A Place to Cherish Brown County State Park Added to National Register of Historic Places

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INSIDE: A place to cherish Brown County State Park added to National Register of Historic Places

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2 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 nashville Spice co.

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Brown County Almanack Rogers Estate: One year later Visitors Page 22 Guide A quarterly publication featuring local merchants and events from Nashville and Brown County, Indiana.

Editor Sara Clifford

Writers Sara Clifford SUZANNAH COUCH Abigail YOUMANS Feature stories The lists Advertising Sales 12 Shelterhouse to 8 Shopfinder Directory Larry Hanson, Taylor Schrink 40 Entertainment & Recreation be rebuilt Graphic designer 41 Food, Snacks & Spirits Anna Perlich 14 Sanitizer 44 Handmade in Brown County ADVERTISING SALES CONTACTS stations become 44 Art Colony of the Midwest art instillations Phone: (812) 988-2221 46 Lodging Fax: (812) 988-6502 16 Weed Patch 49 Conferences, Weddings & Retreats [email protected] Music expands 60 Spring Events 18 Bike shop opens MAPs Map of Brown County | Page 6 Nashville Street Map | Page 28 20 Nurse painting 153 picked for collection Cover Photo By Norberto Nunes 30 Veterinarian https://norberto-nunes.pixels.com remembered Downtown Nashville

4 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 A Great Family Getaway Awaits All year long! Abe Martin Lodge and the Little Gem Restaurant offer 160 accommodations including guest rooms, two-story cabins, historic cabins and full service restaurant open daily.

Come any time of year to enjoy our indoor aquatic center and have a splashin’ good time!

Located in Brown County, where fun is all around.

Brown County State Park IN-35065586 P.O. Box 547 | Nashville, IN 47448 Reservations: 1-877-LODGES-1 Direct Line: 812.988.4418 www.indianainns.com Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 5

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6 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 brown County Inn HOTEL, RESTAURANT & BAR On the corner of 135 & 46 just 3 blocks from downtown with free parking

Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week 8am to 9pm Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10pm Friday & Saturday

www.browncountyinn.com (812) 988-2291

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 7 Shopfinder Directory

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ALPHABETICAL ORDER Health for “U”...... E10...... 49 CATEGORY LISTING 1875 Homestead B&B. . . . Pg. 6. . . . . 35 Heritage Candy Store . . . . E5...... 43 ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES Hills O Brown A Vacation Rentals.Pg 6 . . . . 52...... Brown County Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg. 6 . . . . .5 Hoosier Artist Gallery . . . . F2...... 53 Antique Mall...... Pg. 6. . . . . 52 Hotel Nashville...... A4...... 18 Touch of Silver Gold & Old. . E8...... 45 B Village Green Bldg, The . . . E3 ...... 2 B3 Gallery...... E3...... 2 I ART Bear Hardware...... L9...... 25 IGA ...... L10...... 13 Brown County Antique Mall. Pg. 6. . . . . 52 Bear Wallow Distillery. . . . Pg. 6. . . . . 19 Iris Garden...... D6...... 33 Brown County Art Gallery. . F12...... 51 Big Woods Brewing Co.. . . .C3...... 3 Ironweed Gifts and Florals. . I1...... 43 Blue Elk Family Clinic. . . . .L12...... 47 Brown County Art Guild. . . F4...... 33 Bone Appetit ...... J6 ...... 45 L B3 Gallery...... E3...... 2 Brick Lodge...... Pg. 6. . . . . 18 Lawrence Family Glassblowers/ Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 41 Brown County Antique Mall. Pg. 6. . . . . 52 Quintessence Gallery. . . . .G6/5. . . . . 47 Hoosier Artist Gallery . . . . E2...... 53 Brown County Art Gallery. . F12 . . . . . 51 Lil Black Bear Inn...... Pg6...... 49 Lawrence Family Glassblowers Brown County Art Guild. . . F4...... 33 & Quintessence Gallery . . . G6/5 . . . . .47 Brown County Bikes . . . . .H2...... 17 M Totem Post ...... F5...... 49 Brown County IGA...... L10...... 13 Mercantile ...... I9...... 39 Village Green Bldg, The . . . E3 ...... 2 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 7 Mike Nickels Log Cabins. . . Pg. 6. . . . . 37 BATH & BODY Brown County KOA...... Pg. 6. . . . . 31 Mike Nickels Brown County Playhouse. . .F4...... 56 Vacation Rentals...... Pg. 6. . . . . 31 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 41 Brown County Winery. . . . Pg. 6. . . . . 45 Miller’s Ice Cream House . . .E3...... 2 BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS Brye Real Estate / Moondance Erika Bryenton...... Pg. 6. . . . . 11 Vacation Rentals...... I7...... 41 Bear Wallow Distillery. . . . Pg. 6. . . . . 19 Moonshine Leather. . . . . E4...... 47 Big Woods Brewing Co.. . . .C3...... 3 C Brown County Inn...... L5...... 7 Candy Dish, The...... E3...... 2 N Brown County Winery. . . . Pg. 6. . . . . 45 Candy Emporium...... E2...... 45 Nashville House...... E7...... 50 Cedar Creek Winery. . . . . G6...... 53 Carpenter Hills O’ Brown /Curt Nashville Spice Co...... D8...... 3 Country Heritage Winery . . J7 ...... 39 & Penny Scroggins, Agent. . B2...... 27 North House...... A4...... 18 Hard Truth Distillery. . . . . D4...... 55 Cedar Creek Winery. . . . . G6...... 53 Salt Creek Winery & Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 41 P Vacation Rental...... D3...... 51 Chocolate Moose...... K5...... 23 Pit Bull Leather...... D4...... 35 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 21 Copperhead Creek Playhouse, Brown County. . F4...... 56 Gem Mine...... D6 ...... 54 BIKE RENTAL AND ACCESSORIES CoreVision Financial Group. .E9...... 53 S eXplore Brown County. . . .Pg. 6. . . . . 9 Cornerstone Inn & Suites. . .G8...... 23 Salt Creek Winery Brown County Bikes . . . . .H2...... 17 Country Heritage Winery. . .J7 ...... 39 & Vacation Rental...... D3...... 51 E Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 21 BIRDHOUSES AND FEEDERS Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 41 Eco Realty Partners/Sheila Glore...... 25 T eXplore Brown County. . . .Pg. 6. . . . . 9 Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 37 The Candy Dish...... E3...... 2 F The Cheeky Owl ...... G3 ...... 41 BOOKS Fallen Leaf Books...... F2...... 51 T-Shirt Shop ...... I5...... 51 Brown County Antique Mall. Pg. 6. . . . . 52 Farmhouse Café...... Pg. 6. . . . . 27 Totem Post ...... F5...... 49 Fallen Leaf Books...... F2...... 51 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 15 Touch of Silver Gold & Old. . D8...... 45 CAMPGROUND Friends O’ Mine Trolly’s ...... C5...... 52 Campground...... Pg6...... 54 Brown County KOA...... Pg. 6. . . . . 31 V G Friends O’ Mine Village Green Bldg, The . . . E3 ...... 2 Campground...... Pg6...... 54 Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides . . .Pg.6 . . . . . 47 eXplore Brown County. . . .Pg. 6. . . . . 9 W H CANDLES Wishful Thinking...... H7...... 49 Hard Truth Distillery. . . . . D4...... 55 Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 37 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 41 Harvest Preserve...... E3...... 2 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 15

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Use Code: BDAlm *May not be combined with other discounts. Not valid on Saturdays and Holidays. IN-35065587 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 9 Shopfinder Directory

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 11 Overlook shelterhouse demolished, to be rebuilt STORY AND PHOTO BY SUZANNAH COUCH | BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER «

12 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 The shelterhouse at the Bean Blossom Overlook is This is not the original shelterhouse at the over- gone now, but a new one is planned to go in its place. look. County commissioner and County Historian The Indiana Department of Transportation, Diana Biddle estimated this one was built in the which owns the shelterhouse, removed the structure 1980s. She said that the county will work to rebuild along State Road 135 North in November due to a “historical recreation” of this one. significant damage. The posts in the ground were The commissioners had been working with rotted, particularly on the back side of it. INDOT to transfer ownership of the property since The new shelterhouse could potentially be built this around the fall of 2018 so that they could make spring, as INDOT was working with the county over updates to the structure due to complaints they the winter months to transfer ownership to the county. received, Biddle said.

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 13 CLEAN WORKS Sanitizer stations become mini art installations

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The new art pieces that have popped around town aren’t just pretty; they also fight germs. The hand sanitizer stations went up at strategic locations in downtown Nashville last spring have been redesigned through the work of several local people and groups. Brown County COAD (Com- munity Organizations Active in Ta Disaster), the Brown County Community Foundation, Nash- ville Town Council and Rumpke partnered to get the initial, stan- dard-looking sanitizer stations to town initially. “When I helped distribute the stations, I was reminded that Nashville is a Cultural District, an Arts Village and the Art Colony of the Midwest,” said Nancy Crocker, a town council and COAD member. She went to work designing an “artful and useful version of the stations.” The town council approved spending CARES Act money to create “what I now call Mini Art Installation Sanitation Stations,” Crocker said. Each station represents around Nashville Town Council member Nancy Crocker displays one of the hand 30 artists, she said. sanitizing stations around town that are now decorated with local art Woodworker Kevin Snyder pieces. This one features a photograph by Sharon and Jessica Bussert. created the stands.

