A Love Affair With Herman

October 12, 2014 by dorannrule

Herman’s Produce in Lexington, Virginia, is my favorite place for anything fresh and beautiful or freshly preserved and delicious. I harvested their fabulous tomatoes all summer (from the shelves) and now there are crispy apples guaranteed the best of the best.

Even their plants scream quality. I bought a basil plant that grew into a beautiful round mound with constant leaves to harvest all season, and a giant mum of enormous beauty for only $12.

Herman’s is also a wonderful center for meeting, greeting, laughing, and putting aside the worries of the world. There is an old rusty tractor “out front” and they have made good use of it to wish their friends the best of Fall and a Happy Halloween.

I do love Herman’s because it’s humble but top-of-the-line, habit forming because you always want more, and because the folks at Herman’s really and truly care.

Note: This is not an advertisement! Really.

And I am not actually having a love affair with Herman either.

I know it sounds that way but some places simply require accolades.

Congratulations Herman! You have won my heart.

Happy Fall and Happy Halloween from Herman’s

Posted in Camera-Walking, Country Food, Country People, Country Thoughts, Drive-By-Photography, Food, Halloween, Shopping, Where to Go | Tagged Autumn, country store, farm market, fresh foods, Halloween decorations, Happy Halloween, Outdoor Halloween display, Pumpkins, Shopping | 34 Comments

34 Responses

on October 12, 2014 at 2:51 pm earthriderjudyberman

I love places like Herman’s that you have a really strong connection to. It’s usually not just the product they sell. I think it boils down to the people. When you feel they care about you as a person, there’s nothing better. 😉

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on October 12, 2014 at 4:02 pm cindy knoke

You live in such a beautiful place! Happy fall Dor & cheers~

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on October 12, 2014 at 8:00 pm ritaroberts

Once you have found a place to shop that has QUALITY written all over it as you shop, then I say stick to it. Sounds one of those DELICIOUS SHOPS Dora you DO want to keep going back to as it speaks for itself.

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on October 12, 2014 at 8:18 pm Taswegian1957

It does look like a delightful spot. I’d always rather buy things from places like this than supermarket chains if it were possible.

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on October 12, 2014 at 10:32 pm Dianna

Looks like a fun place! There’s something to enjoy about every season!

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on October 13, 2014 at 12:37 am celebratingsunshine24

Oh, I love your post’s title. 🙂 Have a happy, sunny Sunday!

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on October 13, 2014 at 12:49 am Silver in the Barn

These sorts of establishments make shopping such a pleasure. I can see the attraction!

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on October 13, 2014 at 1:14 am katecrimmins

We feel like that about our corn shed. Fresh corn, fruits and veggies all summer but they close at the end of September. Now we have to get our fruits at the grocery store. Booo….

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on October 13, 2014 at 2:12 am emjayandthem

Charming! I love little quaint places like this – thank you for sharing Herman’s with us 🙂 MJ

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:14 am Charlie@Seattle Trekker

Such treasures are rare; sing their praises and hold them close.

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:48 am dorannrule

You are so right Charlie! Will do. 🙂

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:49 am dorannrule

It’s country living at its best I think and I’m so glad you agree. Thanks emjay!

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:50 am dorannrule

I know Kate… I will be so sad when the tomatoes are finally gone and we have already lost the peaches of course, but they were wonderful too.

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:51 am dorannrule

I stopped there once Barbara and it became a habit. Now I go almost every week.

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:52 am dorannrule

Thanks sunshine! It was calculated to grab attention since a title about a produce stand does not have universal appeal. 🙂

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:53 am dorannrule

What’s special about Herman’s is the almost-guaranteed goodness. You can hardly make a mistake there.

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:54 am dorannrule

It is so much nicer than big supermarket shopping where some of the fruits and veggies look perfect but are tasteless inside.

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:55 am dorannrule

So true Rita! I find myself getting irritated when their parking lot is full! But good food is always popular.

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on October 13, 2014 at 7:56 am dorannrule

For sure it is beautiful here Cindy, no matter the season. You will have to come for a visit. 🙂

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on October 13, 2014 at 8:01 am dorannrule

You are correct about the people being part of the big draw. They are like real friends and the more I go, the more I feel their kindness, and not just for me, but for every individual who comes in the door.

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on October 13, 2014 at 9:40 am Silver in the Barn

I would too, Dor! It’s important to support these little privately owned establishments even if we have to pay a bit more. It’s so worth it.

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on October 14, 2014 at 12:00 am georgettesullins

It’s nice to know what you’re getting, especially when it’s goodness through and through. Happy shopping!

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on October 14, 2014 at 2:39 am Woman in the Middle

That sounds like a wonderful place. I wish I lived closer….

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on October 14, 2014 at 3:39 am Mama's Empty Nest

Sounds like a marvelous place…ah, country living, it’s the best, isn’t it? 🙂

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on October 14, 2014 at 6:17 am Main Street Musings Blog

Sounds like wholesome goodness!

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on October 14, 2014 at 8:11 am celebratingsunshine24

Haha, and you were right! It really grabbed my attention. 🙂

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on October 14, 2014 at 11:17 am dorannrule

That’s it – a center for “wholesome goodness.” Thanks! 🙂

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on October 14, 2014 at 11:18 am dorannrule

Sometimes I tend to forget all the good things about living in a rural place. Takes a place like this to remind me.

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on October 14, 2014 at 11:19 am dorannrule

Ditto! I wish we could establish a blogger enclave here! 🙂

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on October 14, 2014 at 11:19 am dorannrule

The car just seems to turn in that direction! We know a good thing all right. 🙂

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on October 14, 2014 at 2:43 pm Tina Schell

😍 Lucky Herman, and lucky you for having a wonderful spot so nearby!

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on October 14, 2014 at 3:03 pm Sheryl

Herman’s looks like a fun place to shop. I enjoy this type of store.

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on October 15, 2014 at 5:23 am Mary

Love places like this! I could spend a long time just wandering through and enjoying the whole experience of it.

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on October 16, 2014 at 11:51 pm nutsfortreasure

I also frequent places such as this one they are truly the best!

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