On May 4, Noam and Irene Krasniansky launched their inaugural Treehouse Farmers Market in the Euclid Church parking lot (921 10th Ave N). They purchased the historic church 20 months ago and have invested $1.6 million into restoring the property’s facade, repairing internal damage, and resurfacing some of its hidden beauties. Initially, the Krasnianskys hoped to rezone the property as an events venue and bed-and-breakfast, but the City Council denied their proposal.
Instead of accepting defeat, the Krasnianskys pivoted their business model, transforming the lot into a community space for a new farmers market. The first event hosted more than 30 vendors, and Noam Krasniansky reports, “It was truly a community event. We even had people who protested [our rezoning] at the market… we were breaking bread together. The church has been quiet for so long — the market brought new life.”
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“Feels more like a neighborhood market…”
While the market attracted new faces, it also welcomed back longtime neighbors — including 79-year-old Neoka Maple, who returned to the church for the first time in over half a century. Noam gave Maple a private tour, which reawakened her childhood memories. Her father once managed the Sunday School classes, and her mother helped improve the church’s music program — a testament to the deep social impact buildings like the Euclid Church have on the community.
“It was quite emotional [for Maple],” said Noam. She even purchased several of the historic church chairs to take home as keepsakes from the past.
Noam and Irene Krasniansky are already planning the next Euclid market, which will take place on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reflecting on his first foray into the farmers market world, Noam shared, “I was very impressed. It wasn’t a flood of people, but it was steady. All my vendors were happy, and the people were happy… we had such a great variety of vendors.”
He’s confident the second market will be even better — further proving that Treehouse Farmers Market can be a positive addition to the neighborhood and offer St. Pete residents a new alternative to downtown markets. “Feels more like a neighborhood market,” said Noam. “Rather than a big city one.”
Vendor list for May 25 market in Euclid
- Nursery to Home – Plants, orchids
- Robert’s Tools
- Friends Products LLC – Dips
- Thai Trai Exotic Fruit
- Lue Xiong Farms
- Sanctum Apothecary
- Golden Bite Empanadas
- Hestia Organic Sourdough Bread
- Curious Tropical Plants
- Deip Tram Farms Produce
- Tai Nguyen Produce
- Blue Iris Blooms – Flowers
- Gici Handcrafted Jewelry
- Pit Peach Farms – Greens
- Bambooee Pillows
- Bellies Street Food
- Only Child Coffee
- Mickey’s Organics – Cookies
- Jusan Organic Desserts
- Meena’s Matcha
- TDog ChunkyHandKnits
- Sammy thrashLife – Artist
- E-Cool Outside – Fans and coolers
- All American Gutter
- Super Cream – Beauty
- Bread Artisans Bakery (St. Pete)
- Sun Bear Coffee
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