Island Farmhouse Closing In Wading River

WADING RIVER, NY — Just over a year after a new store debuted at The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River, the owners announced this week that they'll be closing soon.

"Island Farmhouse is closing the store at East Wind," owners Kim Gillin and Linda Vernillo announced. The store is offering deep discounts, as well as $100 off all listed prices for furniture.

The pair were saddened to have to say good-bye. "Unfortunately, location is everything — and it’s not at this location. We wish it was — but it’s not busy," they said.

Both agreed that they were planning their next move.

"Right now we are going to continue to sell out apparel online and fairs and markets until we know where the next place is," they said.

Island Farmhouse still has an online store and a Facebook page, as well.

While no closing date has been officially announced, customers can visit this weekend on Friday from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gillin and Vernillo opened the business on February 6, 2022 at the Shoppes, located at 5768 New York State Route 25A.

Both from Shirley, the pair had a vision they worked tirelessly to execute. "We wanted a cozy, warm farmhouse feel," they said. "We wanted customers to walk in and feel at home."

The shop features all one-of-a-kind refinished furniture pieces, created by local artists.

"We wanted customers to be able to envision the pieces of furniture in their own homes," Gillin and Vernillo said.

Their vision for the shop was one of collaboration, they said. "We really wanted to have local artists that we'd met at craft fairs and vendor events that shared the same enthusiasm and creativity as us," they said. "We wanted to support local small business and have a home front for them to display their talent. Supporting businesses we've worked beside really fills our hearts — and makes us strive to keep our success growing."