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ALPHABETICAL ORDER E O 1875 Homestead B&B...... Pg . 9...... 52 Eco Realty Partners/Sheila Glore...... 62 Our Sandwich Place...... E5...... 59 Educated Otter ...... F8...... 35 A P eXplore Brown County. . . . . Pg . 9...... 21 Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg . 9...... 63 Papertrix...... H7...... 14 B F Pit Bull Leather...... D4...... 37 Fallen Leaf Books...... E2 ...... 30 Playhouse, Brown County. . . . F4...... 64 B3 Gallery...... E3...... 2 Farmhouse Café...... Pg . 9...... 4 Bathology, Johanna Lee. . . . . D3...... 30 R Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Bear Hardware...... L9...... 55 Robinson’s at the Redbud. . . . E10...... 27 Furniture Décor & More. . . . . J7 ...... 19 Bear Wallow Distillery...... Pg . 9...... 41 S Big Woods Brewing Co . . . . . C3...... 23 G Salt Creek Winery Bone Appetit ...... J6 ...... 48 Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides . . . . Pg .9 ...... 54 Brown County Antique Mall . Pg . 9...... 59 & Vacation Rental...... D3...... 56 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 31 Brown County Art Gallery. . . . F12 ...... 60 H Brown County Art Guild. . . . . F4...... 61 Harvest Preserve...... E3...... 2 T Health For “U”...... E10...... 50 Brown County Craft Gallery. . I8...... 56 The Cheeky Owl ...... G3 ...... 14 Heavenly Biscuit...... B6 ...... 62 Brown County IGA...... L10...... 39 T-Shirt Shop ...... I5...... 50 Heritage Candy...... F6...... 57 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 Totem Post ...... F5...... 58 Hidden Valley Inn...... A5...... 51 Brown County KOA...... Pg . 9...... 50 Touch of Silver Gold & Old. . . . D8...... 42 Brown County Music Center . L12 ...... 33 Hoosier Artist Gallery ...... F2...... 44 Brown County Playhouse. . . . F4...... 64 Hotel Nashville...... A4...... 24 V Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3 ...... 2 Brown County Winery...... Pg . 9...... 60 I Brye Real Estate / Erika IGA ...... L10...... 39 W Bryenton ...... Pg . 9...... 5 Ironweed Gifts and Florals. . . . I1...... 41 Wishful Thinking...... H7...... 46 C Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 43 Candy Dish...... E3...... 2 J Jack and Jill Nut Shop...... F5...... 40 Carmel Corn Cottage...... C4...... 58 C AteGORY LISTING Johanna Lee Bathology . . . . . D3...... 30 Carpenter Hills O’ Brown ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES Real Estate...... B2...... 34 L Brown County Antique Mall . Pg . 9...... 59 Carpenter Hills O’ Brown /Curt Lawrence Family Glassblowers/ Cathy’s Corner...... G6...... 61 & Penny Scroggins, Agent. . . . B2...... 53 Quintessence Gallery. . . . . G6/5...... 40 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Cathy’s Corner...... G6...... 61 Educated Otter ...... F8...... 35 Cedar Creek Winery...... G6...... 44 M Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 Mother Earth Designs...... G3...... 54 Chocolate Moose, The...... K5...... 57 Men’s Toy Shop ...... C5...... 47 Robinson’s at the Redbud. . . . E10...... 27 Copperhead Creek Mercantile ...... I9...... 35 Touch of Silver Gold & Old. . . . E8...... 42 Gem Mine...... D6 ...... 40,46 Mike Nickels Log Cabins. . . . Pg . 9 ...... 4,42 Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3 ...... 2 Core Vision Financial Group . E9...... 62 Miller’s Ice Cream House . . . . E3...... 2 ART Cornerstone Inn & Suites. . . . G8...... 27 Moondance Vacation Rentals.I7...... 36 Brown County Antique Mall . Pg . 9...... 59 Country Heritage Winery. . . . J7 ...... 29 Moonshine Leather...... E4...... 48 Brown County Art Gallery. . . . F12...... 60 Creekside Retreat...... Pg . 9...... 45 Mother Earth Designs...... E4...... 54 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Brown County Art Guild. . . . . F4...... 61 N Brown County Craft Gallery. . I8...... 56 D Nashville Spice Co ...... J9 ...... 3 B3 Gallery ...... E3...... 2 Daily Grind ...... H4...... 29 NSC Home ...... D8...... 3 Cathy’s Corner...... G6...... 61

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Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 CANDY ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Hoosier Artist Gallery ...... E2...... 44 Candy Dish ...... E3...... 2 Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg . 9...... 63 Lawrence Family Glassblowers Carmel Corn Cottage...... C4...... 58 Brown County Art Gallery. . . . F12...... 60 & Quintessence Gallery . . . . . G6/5 ...... 40 Heritage Candy...... F6...... 57 Brown County Art Guild. . . . . E4...... 43 Totem Post ...... F5...... 58 Jack and Jill Nut Shop...... F5...... 40 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3 ...... 2 Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3 ...... 2 Brown County Music Center .L12 ...... 33 Brown County Playhouse. . . . F4...... 64 BATH & BODY CHRISTMAS Brown County Winery...... Pg . 9...... 60 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Cedar Creek Winery...... G6...... 44 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Copperhead Creek Johanna Lee Bathology . . . . . D3...... 30 Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 Gem Mine...... D6 ...... 40,46 Robinson’s at the Redbud. . . . E10...... 27 BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS Country Heritage Winery. . . . J7 ...... 29 Bear Wallow Distillery...... Pg . 9...... 41 CL OTHING & ACCESSORIES eXplore Brown County. . . . . Pg . 9...... 21 Big Woods Brewing Co . . . . . C3...... 23 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides. . . . Pg .9 ...... 54 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Playhouse, Brown County. . . . F4...... 64 Brown County Winery...... Pg . 9...... 60 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Salt Creek Winery & Cedar Creek Winery...... G6...... 44 Men’s Toy Shop ...... C5...... 47 Vacation Rental...... C3...... 56 Country Heritage Winery . . . . J7 ...... 29 Mercantile ...... I9...... 35 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 31 Salt Creek Winery & Moonshine Leather...... E4...... 46 Valley Branch Retreat. . . . . Pg . 9...... 62 Vacation Rental...... D3...... 56 Pit Bull Leather...... D4...... 37 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 31 FOOD, DINING & SNACKS Robinson’s at the Redbud . . . . E10...... 27 Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg . 9...... 63 T-Shirt Shop ...... I5...... 50 BIKE RENTAL AND ACCESSORIES Big Woods Brewing Co . . . . . C3...... 23 Totem Post ...... F5...... 58 eXplore Brown County. . . . . Pg . 9...... 21 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 BIRDHOUSES AND FEEDERS COFFEE AND TEA Brown County Winery...... Pg . 9...... 60 Brown County IGA...... L10 ...... 39 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 Chocolate Moose, The...... K5...... 57 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Daily Grind ...... H4...... 29 Candy Dish...... E3...... 2 Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 Harvest Preserve...... E3...... 2 Carmel Corn Cottage...... C4...... 58 Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 46 Our Sandwich Place...... E5...... 59 Cedar Creek Winery...... G6...... 44 Chocolate Moose, The...... K5...... 57 BOOKS CONFERENCES, RETREATS & Country Heritage Winery . . . . J7 ...... 29 WEDDINGS Brown County Antique Mall . Pg . 9...... 59 Farmhouse Café...... Pg . 9...... 4 Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg . 9...... 63 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Daily Grind ...... H4...... 29 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 Harvest Preserve...... E3...... 2 CAMPGROUND Creekside Retreat...... Pg . 9...... 45 Heavenly Biscuit...... B6...... 62 Brown County KOA...... Pg . 9...... 50 eXplore Brown County. . . . . Pg . 9...... 21 Heritage Candy...... F6...... 57 Hotel Nashville...... A4...... 24 CANDLES Hotel Nashville...... A4...... 24 Mike Nickels Lodge Cabins . . . Pg . 9 ...... 4,42 . Bear Wallow Distillery...... Pg . 9...... 41 IGA...... L10 ...... 39 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 31 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 Jack and Jill Nut Shop...... G5...... 40 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 CRAFTS Miller’s Ice Cream House . . . . E3...... 2 Educated Otter ...... F8...... 35 Bear Wallow Distillery...... Pg . 9...... 41 Nashville Spice Co ...... J9 ...... 3 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Brown County Craft Gallery. . I8...... 56 Our Sandwich Place...... E5...... 59 Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 Mother Earth Designs...... G3...... 54 Salt Creek Winery & Mercantile ...... I9...... 35 Papertrix...... H7...... 14 Vacation Rental...... D3...... 56 Mother Earth Designs...... G3...... 54 Wishful Thinking...... H7...... 46 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 31 Robinson’s at the Redbud. . . . E10...... 27 Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3 ...... 2

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F OOTWEAR Brown County Winery...... Pg . 9...... 60 Moondance Moonshine Leather...... E4...... 48 Country Heritage Winery . . . . J1 ...... 29 Vacation Rentals ...... I7 ...... 36 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Salt Creek Winery & GARDEN & PATIO Vacation Rental...... C3...... 56 Educated Otter ...... F8...... 35 Bear Hardware...... L9...... 55 Seasons Lodge...... K11...... 31 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Valley Branch Retreat. . . . . Pg . 9...... 62 Furniture Décor & More. . . . . J7 ...... 19 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Lawrence Family Glassblowers Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 LOG CABINS & Quintessence Gallery . . . . . G6/5 ...... 40 Carpenter Hills O’ Brown Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 46 Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 Real Estate...... B2...... 34 GIFTS Mother Earth Designs...... G3...... 54 Mike Nickels Lodge Cabins . . . Pg . 9 ...... 4,42 Bone Appetit ...... J6 ...... 48 NSC Home ...... D8...... 3 Moondance Candy Dish...... E3...... 2 Robinson’s at the Redbud . . . E10 ...... 27 Vacation Rentals...... I7...... 36 Carmel Corn Cottage...... C4...... 58 Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 46 MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES Cathy’s Corner...... G6...... 61 Pit Bull Leather...... D4...... 37 Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 HEALTH FOODS Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Health For “U”...... E10...... 50 OTDU OOR OUTFITTERS Daily Grind ...... H4...... 29 ICE CREAM Bear Hardware...... L9...... 55 Educated Otter ...... F8...... 35 Men’s Toy Shop ...... C5...... 47 Carmel Corn Cottage...... C4...... 58 Fallen Leaf Books...... E2...... 30 Miller’s Ice Cream House . . . . E3...... 2 PET CARE AND PET GIFTS Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 Chocolate Moose, The...... K5...... 57 Bone Appetit ...... J6 ...... 48 Harvest Preserve...... E3...... 2 Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3 ...... 2 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Heritage Candy...... F6...... 57 Ironweed Gifts and Florals . . . I2 ...... 41 JEWELRY POTTERY Jack and Jill Nut Shop...... G5...... 40 Brown County Antique Mall . Pg . 9...... 59 Brown County Craft Gallery. . I8...... 56 Johanna Lee Bathology . . . . . D3...... 30 Cathy’s Corner...... G6...... 61 Madeline’s...... G4...... 43 SCRAPBOOKING Cheeky Owl, The...... G3 ...... 14 Men’s Toy Shop ...... C5...... 47 Papertrix...... H7...... 14 Crow’s Nest...... H7...... 52 Mercantile ...... I9...... 35 Wishful Thinking...... H7...... 46 Educated Otter ...... F8...... 35 Moonshine Leather...... E4...... 48 Ferguson House ...... G3...... 25 SERVICES Mother Earth Designs...... G3...... 54 Mother Earth Designs...... G3...... 54 Carpenter Hills O’ Brown Nashville Spice Co ...... J9 ...... 3 Totem Post ...... F5...... 58 Real Estate ...... B2...... 34 NSC Home ...... D8...... 3 Touch of Silver Gold & Old. . . . E8...... 42 Carpenter Hills O’ Brown /Curt Pit Bull Leather...... D4...... 37 & Penny Scroggins, Agent. . . . B2...... 53 Robinson’s at the Redbud. . . . E10 ...... 27 LEATHER Core Vision Financial Group .E9 ...... 62 T-Shirt Shop ...... I5...... 50 Moonshine Leather...... E4...... 48 Eco Realty Partners/Sheila Glore ...... 62 Totem Post ...... F5...... 58 Pit Bull Leather...... D4...... 37 Mercantile...... I9...... 35 Touch of Silver Gold & Old. . . . E8...... 42 Brye Real Estate / Erika The Vault Boutique...... E8...... 31 LODGING Bryenton ...... Pg . 9...... 5 1875 Homestead B&B...... Pg . 9...... 52 Village Green Bldg, The . . . . . E3...... 2 WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS Wishful Thinking...... H7...... 46 Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg . 9...... 63 Abe Martin Lodge...... Pg . 9...... 63 Woodlands Gallery...... E8...... 46 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 Brown County Inn...... L5...... 17 Cornerstone Inn & Suites. . . . G8...... 27 GUNS, KNIVES & ACCESSORIES Creekside Retreat...... Pg . 9...... 45 Creekside Retreat...... Pg . 9...... 45 Men’s Toy Shop ...... C5...... 47 eXplore Brown County. . . . . Pg . 9...... 21 eXplore Brown County. . . . . Pg . 9...... 21 Hotel Nashville...... A4...... 24 HOME DÉCOR Hidden Valley Inn...... A5...... 51 Seasons Lodge...... K12...... 31 Brown County Antique Mall . Pg . 9...... 59 Hotel Nashville...... A4...... 24

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 11 Patti Reynolds and Moonshine, a barred owl .