14 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 A request was sent to local decided to donate them instead, artists, and 20 people submitted Crocker told the town council. images for the project. Each one The artists were Bill Bateman, “When I helped was photographed by Michele Bill Bickers, Sharon and Jessica Wedel and printed on metal by Bussert, Nancy Crocker, John distribute the stations, artist Kendall Reeves. There are Elmore, Dixie Ferrer, Cheryl two images on each station. Ann Gregg, Jeff Hagan, Bill I was reminded that Extreme Metal Fabricators in Hastings, Anabel Hopkins, Allen ‘‘ Helmsburg created the bottle Hutton, Pamela Keech, Sally holders, and they were decorated Kinsey, Dee Manzenberger, Ann Nashville is a Cultural by artist Ron Skyrme to match Ryan Miller, Heather Nicholson, each piece of art above it, Crocker Tom Preston, Daren Redman, District, an Arts Village said. Teri Schultz, and Lory Williams Eagle Manufacturing at Brown Winford. County High School printed the “These stations will keep and the Art Colony of artists’ placards, the stickers on our town clean, and every time the bottles and a stencil. someone uses them, they can the Midwest.” The artists were offered $75 for experience a little bit of our art the use of their images, but many community,” Crocker said. Nancy crocker

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 15 peace through music

Weed Patch Music The hills are alive with the sound of even more music, as Weed Patch Music Com- Company expands pany has expanded its storefront. The small shop has been open in the during pandemic side street next to the courthouse since 2006, and was owned by Kara Barnard until she sold it to banjo-maker Jeff Russell. Barnard took ownership again along with Kristen Thompson in 2016. Late last year, Tthey expanded the original space into the STORY AND PHOTO BY abigail youmans | neighboring shop, taking down a wall for BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER a more open and functional space. Barnard was Thompson’s banjo instructor before Barnard came to her with an opportunity to open up the shop. Now, Thompson spends her time in the shop and instructing Weed Patch Music Company six students, while Barnard is a full-time Location: 58 E. Main St. music instructor from home to about 50 Website: weedpatchmusicshop.com students in a variety of instruments. “Kara and I both had a lot of big visions Pictured: Weed Patch Music Company has ex- for what Weed Patch could become,” panded its space into what use to be a separate Thompson said. “When the opportunity shop. Customers can now safely socially-distance to expand came up, it was something we while perusing musical instruments. always wanted to do, so we decided to take the leap. If not now, when?” Nashville Spice Company had opened a home goods shop in the space in March

16 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 2020, but then those owners decided to People have gone back to an ‘old way’ — making go a different direction. The expansion not only gives them music, baking, hiking, all of these things that are so more space for merchandise and business, but for customers as well. With important for your heart and soul.” their small shop, they couldn’t allow multiple shoppers into the store in a KRISTEN THOMPSON safe, socially-distant way. Now, they can. They’re excited to be able to expand workshops, events, group lessons, performances and more, hopefully by this spring or summer. Weed Patch carries a wide range of instruments and supplies, from begin- ‘‘ ner to professional level. Professional banjos, guitars and more are handmade locally, with one supplier from Seymour and one from Bloomington. “We do try to focus pretty heavily on what we can buy locally,” Thompson said. “You have to provide things that people can get started. Anyone should be able to play guitar, banjo or ukulele without money being a stopping point, she said. Their prices on instruments range from lower than $100 to as high as $8,000. Banjos, guitars and ukuleles aren’t the only instruments available. They also have a variety of hammer dulcimers, handmade DIY-style items and even a children’s section for young musicians. COVID has been hard for small busi- nesses, she said. “We’re lucky to have the absolute best customers from around the world. The benefit is, music is something people will always want. During all of these hard times, people still want to play music and learn how to play.” Thompson said a lot of people have been getting into music while they’ve been isolated with more time on their hands. “When I was stressed out, I wanted to sit quietly and play,” Thompson said. “Music is something people rely on for peace, and it gives them something to do that’s fun. It takes your mind off things.” “In hard times, you realize how much you need that sort of stuff,” she said. “People have gone back to an ‘old way’ — making music, baking, hiking, all of these things that are so important for your heart and soul.”

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 17 ‘Now is the time’ New bike shop open to help visitors get into the sport STORY AND PHOTO BY abigail youmans | BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER

Danielle and Kate Nolan are had a bike shop. When that headed from the trails of shop closed the same year, the Brown County State Park to Nolans saw a need. the streets of Nashville with “Now is the time. It just their newest business venture, worked out,” Kate said. Brown County Bikes. Danielle and Kate own Their shop, on the ground DNK Presents, an outdoor level of the Brown County adventure company that hosts Barn Burner on Jefferson events all over the country, Street, will be a “long-time whether it’s mountain biking Danielle and Kate Nolan’s Brown County Ddream” come true, Kate said. or hiking. DNK Presents Bikes is open for business on Jefferson When the couple moved was named Brown County Street, on the ground level of the Brown here from Indianapolis in Business of the Year in 2019. County Barn Burner. 2018, Brown County already So far, it’s been based out of Great Brown County Getaways

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18 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 their home. Brown County Bikes “We’re excited to have them Kate is a professional mountain Location: 185 S. Van Buren St. there,” she said. “It’s a business that bike instructor and a professional Brown County really needs.” guide. Danielle is also is a mountain Website: browncountybikes.com The bike shop space is clean bike coach, a wilderness guide and a Facebook and Instagram: and open, a canvas for the the yoga instructor. @browncountybikes industrial bikes and equipment. Now, their spot in town more eas- Combined with the locally sourced Phone: 812-720-4041 ily allows them to offer bike rentals, poplar trees used for counters and service, sales, coaching tours and benches in the shop, “when you more to the three million visitors walk in here, it’s a different feel,” who come to Brown County every Kate said. year and head to the state park’s 28 our business.” The Nolans’ employees add to miles of biking trails. They had talked about opening a the atmosphere as well. “They’re Biking enthusiasts and beginners shop in the spring of 2020, but the passionate about riding,” Kate said. can find everything they need at pandemic and shutdowns put that “Customers can be confident.” Brown County Bikes in order to get on hold. “Then (the Barn Burner) Now is the time for mountain into the activity. They carry Norco was available and it worked out,” biking, Kate said. A bike shortage and Transition bikes, apparel, and Kate said. last spring and summer served as even coffee from local business Side Brown County Barn Burner proof that it’s one of the fastest Track Coffee. owner Kara Hammes said that growing sports not only in Amer- “We couldn’t be more excited to having the bike shop is an exciting ica, but the world. “People are open Brown County Bikes,” Da- development. The new mixed-use excited and want to learn,” she said. nielle said. “This is a town we loved building also contains several apart- “Cycling is good for you phys- so much, we moved here two years ment-like rental units for short-term ically and mentally. It’s a lifetime ago to raise our family and grow stays. family thing, that all ages can do.” IN-35065834

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 19 ‘In awe of what they do’ Painting of nurse picked for permanent collection

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Dan Bulleit took a stroll through the Brown County Art Gallery about six years ago and admired the works of art. He thought: Wouldn’t it be nice to have his own work hanging on these walls one day? After decades of delay, Bulleit picked up his brush once again and began to paint. DHis painting, “Blue Angel,” depicting an exhausted nurse leaning against a wall with a mask in hand, now hangs on the gallery’s wall after the Indiana Heritage Arts Board selected it to become a part of its permanent collection. Bulleit painted the portrait while in art therapy during one of his chemotherapy sessions. “Distractions are very help- ful,” Bulleit said. He is battling stage four colon cancer after being diagnosed in 2018. “Life has been totally different since then,” he said. He’s been through at least 28 rounds of chemo. “After the first four, I said, ‘There’s no way I can do this.’ It makes you so incredi- bly disoriented and sick. You feel “Blue Angel,” a painting by artist Dan Bulleit was selected by the like an alien. It’s just nasty stuff. Indiana Heritage Arts board to become a part of its permanent It was also my chance at staying collection at the Brown County Art Gallery. Bulleit painted the alive,” Bulleit said. portrait while in art therapy during one of his chemotherapy Bulleit was also diagnosed sessions.

20 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 with thyroid cancer around five years with COVID-19. mitment and exhaustion of the front ago, but that is gone now. The colon Bulleit was on the internet when line health care heroes.” cancer is not connected to that. he came across several photographs In years to come, visitors to the With a cancer diagnosis comes of nurses and other health care work- gallery will see that painting and many appointments, anxiety and ers working in the pandemic. The remember the challenges the country depression, he explained. The last strongest images were the solitary faced — and ultimately overcame — couple of years brought major oper- ones, because there were no other in 2020 with the help of these angels, ations, including once when Bulleit distractions, he said. Fulton said. coded and his family was called in to His next door neighbor just “We were so filled with so much say their goodbyes. became a nurse, too, so the decision negative news this year,” Bulleit said. To say Bulleit has had nurses and was made for his next piece of art. “I “These people risk their lives and healthcare workers who have influ- got my neighbor to pose in front of they run into fires and try to put enced him during his health battles my garage door and waited for the them out. A lot of them don’t come is an understatement. “It seemed to light to be just right,” Bulleit said. out of them. All I can do is paint, and me I just had one great healthcare What came from that was a they save lives.” worker after another. They were just multi-award-winning piece. “Blue “I am in awe of what they do, so it phenomenal to me,” he said. Angel” also won IHA’s People’s just seemed to be that hope is your “They made such a huge differ- Choice award — his third People’s last refuge,” he said. “You need to ence. They just kept getting better Choice since he began entering the protect it and you hold onto it as long and better. I have a huge respect for exhibition. as you can. Cancer patients, or with them, so that’s another reason I did “’Blue Angel’ is an amazing any chronic illness like that, if you that (the painting) as a tribute to painting. It is not only technically can’t muster up hope, you’re gone. them.” excellent, but it connects emotion- Hope is part of that, and I think they The other reason Bulleit painted ally,” IHA Board President Michael instill hope, healthcare workers. And this tribute is for health care workers Fulton said. they try to hold on to it for them- on the front lines of another battle, “It captures the dedication, com- selves.”

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 21 ‘Going to be here for a long time’ Owners reflect one year after buying pieces of Rogers estate

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In 1952, Liana Franklin’s father “I finally feel like my legacy has father, Jack, before him. opened the Totem Post in a build- come true, and I think Marc feels Most of those buildings passed ing owned by Andy Rogers. He about the same way, because we both into the hands of Brown County wanted to buy the building. But are going to be here a long time,” residents. Andy said no. Franklin said in November 2020. “We were all so petrified for the When Rogers’ estate came up for Through the auction, roughly auction — like it was a Hallmark auction in October 2019, Franklin one-third of commercial downtown movie: They’re going to come and and her neighbor and business Nashville was sold to the highest raze the town; we’ll all be a high- partner, Marc Rudd, were ready bidders, including the buildings rise city,” Franklin said. and waiting. They bought the that house landmark shops and “But I think, since then, it seems Ibuildings that house Franklin’s many others. It was a large part of like everybody has done well by Totem Post, September Elm, and the Brown County business empire Brown County.” Rudd’s Jack and Jill Nut Shoppe. built by Andy Rogers, and his Many of the shops Nashville

