Deadwood Mountain Traders opens its doors in Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG — A small shop offering Adirondack-themed goods, produced primarily by artisans from the Hudson Valley area, recently opened its doors in the historic stone building overlooking the four-way intersection at the center of town. Deadwood Mountain Traders sells art, jewelry, antiques, rustic furniture, blown and fused glass and other hand-made gift items, all with a touch of Adirondack flavor. Owners Kim Moore and Paul Benaquista have been in the retail business for over 30 years, the duration of their marriage, and since recently making the Adirondacks their permanent home, they decided to continue their work on the bustling corner, at a location characterized by the sights, sounds and smells of auto-repair for over three decades. The pair spent five months personally renovating the space — pouring cement, re-wiring, scrubbing, painting, and ultimately transforming the garage into a cozy nook rich with Adirondack culture and craftsmanship. "I have loved this building my whole life," Moore said, noting the recent changes to the corner, from the renovation projects underway at the Band Stand and the Merrill Magee house, as well as the thrift shop which recently opened in the space next-door to Deadwood Mountain. While the couple hails from the southern Saratoga area, they are no strangers to Warrensburg and the Adirondack Park. All her life Moore has spent her summers and weekends on a Warrensburg property settled by her great grandfather along the Hudson river in 1914. Since becoming the property's official caretaker 25 years ago, her family's visits to the town increased to four days a week, and after their children shipped off to college out of state she and her husband decided to live and work in Warrensburg year-round. The store derives its name from a mountain on the Moore property, which borders on land owned by the Pack Forest Camp. "We love this area," Moore said. "The lakes, the streams, the hiking — we love it all." Those who remember Corner Car Care may recognize a still-functioning sink the couple left intact in the store, now housed by a rustic cabinet — the center of a display of spa items and decorations. But that's not the only remnant of the old in Deadwood Mountain, as the couple painted a workbench left behind from building's garage days, still adorned by a functioning table clamp which Benaquista said came in handy during the renovation process. "We love seeing people's faces when they come in and see how the place has changed," Moore said. Deadwood Mountain Traders is open on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment. Moore said the two are always on the lookout for quality products to sell at Deadwood Mountain, and hope to become a go-to stop for gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. "There is a little bit of something here for everybody," Moore said.

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