ABIGAIL ALDERDICE | The Democrat Bailey the Red-Tailed Hawk perches on Laura Edmunds’ arm as she presents to a tour group. For the birds Some birds never flew south for winter. They stayed behind, braving Indiana Raptor the weather and receiving tender loving care. Laura Edmunds and Patti Reynolds have dedicated their lives to the rescue and care of birds, establishing the Indiana Raptor Center Center expands, in Brown County in 2004. The center is a refuge for winged creatures that have suffered some sort of injury or trauma. celebrates award Reynolds is president and executive director; Edmunds is vice president, director of education, curator, Band-Aid manager and master falconer. The two have years of experience in rehabbing birds — Reynolds previously with Return to the Wild in Indianapolis, story and photos By Abigail Edmunds with Soarin’ Hawk in Fort Wayne. Alderdice | The Brown County Both were doing rehab while they worked full-time jobs, until Ed- Democrat munds retired from being an emergency room and operating room 12 Brown County AlmanackS Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 nurse and Reynolds retired after 30 years at Eli Lilly. The two missions of the InRC are rehabilitation and release. The center receives injured animals from various sources, assesses the damage and does triage. Sometimes, an injury requires vet care, but InRC does injury management, monitor- ing, bandaging, medications, feeding and physical therapy on site. Most injuries that occur to the birds are due to some sort of interaction with people, whether it’s a car accident, an encounter with barbed wire, being shot or an electric shock from a power line. InRC also informs various communities and programs about the work that it does. “We do somewhere between 100 to 120 off-site programs and on-site tours a year,” Reynolds said. The Raptor Center will take feathered friends to schools, Scout groups, camps, libraries and more and talk about the importance of their roles in nature. As a rehabber, one’s life is dedicated to caring for the welfare of animals. “No one who is doing it for the right reasons is doing it for the recognition. It’s rather a thankless job,” Reynolds said. agencies, industries, businesses and/or But dedication does not always go academia in a cooperative effort to make a Bailey, a red-tailed positive difference for wildlife. hawk, perches on unnoticed. Edmunds recently received the Laura Edmunds’ arm Marlys Bulander Working Together for Last year, some of the supporters and as she presents to a Wildlife Award for her efforts in Indiana, mentoring and peer organizations got tour group . easing barriers between various rehabili- together and nominated Edmunds for the tation sites. The international award was award, which she won. named after Bulander for her interactions “People had more of a tendency at times with rehabbers and helping them through- to be isolated,” Reynolds said. “A lot of it out the year — not just taking their reports was people trying to find opportunities at the year’s end. “(Bulander) was really for their own center rather than sharing into educating and connecting people to- the wealth of the experience.” Edmunds gether to improve things,” Reynolds said. helped to make sites more interactive and According to the National Wildlife Re- cooperative, grouping birds together based habilitators’ website, the Marlys Bulander on their needs — a sort of bird-swap for Award is given to one individual or one the good of the bird. These two things were group that has brought together individu- major accomplishments and are now being als, organizations, rehabilitation facilities, implemented in other states.

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 13 On the Web For more information on the Indiana Raptor center, visit indianaraptorcenter.com.

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14 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 made a home among the hills. “One thing we realized very early is that Brown County is a magical place,” Edmunds said — “the real Brigadoon. … It’s like this undiscovered secret.” They’ve found an abundance of support from the community, in both individuals and collectives — especially from donations made by the arts and merchant communities. “Everything you give us — art you made, inventory from your store, money from your pocket — we recog- nize that that represents time out of your life on this Earth,” Edmunds said. “You volunteer part of your life to us in this way.” The center has a big fundraiser, the Raptor Rendezvous, once a year, but accepts donations whenever anyone is willing to give. Donations can be given in many forms. The biggest expense is feeding. “People that give you grants will not give you grants for food; it’s always projects,” Reynolds said. If hunters have an extra deer in the “You have to decide to keep going,” Moonshine spreads winter, the center loves to receive a dona- Reynolds said after explaining the de- her wings as Reynolds shares fun facts about tion of the meat. mand in the life of a rehabber. the bird with a tour Clean sheets and pillowcases are also Edmunds’ and Reynolds’ devotion has group . in need for the recovering creatures. lasted even when it was not easy. “The birds can really destroy a lot of that In the process of building the Indiana stuff,” said Edmunds. The birds get bored Raptor Center in 2002, Edmunds was in the small enclosures, but enrichment diagnosed with merkel cell carcinoma. toys and objects are not put in, since the While also taking care of the birds every goal is to release them. “They like to rip day, she was driving herself to Indianap- the sheets,” she said. olis for radiation treatments. Reynolds Volunteers are usually not necessary, has type 2 diabetes and metabolic syn- as they have 55 willing people who cover drome. Despite it all, their passion fuels a variety of tasks like repairs, cleaning, the way they serve the world around feeding and transporting birds — what- them. ever needs to be done. Rehabbing ani- “Sometimes there are days when all we mals is not easy and requires a willing- do is get up and feed the birds,” Reynolds ness and selflessness of those who are up said. “It’s gotta mean enough to you to to the challenge. keep going. ... It’s a calling.”

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 15 GAME PLAN Put down your phone and pull a 21+ adult game night and Convention invites up a seat. after-party, and games from This March, two Brown earlier in the day will be open County businesses are getting for people to play. There will people to disconnect people around a table to play also be rounds of “game speed together, face to face. dating.” from electronics, BroCoCon, a tabletop game “Everyone splits up and convention, will take place starts at a table. The timer March 27 to 29, with the starts, you learn and play a por- reconnect with people majority of the events happen- tion of a game really quickly ing Saturday, March 28 at the for five minutes, the buzzer By Suzannah Couch | Brown County Democrat Brown County Inn. goes off, and you move to the “To us, games are today’s next table and play another one easiest form of connection,” really quickly,” Key explained. said Hilary Key, owner of The The ticket for the after-party, Toy Chest, Indiana’s oldest $10, is separate from the one toy store, and organizer of the for the daytime convention. If you go convention. Convention visitors are What: BroCoCon, a tabletop game “Everyone is engaged in the encouraged to make a weekend convention, hosted by The Toy Chest. same set of rules, interacting of it by staying at the Brown Where: Brown County Inn, 51 State Road and having fun. In our first County Inn. Other activities 46 East, Nashville. year, we saw more smiles, on Friday and Sunday are When: Friday to Sunday, March 27 to 29, heard more laughter, and wit- being planned. with the majority of the events happen- nessed more genuine connec- Key heard from a visitor at ing Saturday, March 28. An after-party tion than we ever could have last year’s convention that it Saturday evening will be for adults only. imagined.” was “more fun than GenCon.” Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children. The convention’s first year “If we can have 300 people After-party ticketsP are $10 for adults 21 was 2019. Volunteers manned legitimately playing with no and older. Tickets are available through tables around the inn’s con- screens, having a great time ticketbud.com or at The Toy Chest, 125 S. ference room, teaching games and meeting new people, that’s Van Buren St. to BroCoCon visitors. In the a big goal accomplished,” Key More information: facebook.com/bro- center of the room, attendees said last spring. cocon. Call the Toy Chest 812-988-2187 could take games to tables to “I honestly think that’s why with questions. play in groups with their fami- tabletop games are trending lies or other visitors. as strongly as they are, is that At this year’s convention, we’re getting to the point Key predicts 50 to 100 family where everyone is kind of crav- games, strategy games, party ing more social interaction, but games and toddler games will we’ve gotten so far removed be available for playing and from it that it’s almost scary purchase, with demonstra- to do.” tions and “hourly highlights” Tickets for BroCoCon can throughout the day. be bought before the event Tickets are $10 for adults online through The Toy Chest’s and $5 for youth. Facebook page, or at The Toy On Saturday evening, Chest in downtown Nashville, BroCoCon will morph into 125 S. Van Buren St.

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 17 An artist, a tree, a poet and me

In the heart of Nashville, on The irony of a poet posting a the Salt Creek Trail, is a syca- poem on a tree amused me. At more tree that would stop most a time when people hastily post observant travelers in their their every thought on social tracks. If they heed the call to media and the internet, I found come closer, they are rewarded Hubbard’s tree post refreshingly with gifts of man and nature’s clever, quaint and genuine. creative collaboration. On the back of his poem, The tree stands about a Hubbard wrote that this month hundred feet tall with two marked five years since he big trunks of equal size rising began hanging poems on the from a massive, exposed root tree “partly in an attempt to system. The thick roots natu- publicize myself and partly just rally formed what looks like a for fun.” He posts a poem every bench, perfect for a person to other month and replaces copies rest or think or pray. as they are taken. Upon closer examination, With my eyes on my gift from someone had carved the sturdy the sycamore, I slowly walked roots at the end of the bench down the Salt Creek Trail feeling Chainsaw artist Chris Trotter carved this hand-shaped to look like a large, benevolent leaves crunch underfoot. The bench out of a sycamore tree on the Salt Creek Trail hand, gently hugging anyone who dappled sun danced through around the time the trail opened in 2013 . stopped to sit under the sycamore yellowing limbs onto the page, on the bank of the Salt Creek. and wild sounds along the creek As I sat basking in the beauty vibrated as I read Hubbard’s of nature and art, I was struck by poem and thought about the the relationship between the two. “tiny mark” I might make. I imagined the sculptor rever- View of Life ently asking the sycamore for its Of all nature’s metaphors permission to cut into its roots The one that takes my breath to create something that would Is the blast of October wind Icelebrate its magnificence. (Sometimes with a slap of rain) When I rose from the com- Tearing loose a million leaves forting spot, I noticed a piece And twirling them to crisp of paper hanging by a nail on drifts the primary trunk of the tree. That will fade and collapse I stood on the bench to get a Under the stern weight of closer look. At the top of the winter. page it read: “Friends, if you like On every tree each fallen leaf this poem, please take a copy.” Left a tiny mark, a place Colu mn by Alicia Woodward The poem was titled “View of For a new leaf to push Alicia Woodward and her husband are Life” by Andrew Hubbard. Its way into sunlight empty-nesters who live on Sweetwater Ceremoniously, I removed the When the infinitely slow, Lake in Brown County. She taught white laminated paper off the infinitely certain middle school literature and language arts for more than 25 years and writes a rusty nail. My heart soared before Pulse of spring sings to it. weekly blog, The Simple Swan, inspired I even read the poem. Under the The ones who went before, by the wisdom, beauty and simplicity fading fall canopy of a sycamore, I Leaves and people, of nature. Subscribe at thesimpleswan. felt I’d stumbled upon a secret so- Have little trace or memory com. She can be reached at aliciawood- ciety of poets, artists and mystics And there is sadness in that [email protected]. as inspired by nature as I. But grandeur also.