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 23 told me October was insane. It was more than the last five or 10 years. It was crazy nuts,” Franklin said. “To own your building, especially right now, it’s really cool we do not have to pay rent,” she added. Location, location At the auction, Barry and Debbie Herring bought Franklin Square at the corner of Van Buren and Frank- lin streets. It’s home to Rhonda Kay’s, Fearrin’s ice cream, the Lawrence Family’s glassblower shops and others. The Herrings had bought another Andy Rogers property, the Brown County Inn, in the summer of 2015, and gave it a major facelift the following winter. Debbie Herring also owns Ironweed, a flower and gift shop downtown. The couple was looking for an income-producing property, and Shoppers wander through a decorated Antique Alley on Dec. 4. A year after after going through Rogers’ estate Lance and Andi Rogers Bartels bought the property at auction, all the tenant portfolio, they felt Franklin Square spaces are full and more shop space is being created for artists and crafts- was the best piece of retail real estate people — like the Nashville Rogers Bartels remembered as a kid. Abigail Rogers owned. Youmans | The Brown County Democrat “We bid on two other properties, but when it came to it, this was the visitors have enjoyed for decades have up through the floor, so we had to one we really wanted, and we were remained the same since the auction. have the tree removed, and we had tickled to death to end up with this,” Rogers’ youngest daughter, Andi to rip up the floor and put a new he said. Rogers Bartels and her husband, floor down. We had to get the roots The couple has put in three new Lance, also purchased some prop- out,” Franklin said. heating and air conditioning systems, erties as a way to keep more in They also painted the inside and replaced some doors, changed out the family and more of the town’s had to do electrical work. Franklin every electrical panel in every retail history preserved. said she believed that building was space, redone the benches outside, “They all have a sense of what the oldest of the three they bought. remodeled the August Moon space, Brown County is about. I think “So, there was a lot more work that redone a downstairs apartment, that’s really cool. I see other people needed to be done. The furnace installed new gutters, tuckpointed popping up, like the new bike place quit in the middle of December last antique brick, and reinstalled brick back by The Salvation Army. I just year, and the air conditioner quit in planters — with more work to come. think Brown County is booming,” September, so all of that stuff needed The front facades of the retail Franklin said. to be replaced,” she said. spaces also need to be repainted, “I think we’re really pulling to- Despite the pandemic, business which will likely happen this spring, gether as a town.” has been good, Franklin said. he said. No repairs were needed immedi- “The weeks we were open from “The debate is, do you want them ately on Franklin’s or Rudd’s shops July to October, we made about to all look different or all to be co- since they had kept in contact with what we were making a couple years herent? I think we’re leaning towards Rogers for years about those matters before in three days compared to a everything being a little bit differ- when he was the owner. Next door whole week last year and the year ent,” Herring said. at September Elm, there was a little before,” Franklin said. Franklin Square had three tenants more work to be done. Rudd reopened the nut shop in leave by the end of 2020: Cathy’s Cor- “We had a tree that was coming May and is still open every day. “He ner, Vintage Rose and August Moon.

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 25 park and walk to shops, restaurants those windows, in that main room Bartley House. The Wolters still or entertainment venues, he said. with the bowed floor, I said, ‘Look live in the Evansville area, but the He believes Nashville and Brown at these stained glass windows! I Nolans are around to keep an eye on County are in a good spot to come think that would almost fit where things for them between their visits. out on top after the pandemic with our kitchen window used to be.’” Since buying the 1886, three- the Brown County Music Center They bought the glass piece by story building on Van Buren Street, and other new endeavors happening. Anne Ryan Miller, which showed a the Wolters have replaced the Williams said he expects to have woodland scene and a lake, took it HVAC system, and they have plans 58 South for many years. “Do I home, and it was a perfect fit. to repaint the original poplar siding expect to try to resell it? I don’t think When they sold that house and in the same color scheme it has now. so. I have an 18-year-old daughter. started building a new one a couple Overall, the building is solid, and I’m not saying she’s going to be a years ago, they wrote into the pur- they aim to get it in better shape to proprietor or a business runner, but chase agreement that they’d take see many more decades of Nashville you try to keep things as investments that window with them. They in- visitors. Eventually, they’re going — value and stability,” he said. corporated it into their new house to need to fix the floor in the main “We bought it for all of the right in Darmstadt. room that’s been sagging “for prob- reasons.” About a year later, they became ably over 100 years,” but “just small the owners of a commercial prop- things for the most part.” Natural beauty erty in Nashville: The Olde Bartley As far as what attracted them to About 25 years ago, Phil and House. invest in Nashville when they live in Donna Wolter were shopping in They’d looked at others in Nash- Evansville: “That’s the same question Nashville and stopped at The Olde ville, but none of the deals worked my wife asked me,” Wolter laughed. Bartley House. They were remod- out. This one did, thanks to their “We have a great respect for the eling their house in Evansville and daughter, Danielle Nolan, bidding for town and the building itself,” he were looking for an art piece to them in person at the Rogers auction. added, “and we’re not going to do replicate the view they were losing Nolan and her wife, Kate, of anything unusual to it, only restore from their kitchen window. Brown County, now run a bike shop it to its natural beauty and respect “We walked into the Bartley in a newly constructed building what that is. We’re proud to be a House, and hanging in one of around the corner from The Olde part of that.” Back to roots Oct. 30, 2019, was a tough day for Bartels, as she watched hand after hand raise in a crowded room to purchase pieces of her family’s history. Since that day, she and her husband have been building two Nashville cornerstones back up: The Nashville House restaurant and country store, which she inherited, and the Antique Alley shops, which they bought at the auction. “Actually, it was Lance that was doing all the bidding,” she said. “I hadn’t intended to buy anything at the auction. I think, in hindsight, if I’d been in a better state of mind, I would have probably wanted it (An- tique Alley), because it has been such a part of the community for a long Employee Eden Alderdice hangs up garments inside 58 South on Dec. time, and it’s a place I always remem- 4. The owners of the longtime Nashville business were able to buy the ber from when I was a kid, being building it’s been last fall at auction, and are happy to have had the oppor- down there, just kind of iconic to the tunity to make a lasting investment. Abigail Youmans | The Brown County area,” she said. “But at the auction, Democrat the auction was just insanely hard for

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 29 Dr. Brester gives “Drake” a shot at Bean Blossom Animal Clinic as his owner, Breanna Davis of Mor- gantown, holds him in this May 2010 file photo.

‘A true country vet’ “They say all dogs go to heaven,” six days a week from before dawn Beloved Mary Gaither remarked. to after dark, seeing up to 100 “Well, Dr. Brester will have a animals a day. huge welcoming committee.” A man of few words, his treat- veterinarian Beloved veterinarian James ment of animals spoke for him. “Doc” Brester, 78, passed away at Stephen Reed remembered the his Bean Blossom home on Dec. sadness in Brester’s eyes when he Dr. Brester 22 due to a previously diagnosed had to have his sister’s Labrador heart condition. retriever put down. passes away His Bean Blossom Animal “The most compassionate man TClinic had attracted animals and I ever met,” Reed wrote. “It wasn’t their owners from many Indiana about the money; it was about the STORY BY SUZANNAH COUCH counties for more than 50 years. welfare of the animal. He could THE Brown county democrat Brester retired in 2017, selling have retired years ago if he had the clinic he had operated since charged what all the other vets did.” 1966 to the owners of the Frank- Brester also made house calls. lin Animal Clinic. He was Gaither’s family’s vet for He was known to work at least decades.

30 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 “He was unique in being a true country vet, seeing kittens VACATION CABINS to birthing calves. He frequently Nicke came to my in-laws’ farm and would say, ‘Round ‘em up. I will see the barn Authentic log cabin vacation rentals cats along with the cows,’” she remembered. Brester’s prices for treatments and surgeries were unheard of. Sometimes, he didn’t charge Enjoy life at a slower pace… anything. For Stay with us in your own “honest-to-goodness, real log cabin.” people from all over the state, that alone made the · Privately located on 250 wooded acres drive to Bean Blossom worth it. · Accommodating 4-8 guests Chasity Stoddard shared how · 15 minutes from the Farmhouse Cafe Brester saved her puppy five years All cabins just 15 minutes from ago when she brought him in after downtown Nashville, Indiana discovering a lump on his neck, which turned out to be a tumor. “Dr. Brester immediately sched- Book Online! NickelsVacationCabins.com · 317.504.7389 uled him for surgery and removed IN-35065847 it. The total cost for the surgery and antibiotics was $50. He always went above and beyond for his furry patient,” she said. Sam Sturbaum remembered taking his first puppy to Brester more than 20 years ago. When the pup began showing signs of being sick, he drove to Bean Blossom and waited over two hours. Brester ended up seeing the pup four times over the next four days, administering medicine and saline to keep him from getting dehydrated. “After each visit he told me to put away my checkbook and that we’d settle up when he got Brown County KOA better,” Sturbaum said. “On the fourth day, I woke and the poor pup had lockjaw and 2248 State Rd 46 E couldn’t even stand. I knew what was coming and I loaded us up Nashville, IN 47448 in the car to make the 45-minute drive to Bean Blossom. No sooner 812.988.4675 | 800.562.9132 had I started driving that I realized I was driving behind Dr. Brester [email protected] | www.browncountykoa.com in his veterinarian work truck. I knew that was a sign.” Paul and Matt Lawson, Owners IN-35065607

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 31 Dr. James Brester prepares an antibiotic for an animal at his Bean Blossom clinic in this May 2010 file photo.

“... I had never had to put an be a client as long as Dr. Brester was customers didn’t complain. animal down at that point in my there.” “Our animals have never been life,” Sturbaum wrote, “and when Mary Sharpe found one of her anywhere else but him,” Anita Hall we made the decision together I was seven puppies with a hind leg tan- said. “Like many others, the three- overcome. He told me to take all the gled up in a ribbon under her bed, to four-hour wait in the parking lot time I needed. causing the puppy to lose circulation. was never an issue and always worth “I walked south of the clinic to Sharpe took the puppy to Brester to the wait. He had a genuine love for Bean Blossom Creek where I sat on see if he could save the leg, but he what he did. You could see it in his the bank and sobbed as hard as I said it would need to be amputated. eyes and how he treated our pets, or ever had before.” Sharpe said she considered hav- what we call family.” Some time passed, and Sturbaum ing her puppy put down. “He told Brester was also someone many walked back to the office to pull out me she could live a good life without people learned from. Melissa Dewey his checkbook. “The ladies at the that leg, so she lived 10 years after shadowed him as a high school desk told me to put it away and that and was faster than the rest of lit- student, going on farm calls where Dr. Brester has told them there was ter,” she said. they dehorned, tagged and castrated no charge. I protested, saying that “She just died in October. I know cattle. One particular story still we’d been there four days in a row, she, along with so many others, makes her laugh. to which they replied, ‘We know,’” were at those gates waiting on him.” They were running cattle through he said. The process to get a spot at Dr. a head gate when a 2,000-pound “I didn’t make it to the car before Brester’s was to put your name on bull came through. Dewey was run- breaking down again. But I knew a list for the day. It could be several ning the gate while Brester prepared from that moment I would always hours before you got in, but his loyal shots.

