About Us
Our business started as a vegetable farm by the late Judge Samuel E. Holdridge in the year 1912. The farm specialized in strawberries and began to conduct large mail order business in berry plants.
Since 2002 our business has proudly been women owned and operated.
Shari Hewes
President, General Manager
Enjoys the sounds of nature. Stays grounded by spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs. Enjoys activities such as traveling and camping.
Tom Shafer
Manager
Enjoys going north to his Cabin with Donna.
Craig Nelson
Co-Store Manager
Enjoys woodworking, biking, bonsais, jeep rides on the beach, time with family, and helping the community.
Courtney Kolakowski
Landscape/Co-Store Manager
Loves to read, cook, craft, hike, swim and kayak. Enjoys farmer’s markets, comedy shows and traveling.
Dodie Wade
Cashier Supervisor/Gift Buyer
Loves Sunflowers, Sunsets, and Vacationing in Maine with Family.
Amanda Greene
Accounting
Enjoys her farm animals, country roads, and any 90’ s Chevy.
Dennis Lund
Greenhouse and Yard Sales
Relaxes and cooks on Weber Grill, pending time with his Bulldog, visiting antique shops, and creating dish gardens at Holdridge’s.
Tyler Tremblay
Inside Supervisor, Water Garden/Pottery Buyer
Loves all animals, cheese, Pink Floyd and “grilling and chilling”.
Jeff Chumra
Outside Sales/Maintenance
Loves outdoor adventures and grilling steaks in his backyard. His hobbies include kayaking, playing pool, and seeing live music.
Beth Hanley
Hardware Sales
“Outdoors is my happy place!
I don’t do onions”.
Hannah Huebner
Greenhouse Buyer
Greenhouse buyer & social media manager – Loves houseplants, music, animals, photography and going on adventures.
Joey Hanks
Receiver
Enjoys bowling, car repair, cats, comedy, and inventory maintenance.
Rick Stanhope
Inside Supervisor
“Hey Fella”! Rick is a “grounder”. Loves to propagate anything from seed.
Sandy Hall
Accounting
Lives in and loves Ledyard and her beloved dachshund, Copper. Enjoys camping & drag racing.