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 19 ‘a place of victory’

“Victory” is now theirs. County’s first skate Local and visiting skateboarders now have a place to enjoy in Brown County after the official opening park now open last fall of Brown County’s first skate park. The park, designed for skateboarders but also open to other “extreme sports,” was built at the county-owned Deer Run Park, alongside the main park road between the Community Garden and the story and photos By Sara clifford Brown County Parks and Recreation office. The Brown County Democrat It was named Victory Park in memory of the late Gregg Watson, who used to run the Victory Family Fun Center in downtown Nashville. He and his wife, Lauri, opened the fun center to give local kids a safe place to hang out. It closed in the early 2000s after his sudden death. At Victory Park, skateboarders can navigate a series of obstacles, including rails, a bank, raised pads, a stationary ball and a giant bowl that resembles an empty swimming pool. At the ribbon-cutting on Oct. 18, dozens of kids from elementary age through high school — and PI JakeCTURED Dudley,: right, rides the rim of the bowl at the Victory a few riders in their 20s — sailed around it with Park at Deer Run Park in Nashville smiles on their faces. at its grand opening Oct . 18 . The skate park came together through the efforts 20 Brown County Almanack VisitorsV Guide | SPRING 2020 ZIP LINE TOURS • ATV & HILL-CLIMB BUGGY TOURS HUMMER TOURS • PAINTBALL ARROW TAG® ARCHERY GAMES MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS • CAMPING & CABINS WEDDINGS • EVENT HALL • OUTDOOR STAGE

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 21 Ian Bowman launches off the concrete wall at Victory Park . The area is open for use by skateboarders, BMX bikers and other practitioners of extreme sports .

of many volunteers, including a group of teens called and restoration, a place of joy, a place of victory.” Kids on Wheels. They started meeting to brainstorm The park was built by Hunger Skate Parks of and raise money for the park in early 2017. High- Bloomington, which builds skate parks all over the schooler Isaiah Smith took on the skate park as his se- world, and many local volunteers. nior project. After-school teen In addition to the skating sur- program BETA also lobbied Know before you go face, the park includes elements for funding and support. Victory Park, part of the county-owned Deer Run for non-skaters to enjoy as well: The project won a $50,000 Park, is free to visit and open until sunset every a gaga pit, a circular porch swing matching grant from the Indi- day. From Nashville, take West Main Street/ and hammock swing area, picnic ana Housing and Community Helmsburg Road to McLary Road to Deer Run Lane. tables, a mural and a tire swing. Development Authority if it Park rules, posted at the site, include the Brown County Parks and Rec- could raise $50,000 from the following: reation will maintain the park, community — and it did, 15 but visitors are asked to help Users must wear safety gear. days ahead of the deadline. clean up after themselves, said Other groups also kicked in An adult must accompany any user younger than Colleen Smith, Isaiah’s mom and significant financial support, 16. one of the park effort organizers. including the Brown County BMX and bicycle pegs must be plastic only. Brooms, trash cans and recycling Community Foundation, No moveable obstacles, like ramps, can be placed containers will be provided for Indiana Office of Community in the skating area. visitors to use. and Rural Affairs, Tony Hawk No amplified music. Former BETA board President Foundation, SCI REMC, No food, glass containers, smoking or alcoholic Clara Stanley got a little choked Fabulous 50 Women’s Giving beverages. up about seeing it all come Circle and Smithville. together. “It just makes me so Use of the park for events must be approved in “This is something that happy when I see kids enjoying advance by Brown County Parks and Recreation. we’ve prayed for for quite a it,” she said. long time, and we’re all super “This park is the prettiest park honored that this is a thing,” I think I have ever seen,” said said Cory Romeiser, a skateboarder who ministers to Isaiah Smith. “I can’t thank everyone enough. ... It was young people. so hard to imagine ever standing here and looking at He offered a blessing over the park before the rib- it. ... I just hope that you all take care of it, and I hope bon was cut, asking that “people will stay safe and be you all have fun. encouraged and run away from things that will harm “I hope it changes some of the views of skateboard- them,” and that the park will be “a place of healing ers, because they’re really good kids.”

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 23 HANDMADE IN BROWN COUNTY

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24 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 Mother Earth Designs, 10 N . Van Buren Albert Drake Jr . creates contemporary St . first floor, offers handmade jewelry jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique Mother Earth Designs by an in-house designer as well as fine silver and gold jewelry at Touch of Silver, fashion jewelry, using natural stones from Gold & Old. 87 E . Main St ., (812) 988-6990 . the earth in many pieces . It also offers a unique variety of wall decor, some local Tulip Tree Jewelry is inside B3 Gallery on photography pieces and watercolors the second floor of the Village Green by in-house artists . Unframed prints Building . Local jeweler Heather Bussert are available . A nice mix of handcrafted creates and sells her beaded pieces on wood signs and wood crafts are sold, site . Stop in and treat yourself to a local as well as triple-scented Wick Wizard souvenir, or commission something candles, Indiana goat milk products, special . Open Sunday through Thursday hand-crocheted dish cloths, crocheted from 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . and Friday and baby quilts, rag quilts and handmade Saturday from 10 a .m . to 6 p .m . fleece baby blankets . (812) 994-1710 . The Vintage Rose, 36 E . Franklin St ., offers The Totem Post, 78 S . Van Buren St ., was fabulous treasures for decorating your opened in 1952 by Bill and Marielle Jockey . home, accessorizing your wardrobe At the time, they did custom leatherwork or serving tea — whether your style is and carried handmade American Indian cottage, romantic, shabby chic, Victorian, jewelry and foreign crafts . Today, their Paris chic or country French . The Vintage merchandise has expanded, but the Rose also carries unique one-of-a-kind atmosphere is much the same . Many “salvaged treasures,” items that needed people bring their grandchildren to visit a little TLC and were given a new birth . the shop they remember from childhood . These diamonds in the rough include Open daily, except Thanksgiving, handpainted or distressed furniture, Christmas and New Year’s Day . (812) chandeliers, shelves and garden décor . 988-2511, www th. etotempost .com . Open year-round . (812) 988-7283 .

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 25 If you visit Bear Hardware anytime soon, you’re sure to receive a warm greeting from its new employee, Linda, if she’s not too busy chasing mice. Normally perched at the top of feed bag stacks, Linda was hired to bring down the mouse population. And not only was she given a mission at the hardware store, she was given a home. Melissa Olmsted contacted the Brown County Humane Society The purr-fect when holes started appearing in Bear »Hardware’s animal feed bags. The right choice for pest control was to adopt a feline friend. “We called the humane society,” Olmsted said. “We definitely wanted a rescue, something that wouldn’t be bothered by dogs, needs to be friendly HIRE and needs to be a mouser.” The humane society’s Erika Imhoff Bear Hardware adopts shelter cat believed that Linda came in as a stray. She was an active cat, curious and want- ing to be out and about. “She could get feisty when people story and photos By Abigail Alderdice | The Brown County Democrat came around, which made her hard to

26 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 Three-year-old Joslyn feeds Linda a treat at Bear Hardware . adopt,” Imhoff said. “She had a lot of en- ergy and needed space to expel it. … We knew she was the one (Bear) needed.” Linda has found the perfect space to do that. She had caught three mice the previous day in just 20 minutes. “She has totally fulfilled her obligation,” Olmsted said. “She has the rule of the place.” When asked if the humane society of- ten matches people with animals, Imhoff said they do what they need to when they can. “We have a committee that specifically meets to talk about animals that have been there for a while,” she said. “We had identified Linda as a cat that needed to be a barn cat; we weren’t quite sure.” The shop is a perfect place for Linda, who roams the aisles assisting patrons. Imhoff recommends shop-cat adop- tions under certain circumstances. “They BC-35033119 have to be there every day. … We think shop cats are fantastic. It could be a cat that doesn’t particularly like people; a Robinson’s at the Redbud friendly cat can be a great ambassador 146 E. Main St., Ste. 2 • Nashville, IN 47448 at a shop. It’s a wonderful option to 317-292-8113 www.robinsonsredbud.com consider.” Sometimes, the adoptive home of We are a new, refurbished and re-imagined an animal in need doesn’t have to be a small furniture and home accent store. Enjoy house, but it can be the open doors of an shopping for home, car and souvenir items. For office or shop willing to take them in. the car enthusiasts, we have our gas, oil and “You can just see the gratefulness in a car collectible room. To remember your trip to rescued animal,” Olmsted said. Brown County pick up something unique and make us a regular stop each time you come.

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 27 Downtown Nashville Taking care of Mr. Rogers’V neighborhood

28 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 Several downtown We’re going to upgrade things a little bit ... but other than that, we’re going buildings transition ‘‘to keep it very much the same.” to new owners Andi Rogers Bartels, about The Nashville House

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Visitors to downtown Nashville will notice some changes this season, but not nearly as many as some had feared. The estate of Andy Rogers was auctioned last fall, including the homes of about 25 shops frequented by tourists for decades. Rogers, con- sidered by many to be the father of Nashville’s business community, died in July 2018. His real estate holdings amounted to about a third of downtown. Many shop tenants were nervous about their futures. Individual shops were not being sold; most of the buildings were listed in larger groups, limiting the pool of potential buyers. In the end, tenants and visitors had little to fear. In late October, nearly all of the commercial buildings and

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Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 29 butter, and its country store stocked the Lawrence brothers’ glass- by shopkeepers Marc Rudd, Kelly with old-time candies, had been blowing studios and Fearrin’s Rudd and Liana Franklin before operating for 91 straight years when Ice Cream, went to Barry and auction day. September Elm has it closed in the fall of 2018. Debbie Herring of Brown County, since moved out. The Totem Post This spring — possibly in April owners of the Brown County Inn. is one of the oldest continuously — Andi and Lance are reopening The couple had bought that hotel operating businesses in Nashville, the Nashville House as a restau- from Rogers in the summer of having opened in 1952. It was rant. Over the winter, they’ve been 2015 and gave it a major facelift Franklin’s desire to continue what converting the flowerbeds in front to the following winter. Debbie her parents started and to keep it outdoor seating areas, clearing away also owns a flower and gift shop around for more generations of brush and overhanging limbs, and downtown. shoppers. doing some work on the interior. “Our desire was for us all to Bruce and Rhonda Kay Andi, of Brown County, is the live in harmony. We just wanted Williams, owners of 58 South third generation of the Rogers fam- it to stay local. We wanted all the clothing, also were able to buy the ily to own the Nashville House. properties to stay local,” Barry building that houses their shop “We’re going to upgrade things said. before the auction. a little bit ... but other than that, “We don’t want downtown to The historic Bartley House on we’re going to keep it very much the change. We think it’s nice just the Van Buren Street sold to Brown same,” she said. way it is.” County resident Danielle Nolan, The Franklin Square complex The buildings housing Septem- who was bidding on behalf of at the corner of Franklin and Van ber Elm, Jack and Jill Nut Shoppe her parents. It is currently retail Buren streets, housing shops such as and The Totem Post were bought space. The Professional Building at Main and Van Buren (the one with the large leaf sculpture in front of it) was bought by a person who was not physically present in the auction room on auction day. AA WonderfulWonderful Mix Mix of of Old, Old, New, New, Property transfers released in late UsedUsed andand Rare Rare Books Books November showed that the buyer is Mark Phillabaum of northern Indiana. He could not be reached for comment on what his plans are. It’s currently a mix of retail 45 S. Jefferson Street · Nashville, IN and office space. 45 S. Jefferson Street · Nashville, IN JournalsJournals · Sketchbooks · Sketchbooks 812.988.0202 · fallenleafbooks.com Handmade Greeting Cards Tenants, residents and visitors 812.988.0202 · fallenleafbooks.com Handmade Greeting Cards OpenSunday–Friday 7 days a week: 10 10am am –- 55pm pm · Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Local Postcards had been expressing some anxiety Sunday–Friday 10 am – 5 pm · Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Local Postcards Email: [email protected] • Mail to: PO Box 278 Nashville, IN 47778 over how all these ownership changes would turn out — many hoping that everything would stay the same; others hoping that Transform your Johanna Lee home into a Spa! some positive change would come Come sample all out of it. BATHOLOGY of our products! When the results were an- nounced, locals expressed sup- Handmade, all natural... port and happiness that “great local families” would be taking care Made in Nashville, Indiana of Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood. Come watch our products made fresh in our store every day. Cold Press Soaps • Bath Bombs • Glycerin Soaps • Sugar Scrubs • Lotion Bars • Bath Salts Loofah Soaps • Gift Baskets - we can create a customized basket arrangement of all your favorites! 58 W. Main • Nashville, IN • 812-988-9500 • bathologyjohannalee.com BC-35033098 WE CAN SHIP TO ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

