A Heartfelt Message from The Garden Mill With heavy hearts, we are sharing news we never imagined we would have to write. After 20 years in business — and almost 14 years under my ownership — The Garden Mill will be closing its doors. This decision has come after much reflection, many difficult conversations, and an overwhelming sense of sadness. The current economic climate has been especially hard on small, locally owned retail businesses like ours, and despite our very best efforts, it has become clear that we can no longer continue. The passing earlier this month of my mother, Joan Sampieri, seemed to make the decision even more appropriate. I bought the store in 2012, after the death of my husband. It seems fitting that the closing comes following the loss of my mother. It’s time for me to find another path. To everyone who walked through our doors — whether once or hundreds of times — thank you. Thank you for supporting small business, for sharing your lives with us, and for allowing The Garden Mill to be part of your home and your memories. Saying goodbye feels like saying goodbye to a piece of our hearts. We will be closed for the remainder of the month of January as we take inventory and prepare for the next chapter. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 3rd for our going-out-of-business sales, and we truly hope you’ll come visit us during this time and help us clear out the remaining inventory. More details will be shared as we approach our February reopening. Until then, please know how deeply grateful we are for each and every one of you. With love and gratitude, Jennifer The Garden Mill