2024 Best of Lake Erie: Treasure Hunt

Discover your next local treasure at Farm Bell Basket Barn in Dewittville, New York.




You spot a sunny yellow barn with the words “The Farm Bell” in Dewittville, New York. Curious, you pull off to visit this treasure chest. Inside, there’s a little bit of everything — souvenir shirts, Minnetonka Moccasins, antiques, candy and local art. 

Here are three things we love at Farm Bell Basket Barn.

1. Flower pounded art by local artist Brenda Nickerson ranging from small bags to tablecloths ($5-$50).

2. An Albany Cutter Sleigh ($4,500) built around 1900 and professionally restored (only a few left in existence). Just add a horse to glide over the snow to Grandma’s house.

3. Desktop kinetic sand art ($150) handmade by Austrian artist Klaus “Sandman” Bosch.