32 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 “He said, ‘Now Mel, when he comes through, slam that handle down and hang on. He was not joking. That bull came through and went straight through that head gate, leaving me hanging on the handle in the air,” she wrote. “That bull came back around madder than a hornet and started chasing us. Doc said, ‘Run!’ so we headed towards the barn. ... I ran around towards the front and Doc dove through a window of the barn from the back. I ran over to him to make sure he was OK and then he just laughed and said, ‘That SOB ‘bout got us,’ and back to work we went.” When he retired, Brester said he did not have any big plans other than working in his garden, on his farm, and possibly helping a farm animal every once in a while. On his first day of retirement, he had IN-35065549 already captured three calves that morning. “I’ll be around,” he said. “I’m not going on any vacations. I hate vacations.” He said he wanted people to know how much he appreciated all of his clients, his family and his staff from over the years. “If it hadn’t been for them, I wouldn’t be able to do it. I enjoyed having worked many days in life, because I enjoyed doing what I have been doing. Some people can’t say that, but that’s thanks to the clients and my staff and my family,” he said. COPPERHEAD CREEK GEM MINE In 2019, the Brown County Nashville, Indiana’s #1 Fun Attraction Humane Society ran a fundraising campaign to name a room it its new animal shelter after Brester. At the Brown County When he retired, pet owners at the clinic described Brester as an Rock & Fossil Shop “animal angel.” Doc didn’t agree. Pan for Gems, Fossils & Arrowheads Fun & Educational for All Ages “No. I’m just a man,” he said in 2017. “I just got lucky to do something for 50 years that I enjoyed.” Just North of the Courthouse | 79 N. Van Buren | 812.988.2422

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Brown County State Park added to National Register 3766 E State Rd. 46 Nashville,3766 E StateIndiana Rd. 47448 46 of Historic Places Nashville,3766 E StateIndiana Rd. 47448 46 Nashville,(812) Indiana988-0853 47448 STORY BY sara clifford | THE Brown county democrat (812) 988-0853 E-mail(812) – [email protected] 988-0853 In addition to its shops, trails, WebsiteE-mail –– [email protected] trees and other attractions, E-mail – [email protected] Brown County is now home to WebsiteE-mail –– [email protected] the largest historic district in Website – www.1875homestead.com IN-35065599 Website – www.1875homestead.com Indiana. All of Brown County State Park was accepted onto the National Family Owned Register of Historic Places in Since 1994 December. The park also was added to the Indiana Register of in the Same Historic Sites and Structures in Location! IOctober. The national listing is the culmination of at least four years of research and documentation by Indiana Landmarks staff and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with support from local group Peaceful Valley Heritage. “We’re very excited about this,” said Mark Dollase, vice president Animal of preservation services with Indiana Historic Landmarks. Rescue “Hopefully, that is something that the park and the commu-

Left: The Brown County State Great Merchandise • Great Deals • Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff Park fire tower in 2016. Submitted Supporter of Veterans, Animal Rescues, & Numerous Charity Rides photo. Inset: The Brown County State Park fire tower in 1934. Frank 20 N. Van Buren St. • Nashville, IN 47448 • 812-988-6007

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 35 “When we looked at it, it en- compassed so much more than just the structures and the immediate history and early development of parks in Indiana, so going back to Lieber and other individuals like that, but it also looked at the development of art history in Brown County and the artists that came to Brown County to paint the natural environment that the park encom- passes,” Dollase said. “It encom- passed the early tourism industry, people who started to come to Brown County as early as the 1920s down what is now State Road 135. “So, it was a really interesting nomination because it looked at so many different angles of Brown County,” Dollase said. “I know that I really enjoyed doing it as well as my staff.” Brown County State Park is not the state’s oldest park, but it is its largest, at 15,815 acres, and one of its most visited, at about 1.5 million visits annually. It was established in 1924 as the Brown County State Game Pre- serve by the efforts of Lee Bright, a frequent visitor to Brown County, and Lieber, often referred to as the father of Indiana state parks. The west lookout tower is one of several historic structures in Brown County Though it wasn’t intended as a State Park that park staff must maintain and preserve, in addition to park park at that time, “its picturesque lands, lodging options and recreational spots. Submitted photo qualities were an attraction to the general public, and portions of its nity can play up as something that Some of the park “builders” acreage came to be used informally people will want to come visit for credited include the CCC crews; as a park — especially the ridgetop one additional reason beyond the Richard Lieber, director of the In- known as ‘Weed Patch Hill,’ with beautiful foliage in the fall or the diana State Department of Conser- its sweeping views and iconic fire recreational activities that the park vation between 1919 and 1932; and tower,” a draft of the National Reg- offers, but then also the historic Henry Wolfe, whose name is on the ister nomination said. aspects of the park as well.” double-lane covered bridge at the The Abe Martin Lodge, a large Indiana Landmarks staff identi- park’s north gate. That bridge, built swimming pool and cabins were fied 69 features they believed would in 1838, has been on the National built in the early 1930s to serve contribute to the park’s signifi- Register by itself since 1993. campers. Between 1932 and 1933, cance, from horse trails that used to The next-closest in size to this park attendance ballooned from be county roads, to the iconic vistas, new historic district in Indiana is 6,836 to 44,056. to structures built by members of the Indianapolis park and boule- This was the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps vard system, and it’s only about a and the park fed many needs. (CCC) in the 1930s and ’40s in the fifth the state park’s size, Dollase “While many institutions “park rustic” style. In total, 152 said. suffered in the face of the grim park features are highlighted in the The state park’s cultural scope economy, the simple pleasures of nomination. also is enormous. enjoying the outdoors prevailed —

36 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 On the Web The entire 141-page nomination document for Brown County State Park to the National Register of Historic Places is posted at in.gov/ dnr/historic/files/hp-brown- countystatepark.pdf.

not only because they were rela- tively affordable but also because the newly unemployed and under- employed masses found themselves with unprecedented amounts of free time,” the nomination says. Through the CCC program, unemployed men were put to work by 87 East Main Street • Nashville, IN the federal government in the park, building trails, lakes, shelters and other structures, and planting more (812) 988-6080 than 1 million trees to replace the forests that had been wiped out by thewoodlandsgallery.net aggressive harvesting of old-growth IN-35065605 timber in the later part of the 19th century. The CCC’s connection to the Mike park was important beyond the physical work as well, said Jim Eagleman, a retired Brown County Nickels State Park naturalist. “We know of the benefits of providing work and a paycheck to the Log Cabins young men at that difficult time,” he said. “Little did they know their Authentic Log Cabins work, generally, was so important Country Homes & “Tiny” Cabin/Houses to a struggling nation! All they wanted was a job!” Creating park vistas was an im- 40 Years Building Fine Log Homes & Cabins portant tool in capturing visitors’ Handcra ed Quality attention. The surprising, sweeping Honesty, Integrity views were part of what inspired Lieber to push for the park’s cre- ation in the first place, the nomina- • Beautiful Warm, Solid Wood Log & Timbers tion document says. • Cozy Fireplaces “Today, most visitors to BCSP • Skylights & Garden Rooms believe they are experiencing a • Wide Plank Wood Floors pristine, conserved natural envi- • Loft s, Porches & Decks ronment,” the nomination says. “However, the obverse is true. Except for the lay of the unglaciated land, nearly every sensory experi- IN-35065848 mikenickelslogcabins.com

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 37 ence of one’s visit has been shaped had garnered for Brown County,” closed in 1942, the state park also by the hand of man. In some cases, the report says. “Thus, one scholar briefly became a training ground the intervention is a simple as notes that, “(attracted) by the com- and barracks for soldiers to be allowing selected deciduous trees to munity of artists and the chance to deployed in World War II before grow unhindered. In other places, escape the city, many newcomers Camp Atterbury was completed, lakes were created, vistas enhanced, bought cabins or built summer the document says. hundreds of acres of pine trees were homes. Shops and accommodations Much of the research into the planted, trails were blazed, and sprang up, and Brown County de- park’s history, landscape and roads were built.” veloped a new industry, tourism,’” architecture was carried out by The popularity of the park and the report says, quoting a book by Indiana Landmarks Commu- its focus on land conservation also local art historian Lyn Letsing- nity Preservation Specialist Sam had a major hand in the growth of er-Miller. Burgess, with assistance from park Brown County’s art colony and in “In this way,” the nomination staff; former staff such as Eagle- establishing the county’s tour- says, “the artists who had begun man, who wrote a dissertation on ism-based economy, the report to populate Brown County dur- the park’s timber decades ago; and says. Today, they are still closely ing the first two decades of the volunteers from Peaceful Valley connected. 20th century were responsible for Heritage. “Although many of BCSP’s lodg- the magnitude and nature of the Eagleman said he often heard ings and other comforts for visitors county’s subsequent economic comments from visitors at pro- were established between the late growth and concomitant physical grams on the CCC-era structures 1920s and the mid-1930s, these development — including improve- about “Will they ever be restored?” projects were in fact a response to ments to the built environment of — “the buildings, bridges, stair- earlier trends in tourism spurred Brown County State Park.” ways, shelters, trailside ovens, by the publicity that resident-artists After the CCC camps in the park roads and fountains, all of which

The Aynes House in Brown County State Park was originally built from old-growth hewn logs around the 1920s to serve as the park superintendent’s residence. Currently it is used by the family of the sitting Governor of Indiana as a retreat. | The Brown County Democrat file photo

38 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 showed neglect and damage over MERCANTILE STORE time.” Park staff have worked over Welcome To a Happy Place! the years to keep those structures sound, “all from a park budget that Featuring: Shot Glasses, Brown County Souvenirs, Tin Signs, Wonderful rarely provided additional funds Selection of Wind Chimes including Corinthian Bells, Yard Sculpture, Naked from the DNR,” Eagleman said, Bee Lotions, Bag Your Own Stones, Ty Plush, Concrete Statuary, Genuine giving credit to longtime Property Manager Doug Baird for making Cedar Boxes, Keeper of the Light Candles, Light Up Canvas Art, and Great them priorities. Selection of Gifts! Dollase said the primary purpose in trying to get the park on the National Register was to Since 1979 recognize its significance, but it also could open doors to grants and other funding that may not have been available before. In gen- “Old and Young eral, it’s a great talking tool when seeking dollars for support and Love this Shop!” maintenance, he added. A National Register designation says, “these are places to cherish (812) 988-2725 among our state’s history and heritage,” he said. Jacksonburg Village | 108 E. Washington St. Across the creek from The General Store IN-35065610

