwell Banker Islands Realty visit our Seller Resources page or shoot us an email!

Welcome to our new video series, Community Beat. Follow us as we interview people and businesses to learn more about Lake Champlain and Northwestern Vermont. Through this series, we hope to gain insight into the local community and what makes our area so unique.

In our premiere video, we sit down with the co-owner and founder of Hero’s Welcome General Store, Bob Camp, to learn more about this small business. This century-old general store and marina is located on North Hero Island on Lake Champlain. The summer months are bustling with activity from boaters docking for gas and patrons lining up for one of their delicious sandwiches made on a homemade roll. You can find a gift for anyone in their extensive gift shop that spans two floors. To learn more about Hero's Welcome visit their website.

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Photo Sources: Hero's Welcome General Store website photo gallery and Facebook Business Page.

We are pleased to announce that Eva Purvis has joined Coldwell Banker Islands Realty as a sales associate and licensed Realtor. Learn more about Eva below or visit her website.

"Being a resident of Vermont since 1980, I have lived in Chittenden and Franklin County, and currently have put down roots in Grand Isle County for the past decade. In doing so I have grown to love everything that this beautiful lakefront community has to offer. I enjoy the hometown feel of neighbors, friends, and family. Our summers are filled with pool days, beach days at Alburgh Dunes, farmers markets, and fun filled concert nights at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero.

I bring many years of experience in customer service to my Real Estate business. In my 24 years working in retail holding various positions and working my way up to supervisory roles. I gained valuable skills in communication, negotiation, and understanding the needs of the people I work with.

My goals and aspirations in Real Estate are to be a value and help to my clients as their guide through a sometimes complicated, but rewarding process in buying or selling a home."