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Retail Dealer Opportunities
Chartreuse welcomes applications from creative persons who source great finds and/or create handcrafted goods. Such persons who have retail selling space at Chartreuse are our dealers. You can be a dealer at Chartreuse in two ways: ongoing, or as a guest. As ongoing/permanent space comes available at Chartreuse, we usually extend offers to guest dealers.
Guest Dealer Opportunities
We offer guest dealer opportunities for select events throughout the year: the semi-annual Market Days, and the Holiday Makers’ Market. Included is information about each of these three events, and a direct link to our application.
Guest Dealer Event FAQ
What to Expect
- Each of these events has historically attracted big crowds and had a fun, bustling atmosphere.
- Each event is set on Chartreuse’s grounds, which feature open fields, large trees and plantings, and historic barns. The property is at its most beautiful April – June and September – October.
- The hours for each day we’re open are 10am – 4pm.
- All dates are firm, rain or shine.
- Food truck and assorted vendors on site
- Indoor temperature-regulated public restrooms w/water fountains on site
- Portable toilets on site
- For each of these events, guest dealers are outside, and subject to weather. Cold, heat, rain, wind, etc. are all potential factors to consider.
- Dealers have 24/7 access to their spaces from beginning of setup to end of breakdown.
- Combinations of space sizes, space types, space locations on the premises, and sales types available at each event vary and are at Chartreuse’s sole discretion. Which types are available for a given event will be announced for that event. Please see each event listing for more information.
Space Locations on Premises
What space locations are available at each event vary by event. Please see the event’s information to confirm which space locations are available for a given event.
Front Field:
- The field ground is grass. In heavy rains, fields can become soggy.
- Access to electricity, lighting, heat, or AC is not available.
- The field is in front of the white farm house on the property, and near a gracious, aged maple tree. Cars are parked in a U-shape around the epicenter of activity of dealer tents in the field.
Courtyard:
- The courtyard ground is a combination of grass and gravel. In heavy rains, the ground can become soggy.
- Access to electricity is very limited and should not be incorporated into any setup or display. Some lighting and propane heating can be provided by Chartreuse for some events as needed and as able based on varying demands on these resources.
Space Types
What space types are available at each event vary by event. Please see the event’s information to confirm which space types are available for a given event.
Ground Space:
- The field ground is grass. In heavy rains, fields can become soggy.
- The courtyard ground is a combination of grass and gravel. In heavy rains, the ground can become soggy.
- You are responsible for providing your own tent.
- You are fully responsible for your own setup and breakdown.
- Access to electricity, lighting, heat, or cold is not available.
- Each space is $235 for a 10’ x 10’ space. Discounts may apply for bulk space purchases (discount reflected in final invoice before purchase)
Chartreuse's Tent:
- Commercial-grade frame/pole tent structure
- Nominal 40’ x 40’ configuration
- Tent sides will be put up by Chartreuse staff if winds, rain, or other weather require it.
- The ground will be either grass or a combination of gravel and grass. If conditions make the grounds soggy, Chartreuse will lay down pine or cedar shavings to help absorb the excess moisture.
- Access to electricity is highly limited and may not be available. Please do not incorporate use of electricity into any space decorating plans.
- You are fully responsible for the full setup and breakdown or your product and merchandise.
- You do not need to bring a tent.
- Available space sizes within the tent vary by event. Please see that event’s details for more information.
Sales Transaction handling options
What sales types are available at each event vary by event. Please see the event’s information to confirm which sales types are available for a given event.
Manage Your Own Sales:
- Supply your own staffing and hauling.
- Supply your own equipment, including bags, receipts, cash drawers, credit card readers, etc.
- Manage your own pricing, sales, and transactions.
- Remit your own Maryland sales tax and other taxes, as applicable.
- Secure your own trader’s license to sell in Maryland.
- You are expected to have a presence at your tent for all hours we are open.
Chartreuse Manages Your Sales:
- 15% commission deducted by Chartreuse for all sales
- Please provide Chartreuse a completed W-9 and preferred payment method information.
- Tag all of your items with their price and a provided 2- to 4-character code. Signage in your space is not an adequate substitute.
Policies to know
- You must apply and be approved to be able to participate in any event at Chartreuse.
- Chartreuse staff are not available to assist with setup, manning, or breakdown of your space or display.
- Chartreuse equipment, goods, supplies, or product are not available for use in your setup, breakdown, or display.
