Themed shops, an antique mall and restaurant provide a unique shopping experience in Lake Alfred. Shopping and dining at the ever changing Barn and Stable never gets old.
Home, Garden & Antiques
The best way to describe the Barn and Stable shopping experience is to compare it to an outdoor mall consisting of a Hobby Lobby, Cracker Barrel gift shop, restaurant and maybe a Kirkland’s. Now, add an antique mall, jewelry shop and the fact that this is a family owned business to the mix. Sounds kind of great, right? It is!
4 Shops & a Restaurant
These specialty shops provide a unique shopping destination and we have equal love for all.
- Stable Home Decor
- Season Shop
- Backyard Shop
- Barn Antiques
- Back Porch Restaurant
The Stable Home Decor
The Stable Home Decor began as an area to showcase hand-made arts and crafts in a corner of The Barn Antiques.
Today, The Stable is the perfect balance of traditional home décor and trendy gift shop staples. It’s filled to the brim with wonderful accessories like buttery soft leather cross body purses, adorned sandals and scarves. With framed prints, lamps, candles, and an abundance of floral arrangements, it almost feels like you are meandering through a designer home. The jewelry and accessories room is the perfect place to find a special gift for your sister, mother or best friend.
The Stable Gifts & Crafts Hours of Operation
- Open year-round
- Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Seasons Gift Shop
There is no better way to get in the spirit of a season than with a visit to the Seasons Gift Shop. As you’ve probably gathered from the name, this shop celebrates all of our major holidays with incredible home decorations. Whether you want to decorate your house or set the mood for a festive family get together, you’ll find something at The Seasons you can’t live without.
Spring welcomes colorful florals and Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decorations, then summer ushers in whimsical beach accessories and patriotic 4th of July décor and party goods. All of the seasons are fun, but fall and Christmas are the true stars. From spooking Halloween touches to traditional Thanksgiving designs, The Seasons has fitting and stylish decorations for any home.
Christmas at the Seasons Gift Shop
Christmas is their specialty, and it shows. The entire shop transforms into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas decorations in a variety of styles and themes. You can also find décor for winter, spring, summer, and fall as well as seasonally appropriate fragrances, gifts and accessories.
The Seasons Gift Shop Hours of Operation
- Open year-round
- Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Back Yard Garden Shop
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but The Back Yard Garden Shop is a lot of fun. It’s an outdoor shopping experience under a canopy of native shade trees; there’s a tree right in the middle of the store! Every nook is filled with seasonal blossoms and blooms, and garden accessories that will make your yard the talk of the neighborhood. You’ll find birdhouses, fountains, arbors, garden flags and much, much more. Their “Florida Friendly” native plant selection is a blessing for those who have had difficulty growing plants and flowers in the Florida sun.
The Back Yard Garden Shop Hours of Operation
- Open year-round
- Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
The Barn Antiques
There’s just something about antiques. They have a mysterious past, unmatched quality, and are one-of-a-kind finds in today’s manufactured world. Antiques and beautifully stained glass are The Barn Antiques’ specialty. Inquire about their layaway program and gift cards (you can even get them over the phone).
The Barn Antiques Hours of Operation
- Open October – May
- Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
The Back Porch Restaurant
The Back Porch Restaurant provides a delicious break for famished shoppers. You get a soup, salad, dessert and drink all for less than $8.00, and it’s brought to your table in a precious basket.
The main dining room is beautiful and features large stained glass windows, framing a picturesque Florida view. The table tops are hand painted with wild flowers by local, Jan Wales. A private room can be reserved for birthdays, showers, and other special events.
Insider Tip: Sit on their wrap-around covered deck overlooking a nature pond. And, you MUST stop by the Shady Deck for frozen lemonade or one of their famous Wine Ice Stirs.
The Back Porch Tearoom Hours of Operation
- Serving lunch year-round
- Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