30 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 U .S . Navy veteran Andy Rogers visits with friends in Brown County High School’s auxiliary gym prior to the 2015 Veterans Day program in the Larry C . Banks Memorial Gymnasium . Rogers, owner of many downtown Nashville properties, died in July 2018 and his real estate holdings were auctioned last fall . | Brown County Democrat file photo

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A nne Ryan Miller Glass Studio, 425 N . ample parking and free admission . (812) Cathy Haggerty at Franklin Shoppes, 39 E . Johnson St ., features handmade stained 988-4609, www .browncountyartgallery . Franklin St ., offers a unique mix of antiques, glass and metal overlay, lamps and org, brncagal@att .net . jewelry, art and hard-to-find items . Painting sculpture . Specializing in custom-designed classes are offered . (812) 988-4091 . stained glass for the home or office since Brown County Art Guild, 48 S . Van Buren 1976, Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio is St ., showcases fine art and the Marie Goth Chris Gustin — Homestead Weaving Studio, a member of Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 collection . Open 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . Monday 6285 Hamilton Creek Road, is two miles S . Jefferson St ., and is also represented through Saturday; noon to 5 p .m . Sunday; south of Crouch’s Market near Hilltop Christian Camp . Gustin, an Indiana Artisan, at Ferrer Gallery, 61 W . Main St ., on the January and February, weekends only; offers hand-woven “recycled rugs,” shawls, second floor of the Village Green Building . closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas . throws, clothing and scarves . Also, find Open most days from 11 a .m . to 4 p .m . (812) 988-6185, www .browncounty .org . equipment and supplies for weaving, Call for directions . (812) 988-9766, www . knitting and spinning . Commissions are AnneRyanMillerGlassStudio .com . Brown County Craft Gallery, a unique, accepted . Visitors are welcome, and “day cooperative gallery featuring the work of weaving” classes are available . Homestead Brown County Art Gallery, three blocks east more than 30 local and area artisans, is open Weaving Studio is open 11 a .m . to 5 p .m . of the courthouse on Main Street, Brown 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . daily, except major holidays . County’s original art gallery established most days from March through December It can be found at 62 E . Washington St . (812) in 1926, offers works for sale by Gallery and other times by appointment . www . 988-7058, www .browncountycraftgallery .com . Association members, plus consigned old homesteadweaver .com, (812) 988- 8622, chris@homesteadweaver .com . Indiana art . The remodeled exhibition Brown County Pottery, 58 W . Franklin St ., in space now includes the Indiana Heritage the historic Antique Alley complex, is the Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery, 4013 Arts Gallery, featuring many of Indiana’s working studio of Beth Mills . Pottery is made Lanam Ridge Road, features beautiful, plein professional artists . Browse the museum and right on the premises and only sold here . air and studio oil paintings of the Brown enjoy works by the early art colony masters . County landscape by Charlene Marsh . The Hours are 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . Monday through Bussert Images is on the second floor artist hikes deep into the forest to create Saturday; noon to 5 p .m . Sunday . There’s of the Village Green Building . the paintings using palette knives . Her

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Call us today for all your real estate needs! 34 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 award-winning paintings in collections Stop by and take throughout the United States and Europe are exhibited in the studio and gallery at your picture with the northern edge of Yellowwood State the otter sitting Forest, just five miles from town . Visitors are welcome . Open daily, but call first . on the bench. (812) 988-4497, www C. harleneMarsh . com, Char@CharleneMarsh .com . Come in and look around, Dixie Ferrer, 61 W . Main St ., on the second you may ﬁ nd something level of the Village Green Building, has a you can’t fine art and teaching studio in the Ferrer live Gallery . Dixie paints in oils and is well without. known for her mixed-media works . She applies a combination of varied techniques to create two- and three-dimensional creations . Dixie also teaches classes to children and adults . Open 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . daily except Tuesday . (812) 988-1994, Stroll down the sidewalk on Old School Way. The Educated Otter sits between www .ferrergallery .com, dferrer@att .net . Homes On A Limb and New Harmony Soap Company. Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S . Jefferson St ., features the work of more than 25 local and Indiana artists . Visit for contemporary fine art, fine crafts and gifts . Open daily 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . (812) 988-6888, www .HoosierArtist .net . Off of Main Street in the alley on Old School Way 812-272-4577

BC-35033134 [email protected] l facebook/theeducatedotter The work of Patricia Rhoden Bartels can be seen at the Rhoden Gallery at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road . Rhoden Bartels captures the beauty of nature in oil and acrylic MERCANTILE STORE paintings . Her work hangs in major corporations, private collections and Welcome To a Happy Place! museums across the country . Featuring: Shot Glasses, Brown County Souvenirs, Tin Signs, Wonderful Spears Gallery, 5110 State Road 135 South, 10 miles from downtown Nashville, is Selection of Wind Chimes including Corinthian Bells, Yard Sculpture, Naked the working studio of Larry Spears . Here, Bee Lotions, Bag Your Own Stones, Ty Plush, Concrete Statuary, Genuine find traditional pottery, finely crafted, Cedar Boxes, Keeper of the Light Candles, Light Up Canvas Art, and Great and displays of decorative and functional Selection of Gifts! pottery . Spears Gallery also has opened a downtown location: 15 S . Van Buren next to the Nashville House . There, find pottery by Since 1979 Larry Spears, fine art photography by Kyle Spears and jewelry by Tyler Spears . Studio gallery (812) 988-1287, downtown gallery (812) 988-1286, www .spearspottery .com . “Old and Young T. C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T C. . Love this Shop!” Steele Road off State Road 46 West, is open from early spring to late fall . Hours are 9 a .m . to 5 p .m . Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p .m . Sunday; closed (812) 988-2725 Mondays and most holidays but open Jacksonburg Village | 108 E. Washington St. July 4 and Labor Day . (812) 988-2785 . Across the creek from The General Store BC-35033122

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 35 A NEW PATH Mountain biking trail open at state park

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A new, multiuse trail is now open in Brown County State A Woodland Castle Park. The 2.5-mile Weed Patch A real Brown County gem, this cabin earns Trail connects the campground, its bragging rights with many custom features handcrafted from native Brown the Limekiln Trail and the rest County hardwoods and barn metals. of Brown County’s 36-mile mountain bike trail system, This three-bedroom, according to a press release two and a half bath »from the Indiana Department custom cabin is located of Natural Resources. approximately eight miles The trail was built in partner- from the town of Nashville ship with the Hoosier Moun- and the Brown County State Park. Secluded and tain Bike Association. Last May, private, it is perched in a the state’s Next Level Trails hilltop setting surrounded program awarded a $200,000 by woods. Inside/ grant to the HMBA, which is outside – whatever the recreational goal, this providing the required match home accommodates dollars. That grant includes the every season. building of Weed Patch and two other new mountain bike trails in the park, which will total 7.5 VACATION RENTALS miles of new trail by 2021. The grant allows for a con- Call, book online, or stop in! tinuation of a long-term plan 30 E. Washington, Nashville, IN | 812-988-6554 by the HMBA, as the new trails www.MoondanceVacationHomes.com will connect to other existing BC-35033878

36 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 trails in the park, in Yellowwood State Forest and in Hoosier Na- Learn to mountain bike Want to learn how to ride a mountain bike? Brown County State Park can tional Forest, making it possible help with that. to ride more than 100 miles The Indiana Natural Resources Foundation awarded the park a $10,000 mostly on trails, with a little bit Give Adventure grant to create a beginning mountain bike program. It of gravel and paved road riding, will be used to purchase a fleet of mountain bikes, safety equipment and A NEW PATH said HMBA President Paul Ar- a trailer. linghaus in May. All mountain biking trails The park will use the equipment to host free workshops, providing attendees with “beginner mountain bike skills, lessons and the chance to are also open to hikers. Weed hit the trail for the first time,” according to a press release. Patch, though, was envisioned for intermediate mountain bikers Check with the state park about the timing of the workshops and how to BY STAFF REPORTS who might not feel comfortable sign up. on some of the more expert-level trails. “With its flowy descent, approachable climbs and limited technical elements, the new trail provides access for intermediate level riders and offers a unique riding experience not found else- Family Owned where in the park,” the DNR said Since 1994 in a press release. in the Same The HMBA has been building Location! this network in the park since 2003. The plan for the remainder of these grant funds is to complete one new section of trail per year over the next two years. Mountain bike riders are supposed to obtain a $5 daily or $20 annual off-road cycling pass before using mountain bike trails in the state park. Passes can be purchased at gates, the park Animal office or online at ShopINState- Parks.com. Rescue The International Mountain Bike Association designated Brown County as a Bronze- level Ride Center in 2015, and riders visit from many parts of Great Merchandise • Great Deals • Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff the country to enjoy the trails, the park and the community of Supporter of Veterans, Animal Rescues, & Numerous Charity Rides Nashville. 20 N. Van Buren St. • Nashville, IN 47448 • 812-988-6007 BC-35033123

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 37 I’m still standing Towering above Madeline’s French lifespan of more than 200 years. Downtown Country Shop, the Daily Grind Some live even longer; a California and more stores in the Calvin sycamore was once recorded at Place complex at Van Buren and being 400 years old. sycamore, largest tree Franklin streets, an enormous tree They can thrive in urban areas has been standing tall for approxi- with air pollution and grow rapidly in town, ‘vigorous’ mately a century, according to local under ideal conditions of moist soil tree experts. and full sun. “The tree is every bit of 95 years “It’s the biggest tree in town,” after 100 years old, I would say — could be older,” Patrick said. “Trees photosynthe- said certified arborist and Nash- size through their bark to some de- ville Tree Board member Rick gree, sycamores quite a bit, which Patrick. “And it is healthy; it is is why this one could be doing so story and photos By Abigail vigorous.” well.” Alderdice | The Brown The exact age of this American There are no dead tips on the County Democrat sycamore remains unknown. Bor- tree, which would be an indicator ing into it hasn’t been done because of dead roots, Patrick said. of sycamores’ fragility. Rosemary Saurer, owner of the A healthy sycamore tree has a Calvin House property, believes

38 Brown County Almanack VisitorsT Guide | SPRING 2020 there to be an underground spring shedding, much in which the tree is rooted, contrib- like our own uting to its longevity and health in skin.” dry summers. Locals and “I have no reason to think it’s not tourists alike healthy,” Saurer said. have been struck “When trees die, they die in by the tree’s pres- pieces, and I haven’t noticed any- ence for decades, thing like that. I hope to goodness and some even it’s a healthy tree,” she said. visit Nashville Sycamore roots grow rapidly and simply to stand aggressively as they age, and they under its sprawl- can buckle sidewalks and streets if ing canopy. not planted at a distance. “Isn’t this tree The idyllic wintry scene on Van Buren Street features two of the village’s staples at right: the Nashville Christian Church and the aged Van Buren Street is safe from the beautiful?” asked sycamore in front of the Calvin House . giant, but the iron fence around Nashville visitor Frank Hohenberger | Lilly Library Calvin Place has become one with Lisa, as this re- the root system over time. porter took photos “It does reach under that high- of the sycamore’s coming here when you’re an old lady, way,” Patrick said. “(These trees) mosaic bark from a distance. still remarking on that tree.” create their own soil underground “She’s come here for 30 years for When asked what she liked about with fibrous roots. They build their the tree,” said her daughter, Hannah. the tree, Lisa looked to the towering own soil with their own nutrients “We were talking about it last night, branches, smiled and simply said, from the fine root hairs that they’re and I told her, ‘You’re going to be “It’s huge and beautiful and unique.”