- Chartreuse is not responsible for any shrink, regardless of whether product is broken, damaged, stolen, etc.
- Any items or product on the premises after the breakdown deadline will be considered abandoned and sold by Chartreuse or thrown away.
What you get from Chartreuse
- A space of the size and type you requested from the available options
- Marketing of the event
- Infrastructure for the event, including parking, the presence of food vendors, and staff and facility amenities to attend to customers’ needs or questions
What we ask of you
- Please provide customers, other dealers, vendors, and staff politeness and respect. Please come directly to management if you have any concerns.
- Bring your best showing! Bring your product and your best décor looks. Be customer ready throughout each day of opening.
- You are responsible for managing all of your pricing.
- You are responsible for being setup on time, and having all product, goods, supplies, etc. fully removed from the property by the specified date.
Spring Market Days
Event Timeline:
- Applications Due: February 15, 2023
- Decisions Made & Applicants Notified: March 1, 2023
- Accepted Applicants’ Space Payment Due: March 15, 2023
- Setup may begin: Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00am
- Event Dates: Friday, April 21 – Sunday, April 23
- Breakdown completed by: Tuesday, April 25 by 8pm
About the event:
- Dozens of guest dealers fill Chartreuse’s fields and offer their beautifully displayed wares and finds to our customers.
- Occurs annually in April
- One weekend
- Friday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
2023 Specifics:
- Space Location: Front Field
- Space Type: Ground Space or Chartreuse’s Tent
- Sales Type: Managed by dealer
Fall Market Days
Event Timeline:
- Applications Due: June 22, 2023
- Decisions Made & Applicants Notified: July 1, 2023
- Accepted Applicants’ Space Payment Due: July 15, 2023
- Setup may begin: Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00am
- Event Dates: Friday, September 15 – Sunday, September 17
- Breakdown completed by: Tuesday, September 19 by 8pm
About the event:
- Dozens of guest dealers fill Chartreuse’s fields and offer their beautifully displayed wares and finds to our customers
- Occurs annually in September
- One weekend
- Friday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
2023 Specifics:
- Space Location: Front Field
- Space Type: Ground Space or Chartreuse’s Tent
- Sales Type: Managed by dealer
Holiday Maker's Market
Event Timeline:
- Applications Due: July 15, 2023
- Decisions Made & Applicants Notified: August 1, 2023
- Accepted Applicants’ Space Payment Due: August 15, 2023
- Setup may begin: Monday, October 30 at 10:00am
- Event Dates:
- Thursday, November 2 – Sunday, November 5
- Saturday, November 11
- Friday, November 17 – Sunday, November 19
- Saturday, November 25
- Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3
- Sales Payout Dates:
- First payout: between Nov. 10
- Second payout: Nov. 24
- Third payout: Dec. 8
- Breakdown completed by: Tuesday, December 5 by 8pm
About the event:
- Guest dealers populate Chartreuse’s tented courtyard and offer their beautifully displayed wares and finds to our customers.
- Monthlong engagement: First & third weekend of November, first weekend of December, and every Saturday of November
- Hours each day open are 10am – 4pm.
- Occurs annually throughout November
- Conditions can be cold, wet, and windy! Please prepare accordingly, with propane heaters, tarps to cover your goods (condensation overnight inside the tent can occur), and/or protectors or supports for any fragile product.
2023 Specifics:
- Space Location: Courtyard
- Space Type: Chartreuse’s Tent
- Each nominal 10′ x 10′ is a one-time $200 payment (actual dimensions are roughly 9.25′ x 9.25′).
- Spaces are defined by the tent’s supportive poles.
- Sales Type: Run through Chartreuse (15% commission)
- Holiday lights will be strung in the large tent, providing some light 24/7.
Propane heaters will be used by Chartreuse at strategic locations throughout the property to help make as pleasant an experience for customers, staff, and dealers as possible.
Ready to Apply?
Click here to submit your application now. Please see above for more details and the full timeline for each event.
Application deadlines:
- Spring Market Days on February 15 2023
- Fall Market Days on June 22, 2023
- Holiday Makers’ Market on July 15, 2023
In your application, please:
- Provide your name and your business’s name;
- Provide a phone number at which we can reach you;
- Provide a few representative photos of product and/or designs you’ve created;
- Indicate which event is of interest to you;
- Provide a few sentences about your business: why you’re in the industry, why you’d like to participate in Chartreuse’s event(s), etc.