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Abe Martin Lodge, in Brown County State Country heritage winery, 225 S. Van Kidscommons, a children’s museum in Park, has a 12,000-square-foot indoor water Buren St. in Coachlight Square, provides downtown Columbus, 309 Washington St., park, available to hotel guests first and to award-winning vinifera wines, and well- offers families with toddlers to early teens a the public as space allows. (812) 988-4418. known musicians — local and otherwise vibrant, safe setting where they can explore — perform all styles of music from 7 to three floors of hands-on learning and Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night. fun. Spend time in the Childhood Garden, Campground, 5163 State Road 135 North, Visitors will find gourmet foods, cheese scamper up the 17-foot-tall climbing wall is home to the oldest, continuous running plates and gift items, as well as a friendly, or hang out in the bubble room, where you bluegrass festival in the world. Visit knowledgeable staff. Step upstairs to can stand inside a body bubble. Don’t miss the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Country the loft and enjoy wine amid the Native museum favorites ExploraHouse, home Star Museum and, on weekends, shop American art in the John Elmore Gallery of the world-famous giant toilet, and Kids at the Bean Blossom Flea Market. or, weather-permitting, grab a spot on the on the Move, a healthy lifestyles exhibit. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Brown County Playhouse Performing covered patio near the fireplace. Group Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Open Arts Center, 70 S. Van Buren St., is a 426- tastings can be arranged in advance. Mondays mid-June through mid-August. seat venue committed to bringing the (812) 988-8500, toll free at (888)-761-9463, (812) 378-3046, www.kidscommons.org. best in a variety of local and national www.countryheritagewinery.com. entertainment offerings. You’ll find the eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Mike’s Music & Dance Barn (seasonal), 2277 latest news on upcoming performances Retreat is voted the No. 1 activity in Brown State Road 46 West, offers country music by visiting www.BrownCountyPlayhouse. County by TripAdvisor. It offers 15 zip and dancing. Beer, wine and food are org which frequently lists special offers. lines over 1 mile long; a treetop canopy available in this non-smoking facility. Friday Join the chat about what is happening adventure suspended 90 feet with speeds and Saturday shows are from 7 to 11 p.m. behind the scenes by liking the venue up to 45 mph; and the tallest, fastest and (812) 988-8636, www.thedancebarn.com. on Facebook. (812) 988-6555. longest zips in Brown County. Visitors also Schooner Valley Stables (seasonal), Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest can experience Night Flight zip lines with 2282 State Road 46 West, offers more state park, offers camping, hiking trails, tiki torches and headlamps. Enjoy 30 miles than the usual horseback ride, with the mountain bike trails, horse trails, a saddle of ATV, mountain biking and hiking trails, option to walk, trot or canter. With no barn and nature center, picnicking, a bike rentals, as well as paintball games age limit, the whole family is welcome. swimming pool, fishing, tennis and and Arrow Tag archery games. The events Hear some brief history of Brown County playgrounds. Open year-round. (812) hall accommodates 250 with a stage. while meandering through the hills 988-6406, www.IN.gov/dnr/parklake. Camping cabins accommodate 80. The and hollers of Yellowwood State Forest. property also offers camping, a fishing Reservations are appreciated. (812) 988- Brown County Winery has been making lake, canoes and paddle boats. Two-seater, 2859, www.schoonervalleystables.com. award-winning wines for more than 30 four-wheel-drive hill buggy rides and an years. The tasting room is at the corner ATV training challenge tour are available, WonderLab Museum of Science, Health of Main Street and Old School Way. Don’t too. 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988- and Technology, 308 W. Fourth St., forget to stop by the winery and tasting 7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com. Bloomington, puts visitors in touch with room in downtown Gnaw Bone, 4520 the wonder and excitement of science State Road 46 East. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides. Relax on a through popular experiences like the Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. journey with Grandpa Jeff at Grandpa two-story grapevine maze, the kinetic Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jeff’s Trail Rides, 5889 S. Skinner Road, contraption, the Bubble-Airium and close Sunday, year-round. (812) 988-6144 or (888) Morgantown. Take in the scenery and encounters with live animals. A special 298-2984, www.browncountywinery.com. wildlife. No two rides are ever the same: area provides science adventures for very sunny summer days, fall colors, winter young children. WonderLab is on the Cedar Creek Winery & Brew Co., 38 E. snowfalls, spring blossoms, trail rides, B-Line Trail in the downtown arts district. Franklin St., features free tasting of pony rides, hayrides, cattle drives, custom It’s open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday locally made wines. The selection varies excursions. Please give at least one hour to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. from bold dry reds to refreshing whites notice. Reservations can be made using (812) 337-1337, www.wonderlab.org. and sweet fruit wines. Open seven any of the following: 812-597-4630, cell 812- days a week from noon to 5 p.m. 272-0702, www. GrandpaJeffsTrailRides. Yellowwood State Forest, 772 Yellowwood com, [email protected]. Lake Road, has a 133-acre lake, primitive campgrounds, rowboat rental, hiking, hunting, fishing and bridle trails. (812) 988-7945, www.in.gov/dnr/forestry.

40 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 FOOD, SNACKS & SPIRITS

The Seasons Dining Room, 560 State Road 46 East, offers dining with a beautiful view of the wooded hillside. Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday and lunch Tuesday through Sunday with a fried chicken buffet on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is available Thursday to Saturday. Seasons Dining features fried chicken and famous fried biscuits and baked apple butter. The Saloon features live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Thanksgiving, New Providing top-quality vacation rental cabins, cottages, Year’s Eve, Easter and Mother’s Day buffets and homes in and around Brown County, Indiana are also served. Call 812-988-2284 for Fully equipped kitchens I Hot tubs l Firepits l Gamerooms l Ponds l Lakes l Pools reservations. www.seasonslodge.com. moondancevacationhomes.com l [email protected] Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 E. Old State 812-988-6554 Road 46, Gnaw Bone, is one of the first craft distilleries in Indiana. It uses only locally grown grains to make unique Indiana spirits in an old-fashioned copper pot still. Take the Farm-to-Fifth Tour and see how they make handcrafted Indiana Corn Whiskey. Try a Whiskey Lovers sample flight or a Moonshine Shake-up made with real fruit elixirs. Bear Wallow doesn’t just like to drink whiskey, but eat it as well, so come shop the “Eat Your IN-35065606 Whiskey” section for a unique selection of whiskey-inspired edible creations. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for tours and tastings. (812) 657-4923, www.bearwallowdistillery. com and on Facebook for updates on events and hours of operation.

The Original, A Big Woods Restaurant, 60 Molly’s Lane, was founded by Tim O’Bryan, Ed Ryan and Jeff McCabe in 2009. Located in the heart of Brown County, the timber-frame brew house features a full-service restaurant and bar, with small-batch craft beer on tap. (812) 988-6000, www.bigwoodsbeer.com.

The Brown County Inn is just three blocks south of downtown Nashville. The beautifully remodeled restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily as well as a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a house cocktail or local craft beer by the fireplace in the lounge or treat the family to dinner on the large deck that overlooks the beautiful hills of Brown County. Brown County Inn serves a local, homemade, all- natural cuisine that will accommodate and satisfy any diet. Try our Midwest Cheese Board or Fischer Farms Peach & Bourbon Pork Chops and finish off your meal with homemade dessert. Please call (812) 988-2291

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Producing award-winning wines for The Chocolate Moose, 278 S. Van The Farmhouse Cafe (seasonal), 5171 more than 30 years, Brown County Buren St., has been making delicious, N. Upper Bean Blossom Road, offers Winery offers locally made wine, wine premium homemade ice cream healthy, fresh homemade meals and accessories and gifts for wine people, since 1933. Whether you’re craving a refreshing drinks served in an 1830s along with local jams, salsa and jelly. shake, malt, banana split, sundae or a brick farmhouse. Enjoy homemade The tasting room is at the corner of blizz, any of the 16-plus homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, Main Street and Old School Way. Stop flavors will hit the spot. Don’t have iced teas and fruit frizzes. Stroll by the winery and tasting room in a sweet tooth or need a little boost? through two acres of herb and Gnaw Bone, 4520 State Road 46 East. it also serves coffee and espresso- perennial gardens before or after Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to based drinks all made with locally your meal. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and roasted beans from Brown County to 4 p.m. every day, and dinner from Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Coffee Company. Hungry too? You’ll 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Call year-round. (812) 988-6144 or (888) 298- find everything from fresh-baked for seasonal hours. (812) 988-2004. 2984, www.browncountywinery.com. cinnamon rolls to coney dogs with homemade coney sauce on the Harvest Preserve, 61 W. Main St., makes The Candy Dish, 61 W. Main St., offers menu. In a hurry? Don’t settle for a its own apple butter, plus sauces, fine chocolates, fudge made right in chain. This is the only drive-thru in mixes and spices. (812) 988-7606. the store, nostalgic candy and much Nashville that doesn’t rhyme with more. Check out the Mr. Peanut Enjoy assorted fresh roasted nuts, Ronald’s. 278 S. Van Buren St., (812) collectibles display. (812) 988-7606. fudge, chocolates and more at Jack 200-3101, www.moosebtown.com. and Jill Nut Shop, beside the Playhouse One of the charms of Carmel Corn Enjoy live music every Friday and on South Van Buren Street. Mail Cottage, 82 N. Van Buren St., is the size order is available. (812) 988-7480. and how many products can fit inside. Saturday night at Corn Crib Lounge at It serves everything from popcorn to the Brown County Inn, junction of state roads 46 and 135. Local musicians, With its rustic charm and quaint candies to caramel apples and drinks. elegance, the Little Gem Restaurant, Even the signs on the walls are for sale. as well as artists from surrounding areas and states, provide the live at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown Samples are always free. (812) 988- County State Park, is the perfect place 6011, www.carmelcorncottage.com. entertainment. (812) 988-2291. to sit back, relax and enjoy a Hoosier Casa Del Sol, 101 Washington St., offers The Daily Grind, established in 1977, classic from the menu or a plate of authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart offers gourmet coffees and teas along offerings from one of the unique of Nashville. Open daily with a kids with a delicious food menu. Breakfast buffets. The outdoor patio seating menu and a full bar. (812) 988-4535. features include Belgian waffles, offers spectacular views of the woods yummy egg dishes, old-fashioned and park. The Little Gem Restaurant Cedar Creek Winery & Brew Co., 38 E. biscuits and gravy and a wide variety is open daily for breakfast from 7 a.m. Franklin St., features free tasting of of Shapiro’s of Indianapolis bagels. to 2 p.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 locally made wines. The selection Lunch choices include jumbo deli-style p.m., and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. varies from bold dry reds to refreshing sandwiches, snacks, pastries and other whites and sweet fruit wines. Open goodies. Four coffees are brewing at McDonald’s, Salt Creek Plaza, offers seven days a week from noon to 5 p.m. all times. The restaurant also offers fast food, including burgers and fries, smoothies, iced coffees, old-fashioned fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches COUNTRY HERITAGE WINERY, 225 S. Van root beer floats, fresh iced teas and and assorted salads, plus breakfast Buren St., Coachlight Square, offers ice-cold sodas. Come by and let the favorites. Open daily. (812) 988-4452. award-winning vinifera wines, plus staff take care of your coffee needs, well-known musicians — local and hunger pangs and sweet tooth. Open Miller’s Ice Cream House, 61 W. Main St., otherwise — performing all styles of Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays has been making real homemade ice music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Fridays at 9 a.m., Saturdays and cream, the old-fashioned way with rock and Saturday. You’ll find gourmet salt and ice, since 1977. Enjoy all the foods, cheese plates and gift items. Step Sundays at 8 a.m. “Not just a coffee shop; a destination!” (812) 988-4808. basic flavors (and then some) served upstairs to the loft and enjoy wine amid in dishes, cake or homemade waffle the Native American art in the John cones, as shakes, malts, sodas or floats Elmore Gallery. Weather-permitting, or on warm homemade cobbler or a grab a spot on the covered patio. Group sundae. Hours vary by season. (812) tastings can be arranged in advance. 988-0815, www.millericecream.com. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. (812) 988-8500, www.countryheritagewinery.com.