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Lawrence Family Glassblowers The Brick Lodge is just a mile north of & Quintessence Gallery Nashville on State Road 135 . Enjoy two bedrooms with two baths, a game Dick Lawrence and room with a pool table, cable TV, gas his sons Jim and fireplace, outdoor hot tub, gas grill and John have built a more than 50 year a fully equipped kitchen . The lodge family tradition of accommodates eight people . (812) artistry in glass and 988-6429, www .bricklodge .com . are known for their originality, detail, The newly remodeled Brown County Inn quality and artistic is just three blocks south of downtown ﬂ air. Watch as they skillfully ﬂ ame-work Nashville on the corner of state roads each item by hand. 135 and 46 . The inn has 99 guest rooms BC-35033433 with two suites, a restaurant and bar 2 Shops - Corner Franklin & Van Buren St., Nashville l 812-988-2600 serving three meals daily, conference and meeting spaces, and a large year-round pool . Enjoy the beautifully landscaped MAIL ORDERS: grounds, including a new walkable edible P.O Box 284, garden, miniature golf, volleyball court Nashville, IN 47448 and children’s play area . The Salt Creek Trail runs along the back of property for 988-7480 easy walks into town . Each guest room features a walk-out covered porch or Salted Nuts Roasted Daily balcony, coffee maker, hair dryer, phone, Salted Nuts Roasted Daily flat-screen TV and complimentary high- CashewsCashews • Pepitas • Pepitas • Pistachios • Pistachios • Almonds • Filberts speed WiFi . Call for availability and rates . AlmondsSunflower • Sunflower Seeds Seeds • Pecans • Filberts • Peanuts in Shell • Brazils 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, (812) Pecans • Peanuts in DeliciousShell • Brazils Candies 988-2291, www .browncountyinn .com . DeliciousCinnamon Candies Roasted Almonds & Pecans Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 Homemade Fudge • Sugar-Free Candies BC-35033438 Cinnamon Roasted Almonds & Pecans Clay Lick Road, offers a lodge that sleeps Homemade Fudge • Sugar-Free Candies 40 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 MAIL ORDERS P.O. Box 284, Nashville, In 47448 988-7480 30 guests and outdoor cabins that can accommodate 70 guests . 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 188 South Jefferson Street in Nashville, Indiana facilities are available . Open year-round . (812) 200-3151 (812) 988-2689, www .camppalawopec .com . www.ironweedgifts.com Comfort Inn, 75 W . Chestnut St ., is a quarter- mile from downtown Nashville . A Platinum and Gold Award winner, the hotel has spacious, clean, comfortable rooms with HD flat screens in every room, complimentary hot and cold breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness room and high-speed Internet . Zip line and trail ride packages are available as well as other special package rates . (812) 988-6118, www .choicehotels .com . CORNERSTONE INN, downtown Nashville at 54 E . Franklin St ., serves from a foundation of excellence since 1993 . The downtown campus includes 23 exemplary guest rooms, 12 luxury cottage suites, a two-bedroom

tourist home, a lofty studio apartment, and a BC-35033633 Bouquets, plants, gifts, balloons, cards & more new three-bedroom lodge . Accommodations feature balconies, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, free on-site parking, gardens, meeting facilities, complimentary evening snack/ Hoosier Hooch Premium Flavored Moonshines dessert buffet, and exceptional service . On- site you will find Emma’s Café that serves up the inn’s signature breakfast to guests and the public . The Cornerstone Inn is more than just quaint and cozy, it’s a place for relaxation and rejuvenation . Great for couples, girlfriend getaways, reunions, corporate meetings, church groups, craft and writing retreats and more . (812) 988- BEAR WALLOW 0300 or www .cornerstoneinn .com . Cozy Bear Log Cabin, State Road 46 West, Distillery can accommodate six guests with three Makers of distilled spirits bedrooms in queen beds . The upper level of this cabin has two bedrooms, a full using locally grown grains in bath with whirlpool tub and a pool table . an old-fashioned copper still The living room has a gas log fireplace . The television has a full satellite package Tours & Tastings and VCR/DVD player . The screened porch offers a relaxing hot tub . (812) 829-1186, Gnaw Bone Bourbon www .cobblestoneloghomes .com . Famous for our Moonshine Shake-ups! Creekside Retreat Lodging & Gatherings, 2450 State Road 46 East, offers all the luxuries 4484 E Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone | 812.657.4923 of a hotel in a quiet, country atmosphere . Rooms offer pillowtop mattresses, www.bearwallowdistillery.com premium linens, a microwave, mini-fridge, Open Mon-Thur 11-5; Fri & Sat 11-6 & Sun 12-5 BC-35033129

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 41 lodging coffeemaker, hairdryer and complimentary Fire rings and picnic tables are provided scenic acres with views, ponds, fishing, Wi-Fi . Enjoy unique Fire Boulder gas fire outside each cabin . A public restroom canoeing, hiking, fireplaces, outdoor pits on patios along with a swing, picnic with shower facilities is open year-round . fire pits, a hot tub and Internet . Cabins table and charcoal grill under the trees . After a full day of rigorous, exciting zip accommodate up to six people . (812) Close to Brown County attractions, shops, line, paintball and ATV activities, gather 988-4796, www .fondulacfarm .com . dining and Brown County State Park . around the campfire to share adventure Green Valley Lodge, 692 State Road 46 844-473-8732, creeksideretreat .net . stories . Free WiFi available on front porch West, offers individually appointed of cabins and front porch of Harvest eXplore Brown County provides affordable rooms and grounds in a safe, quiet Hall . 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988- yet comfortable, rustic camping cabins setting . The lodge offers king-size 7750, www .explorebrowncounty .com . grouped to accommodate 80 guests . beds in the Royal Spa Hot Tub Suites Cabins have air-conditioning and heat Fondulac Farm Cabin Rentals, 5 miles west and two double beds or one queen and are equipped with a microwave and of Nashville on Lanam Ridge Road, offers in the cozy overnight rooms . Ask refrigerator . Some have cold-water sinks . three unique, fully-equipped cabins on 47 about weeknight discounts . Wireless Internet is available . (812) 988-0231, www g. reenvalleylodge .com . Hidden Valley Inn, 201 N . Van Buren Mike St ., is a charming hotel just a short walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries and activities . Each suite Nickels features a kitchen, dining area and living room . (812) 988-9000, (877) 988- Log Cabins 9099, www .hiddenvalleyinn .net . Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals, 4118 State Road 46 East near Gnaw Bone, Authentic Log Cabins is one of the largest full-service rental Country Homes & “Tiny” Cabin/Houses management companies in southern Indiana, managing more than 100 vacation homes, log cabins, guest suites 40 Years Building Fine Log Homes & Cabins and cottages in Brown, Bartholomew Handcra ed Quality and Monroe counties . All vacation Honesty, Integrity homes are fully furnished; most offer hot tubs, seasonal fireplaces and game rooms . They can accommodate from • Beautiful Warm, Solid Wood Log & Timbers two to 24 guests, ideal for a romantic • Cozy Fireplaces retreat, family gathering or celebrating • Skylights & Garden Rooms a special occasion . The homes are • Wide Plank Wood Floors located in various areas throughout • Loft s, Porches & Decks the county: on private, wooded acreage, in the heart of Nashville, near Indiana University or with a scenic view . Reservations and information about all homes are available online at www . BC-35033423 mikenickelslogcabins.com browncountylogcabins .com . Office hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a .m . to 5 p .m . (812) 988-6429 . Hilltop Cabin & Luxury Suites, 3 .5 miles from downtown Nashville, offers a range of options, from a one-bedroom cabin with fireplace to suites with full kitchens, seasonal gas log fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, pool table, big screen TV and private decks . Every suite and cabin has a VCR and DVD player, as well as VHS movies . Charcoal grills, a picnic table and fire pit are available for use by all guests . (812) 988-0984, BC-35033143 www .browncountycabins .com .

42 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 H otel 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 Madeline’s Gifts for Home and Happiness room, two baths, balcony, cable TV and WiFi . Whirlpool suites and hot tub rooms available . Great for weddings, 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 the street from Big Woods restaurant and 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 French Country Décor anywhere . A two-minute stroll will Locally Made Items • Quilts take you to six different restaurants Unique Gifts • Mona-B Handbags (and four more within a five-minute Ottercreek 100% Soy Candles walk from us) . We offer comfortable Beautiful & Funny Kitchen Towels accommodations of varying sizes that Show sleep from two to eight guests, some this ad, with kitchens, but all with a coffee GET $3 OFF 812.988.6301 • Van Buren & Franklin Streets, Nashville maker, microwave and refrigerator . All a $20 or [email protected] have wonderful decks to sit on in the more purchase. www.MadelinesNashville.com • www.ShopMadelines.com BC-35033139 evenings and take in the fresh Brown County air . Open year-round . 812- 988-2422, VisitBrownCounty .com . Lil Black Bear Inn, 8072 State Road 46 East, is a six-room bed and breakfast serving a delicious homemade breakfast every morning . All rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, satellite, mini refrigerators and free WIFI . Three rooms have two-person spa tubs and two have single-person spa tubs . Enjoy three acres of land which include a pond, grill, firepit and large patio . Pets and children are allowed . Lil Black Bear is close enough to downtown to enjoy all Nashville has to offer while still enjoying beautiful Brown County . (812) 988-2233, www .lilblackbearinn .com The North House, 194 N . Van Buren St ., offers three bedrooms featuring two king-sized beds, one queen- sized bed and a queen sleeper sofa, as well as private parking, a privacy fence around the rear deck, a grill and hot tub . (812) 988-6429, 87 East Main Street • Nashville, IN www .northhousegetaway .com . Old Magnolia House Inn, 213 S . Jefferson (812) 988-6080 St . (behind the BP gas station, above 4th Sister Vintage) has overnight rooms thewoodlandsgallery.net BC-35033137

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 43 hotel nashville lodging filled with antique and vintage chairs, dressers and tables . Each room includes the modern amenities of Smart Cable TVs, pod coffee makers and wireless Internet . Three large, private rooms offer big comfy beds, lots of blankets, quilts, pillows, books and board games . The porch and common areas are great places for conversation in the overstuffed chairs or an old- fashioned game at the table . The inn accommodates up to 10 guests . Online reservations are available via the Old Magnolia House Facebook page . Red Bud Inn, State Road 46 West, offers newly decorated rooms with hardwood floors, fresh, line-dried linens and charming country décor . (812) 988-1661 . Rustic Elegance, State Road 46 West, is a newly-constructed four- bedroom log home on four acres with a panoramic view to the south and beautiful wooded views in every other direction . Decks and/or porches surround the cabin . It comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with a king bed and master bath with a Jacuzzi tub large enough A COOPERATIVE GALLERY OF FINE ARTISTS + CRAFSTMEN for two . The cabin also has a half-bath for guests, a sunroom overlooking the woods and two bedrooms with handmade king beds upstairs . (812) 829-1186, WITH CARE www .cobblestoneloghomes .com . HoosierArtist.net The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, is perched on top of one of Brown County’s softly rolling hills . This full-service hotel has a dining room, lounge and enclosed pool . (812) 988-2284, (800) 45 S. JEFFERSON STREET 365-7327, www .seasonslodge .com . NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-6888 The Antique Cabin, The Garden Cabin, The BC-35033602 Kelly Reed Cabin and The Pines Cabin, on Clay Lick Road, are individual, fully-furnished log cabins that sleep two to eight guests each . They have complete kitchens, vintage claw-foot tubs and antique décor on the inside; and secluded, woodsy settings outside . Cedar Creek Winery, a family owned and operated winery, Some cabins feature fireplaces, lofts is proud to offer guests a wine country experience right or decks . They all include access to here in Nashville, Indiana! We offer free a 4-acre lake, hiking trails, canoes tastings in our cozy wine bar with a wide and kayaks, and are 10 minutes from selection of locally made wines. Nashville . (812) 988-2689, www . Visit us today and “Drink at the Creek”! logcabinsofbrowncounty .com .

