The Gold Trout

12/26/2022

Our store has flooded 2x this year and we lost power due to a storm right before the second flooding. We are in the process of emptying half of the store. If you’ve had any issue with a recent order, we ask that you send a message via Facebook or Instagram instead of by email. We apologies for any issues our issues have caused. But please, it is so unhelpful and unnecessary to spam our Google my Business with negative reviews.

Wishing all of you a much Happier Holiday season than we’ve experienced. 🎄

12/02/2022

Attending Granville's 5th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade? Be sure to check out the many local businesses Granville has to offer -- many of which are even along the route, including: Kid's Korner Consignment, The Gold Trout, 2nd Time Around, On The Rocks Pub, Tommy's Place, Slate Town Brewing Company and more!
Local vendors including Clean Slate Creations and Cider Valley Donuts will also be set up on Main Street near the old TD Bank building.
Remember, the Granville Lighted Tractor Parade kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9.

09/11/2022

Thanks for bringing to the forefront all of the commentary that is so on-point . It feels so right to share and admire your anti-capitalist work on the heels of memorializing one of our most brilliant educators who left us too soon.

09/08/2022

If you find yourself a bit lost in this world, pick up a new hobby or book or a paintbrush or an approach to the art you have to share with the world. Anyone who knows us knows how much we love a good podcast or audio book, and are finding a natural path through Laura Lynne Jackson’s SIGNS: The SECRET LANGUAGE of the UNIVERSE. Laura reminds us that “Nobody lives a small life. No one is forgotten by the universe. All of us can greatly brighten the world.” ✨

09/02/2022

09/01/2022

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Every day is a su***de prevention day for anyone who has lost a loved one to su***de.

You may have noticed that our team has been very quiet on social media for the last year and a half, as we have experienced the loss of loved ones by su***de over and over and over, as the pandemic wore on. Our silence... reflecting the silence experienced by those facing life-shattering loss... honors those lives.

And, in honor of all those that we have lost 💔, we designed this bag in-house to spread a message of positivity, and optimism. Life is not always easy, but there is help out there for people to work through issues that manifest in all realms of one's life. Family, friends, and strangers are all here to help you as you walk through life's ups and downs.

https://goldtrout.com/products/let-your-beautiful-light-shine-bright-tote-bag-to-support-su***de-prevention

****35% of each sale will go back to support the broader mission of Su***de Prevention & Awareness****

The message "Let Your Beautiful Light Shine Bright" is intended to inspire and help the reader find courage and optimism, even in the most challenging times.

Some challenges require more intensive support, and professional services and in-patient facilities are always an option. If someone you know needs support, advocate for their well-being.

Make a habit this month of thinking of dear ones in your life, and connect with them. Support and connection mean so much to all of us, but particularly those who suffer from mental health issues and may feel alone in this world.

If you are looking for a mental health professional, we recommend using http://www.psychologytoday.com. Remember, in-patient options are there for a reason.

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline 988

***deprevention ***depreventionmonth

07/19/2022

Every year for many years now we have sponsored Tour de Slate in Middletown Springs, Vermont. The ride benefits Teen Challenge VT and supports addiction recovery.

Locals, consider yourselves officially invited to this regional event on August 6, with 5 different course options:

**Metric Century Ride (63 miles)
**Road/ Gravel Ride (40 miles)
**Medium Distance Ride (36 miles)
**Short Distance Out + Back Ride (25 miles)
**Rails to Trails Off-Road Ride (8 miles)

https://www.bikereg.com/tourdeslate

Register individually or sign up as a family for a deep discount!

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

07/09/2022

In 2019, I asked “local” friend and artist Jordan Flower to paint my sorority house in northern New York to commemorate 50 years of independent sisterhood since Kappa Delta Sigma formed after the sisterhood parted ways with its national Kappa Delta over a dispute that involved racial bias.

53 years later, and 19 since I “pledged”, I can say that I still adore the fine ladies of Kappa Delta Sigma and consider them my forever friends.

Jordan recently announced his intentions to gift the original painting to the sorority house, and today it was sent UPS to the Greek Advisor at SLU for safe-keeping until the ladies arrive back on campus. Thank you Jordan Flower, for sharing your artistic talents with us and for the beautiful gift to the sisters of Kappa Delta Sigma.

*Prints are still available at https://goldtrout.com/products/kappa-delta-sigma-sorority-house-at-st-lawrence-university-by-jordan-flower

07/08/2022

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The Gold Trout is a brick-and-mortar and online mercantile focused on curating sustainable and beautiful products for our community. At the heart of our business is you -- so, we bring together the very best handcrafted, eco-friendly products that improves the well-being of you and your family.

07/08/2022

We work hard to reduce our collective impact. Did you know we ship in up-cycled boxes and 100% recycled mailers? Recently, our efforts have also included:

**planting 312 trees
**rescuing 190 plastic bottles from the ocean, and
**offsetting 0.91 tonnes of CO2

We are able to do this because of YOU. 🤩