Since 1993, the Harness Shop Artisans, nestled in the small town of Chestertown in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York, has specialized in regionally made hand-crafted items along with a large selection of authors and musicians.  The artists reflect the beauty of the surrounding mountains and meadows of the Adirondacks from the High peaks to the Tug Hill Plateau.  This beautifully maintained 19th Century building housed an authentic Harness Shop for many years.  It boasts an open and bright interior which enhances the artistic display of the many treasures it now holds.

Starting with only 18 local artists, the shop has grown to represent over 250 regional artists and crafters producing high quality work. There’s something for everyone and all with an artistic uniqueness.  Some of our most popular artists are jewelry by The Silver Studio, Ed Levin, garnet of J & J Brown, Tim Shea, original art work of Bea Bernhard, Evelyn Lucas and Shelly Valachovic, photography of Carl Heilman II, Jerry Shelton and Mark Bowie, pottery by Jay Crafts, Fawn Ridge, and glass work by Beth Melecci, Judy Bernhard, wooden toys by T-Burg Toys, specialty foods by Adirondack Elixir, rustic furnishings by Frawg and many more.  There is also a very large selection of Adirondack books, either about or written by folks from the Adirondacks and many are signed.  If you have heard a regional artist’s music, you are bound to find it at the Harness Shop.