Our Stores

The Ädelbrook Bark-ery is an educational venture of the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy. The goal of the Bark-ery is to assist post-secondary students with the skills needed to transition into the workforce and adulthood. 

The Transitional Academy students make and sell dog treats at the Ädelbrook Bark-ery store located in Middletown, CT. The concept for the Ädelbrook Bark-ery grew out of students needing increased social and work readiness skills within the Middletown community. 

The Bark-ery allows students of all functioning levels to participate in an educational-retail setting through production, packaging and customer service. Buying these biscuits helps provide job skills for students with Autism and other Intellectual Disabilities. We thank you for your support!

Ädelbooks & More is a cozy bookstore in downtown Middletown, CT, offering a wide variety of used books and unique, handmade gifts from local Connecticut artists. 

Students from the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy manage the store, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world retail environment. They organize and shelve books, assist customers, manage donations, and support daily operations. Each task helps students build confidence, develop independence, and contribute meaningfully to their community, making the bookstore both a vibrant retail space and a supportive learning environment.