42 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 At Nashville Fudge Kitchen, 60 S. Van Buren St., the creamy fudges are made the old-fashioned way, cooked in a copper kettle and hand-paddled on thick marble tables. The gourmet candy-coated popcorns are made from original recipes, and the hand-dipped candy, caramel 188 South Jefferson Street in Nashville, Indiana apples, creamy fudge, gelato and ice (812) 200-3151 cream are all favorites. Nashville Fudge www.ironweedgifts.com Kitchen ships everywhere. (812) 988- 0709, www.nashvillefudgekitchen.com.

At the Nashville General Store & Bakery, 118 E. Washington St., enjoy chicken salad with grapes and pecans served with pumpkin bread, fresh soups or other sandwiches on fresh-baked bread or Kaiser rolls, plus fried biscuits with apple butter and fresh-baked desserts. (812) 988-6362.

Out of the Ordinary Supper Club and Hickory Sports Bar, 61 S. Van Buren St., is a full- service restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner daily. Now nightlife has a new address with live entertainment, dancing and sports. Come hang out for major

sporting events viewed on the gigantic- IN-35065616 Bouquets, plants, gifts, balloons, cards & more screen TV. It’s centrally located at the corner of Van Buren and Main streets in the heart of Nashville. Reservations recommended. (812) 778-9730, www.goldenticketproductions. 41 S. Van Buren St. com and on Facebook. (In Heritage Mall)

Specializing in looseleaf teas, Sweetea’s Tea Shop, 225 S. Van Buren St., Suite C, in 812-200-1077 Coachlight Square, also offers coffee and [email protected] lemonade and a variety of cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Stop in for a relaxing getaway where you can unwind by the fireplace with a nice cup of tea, read a book, surf the Web with free Wi-Fi or chat with friends. Sweetea’s can be a destination for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or a gathering place for a book club or Bible study. (812) 988-6515.

Trolly’s (seasonal), at the corner of Van Buren and Gould streets, offers its own hickory-smoked pork barbecue, • Fresh Homemade Fudge homemade sloppy Joes, Italian sausage • Old Fashioned Candies and hot dogs with all the trimmings. • Cream Filberts/”Mothballs” Ask about the daily specials. Call for seasonal hours. (812) 988-4273. • Jelly Belly • Sugar Free • Chocolates/Turtles • Pucker Powder Candy Art IN-35065872

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 43 HANDMADE IN ART COLONY OF BROWN COUNTY THE MIDWEST

B3 Gallery is at 61 W. Main St., on the Since 1992, Moonshine Leather Co. Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio, 425 N. Johnson second floor of the Village Green has offered high-quality handmade St., features handmade stained glass and metal Building. It sells fine art and crafts leather goods. All products are made overlay, lamps and sculpture. Specializing in made by local artists. Stop in to see the in the U.S.A. by staff. Solid leather custom-designed stained glass for the home selection of jewelry, photography, glass, belts, work aprons, cellphone cases, or office since 1976, Anne Ryan Miller Glass pottery, wood, painting, lithophanes, wallets, handbags and briefcases Studio is a member of Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 fiber arts and more. The gallery is are but a few of the items. They use S. Jefferson St., and is also represented at Ferrer open Sunday through Thursday only luxurious, high-quality beautiful Gallery, 61 W. Main St., on the second floor of the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and leathers for their goods and guarantee Village Green Building. Open most days from Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the workmanship. Moonshine Leather 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for directions. (812) 988- Co., 38 S. Van Buren St., is open daily, 9766, www.AnneRyanMillerGlassStudio.com. Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin St., offers 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Winter hours are a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (812) 988-1326. Brown County Art Gallery, three blocks east of the art and hard-to-find items. Take a courthouse on Main Street, Brown County’s original look at the wide variety of items and Mother Earth Designs, 10 N. Van Buren art gallery established in 1926, offers works for sale paintings. Painting classes are available St. first floor, offers handmade jewelry by Gallery Association members, plus consigned old by appointment. (812) 988-4091 or by an in-house designer as well as Indiana art. The remodeled exhibition space now email [email protected]. fine fashion jewelry, using natural includes the Indiana Heritage Arts Gallery, featuring stones from the earth in many pieces. many of Indiana’s professional artists. Browse the The Cheeky Owl, 71 W. Franklin St. in It also offers a unique variety of wall museum and enjoy works by the early art colony downtown Nashville, sells a little bit of decor, some local photography pieces masters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday everything, from Peace Frog clothing and watercolors by in-house artists. through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. There’s and stickers, essential oils, skincare and Unframed prints are available. A ample parking and free admission. (812) 988-4609, fragrances by Indigo Wild (ZUM), and nice mix of handcrafted wood signs www.browncountyartgallery.org, [email protected]. Bridgewater soy candles infused with and wood crafts are sold, as well as organic and natural scents. Owners triple-scented Wick Wizard candles, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Shelly and Ross Benson moved from Indiana goat milk products, hand- showcases fine art and the Marie Goth collection. the Chicago suburbs to Brown County crocheted dish cloths, crocheted Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; in September 2017 and decided to baby quilts, rag quilts and handmade noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; January and February, open their shop in 2018. They strive fleece baby blankets. (812) 994-1710. weekends only; closed Easter, Thanksgiving and to find fun and original products not Christmas. (812) 988-6185, www.browncounty.org. offered elsewhere in other Nashville The Totem Post, 78 S. Van Buren St., was shops. Handcrafted straw and wool opened in 1952 by Bill and Marielle Brown County Craft Gallery, a unique, hats from Conner Hats give the Jockey. At the time, they did custom cooperative gallery featuring the work of more men something to shop for while leatherwork and carried handmade than 30 local and area artisans, is open 10 a.m. their wives shop the ladies jewelry American Indian jewelry and foreign to 5 p.m. daily, except major holidays. It can and handcrafted bags and purses crafts. Today, their merchandise has be found at 62 E. Washington St. (812) 988- made from re-purposed military expanded, but the atmosphere is 7058, www.browncountycraftgallery.com. tents. CBD products from Medterra, much the same. Many people bring their grandchildren to visit the shop Brown County Pottery, 58 W. Franklin St., in Extract Labs and Green Roads can the historic Antique Alley complex, is the be purchased, and The Cheeky Owl they remember from childhood. Open daily, except Thanksgiving, working studio of Beth Mills. Pottery is made prides itself in quality of these products right on the premises and only sold here. and knowledge of their benefits. Christmas and New Year’s Day. (812) 988-2511, www.thetotempost.com. Bussert Images is on the second floor Johanna Lee Bathology allows you of the Village Green Building. to transform your home into a spa. Albert Drake Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, It offers all-natural cold press and Cathy Haggerty at Franklin Shoppes, 39 E. antique silver and gold jewelry glycerin soaps, luxury bath salts, Franklin St., offers a unique mix of antiques, at Touch of Silver, Gold & Old. 87 bath bombs, candles, lotion bars, jewelry, art and hard-to-find items. Painting E. Main St., (812) 988-6990. sugar scrubs, gift baskets and more, classes are offered. (812) 988-4091. all handmade in the shop. Find it Tulip Tree Jewelry is inside B3 Gallery Chris Gustin — Homestead Weaving Studio, 6285 at 58 W. Main St. (812) 988-6898, on the second floor of the Village Hamilton Creek Road, is two miles south of Crouch’s bathologyjohannalee.com. Green Building. Local jeweler Market near Hilltop Christian Camp. Gustin, an Heather Bussert creates and sells Indiana Artisan, offers hand-woven “recycled her beaded pieces on site. Stop in rugs,” shawls, throws, clothing and scarves. Also, and treat yourself to a local souvenir, find equipment and supplies for weaving, knitting or commission something special. and spinning. Commissions are accepted. Visitors Open Sunday through Thursday are welcome, and “day weaving” classes are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and available. Homestead Weaving Studio is open 11 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

44 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days from March through December and other times by appointment. www.homesteadweaver.com, (812) 988- 8622, [email protected].

Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, features beautiful, plein air and studio oil paintings of the Brown County landscape by Charlene Marsh. The artist hikes Touch of Silver, Gold & Old 87 E. Main St. • Nashville, IN 47448 deep into the forest to create the paintings (812) 988-6990 • (800) 988-6994 using palette knives. Her award-winning IN-35065604 Hours: 11am - 5pm 7 days a week! paintings in collections throughout the www.touchofsilvergoldandold.com United States and Europe are exhibited in the studio and gallery at the northern edge of Yellowwood State Forest, just five miles from town. Visitors are welcome. Open daily, but call first. (812) 988-4497, www.CharleneMarsh. com, [email protected].

Dixie Ferrer, 61 W. Main St., on the second level NASHVILLE, INDIANA of the Village Green Building, has a fine art and teaching studio in the Ferrer Gallery. Dixie Chocolates paints in oils and is well known for her mixed- Nostalgic Candy media works. She applies a combination of Licorice varied techniques to create two- and three- Tea & Tea Accessories We Ship Anywhere! dimensional creations. Dixie also teaches classes to children and adults. Open 10 a.m.  W M S. · N, IN  · .. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesday. (812) 988-1994, www.ferrergallery.com, [email protected]. IN-35065833 TCE.

Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St., features the work of more than 25 local and Brown County Winery Indiana artists. Visit for contemporary fine art, · award winning quality wines since 1986 · fine crafts and gifts. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 Complimentary Tastings at Two Tasting Rooms p.m. (812) 988-6888, www.HoosierArtist.net. OPEN DAILY The work of Patricia Rhoden Bartels can be Monday-Thursday seen at the Rhoden Gallery at eXplore Brown 10 – 5 County, 2620 Valley Branch Road. Rhoden Friday & Saturday Bartels captures the beauty of nature in WINERY IN 10 – 5:30 VILLAGE OF GNAWBONE NASHVILLE oil and acrylic paintings. Her work hangs 4520 SR 46 E · Nashville Sunday 11 – 5 E Main & Old School Way in major corporations, private collections 812.988.6144 812.988.8646 and museums across the country. Wine & Wine-related Gifts · Gourmet Foods Outdoor Seating · Gift Cards Available Spears Gallery, 5110 State Road 135 South, 10 IN-35065613 miles from downtown Nashville, is the working Order Online! BROWNCOUNTYWINERY.COM studio of Larry Spears. Here, find traditional pottery, finely crafted, and displays of decorative and functional pottery. Spears Gallery also has opened a downtown location: 15 S. Van Bring this ad & get a FREE Buren next to the Nashville House. There, find bag of natural dog treats with $10 purchase. pottery by Larry Spears, fine art photography by Kyle Spears and jewelry by Tyler Spears. DOGS WELCOME Studio gallery (812) 988-1287, downtown gallery Quality all-natural treats since 1997 (812) 988-1286, www.spearspottery.com. Over 20 wholesome varieties from T. C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele low fat to grain-free. Road off State Road 46 West, is open from Fancy Gourmet and Seasonal Snacks early spring to late fall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 Barkingood Boutique p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. 211 S. Van Buren St. (Located next to Visitor’s Center) Sunday; closed Mondays and most holidays 812.988.0305 WWW.BARKINGOOD.COM but open July 4 and Labor Day. (812) 988-2785. IN-35065837

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 45 LODGING

1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 3766 Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 eXplore Brown County provides affordable State Road 46 East, is a charming country Clay Lick Road, offers a lodge that sleeps yet comfortable, rustic camping cabins Victorian home built in the late 1800s. It 30 guests and outdoor cabins that can grouped to accommodate 80 guests. invites you to step back in time and relax accommodate 70 guests. Enjoy 300 acres of Cabins have air-conditioning and heat from the hustle-bustle and crowds of the woods, trails, a 4-acre lake, canoes, kayaks, and are equipped with a microwave and village. Enjoy a scrumptious home-cooked beach, campfire areas, basketball court, refrigerator. Some have cold-water sinks. country breakfast with richly brewed ultimate frisbee, soccer field, horseshoes, Fire rings and picnic tables are provided coffee or select teas. Complimentary volleyball area, mountain bike trails, and an outside each cabin. A public restroom soft drinks and homemade cookies are indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen with shower facilities is open year-round. available each afternoon and evening. (812) facilities are available. Open year-round. After a full day of rigorous, exciting zip 988-0853, [email protected]. (812) 988-2689, www.camppalawopec.com. line, paintball and ATV activities, gather around the campfire to share adventure Abe Martin Lodge & Cabins, Brown County Quality Inn, 75 W. Chestnut St., is a quarter- stories. Free WiFi available on front porch State Park, offer 160 rooms/cabins, a mile from downtown Nashville. A Platinum of cabins and front porch of Harvest 12,000-square-foot indoor aquatic center, and Gold Award winner, the hotel has Hall. 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988- a full-service restaurant, game room, cable, spacious, clean, comfortable rooms with HD 7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com. hiking trails and beautiful vistas. The lodge flat screens in every room, complimentary was built in 1932 of hand-hewn native stone hot and cold breakfast, an indoor pool, Fondulac Farm Cabin Rentals, 5 miles west and oak timbers cut in the park. The main fitness room and high-speed Internet. Zip of Nashville on Lanam Ridge Road, offers lodge has two spacious and comfortable line and trail ride packages are available three unique, fully-equipped cabins on lobbies with two fireplaces. (812) 988- as well as other special package rates. 47 scenic acres with views, ponds, fishing, 4418, [email protected]. (812) 988-6118, www.choicehotels.com. canoeing, hiking, fireplaces, outdoor The Allison House Inn, South Jefferson Cornerstone Inn and The Lodge, downtown fire pits, a hot tub and Internet. Cabins Street, is a charming whole-house rental Nashville at 54 E. Franklin St., has proudly accommodate up to six people. (812) in downtown Nashville featuring seven 988-4796, www.fondulacfarm.com. guest rooms with private baths. (812) served from a “Foundation of Excellence” 365-0690, theallisonhouseinn.com. since 1993. The downtown campus Green Valley Lodge, 692 State Road 46 includes 23 exemplary guest rooms, 12 West, offers individually appointed rooms The Brick Lodge is just a mile north of cottage suites, a three-bedroom cottage, and grounds in a safe, quiet setting. The Nashville on State Road 135. Enjoy two a lofty studio apartment and their newest lodge offers king-size beds in the Royal bedrooms with two baths, a game addition, a three-bedroom two-story lodge. Spa Hot Tub Suites and two double room with a pool table, cable TV, gas Some accommodations feature balconies, beds or one queen in the cozy overnight fireplace, outdoor hot tub, gas grill and whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Enjoy rooms. Ask about weeknight discounts. a fully equipped kitchen. The lodge beautiful gardens, front porch rocking accommodates eight people. (812) Wireless Internet is available. (812) 988- chairs, firepit, porch swings and community 988-6429, www.bricklodge.com. 0231, www.greenvalleylodge.com. balcony, free on-site parking, and WiFi. The newly remodeled Brown County Inn Great for couples, girlfriend getaways, Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals, 4118 State is just three blocks south of downtown corporate meetings, church groups, craft Road 46 East near Gnaw Bone, is one of Nashville on the corner of state roads and writing retreats and more! Cornerstone the largest full-service rental management 135 and 46. The inn has 99 guest rooms Inn is more than just quaint and cozy, it’s a companies in southern Indiana, managing with two suites, a restaurant and bar place for relaxation and rejuvenation. www. more than 100 vacation homes, log cabins, serving three meals daily, conference and CornerstoneInn.com or 812-988-0300. guest suites and cottages in Brown, meeting spaces, and a large year-round Bartholomew and Monroe counties. All pool. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped Cozy Bear Log Cabin, State Road 46 West, vacation homes are fully furnished; most grounds, including a new walkable edible can accommodate six guests with three offer hot tubs, seasonal fireplaces and garden, miniature golf, volleyball court bedrooms in queen beds. The upper level and children’s play area. The Salt Creek of this cabin has two bedrooms, a full game rooms. They can accommodate Trail runs along the back of property for bath with whirlpool tub and a pool table. from two to 24 guests, ideal for a romantic easy walks into town. Each guest room The living room has a gas log fireplace. retreat, family gathering or celebrating a features a walk-out covered porch or The television has a full satellite package special occasion. The homes are located balcony, coffee maker, hair dryer, phone, and VCR/DVD player. The screened porch in various areas throughout the county: flat-screen TV and complimentary high- offers a relaxing hot tub. (765) 532-7454, on private, wooded acreage, in the heart speed WiFi. Call for availability and rates. www.browncountygetaways.com. of Nashville, near Indiana University or 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, (812) with a scenic view. Reservations and 988-2291, www.browncountyinn.com. information about all homes are available online at www.browncountylogcabins. com. Office hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 988-6429.

46 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 Moonshine Leather Co., Inc Hidden Valley Inn, 201 N. Van Buren St., is a charming hotel just a short Made in the USA! walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, Handbags | Briefcases | Wallets | Shoes | Hats galleries and activities. Shop Aprons | Dyes | Tools | Leather & Supplies Each suite features a kitchen, dining area Belts & More and living room. (812) 988-9000, (877) 988-9099, www.hiddenvalleyinn.net. Hilltop Cabin & Luxury Suites, 3.5 miles moonshineleather.com from downtown Nashville, offers a range 38 S. Van Buren St. of options, from a one-bedroom cabin 812-988-1326 with fireplace to suites with full kitchens, IN-35065603 seasonal gas log fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, pool table, big screen TV and private Lawrence Family Glassblowers decks. Every suite and cabin has a VCR & Quintessence Gallery and DVD player, as well as VHS movies. More than 50 year family tradition of artistry in Charcoal grills, a picnic table and fire pit glass and are known for their originality, detail, are available for use by all guests. (812) quality and artistic ﬂ air! 988-0984, www.browncountycabins.com. Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson St., offers 45 rooms with an indoor pool, hot tub, restaurant and lounge. The hotel features one- and two-bed suites with kitchenettes, dining/living room, two baths, balcony,

cable TV and WiFi. Whirlpool suites and hot IN-35065856 tub rooms available. Great for weddings, 2 Shops - Corner Franklin & Van Buren St., Nashville l 812-988-2600 banquets and off-site catering. (812) 988-8400, www.hotelnashville.com. The Iris Garden Cottages & Suites are quaint, cute and comfortable. The Iris Garden rests in the heart of the village of Nashville across Check-ups! the street from Big Woods restaurant and We can help with that! brewery. Our wonderful location allows you to walk out of your door and begin exploring the shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries without having to drive anywhere. A two-minute stroll will take Dr. Sanchez MD you to six different restaurants (and four Family Practice/Board Certiﬁ ed more within a five-minute walk from us). We offer comfortable accommodations 50 E. Willow St. Suite C • Nashville, IN of varying sizes that sleep from two to (Salt Creek Medical Arts Building) • (812) 200-8265 eight guests, some with kitchens, but IN-35065594 all with a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. All have wonderful decks to sit on in the evenings and take in the GRANDPA JEFF’S fresh Brown County air. Open year-round. TRAIL RIDES 812-988-2422, VisitBrownCounty.com. Family & Friends of all ages Trail Rides • Pony Rides Hay Rides Custom Excursions Please give us one hour notice

For reservations please contact us at 812.272.0702 www.GrandpaJe sTrailRides.com info@GrandpaJe sTrailRides.com 5889 S. Skinner Rd., Morgantown , Indiana IN-35065593

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 47 LODGING

Lil Black Bear Inn, 8072 State Road 46 Old Magnolia House Inn, 213 S. Jefferson St. The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, East, is a six-room bed and breakfast (behind the BP gas station, above 4th Sister 560 State Road 46 East, is perched on top serving a delicious homemade breakfast Vintage) has overnight rooms filled with of one of Brown County’s softly rolling every morning. All rooms have private antique and vintage chairs, dressers and hills. This full-service hotel is open during bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, satellite, mini tables. Each room includes the modern the remodeling of its dining room, lounge refrigerators and free WIFI. Three rooms amenities of Smart Cable TVs, pod coffee and outdoor seasonal pool. (812) 988-2284, have two-person spa tubs and two have makers and wireless Internet. Three large, (800) 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com. private rooms offer big comfy beds, lots of single-person spa tubs. Enjoy three acres of The Antique Cabin, The Garden Cabin, The Kelly blankets, quilts, pillows, books and board land which include a pond, grill, firepit and Reed Cabin and The Pines Cabin, on Clay Lick games. The porch and common areas large patio. Pets and children are allowed. Road, are individual, fully-furnished log are great places for conversation in the Lil Black Bear is close enough to downtown cabins that sleep two to eight guests each. overstuffed chairs or an old-fashioned game to enjoy all Nashville has to offer while still They have complete kitchens, vintage claw- at the table. The inn accommodates up to 10 enjoying beautiful Brown County. (812) foot tubs and antique décor on the inside; guests. Online reservations are available via 988-2233, www.lilblackbearinn.com and secluded, woodsy settings outside. the Old Magnolia House Facebook page. The North House, 194 N. Van Buren St., Some cabins feature fireplaces, lofts or Rustic Elegance, State Road 46 West, is a newly- decks. They all include access to a 4-acre offers three bedrooms featuring two constructed four-bedroom log home on four lake, hiking trails, canoes and kayaks, and king-sized beds, one queen-sized bed and acres with a panoramic view to the south are 10 minutes from Nashville. (812) 988- a queen sleeper sofa, as well as private and beautiful wooded views in every other 2689, www.logcabinsofbrowncounty.com. parking, a privacy fence around the rear deck, a grill and hot tub. (812) 988- direction. Decks and/or porches surround the 6429, www.northhousegetaway.com. cabin. It comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with a king bed and master bath with a Jacuzzi tub large enough for two. The cabin also has a half-bath for guests, a sunroom overlooking the woods and two bedrooms with king beds upstairs. (765) 783- 3003, www.browncountygetaways.com.

