From a life in the fast paced entertainment industry in New York to a new life in metaphysical and holistic health. On this month's Eye on the Poconos, we meet Diana of Crystal Garden in Mt. Pocono. She never had a doubt about her love of the metaphysical and holistic world. Moving away from the bright lights to the clean mountain air of the Poconos took a little more convincing. With the help of her family, Diana couldn't be happier at Crystal Garden helping people everyday.
If there ever was a perfect business for the beautiful borough of Jim Thorpe - this might be it. On the next Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall make a fall stop in her hometown at Jim Thorpe Olive Oil Company. At under 500 square feet, this cute business isn't large but it can immerse you and your tastebuds. Over 160 flavors of olive oil and balsamics may seem overwhelming but a variety of tasting stations and expert advice from Keith helps make sense of this popular browsing stop.
The biking industry has experienced growth in the past few years. On the next Eye on the Poconos, we visit Pocono Bike Company in Stroudsburg. Longtime biking enthusiasts Danny and George have been local leaders in the biking world long before the recent spike in interest. Find out how they turned their passion into a bedrock business on Main St. while navigating unprecedented times soon after they opened. It's all about community here and we are excited to visit. Join us!
Jim Thorpe has become a year round attraction on the western edge of the Pocono Mountains. On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall takes in the summer vibe here in her hometown with a stop at Curiosities Coffee & Ice House. A new name and a new owner certainly peaked our curiosity and our experience couldn't have been better. An expansive coffee menu complete with ice drinks and locally made gourmet ice cream made this a great place to explore on a hot summer day. Cool off with us - comi
On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall adds another fun experience to the list of places in the Poconos to see this summer. Wonderland Madhouse in Tannersville is a new attraction that mixes the Alice in Wonderland fantasy into a fun and unique escape room adventure complete with live actors. Mix in a 9 hole golf course, tea party room and cocktail bar and it's easy to see how you can spend most of your day here. Join us for the fun at this creative local business!
Summertime in the Poconos and ice cream just go together. On the next Eye on the Pocono's, Dr. McCall visits Tutrone's Ice Cream in Pocono Summit. In only 3 years, this family run business has become the realization of a dream. It is also becoming a place where family memories are being made for young and old alike. Did you know it is one of the few locations where you can buy Manning's farm fresh ice cream in the Poconos?
On this month's Eye on the Poconos, we experience the power of play at Pocono Kid Zone LLC in East Stroudsburg. Owner Andrea Palmieri is a longtime educator who wanted to take all of her knowledge to create her vision - a safe place to play, learn and socialize here in the Poconos. The result is a unique boutique style indoor play center that is not only a blast for the kids but it also provides some nice adult interaction for parents and guardians. Join us for a play date!
On this month’s Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall does a little shopping at the Pocono’s largest natural grocer. For decades, Earthlight Natural Foods has been the destination in the area for a wide selection of organic foods and so much more - years before such grocery stores became more mainstream. As we mark another Earth Day this month, this environmentally sustainable business is a great choice to visit next. Join us!
A local teacher and author had one more passion that she wanted to experience and she chose the perfect place to let the magic happen. On this month's Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall visits Just Like Magic Bakery which opened on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg last year. Owner Paula now has the stage to share some of her favorite recipes growing up. Cakes, cookies, cinnamon buns, coffee and fresh breads are some of items on the menu here but there are many more.
On this month's Eye on the Poconos, we visit a group of women business owners that find strength in working together. Beauty Attitude LLC by Maggie, a professional, licensed skin care business moved into space at Enhance Ink Studio in Brodheadsville in 2023. Today, Maggie along with Hogla, Tiffany and Sonya offer a variety of beauty services under one roof that promises to offer women a clean, comfortable place to feel beautiful and confident inside and out.
Are you ready to have some "fun" in 2024? On this month's Eye on the Anthracite Region, Drs. Connors and Sran do just that as they ring in the New Year at Soo Fun in Pottsville. This arts and crafts studio brings interactive art lessons for adults and children along with so much more to the area. Our doctors just had to check out the popular splatter room to create a memorable art project that is the perfect decor for the walls at Pottsville Eye Specialists. Join us for some fun!
On our final Eye on the Poconos of 2023, Dr. McCall shows us around her hometown of Jim Thorpe. The timing couldn't be better as the holiday shopping season is now in full swing. Jim Thorpe's House of Jerky is loaded with some unique gift ideas for men, women, kids and even that jolly old elf. You might just be very surprised on what we find - join us for a little jerky shopping. #supportlocal #smallbusiness #christmas #christmasshopping #tourist #jimthorpe #poconomountains #railroad
A new East Stroudsburg area business loves making their customers very happy. On the next Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall introduces us to Social Vibes Event Space. A local couple decided to take their entrepreneurship to the next level in providing a service that they actually looked for themselves. It's a great idea that has been popular with the local and visitors to the Pocono Mountains. Join us for a tour of this cool business. #smallbusiness #supportlocal #eventspace #weddings #parties #
A successful Stroudsburg business closed it's doors late last year even though this popular business was busier than ever. On the October edition of Eye on the Poconos, Dr. McCall visits Main Street Makery. Owner Lisa Diemer, who we met 4 years ago at Kitchen Chemistry, explains that 2023 was the right time to open the shop she always dreamed of - a " kitchen art studio". We will explain exactly what that is and why it is a great addition to an awesome downtown Stroudsburg.