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Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, complex consists of 37 guest rooms, Park, offers meeting rooms, conference 3497 Clay Lick Road, has a camp log with balconies, whirlpool tubs and facilities and private dining areas for cabin lodge that sleeps 30 guests, and fireplaces; and meeting facilities . conferences, meetings, weddings or outdoor cabins can accommodate View all rooms, rates and specials retreats . Seating capacity ranges from 10 70 guests . Guests can enjoy 300 at www .cornerstoneinn .com . to 400 . The banquet department caters acres of woods, trails, a 4-acre lake, Creekside Retreat Lodging & Gatherings, private meals, snacks and breaks and can canoes, kayaks, beach, campfire areas, 2450 State Road 46 East, offers luxury also prepare a barbecue or meal function basketball court, ultimate Frisbee, hotel rooms in a wooded, relaxed at one of the park shelter houses for soccer field, horseshoes, volleyball setting . It is also a perfect location area, mountain bike trails, and an groups of 50 or more . For smaller picnic for meetings, retreats, weddings and indoor meeting and dining area . groups, the lodge can prepare box reunions with a 2,400-square-foot Kitchen facilities are available . The lunches . (812) 988-4418, www .in g. ov/ conference center and 4,800-square- property is open year-round . (812) 988- dnr/parklake/inna/abe/index .html . foot event patio . Catering and rentals 2689, www .camppalawopec .com . Artists Colony Inn, corner of Franklin and available for every occasion . 844- Van Buren streets, is a romantic, 19th- Comfort Inn, 75 W . Chestnut St ., is 473-8732, creeksideretreat .net . perfect for retreats . Guests can enjoy century-style inn offering an elegant The Harvest Hall at eXplore Brown the lodge-like atmosphere with a cozy banquet room for bridal showers, County Retreat Center and outdoor lobby and spacious guest rooms, and rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions stage offer the perfect setting for the indoor pool and fitness center . (812) with 20 charming guest rooms and weddings, conferences or parties . Plan 988-6118, www .choicehotels .com . three executive whirlpool suites . Special an outdoor ceremony on the stage, but menu selections are served plated Cornerstone Inn & Suites is in should it rain, move into the heated or or buffet-style . The inn also offers downtown Nashville at 54 E . Franklin air-conditioned hall . Cater the event meeting space for up to 80 people . St . Shop in Nashville, then return to yourself using the prep kitchen and The Artists Colony specializes in small the Cornerstone Inn private dining save big money . The hall comfortably meetings with two meeting rooms that area to indulge in complimentary seats 200 and is furnished with tables accommodate 10 to 50 people . Complete signature treats and desserts . The and chairs and a small bar area, stage audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access are available . (812) 988- 0600, www .artistscolonyinn .com . Book Your Meeting, Banquet or The Brown County History Center, 90 E . Gould St ., is a centrally located venue in Nashville for receptions, Reception at Our New Conference Center reunions or meetings . It features a spacious Grand Hall, small rooms and a catering kitchen . 812-988-2899, All New Guest Rooms 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, the recently remodeled, 99-room inn sits on 10 beautifully landscaped acres, with a restaurant and bar on site . Amenities include a large, covered indoor pool, playground, miniature golf, volleyball, complimentary high-speed WiFi and more . The Brown County Inn has both indoor and outdoor event spaces perfect for your wedding, retreat, Just minutes from Downtown Nashville for your Get-Away & Shopping conference, or reunion of up to 200 Close to Salt Creek Golf Course & Brown County State Park people . Please call (812) 988-2291 or 2450 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN email sales@browncountyinn .com for more information . 51 State Road 46 East, www.creeksideretreat.net Nashville, www .browncountyinn .com . 812-200-3157 or Toll Free 844-4RETREAT 8444738732 BC-35033634

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and decorated with rustic antiques and original paintings . The covered porches accommodate 50 additional guests . Restrooms with showers and changing rooms for the bride are provided . The fireplace and beautiful wooden staircase create the perfect spot for a wedding . eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat, 2620 “Smack Dab in the Heart of The Village” Valley Branch Road, (812) 988-7750, Nashville, Indiana www .explorebrowncounty .com . Hotel Nashville, 245 N . Jefferson www.VisitBrownCounty.com St ., offers 45 rooms with an indoor (812) 988-2422 pool, hot tub, restaurant and bar . Perfect for small meetings, weddings, Located just North of the Courthouse across from Big Woods Restaurant and Brewery rehearsal dinners, receptions and banquets . Off-site catering at local venues also available . (812) 988- 8400, www .hotelnashville .com . Rawhide Ranch, 1292 State Road 135 South, excels at hosting large groups . The Old West-style inn, ranch house and 54 wooded acres are a The Iris Garden rests comfortably in the heart of the village of Nashville. unique environment for company Simply walk out of your door to explore the wonderful shops, restaurants, meetings and retreats traditionally wineries and breweries without having to drive anywhere.

BC-35033131 held at hotels, and perfect for country weddings . Guests also can enjoy country cooking in the Banded Rooster kitchen and dining hall . (812) 988- Chocolates 0085, www .rawhideranchusa .com . Nostalgic Candy Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road Licorice 46 East, offers a beautiful banquet Tea & Tea Accessories facility that can accommodate 20 to We Ship 200 people . The facility overlooks NASHVILLE, INDIANA Anywhere! the golf course and is great for weddings, receptions, reunions, corporate events and small meetings . On-site catering is available . (812) 988-7888, www .saltcreekgolf .com .

BC-35033267 The Seasons Lodge and Conference  W. M. · N, IN · .. · TCE. Center, 560 State Road 46 East, offers space for simple receptions or CLASSES FREE DEMOS technologically enhanced conferences RUBBER STAMPING complete with high-speed Internet . SCRAPBOOKING The Seasons Lodge has 10 meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to PAPER CRAFTING 500 people and can accommodate We seek out the obscure and eccentric vendors and up to 400 people for weddings or blend them with many of your favorite, well-known products. receptions . Choose from served or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres and Visit our website & Facebook page for details! cash or host bars . The complex is also available for bridal teas, bridal showers, luncheons, rehearsal dinners Wi�h�� T��n� and weddings . (812) 988-2284 or (800) Old School Way & Pittman House Lane, Nashville, IN 365-7327, www .seasonslodge .com . Next to Toy Chest • 812.988.7009 • www.wishfulthinking-in.com BC-35033428

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T he Seasons Dining Room, 560 State house cocktail or local craft beer by (812) 988-6144 or (888) 298-2984, Road 46 East, offers dining with a the fireplace in the lounge or treat www .browncountywinery .com . beautiful view of the wooded hillside . the family to dinner on the large deck Open for breakfast Saturday and that overlooks the beautiful hills of The Candy Dish, 61 W . Main St ., offers Sunday and lunch Tuesday through Brown County . Brown County Inn fine chocolates, fudge made right in Sunday with a fried chicken buffet on serves a local, homemade, all-natural the store, nostalgic candy and much Sunday from 11 a .m . to 2 p .m . Dinner cuisine that will accommodate and more . Check out the Mr . Peanut is available Thursday to Saturday . satisfy any diet . Try our Midwest collectibles display . (812) 988-7606 . Seasons Dining features fried chicken Cheese Board or Fischer Farms Peach One of the charms of Carmel Corn and famous fried biscuits and baked & Bourbon Pork Chops and finish off Cottage, 82 N . Van Buren St ., is the size apple butter . The Saloon features your meal with homemade dessert . and how many products can fit inside . live music on Friday and Saturday Please call (812) 988-2291 for hours and It serves everything from popcorn to evenings . Thanksgiving, New Year’s reservations . 51 State Road 46 East, candies to caramel apples and drinks . Eve, Easter and Mother’s Day buffets Nashville, www .browncountyinn .com . Even the signs on the walls are for sale . are also served . Call 812-988-2284 for Samples are always free . (812) 988- reservations . www .seasonslodge .com . Producing award-winning wines for more than 30 years, Brown County 6011, www .carmelcorncottage .com . Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 E . Old Winery offers locally made wine, wine Casa Del Sol, 101 Washington St ., offers State Road 46, Gnaw Bone, is one of accessories and gifts for wine people, authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart the first craft distilleries in Indiana . along with local jams, salsa and jelly . of Nashville . Open daily with a kids It uses only locally grown grains to The tasting room is at the corner of Main menu and a full bar . (812) 988-4535 . make unique Indiana spirits in an Street and Old School Way . Stop by the old-fashioned copper pot still . Take winery and tasting room in Gnaw Bone, Cedar Creek Winery & Brew Co., 38 E . the Farm-to-Fifth Tour and see how 4520 State Road 46 East . Open 10 a .m . Franklin St ., features free tasting of they make handcrafted Indiana Corn to 5 p .m . Monday to Thursday, 10 a .m . locally made wines . The selection varies Whiskey . Try a Whiskey Lovers sample to 5:30 p .m . Friday and Saturday, and from bold dry reds to refreshing whites flight or a Moonshine Shake-up made 11 a .m . to 5 p .m . Sunday, year-round . with real fruit elixirs . Bear Wallow doesn’t just like to drink whiskey, but eat it as well, so come shop the “Eat Your Whiskey” section for a unique Things You Can Live Without... selection of whiskey-inspired edible creations . Open daily from 11 a .m . But Who Wants To! to 6 p .m . for tours and tastings . (812) FINE PIPES & PREMIUM CIGARS • LUMINOX WATCHES 657-4923, www .bearwallowdistillery . com and on Facebook for updates HARD-USE GEAR • WOODEN SIGNS on events and hours of operation . KNIVES • T-SHIRTS • GUNS & AMMO

Big Woods Brewing Co., 60 Molly’s Lane, one of the Midwest’s newest and most unique microbreweries, was founded by Tim O’Bryan, Ed Ryan and Jeff McCabe . 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 and weekly food specials ranging from pan-seared Indiana duck to Emily’s Yumbalaya Jumbalaya . (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 MEN'S TOY SHOP Old Colonial Bldg. 60 N. Van Buren St., Nashville, Indiana • 812.988.6590 on Saturdays and Sundays . Enjoy a Visit us on Facebook BC-35033647