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Located in the across from the entrance of the Brown County Music Center www.seasonslodge.com 812-988-2284 IN-35066706

48 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 Conferences, Weddings & Retreats

Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, offers meeting rooms, conference facilities and private dining areas for conferences, meetings, weddings or retreats. Seating capacity ranges from 10 to 400. The banquet department caters private meals, snacks and breaks and can also prepare a barbecue or meal function at one of the park shelter houses for groups of 50 or more. For smaller picnic groups, the lodge can prepare box IN-35065621 lunches. (812) 988-4418, www.in.gov/ dnr/parklake/inna/abe/index.html. Artists Colony Inn, corner of Franklin and Van Buren streets, is a romantic, 19th- 8072 State Rd 46 century-style inn offering an elegant banquet room for bridal showers, Nashville, IN 47448 rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions with 20 charming guest rooms and 812.988.2233 three executive whirlpool suites. Special menu selections are served plated lilblackbearinn.com or buffet-style. The inn also offers [email protected] meeting space for up to 80 people. The Artists Colony specializes in small Pet Friendly! meetings with two meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to 50 people. Complete IN-35065831 audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access are available. (812) 988- 0600, www.artistscolonyinn.com. The Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., is a centrally located venue in Nashville for receptions, reunions or meetings. It features a spacious Grand Hall, small rooms and a catering kitchen. 812-988-2899, browncountyhistorycenter.org. The Brown County Inn is conveniently located just three blocks south of beautiful downtown Nashville on the corner of state roads 135 and 46. With the hills of Brown County as its backdrop, IN-35065823 the recently remodeled, 99-room inn sits on 10 beautifully landscaped acres, with a restaurant and bar on Celebrating 20 Years site. Amenities include a large, covered indoor pool, playground, miniature golf, in 2021! volleyball, complimentary high-speed WiFi and more. The Brown County Inn has both indoor and outdoor event Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamps spaces perfect for your wedding, retreat, conference, or reunion of up to 200 people. Please call (812) 988-2291 or Ph: (812) 988-7009 email [email protected] for 150 S. Old School Way (Next to the Toy Chest) more information. 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448 Nashville, www.browncountyinn.com. [email protected] www.wishfulthinking-in.com IN-35065829

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Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 Clay Lick Road, has a camp log cabin lodge that sleeps 30 guests, and outdoor cabins Brown County Inn can accommodate 70 guests. Guests can enjoy 300 acres of woods, trails, a 4-acre lake, canoes, kayaks, beach, campfire areas, basketball court, ultimate Frisbee, soccer field, horseshoes, volleyball area, mountain bike trails, and an indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen facilities are available. The property is open year-round. (812) 988-2689, www.camppalawopec.com. Quality Inn, 75 W. Chestnut St., is perfect for retreats. Guests can enjoy the lodge-like atmosphere with a cozy lobby and spacious guest rooms, and the indoor pool and fitness center. (812) 988-6118, www.choicehotels.com. CORNERSTONE INN AND THE LODGE, 54 E. Franklin St., is in the heart of Nashville. The campus consists of 40 guest rooms, some with balconies, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Meeting facilities can hold up to 50 guests. View all rooms, rates and specials at www.CornerstoneInn. com. To contact our group sales office, call 1-812-988-0300 or 1-888-383-0300.

“A Historic Brown County Landmark” Enjoy dining in a cozy country atmosphere with great home cooking and our famous fried biscuits and apple butter.

NOW SERVING LUNCH & DINNER IN-35066150 15 S. Van Buren St. | Nashville, IN 47448 | 812.988.4554

50 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 Brown County Art Gallery 2021 EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS The Harvest Hall at eXplore Brown FEBRUARY 6-27 County Retreat Center and outdoor Friends of TC Steele Member Art Show stage offer the perfect setting for APRIL 9 – MAY 23 weddings, conferences or parties. Plan Historic Indiana en Plein Air an outdoor ceremony on the stage, but should it rain, move into the heated or JUNE 12 – JULY 10 air-conditioned hall. Cater the event Corner of Main Street & Artist Drive · Nashville, IN Indiana Heritage Arts 43rd Annual yourself using the prep kitchen and 812.988.4609 Exhibition and Sale save big money. The hall comfortably Free Admission · Free Parking seats 200 and is furnished with tables BROWNCOUNTYARTGALLERY.ORG Open with special COVID-19 Precautions in place and chairs and a small bar area, stage shop online: bcartgalleryonline.org Masks required while in the Gallery and decorated with rustic antiques IN-35065902 and original paintings. The covered porches accommodate 50 additional guests. Restrooms with showers and JOT ‘EM DOWN CORNER changing rooms for the bride are provided. The fireplace and beautiful T-Shirt Shop wooden staircase create the perfect I spot for a wedding. eXplore Brown Create YOUR Own T-Shirt County at Valley Branch Retreat, 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988-7750, Brown 100’s of designs or choose one www.explorebrowncounty.com. of our ready-made creations! Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson County St., offers 45 rooms with an indoor (812) 988-6939 pool, hot tub, restaurant and bar. Corner of Van Buren & Washington Streets Perfect for small meetings, weddings, Downtown Nashville rehearsal dinners, receptions and IN-35065620 banquets. Off-site catering at local venues also available. (812) 988- SALT CREEK WINERY AND VACATION RENTAL 8400, www.hotelnashville.com. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road TASTING ROOM 46 East, offers a beautiful banquet

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IN-35065612 812-497-0254 The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, WWW SALTCREEKWINERY COM 560 State Road 46 East, offers space for . . simple receptions or technologically enhanced conferences complete with high-speed Internet. The Seasons Lodge has 10 meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to 500 people and A Wonderful Mix of Old, New, can accommodate up to 400 people for A Wonderful Mix of Journals weddings or receptions. Choose from Used and Rare Books Sketchbooks served or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres Old, New, Used and cash or host bars. The complex Handmade is also available for bridal teas, bridal and Rare Books Greeting Cards showers, luncheons, rehearsal dinners Local Postcards and weddings. (812) 988-2284 or (800) 45 S Jeff erson Street • Nashville, IN 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com. 45812-988-0202 S. Jefferson • Streetfallenleafbooks.com · Nashville, IN Journals · Sketchbooks 812.988.0202Open 7 days a week: · fallenleafbooks.com 10am-5pm Handmade Greeting Cards

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NOTE: These events are subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19 or other factors. Check with the venue directly before making plans.

Friends of T.C. Steele Member Art Show Feb. 6-27 Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive View original artwork from the members of the Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Park in the Bob and Barbara Stevens Art Education Studio. Judges Kathryn Clark and IN-35066007 Wyatt LeGrand will award $2,100 in cash prizes. Free admission and free parking at the gallery. Exhibit open during regular gallery business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Guild Artist Winter Exhibition and Sale Feb. 1-27 Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St. Art show at the Brown County Art Guild featuring multiple artists. Gallery open Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Mysterious Hills Winter Hike Series March 6, 20, 27 Brown County State Park Free hiking series with a Brown County State Park naturalist, taking visitors off the beaten path to discover historic hidden places in the state park. For more information and to register, visit winterhikeseriesbcsp.eventbrite.com. BC-35048918 IN-35066006

52 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2021 3 Buildings Brown County 76 Spaces over 10,000 sq ft See more late-breaking events Antique Mall at browncounty.com. Primitives Furniture Shabby Chic “Man”tiques Jewelry Wilderness First Aid We Buy Toys Kitschy Certification Course and Sell! Vintage Clothes March 20 and 21 Farmhouse and Art Gallery Brown County History

Center, 90 E. Gould St. IN-35065597 812.988.1025 | 3288 State Rd. 46 E. (3 miles East of Nashville) This 16-hour, two-day, entry-level course to Wilderness First Aid, presented by DNK Presents, covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment of injuries that may occur in the wilderness. Runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., $179 to $199. Information: dnkpresents.com.

Back 2 Mac March 26 Brown County Playhouse,

70 S. Van Buren St. IN-35065618 Fleetwood Mac tribute show from Back 2 Mac (formerly Rumours) Advisors In Income at the Brown County Playhouse, - Helping pre- $24 for adults, $23 for military, retirees design seniors and students. Information: and implement browncountyplayhouse.com. customized income strategies Mother’s Cupboard aiming to ease the Soup Bowl benefit fear of outliving March 28 their money. Seasons Lodge and Conference 153 East Main Street Center, 510 State Road 46 East Nashville, IN 47448 Receive a hand-thrown bowl Phone: 812-988-6077 IN-35065588 from Brown County potters filled with soups from Brown County restaurants, and enjoy live music and a silent auction. Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 5 to 7 p.m., adults $25 including souvenir bowl, kids $5, tickets available at IGA and at the door. Cedar Creek Winery, a family owned and operated winery, Tickets from 2020 will be honored. is proud to offer guests a wine country experience right here in Nashville, Indiana! We offer free tastings in our cozy wine bar with a wide selection of locally made wines. Visit us today and “Drink at the Creek”! IN-35065611

38 Franklin St. E. | Nashville, IN | drinkatthecreek.com | Open 7 Days a Week 12-5pm

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Historic Indiana En Plein Air Art Show April 9-May 23 Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive Art show featuring works of Indiana Plein Air Painters Association with works available for purchase. Tour the gallery daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Free admission and parking.

Annual Indiana Wine Fair May 1 Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South At one of Indiana’s oldest and largest wine events, sample and savor complementary one-ounce pours of IN-35066004 the state’s finest wines. There also will be a handful of local breweries, distilleries and food trucks on hand. All guests must be 21+ years old with a valid ID. This event is rain or shine, 1 to 6 p.m., $10-$60, indianawinefair.com. See more late-breaking events at browncounty.com.

“Smack Dab in the Heart of The Village” Nashville, Indiana

www.VisitBrownCounty.com (812) 988-2422 Located just North of the Courthouse across from Big Woods Restaurant and Brewery

The Iris Garden rests comfortably in the heart of the village of Nashville. Simply walk out of your door to explore the wonderful shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries without having to drive anywhere. IN-35065901

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