🌟 Where is StorySprout today? 🌟

Penny Carlton • December 14, 2025

3 Clues on the South Shore…

sipping something warm and giggling with friends.

🌟 Where is StorySprout today? 🌟


On the south shore of Keuka, where mugs are filled, smiles are shared, and even a simple stop becomes part of the story.


β˜• Clue #1 — Warm in Hand

You can find StorySprout cozied up with a steamy mug in hand — whether it’s artisan coffee, creamy hot cocoa, or spiced chai that smells like fall hugs.


πŸ‘― Clue #2 — Giggling with Friends

They’re sharing laughs and stories with good folks — chatting, swapping smiles, and maybe plotting a new adventure together.


β›½ Clue #3 — The Reveal Spot

Right by the heart of community vibes at Service Station FLX — where neighbors meet, locals gather, and every stop feels like a mini-homecoming.

 

🧭 Hint for the adventure seekers:


Look for the table with twinkle lights, warm drinks, and the friendliest faces on the South Shore today.


StorySprout’s laughter will be your compass!


🌱 Merchant Spotlight: Service Station FLX


Where StorySprout Warms Her Hands—and Her Heart—on the South Shore

Every great StorySprout adventure includes a place where laughter lingers, stories spill easily, and something warm is always waiting in your hands. On the south shore of Keuka, that place is Service Station FLX.


Once a humble stop along the road, Service Station FLX has been lovingly reimagined into a gathering spot where community runs on kindness and connection. When StorySprout pushed open the door, she was greeted by the comforting hum of conversation, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the unmistakable feeling that everyone belongs here.


β˜• A Pause Worth Taking


StorySprout perched herself just right—cupping a warm drink, watching friends greet friends, and giggling along as stories bounced from table to table. This is the kind of place where mornings feel unhurried, afternoons invite lingering, and even a quick stop turns into a moment worth remembering.


πŸ’› Fueled by Community


Service Station FLX isn’t just about what’s poured into your cup—it’s about what’s poured into the village. Locals meet here. Visitors feel instantly welcomed. Conversations spark. Ideas grow. It’s a reminder that the best places aren’t rushed—they’re rooted.


🌿 StorySprout’s Takeaway


“If you’re looking for warmth on a cool Keuka day—start here. Sip something cozy, share a laugh, and let the stories find you.”


Whether you’re passing through or planting yourself for a while, Service Station FLX is a perfect stop on StorySprout’s trail—and a shining example of the small places that make our Keuka communities feel like home.


πŸ“ Visit Service Station FLX

43 Main Street, Hammondsport, NY


Right in the heart of the south shore village, where warm drinks meet warm conversation—and StorySprout always finds a reason to linger a little longer.


✨ Follow the trail. Sip slowly.


Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.


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