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 47 food, Snacks & spirits and sweet fruit wines . Open seven of the 16-plus homemade flavors will features include Belgian waffles, days a week from noon to 5 p .m . hit the spot . Don’t have a sweet tooth yummy egg dishes, old-fashioned or need a little boost? it also serves biscuits and gravy and a wide variety Chateau Thomas Wine Bar and Gift Shoppe, coffee and espresso-based drinks of Shapiro’s of Indianapolis bagels . 225 S . Van Buren St ., Coachlight Square, all made with locally roasted beans Lunch choices include jumbo deli-style offers award-winning vinifera wines, from Brown County Coffee Company . sandwiches, snacks, pastries and other plus well-known musicians — local and Hungry too? You’ll find everything from goodies . Four coffees are brewing at otherwise — performing all styles of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls to coney all times . The restaurant also offers music from 7 to 10 p .m . every Friday dogs with homemade coney sauce smoothies, iced coffees, old-fashioned and Saturday . You’ll find gourmet on the menu . In a hurry? Don’t settle root beer floats, fresh iced teas and foods, cheese plates and gift items . for a chain . This is the only drive-thru ice-cold sodas . Come by and let the Step upstairs to the loft and enjoy in Nashville that doesn’t rhyme with staff take care of your coffee needs, wine amid the Native American art Ronald’s . 278 S . Van Buren St ., (812) hunger pangs and sweet tooth . Open in the John Elmore Gallery . Weather- 200-3101, www .moosebtown .com . Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays permitting, grab a spot on the covered and Fridays at 9 a .m ., Saturdays and patio . Group tastings can be arranged Enjoy live music every Friday and Sundays at 8 a .m . “Not just a coffee in advance . 11 a .m . to 8 p .m . Monday to Saturday night at Corn Crib Lounge at shop; a destination!” (812) 988-4808 . Thursday, 11 a .m . to 10 p .m . Friday and the Brown County Inn, junction of state Saturday, noon to 7 p .m . Sunday . (812) roads 46 and 135 . Local musicians, Take in the casual Victorian setting, 988-8500, www .chateauthomas .com . as well as artists from surrounding while dining on top Angus beef, areas and states, provide the live chicken, fresh seafood, pasta or salads, The Chocolate Moose, 278 S . Van Buren entertainment . (812) 988-2291 . along with homemade desserts St ., has been making delicious, premium at Darlene’s at Hotel Nashville, homemade ice cream since 1933 . The Daily Grind, established in 1977, 245 N . Jefferson St . A full bar also Whether you’re craving a shake, malt, offers gourmet coffees and teas along is available . (812) 988-8400 . banana split, sundae or a blizz, any with a delicious food menu . Breakfast EMMA’S CAFÉ, 54 E . Franklin St ., downtown Nashville, at Cornerstone Inn offers a very tasty signature breakfast buffet from 7:30 to 10 a .m . each day . Dig into delicious hot Bring this ad & get a FREE breakfast entrees, pastries, muffins, bag of natural dog treats with $10 purchase. coffee cake, sweet rolls, granola, fresh fruit, cereals and more . Breakfast is DOGS WELCOME just $12 .47 plus tax per person to the Quality all-natural treats since 1997 public and $9 9. 5 plus tax for the inn’s Over 20 wholesome varieties from overnight guests at any Cornerstone low fat to grain-free. Inn accommodation . Emma’s Cafe Fancy Gourmet and Seasonal Snacks also serves up a tasty brunch, Barkingood Boutique offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a .m . to 3 p .m . (812) 211 S. Van Buren St. (Located next to Visitor’s Center) 988-0300 or www .cornerstoneinn . 812.988.0305 WWW.BARKINGOOD.COM

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The Farmhouse Cafe (seasonal), 5171 N . Upper Bean Blossom Road, offers healthy, fresh homemade meals and refreshing drinks served in an 1830s brick farmhouse . Enjoy homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, iced teas and fruit frizzes . Stroll through two acres of herb and perennial gardens before or after your meal . Lunch hours are 11 a .m . to 4 p .m . every day, and dinner from 5 to 8 p .m . Tuesday to Saturday . Call for seasonal hours . (812) 988-2004 . BC-35033424

48 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 H arvest Preserve, 61 W . Main St ., makes dipped candy, caramel apples, creamy 9730, www goldenticketproductions. . its own apple butter, plus sauces, fudge, gelato and ice cream are all com and on Facebook . mixes and spices . (812) 988-7606 . favorites . Nashville Fudge Kitchen ships everywhere . (812) 988-0709, Specializing in looseleaf teas, Sweetea’s Ice Cream Cottage (seasonal), 79 N . Van www .nashvillefudgekitchen .com . Tea Shop, 225 S . Van Buren St ,. Suite Buren St ., was established in 1998 . C, in Coachlight Square, also offers It’s known for delicious taco salad, At the Nashville General Store & coffee and lemonade and a variety of chili dogs, turkey wraps and other Bakery, 118 E . Washington St ., enjoy cakes, cupcakes and cookies . Stop in specialties, plus its hand-dipped flavors chicken salad with grapes and pecans for a relaxing getaway where you can of ice cream and homemade custard served with pumpkin bread, fresh unwind by the fireplace with a nice flavors in the fall . It’s won the People’s soups or other sandwiches on fresh- cup of tea, read a book, surf the Web Choice Award during the downtown baked bread or Kaiser rolls, plus fried with free Wi-Fi or chat with friends . Chocolate Walk five years in a row . biscuits with apple butter and fresh- Sweetea’s can be a destination for a (812) 988-7395 and on Facebook . baked desserts . (812) 988-6362 . bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or a gathering place for a book Enjoy assorted fresh roasted nuts, Out of the Ordinary Supper Club and club or Bible study . (812) 988-6515 . fudge, chocolates and more at Jack Hickory Sports Bar, 61 S . Van Buren St ., is and Jill Nut Shop, beside the Playhouse a full-service restaurant and bar serving Trolly’s (seasonal), at the corner of on South Van Buren Street . Mail lunch and dinner daily . Now nightlife has Van Buren and Gould streets, offers its order is available . (812) 988-7480 . a new address with live entertainment, own hickory-smoked pork barbecue, dancing and sports . Come hang out homemade sloppy Joes, Italian sausage With its rustic charm and quaint for major sporting events viewed on and hot dogs with all the trimmings . elegance, the Little Gem Restaurant, the gigantic-screen TV . It’s centrally Ask about the daily specials . Call for at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown located at the corner of Van Buren and seasonal hours . (812) 988-4273 . County State Park, is the perfect place Main streets in the heart of Nashville . to sit back, relax and enjoy a Hoosier Reservations recommended . (812) 778- classic from the menu or a plate of offerings from one of the unique buffets . The outdoor patio seating offers spectacular views of the woods and park . The Little Gem Restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 7 a .m . to 2 p .m ., lunch from 11:30 a .m . to 2 p .m ., and dinner from 5 to 9 p .m .

McDonald’s, Salt Creek Plaza, offers fast food, including burgers and fries, fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and assorted salads, plus breakfast favorites . Open daily . (812) 988-4452 .

Miller’s Ice Cream House, 61 W . Main St ., has been making real homemade ice cream, the old-fashioned way with rock salt and ice, since 1977 . Enjoy all the basic flavors (and then some) served in dishes, cake or homemade waffle cones, as shakes, malts, sodas or floats Brown County KOA or on warm homemade cobbler or a sundae . Hours vary by season . (812) 2248 State Rd 46 E 988-0815, www .millericecream .com .

At Nashville Fudge Kitchen, 60 S . Van Nashville, IN 47448 Buren St ,. the creamy fudges are made the old-fashioned way, cooked in a copper kettle and hand-paddled 812.988.4675 | 800.562.9132 on thick marble tables . The gourmet [email protected] | www.browncountykoa.com candy-coated popcorns are made from original recipes, and the hand- Paul and Matt Lawson, Owners BC-35033136

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Abe Martin Lodge, in Brown County State mountain bike trails, horse trails, Chateau Thomas Wine Bar, 225 S . Van Park, has a 12,000-square-foot indoor water a saddle barn and nature center, Buren St . in Coachlight Square, provides park, available to hotel guests first and to picnicking, a swimming pool, award-winning vinifera wines, and the public as space allows . (812) 988-4418 . fishing, tennis and playgrounds . well-known musicians — local and Open year-round . (812) 988-6406, otherwise — perform all styles of music Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & www .IN g. ov/dnr/parklake . from 7 to 10 p .m . every Friday and Campground, 5163 State Road 135 North, Saturday night . Visitors will find gourmet is home to the oldest, continuous running Brown County Winery has been making foods, cheese plates and gift items, bluegrass festival in the world . Visit award-winning wines for more than 30 as well as a friendly, knowledgeable the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Country years . The tasting room is at the corner staff . Step upstairs to the loft and enjoy Star Museum and, on weekends, shop of Main Street and Old School Way . wine amid the Native American art in at the Bean Blossom Flea Market . Don’t forget to stop by the winery and the John Elmore Gallery or, weather- tasting room in downtown Gnaw Bone, Brown County Playhouse Performing permitting, grab a spot on the covered 4520 State Road 46 East . Open 10 a .m . Arts Center, 70 S . Van Buren St ., is a 426- patio near the fireplace . Group tastings to 5 p .m . Monday to Thursday, 10 a .m . seat venue committed to bringing the can be arranged in advance . (812) 988- to 5:30 p .m . Friday and Saturday, and best in a variety of local and national 8500, toll free at (888)-761-9463, www . 11 a .m . to 5 p .m . Sunday, year-round . entertainment offerings . You’ll find the chateauthomas .com/locations/nashville . (812) 988-6144 or (888) 298-2984, latest news on upcoming performances www .browncountywinery .com . eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch by visiting www .BrownCountyPlayhouse . Retreat is voted the No . 1 activity in org which frequently lists special offers . Cedar Creek Winery & Brew Co., 38 E . Brown County by TripAdvisor . It offers Join the chat about what is happening Franklin St ., features free tasting of 15 zip lines over 1 mile long; a treetop behind the scenes by liking the venue locally made wines . The selection canopy adventure suspended 90 feet on Facebook . (812) 988-6555 . varies from bold dry reds to refreshing with speeds up to 45 mph; and the tallest, whites and sweet fruit wines . Open Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest fastest and longest zips in Brown County . seven days a week from noon to 5 p .m . state park, offers camping, hiking trails, Visitors also can experience Night Flight zip lines with tiki torches and headlamps . Enjoy 30 miles of ATV, mountain biking and hiking trails, bike rentals, as well as paintball games and Arrow Tag archery games . The events hall accommodates 250 with a stage . Camping cabins accommodate 80 . The property also offers camping, a fishing lake, canoes and paddle boats . Two-seater, four- wheel-drive hill buggy rides and an ATV training challenge tour are available, too . 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988- 7750, www .explorebrowncounty .com .

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BC-35033615 Jeff’s Trail Rides, 5889 S . Skinner Road, Morgantown . Take in the scenery and wildlife . No two rides are ever the JOT ‘EM DOWN CORNER same: sunny summer days, fall colors, winter snowfalls, spring blossoms, trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, cattle T-Shirt Shop drives, custom excursions . Please give I at least one hour notice . Reservations Create YOUR Own T-Shirt can be made using any of the following: 812-597-4630, cell 812-272-0702, Brown 100’s of designs or choose one www . GrandpaJeffsTrailRides .com, of our ready-made creations! County info@GrandpaJeffsTrailRides .com . (812) 988-6939 Kidscommons, a children’s museum in Corner of Van Buren & Washington Streets downtown Columbus, 309 Washington Downtown Nashville St ., offers families with toddlers to early

50 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 teens a vibrant, safe setting where they can explore three floors of hands-on Y ellowwood State Forest learning and fun . Spend time in the Childhood Garden, scamper up the 17-foot-tall climbing wall or hang out in the bubble room, where you can stand inside a body bubble . Don’t miss museum favorites ExploraHouse, home of the world-famous giant toilet, and Kids on the Move, a healthy lifestyles exhibit . Hours are 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p .m . Sunday . Open Mondays mid-June through mid-August . (812) 378-3046, www .kidscommons .org .

Mike’s Music & Dance Barn (seasonal), 2277 State Road 46 West, offers country music and dancing . Beer, wine and food are available in this non- smoking facility . Friday and Saturday shows are from 7 to 11 p .m . (812) 988-8636, www t. hedancebarn .com .

Schooner Valley Stables (seasonal), 2282 State Road 46 West, offers more than the usual horseback ride, with the option to walk, trot or canter . With no age limit, the whole family is welcome . Hear some brief history of Brown County while meandering through the hills and hollers of Yellowwood State Forest . Reservations are appreciated . (812) 988-2859, www .schoonervalleystables .com .

