WIND GAP, Pa. – A destination for locally sourced meats, produce, eggs, dairy products and other food items has ended operations in Northampton County.
Stryker Market, carrying premium meats from Stryker Farm on Mountain Road in Saylorsburg along with other foods, household items and personal care products from other local farms and businesses, has permanently closed at 67 Park Ave. in Wind Gap, according to an announcement posted Sunday on the business’ Facebook page.
Stryker Market is pictured shortly after its opening in April 2024 at 67 Park Ave. in Wind Gap.
Stryker Farm
The market opened in April 2024 in a renovated space that previously housed Wind Gap Vac N Sew, a business offering vacuum and sewing machine sales, service and accessories.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share some bittersweet news: Stryker Market in Wind Gap will be permanently closing, effective at the close of business today,” Sunday’s announcement reads.
“This was not an easy decision. After much thought, we’ve chosen to prioritize precious time with our family and refocus our energy on other areas of the business. Your incredible support and kind words over the years have meant the world to our team and made this journey truly special. We’ll continue sharing updates via our Facebook page and www.strykerfarm.com – including online shopping options for our farm products.”
Stryker Market
Stryker Market was an extension of Stryker Farm, a 14-year-old livestock farm that owner Nolan Thevenet continues to operate about three miles away in the Saylorsburg section of Ross Township.
Thevenet named the farm after his maternal grandmother.
“Stryker is the maiden name of my grandmother, my mom’s mom, and I decided to name the farm after her because I have a lot of respect for her,” Thevenet told 69 News in 2024.
Stryker Farm’s products, which individuals can purchase online at strykerfarm.com, include grass-fed and pasture-raised beef and pork, including ground beef, ground pork, pulled pork, brisket, hot dogs, sausages, bacon, scrapple and various steaks, among other items.
Chicken and turkey products are also available.
Animals are naturally raised without GMOs, antibiotics and hormones.
Stryker Market is pictured shortly after its opening in April 2024 at 67 Park Ave. in Wind Gap.
Stryker Farm
Stryker Market also carried a wide array of locally grown vegetables and fruits, including apples from Scholl Orchards, along with other local goods such as milk, cheeses, honey, jams, syrups, sauces, snacks, flowers, candles, soaps and lotions.
Additionally, market workers utilized a new kitchen to prepare baked goods such as breads, rolls, muffins and cookies. Specialty sandwiches were also available.
The market’s closing announcement has garnered more than 200 reactions and over 30 comments, primarily from individuals extending warm wishes to the business’ team.
“You will be missed!” one person stated. “You made the best sweet treats and loved your eggs and meats!”
Stryker Market
“Nooooooo!!” another person wrote. “I’m so saddened by this news. Loved stopping by your place whenever I was in the area. Best Rice pudding I’ve ever had and the best meats.”
For the latest Stryker Farm updates, including announcements regarding products available for purchase online, follow the business’ Facebook page. Info: strykerfarm.com.