Getting to Know The Artisan Market of Naples

This brand new, fully air-conditioned space, is a hub for creativity, art, and handmade goods to come alive! The shopping space features a thoughtfully curated collection of art by local artists, permanent vendors, and daily vendors on rotation, bringing you all homemade household staples, must-haves, and that special art piece you didn’t know you needed!

Rookery Bay Ranch – Owner Matt Braunstein (Permanent Vendor)

One feels like they have traveled back in time to a General Store as they peruse the shelves of Rookery Bay Ranch.

“We started a few years ago with the simple mission of creating simple products with simple ingredients,” said the owner, Matt Braunstein.

Their candles are clean-burning, meaning they are made with no soot-creating materials. The soaps, shampoos, and conditioners are all from goat’s milk with essential oils. They additionally have a Grass-Fed Beef Tallow face cream and body butter. “The tallow is a good moisturizer!”

“We wanted to make all this because we were really tired of not being able to pronounce the ingredients on our soap, shampoos, and conditioners. My mom makes almost all of the products,” said Braunstein, gesturing to the products and explaining that he does everything else.

He shared that they had been doing outdoor markets for a few years; however, the majority of their products do not mix well with the Florida heat. They were very happy to join The Artisan Market and branch out a bit. 

www.rookerybayranch.com.

Promotional TREE – Owner Suzanne Caruso (Permanent Vendor)

Suzanne Caruso enjoys creating personalized keepsakes, custom orders, handcrafted gifts, and specializes in UV Printing and Laser Engraving.

Coasters, cutting boards, custom hats, and more – she can make your vision come to life.

“Whatever folks want! Some things I can laser engrave on the fly, or if someone wants bulk, they can place an order.”

She offers a variety of hats for both men and women at her booth, along with a variety of other customizable materials. “I can make a ton of custom stuff.” All one has to do is inquire. 

She will be doing gift baskets for the holidays. 

Caruso initially heard about the market on Facebook. “I caught it early and had to check it out because I was doing this from home out of my garage and it was taking over.” Happy to have a permanent space to do her work, she will be continuing to add more products that will complement each other.

www.promotionaltree.com.

Little Ana’s Sourdough Bread – Owner Anastasia Shishkina (Daily Vendor)

‘Little Ana’ Shishkina can be found every Saturday serving up her not-so-average loaves of bread. “I bake sourdough the traditional way – using Italian flour and a 24-hour fermentation process to create bread rich in flavor, character, and care,” said Shishkina. There are also no pesticides or any other ‘junk’ that can often be found in most store-bought flours and breads. 

After having her son, Shishkina began having stomach issues anytime she would eat bread. She stumbled across a farmer’s market in Michigan and gave a sourdough loaf a try. She felt completely normal afterward and began to make the bread at home. 

She fell in love with the process and decided she wanted to make it a business! Her flavors include Original, Super Seeded, Cheddar and Jalapeno, Cranberry and Walnut, Cherry + Chocolate + Walnut, and Sun-Dried Tomato and Mozzarella. “I am still learning, experimenting, and trying to build something of my own here in Naples,” she said.

Shishkina saw a post online for the market and inquired further. “There are a lot of farmer’s markets around, but they are often hard to get into, and it is hot! This is indoors; that is a bonus!” said her husband, Brent, who can be frequently seen assisting at the market booth.

Pre-order is available to ensure your soon-to-be favorite flavor is available, and English Muffins will be available soon!

littleanassourdough@gmail.com.