Garnet Hill Outlet - YouLookFab Forum

Just wanted to do a quick report on a little shopping treasure trove that I found while on vacation in NH last week. Aside from all the mountain climbing, hiking, and Storyland (http://www.storylandnh.com/) visits, I had a small & unplanned shopping opportunity while trying to find the famous Polly's Pancake Parlor - Garnet Hill! I had no idea where they were based but I do now - Franconia, NH!

Both a regular retail store and an outlet for overstocks & seconds were nearby and I popped into both for a few minutes (3 hungry men chanting for pancakes put a stop to any extended shopping). The outlet was filled with lots of goodies at discount prices - a bunch of Frye boots, Gentle Souls, Coclico shoes and French Sole flats at rock bottom prices ($60-100) but mainly in size 6 or 6.5. Some name brand clothing (Splendid dresses, Patagonia jackets etc) too. I zeroed in on the bras - lots of 32, 34 & 36 ddd's new in package of this style for about $12 each:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....6967856104

I grabbed a couple and headed out to gobble up some pancakes. I am not sure if they do charge sends but I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is in the area!

15 years ago

Sparky

Veteran

I've always wondered what their outlet was like. Thanks so much for the field report! Maybe some day I will have a chance to get up there.

Frances

Active Member

Thanks for the report, Shana. I noticed the NH address on the back of their catalog recently and have mentally filed it away for a day trip the next time I'm in New England visiting family. Last fall they had an amazing selection of shoes and boots in their catalog. I wish they offered clothing in my size too.

Kristen

(website)

I am so bummed I missed this when I was in NH the week before! Didn't even know they were in the area. My sister and I had planned on doing a shopping trip together but once we realized how weak the outlet mall was I got us spa days at the Mt. Washington Hotel instead.

Which, now that I am remembering, was pretty darned amazing. But still! I love Garnet Hill!

shana

Kristen, we had lunch on the veranda at the Mt. Washington hotel - egads, it is gorgeous!!

Rosie

Oh, Polly's! YUM. Did you find it? Garnet Hill outlet! I've spent a fair amount of time in Franconia and I'm envious of your visit!! My sister in law and I always stop at the outlet! They do have lots of great stuff there. Last time I snagged some really inexpensive and soft cashmere sweaters.

Did you love it there?

Yes, we did find it! Polly's was great - my kids loved their mini chocolate chip pancakes. I picked up some of their maple spread to take home - it is so delicious!

I really wished that I had more time at the outlet. We were literally grabbing brunch and heading to the Flume so I'm sure there were probably alot of hidden treasurers that I missed (e.g. I saw a rack of silk dresses for $10 but none in my size).

We had a wonderful time and I LOVE NH! Like I-wished-I-lived-there love it! I'm definitely a country mouse not a city mouse and everything about that area - the beautiful vistas, all the outdoor sporting opportunities, the fresh mountain air, the peace & quiet (we zipped through North Conway and did NOT return) were very appealing. We used to live in CO and it reminded us of all the things that we loved about living there! This was our first trip to NH and it definitely won't be our last. Live free or die!

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