Open Wed - Sat 11 - 5, Sun 11 - 4
330 Pomfret Street (RT 169) | Pomfret Center, CT 06259 | 860-928-5492

Celebrations: About us...

Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes is located in Pomfret, Connecticut, a quaint New England town on National Scenic Byway Route 169 in the northeast corner of Connecticut (also known as the "Quiet Corner"). The setting is a lovingly restored 19th-century Queen Anne Victorian set amidst stately beech, maple and cherry trees and surrounded by lush and colorful gardens.

Regular Business Hours are Wed - Sat 11 - 5, Sun 11 - 4 or by appointment.

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We are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. And OPEN on Columbus Day.

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Creative Directors

At the heart of Celebrations is the team of Creative Directors, a dedicated and enthusiastic group of women, the majority of whom are Pomfret residents. Each has a role in the business and all are committed to making a difference and giving back to the community. This includes hosting events that benefit local organizations (such as the recent "Celebrations Confetti Tree" and the "Sharing the Bounty" programs, which benefited the ACCESS Agency shelter and Daily Bread Food Bank, respectively) as well as volunteering numerous hours to run the gallery.

[Images of creative directors on this web page were taken by Don Pike Photography, Cranston, RI]

Jean Barton, Owner & Business Manager

Jean spent 18 years in a variety of corporate positions that provided her with dynamic skills and customer service orientation, all brought forth into the various small businesses she has since owned. As "The Magic Jeanie", she designed and painted faux & decorative finishes for walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture. The last few years immersed in the world of innkeeping, her creative culinary talents and food presentations were award-winning. Celebrations Inn Bed & Breakfast received "Best in the East" and was written up in many publications, including the NY Times. Jean also spent several years on various tourism related board of directors; focusing on marketing, public relations, and packaging.

Jackie Mahoney, Artist Liaison & Fiber Artisan

Jackie has a B.A and has spent 12 years working in detail oriented corporate positions. For the past three years Jackie led the production of the “Artists’ Gathering Celebration”; a yearly event showcasing local artistic talent. Immersed in her mother’s haberdashery skills from the 1930’s and 40’s, Jackie has been fine-tuning her sewing & knitting expertise since childhood. In addition, she has multiple years of retail experience. Jackie established “Iese” in 1998; a company named after her daughter Anneliese. Her uniquely designed linen wine bags, children’s clothing, and knitwear have been sold locally. She has most recently been experimenting with various fiber related techniques.

Nora Robbins, Graphic Designer & Artist

Nora has a B.F.A in graphic design and has more than 22 years of experience. She is currently a freelance designer and a multi-media artist specializing in paper arts. She has painted house portraits among other things; working with oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, pencil, and pen and ink. Her range of designs has included everything from furniture to Mardi Gras masks. Nora's newest endeavor, ”Gourmet Designer” focuses on designing items with cooking and food themes. In addition, she has 12 years of retail experience.

 

Cris Cadiz, PR & Marketing, Website

A UCONN and Wesleyan University alumna, Cris is a Celebrations salesperson, webmistress and PR person. She also creates the Celebrations' e-mail newsletter. A former teacher, Cris worked for a PR consultant for a number of years before coming to Celebrations. She also does the marketing & website for her husband's antique wood business (Old Wood Workshop) and is a part-time freelance writer.

If you have website or newsletter comments, suggestions or questions, please let her know!

Deb Metzger, Office Manager

A Navy veteran and former assistant innkeeper for Celebrations when it was a B&B, Deb is a multi-talented, multi-tasking wonder. From making the gardens gorgeous to keeping the filing system in meticulous order, Deb does it all. She is also a supreme salesperson, excellent cook (tea room coming soon!) and brews a perfect pot of tea! Everyone at Celebrations agrees that we couldn't do it without her.

 

 

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