About The Goodie Jar

Welcome to the About the Goodie Jar/Bear Trail page.

Who are we? We are a family owned and operated home-based business. The website began shortly after our marriage-- both are going on 16 years! The Bear Trail is our legal business name. We have recently begun using the name The Goodie Jar because our focus is no longer limited to handcrafted as The Bear Trail was.

Where are we? We are from Orange County, NY. A small town called Sparrow Bush. I'm originally from an even smaller town nearby called Rio. (that's Rye-O). Just a few miles away is Port Jervis. You can find it on the map if you look at the exact spot where NY, NJ, and PA connect. There is actually a rock you can stand on and be in all 3 states (or so they say!) For more links on my hometown -visit the Contact us page

Why The Bear Trail? That's simple! For the bear that trails through our yard every fall and spring. All of our neighbors can't wait to see him...and then can't wait until he leaves. He bends bird feeders and takes off with trash cans, usually leaving them in the woods for us to hunt for!

My family: For now, it's just my husband, myself and our cat Trubbles. I do come from a long line of women that enjoy crafting. My mother loves knitting, she always has a blanket in the works. Gramma crochets-see her sachets in our online catalog. She just turned 95 and has more get-up-and-go than anyone I know!

Picture of Doreen Olver overlooking the Hawk's Nest

(Overlooking the Delaware River along Route 97-Hawk's Nest)

What do we sell?: I like to believe we have a nice selection of unique handmade gifts. From hand counted cross stitch samplers to towels and shirts. We also carry a wide selection of teapots and accessories.

We Accept: Money Order,
Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal

Our shopping cart calculates shipping to USA only- please email us for quote on non-US orders

The Goodie Jar Home Page	Hand-stitched Towels
Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks	Finished Cross Stitch
Teapots & Accessories	Crocheted Sachets
Gourmet Beverages	Make Your Own Craft Kits
Sugar Free Candy	Ornaments & Holiday Items
Gourmet Cocoas	Tupperware
Flavored Coffees	Shows -come out and see us!
Frequently Asked Questions	How To place and order/Shipping
Privacy Policy	Product Return Information
Newsletter	Sitemap

The Goodie Jar- PO Box 711 Route 42 - Sparrow Bush, NY 12780

(914) 443-7816 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST Monday - Friday-- Or leave a message, and we will call YOU back!

We are a family owned and operated small-business. Please feel free to email us with any questions or comments.