Stone's Throw Garden Restoration

Hello,

We, Allie, Silas and Tyler, are the owners of Stone’s Throw Restaurant in Richmond Vermont. We are a family-run, small business focused on curating the small uniquely-Vermont town experience where our friends and neighbors gather to enjoy our food. We do this through the timeless communal medium of Pizza! We meet all dietary restrictions and allergens by offering Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy free, and nut-free options. One of our greatest offerings is our garden fresh produce grown on-site.

On July 10th our shop was affected by massive flooding that overtook the town of Richmond as our beautiful grounds were completely flooded under six feet of water. This garden has been part of the community for over a decade. It is a place that we, and the town of Richmond, have taken pride in. We beautify our restaurant with the flowers, feed the community with its harvest, and sit in it every Friday for live music. We are at a loss and devastated that this once-treasured environment is no longer what it once was. We were extremely fortunate that the water did not make it into our building.

We have learned that despite having flood insurance, the damages will not be covered. Our insurance agent stated “The gardens are not directly attached to the building” and will therefore NOT be covered. We have also not heard back from FEMA. We have lost wedding and event bookings and had to close our space to the public. With the loss of our gardens, so went most of our outdoor seating. Additionally, we lost days of sales. We have spent many hours repairing the damages, but we cannot fully recover from this without your help. We have calculated a total of $20,000 in damages. Please, help us restore this wonderful space that has been a staple to the community and provided much joy and belonging to us and our precious town.