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, 308 W . Fourth St ., Bloomington, puts visitors in touch Escape to Country Elegance with the wonder and excitement of science through popular experiences like the two-story grapevine maze, All Suite Hotel Located in Historic Downtown Nashville the kinetic contraption, the Bubble- Airium and close encounters with Private Bedroom with King Bed live animals . A special area provides Dining Area & Fully Equipped Kitchenette science adventures for very young Living Room with Queen Sofa Sleeper children . WonderLab is on the B-Line Private Porch/Balcony Trail in the downtown arts district . It’s open 9:30 a .m . to 5 p .m . Tuesday Free WIFI to Saturday and 1 to 5 p .m . Sunday . Fireplaces & Whirlpool Tubs available (812) 337-1337, www w. onderlab .org . Within walking distance

Yellowwood State Forest, 772 Yellowwood Lake Road, has a 133- Call For Specials acre lake, primitive campgrounds, 201 North Van Buren St. rowboat rental, hiking, hunting, 812.988.9000 fishing and bridle trails . (812) 988- 877.988.9099 7945, www .in g. ov/dnr/forestry . www.hiddenvalleyinn.net BC-35033118 BC-31960512

Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 51 Stoffer and son All in the reopen jewelry store, family new photo gallery Spotlights shine on fine jewels, story and photos By Abigail Alderdice The Brown County Democrat brilliant metals and the scenic photographs hung on the walls of Grasshopper Flats. After a hiatus of a couple of years, local jeweler Doug Stoffer 1875 Homestead is back at work. He had sold his 1875 Homestead previous property on Van Buren 1875Bed & Homestead Breakfast Street a few years ago and decided Bed & Breakfast »to take a break. “After 48 years of almost seven Bed & Breakfast days a week and turning 70,” Stof- fer said, “‘I can’t do this; I’ve gotta slow down.’” He had thought about completely closing his business, until his son, Robert, found an upstairs studio space on Main Street. With enough room for photography equipment, gallery walls and jewelry cases, the two decided to set 3766 E State Rd. 46 up shop together. 3766 E State Rd. 46 “I had people threatening me if Nashville,3766 E StateIndiana Rd. 47448 46 I completely closed and wouldn’t 3766 E State Rd. 46 work on their jewelry,” Doug said Nashville,(812) Indiana988-0853 47448 with a laugh. Nashville, Indiana 47448 Stoffer specializes in diamonds, E-mail(812) – [email protected] 988-0853 opals, fine agate and other gems. Website(812) – www.1875homestead.com 988-0853 He has a workshop at his home, E-mail – [email protected] crafting custom jewelry there and E-mail – [email protected] selling it in the storefront or send- Website – www.1875homestead.com ing it out to clients. Whatever they BC-35033128 Website – www.1875homestead.com want, Stoffer will create. Jewelry is not the only art form found at Grasshopper Flats. Cus- tomers can also find high-quality The Crow’s Nest images of beautiful scenery. (812) 988-1075 “I took a trip out West where I spent two-and-a-half months Camille Beckman Hand Care Garden Accents living out of my car on campsites,” Fountains Candlelights and Bulbs Robert said. “I traveled the South- west — Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Purses and Ladies Apparel Unique Home Accessories Grand Canyon, Colorado — and Salt and Pepper Shakers Men’s Gifts just took a bunch of pictures.” He Jewelry & Scarves Holiday Gifts & Decor eventually wanted to showcase the work that he had done. Candles In this new endeavor, Robert Located in Possum Trot Square BC-35033623

52 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 more info Robert Stoffer Photography & Grasshopper Flats 47 E. Main St., Nashville Doug Stoffer: 812-988-4037; “Grasshopper Flats” on Facebook Robert Stoffer: 812-325-8279; @robertstof- fer on Instagram Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

is looking forward to getting his work out there for the public to enjoy. He has done wedding and portrait photography for the past 10 years, but ventured into landscape photography three years ago. He works primarily with builders, architects and real estate agents, doing portraits and assist- Doug, left, and Robert Stoffer have reopened a jewelry store and a new photo gallery called Grasshop- ing with wedding photography on per Flats . the side. His desk overlooks the alley below, his computer screen rolling with his architectural shots of magnificent homes. Ready to Help You “I do a little bit of everything, but I love working with small businesses,” he said. Robert is mostly Buy or Sell self-taught. Doug gave him his old Your Home or Property! Nikon F3, which was the start of it all. Robert started shooting in 2008, doing his first wedding in that time and also taking senior portraits as a junior in high school. Since then, he has worked with Blue Line in Bloomington and the Sycamore Land Trust. “Conserva- tion is very important to me,” he said. At their open house last fall, the Stoffers were pleased with the way things were going. Robert sold a print, and Doug sold several pieces of jewelry and took an order for a custom piece. Building on the past and established history in this town, CALL CURT AND PENNY TODAY the Stoffers are looking ahead to a 812-327-3865 bright future in their new spot. TO START YOUR NEXT MOVE [email protected] thescrogginsteam.callcarpenter.com

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F eb. 29; March 14, 28 March 7 offers a chance to learn about and Brown County Sippin’ Trip America experience various modalities such Take a unique tasting excursion to the Head to the Brown County Music Center as acupuncture, reflexology, thera- artisan wineries, breweries and distilleries for a live concert by rock band America . peutic massage and chakra healing, around Brown County . Transportation 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p .m ., $35- as well as developing or deepening and lunch provided . Starts at the Brown $291, browncountymusiccenter .com . your meditation practice . It includes County Visitors Center, 211 S . Van Buren meals and snacks from the Story Inn March 8 St ., 11 a .m . to 2:30 p .m ., $55, brown- culinary team . Story Inn, 6404 State county .com . Animal Investigation Road 135 South, $450, facebook .com/ Comb the woods for animal activity and events/1339581479543609 . Mar ch 4, 11, 18, 26 footprints and see who’s living at T .C . March 13 Open Mic Night Steele during the winter months . This Every Wednesday at the CornCrib Lounge hourlong family program comes with a “The McCartney Years” in the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 guided walk in the woods and a cup of The McCartney Years is a period-true, East, 7 to 10 p .m . cocoa at the end . T .C . Steele State Historic technically stunning live concert that Site, 4220 T .C . Steele Road, noon to 1 p .m ., performs the music of Paul McCart- March 7-29 $5 per non-member adult; $2 non-mem- ney spanning two decades from The Abstract Art: Love It, Hate It, ber child with site admission; free to Beatles to Wings . Songs include hits Learn About It members . like “Hey Jude,” “Jet,” “Let It Be,” “Band On The Run,” “The Long And Winding This art show, in conjunction with the Grun- March 13-15 wald Gallery at Indiana University, features Road,” “Live And Let Die,” “Lady Ma- works by students and professors at the Meditation retreat donna” and more . It also features some Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive . A Take a journey of self-discovery at the of the deep cuts that McCartney wrote guided reception will be Sunday, March 8 . Story Inn . This weekend-long retreat during the 1960s and 1970s . Brown County Playhouse, 70 S . Van Buren St ,. 7:30 to 9:30 p m. ., $25 . March 14 •Pick-A-Pearl Mother Earth Designs •Handmade Jewelry Winter Hike Series: Curious •Home Décor Quarry •Sterling Silver This is a 4 mile, 2 1/2-hour hike in Jewelry Brown County State Park . The trail can •Candles •Goat Milk Products be rugged and sloppy, so bring your •Handmade hiking boots and be prepared for a Gifts & Crafts good trek . Meet at the Nature Center •Tie Dye T-Shirts before carpooling to the trailhead to •Table Runners begin . Dogs are welcome, but must be •Wood Bowls •Apple Butter on a 6-foot leash and get along well •Bella Taylor Purses with other dogs and humans . Hike is 10 N Van Buren - 1st Floor | Phone: 812 994 1710 | [email protected] free, $7 park gate fee applies, 11 a .m . BC-35033603 to 1:30 p .m . March 14 GRANDPA JEFF’S Blood, Sweat & Beers: St. TRAIL RIDES Patrick’s Day at Hard Truth Family & Friends of all ages Hills Trail Rides • Pony Rides Whether you come as a spectator or Hay Rides get into the game with your team of Custom Excursions four, you’re in for a full-day festival Please give us one hour notice of games, food, drink, live music and For reservations please contact us at more at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State 812.272.0702 Road 46 . Spectator entry, $15 per www.GrandpaJe sTrailRides.com person; four-person team registration, info@GrandpaJe sTrailRides.com $100, hardtruthhills .com . 5889 S. Skinner Rd., Morgantown , Indiana BC-35033627

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March 14 Warrant concert Head to the Brown County Music Center for a live concert by metal band War- rant . 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p .m ., $29 .50-$176, browncountymusiccenter . com . March 19 Carrot Top Head to the Brown County Music Center for a live show by comedian Carrot Top . 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 7:30 p .m ,. $25-$149, browncountymusiccenter . com . March 21 Death March Ride Biking teams of two will compete to be the first to reach a select list of historical cemeteries in and around the Hoosier National Forest . Online registration is open through midnight on Wednesday, March 18, or register at the Story Inn on Friday, March 20 . Fee includes event T-shirt, hot meal and one-day Hoosier National Forest pass . Starts at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, $90 to $170, 9 a .m . to 6 p .m ., dinoseries .com/death- march . Your Headquarters March 21 for the Weave-in, Spin-in Great Outdoors Join fellow fiber enthusiasts for a morning of spinning and weaving . Bring your looms, spindles, and wheels . Share projects and ideas, ask questions and learn CAMPING SUPPLIES: new things . Other fiber crafts welcome Tents, Camping Lights, Sleeping Bags, too! Brown County Public Library, 205 Grills, Fire Starters, Coleman Heaters Locust Lane, 10 a .m . to noon ., free . and Lanterns, Cooking Utensils March 22 “The Price is Right” Live Head to the Brown County Music Center • Fishing Tackle for the classic game show the “Price is • Horse Tack Right ”. 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 7 p .m ., • RV Replacement Parts $43 .50-$100, browncountymusiccenter . • Bee Keeping & Maple Syrup Supplies com . • Pet & Livestock Food • Antiques March 26; April 23 WE SELL & DELIVER BULK MULCH & TOPSOIL Kade Puckett Salt Creek Plaza • Nashville Enjoy live music from songwriter and (812) 988-8888 fingerstyle guitarist Kade Puckett, Corn- www.BearHardware.com Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm • Sun. 10:00am-4:00pm 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 9 p .m . We Fill Propane Tanks BC-35035164

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March 26 TASTE OF ART Gordon Lightfoot Head to the Brown County Music Center for a live concert by rock artist Gordon Lightfoot . 200 Maple Leaf Bou- levard, 8 p .m ., $63-$272, browncountymusiccenter .com . March 27-30 Drawing Boot Camp Take a complete introductory college-level drawing course with Alan Larkin at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive . Registration required; call 812-988-4809 for more information . March 27-29 BroCoCon The Toy Chest will host Brown County’s second annual board game convention, intended to be family and adult-friendly, meaning that you can have a great time with the kids or just as adults . There will be booths to learn games, special events, game instruc- tion, a 21+ after party and lots of game play . Brown County Inn, 51 State Road SALT CREEK WINERY AND VACATION RENTAL 46 East, $5-$27 .22, facebook .com/ events/616576675842030 . TASTING ROOM

March 27 § DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE The Singing Hoosiers The Grammy-nominated Indiana Uni-

§ versity Singing Hoosiers have a long 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM tradition of excellence in the contem- 7 DAYS A WEEK porary vocal arts, performing popular contemporary vocal music ranging

§ from The Great American Songbook,

BC-35033624 812-497-0254 jazz, Broadway, to the hits of today . The WWW.SALTCREEKWINERY.COM ensemble averages 85 student singers and instrumentalists from the IU Jacobs School of Music as well as stu- A unique cooperative gallery dents from throughout the university . featuring fine arts and crafts by Brown County Playhouse, 70 S . Van local and area artists Buren St ., 7:30 p .m ., $25, browncountyplayhouse .org . Open Year Round · 10 AM - 5 PM daily March 27 VISIT US IN OUR NEW LOCATION! Melissa Etheridge 62 E. Washington St. · Nashville, IN Head to the Brown County Music Center for a live concert by rock artist BrownCountyCraftGallery.com Melissa Etheridge . 200 Maple Leaf 812.988.7058 Boulevard, 8 p .m ., $35-$428, browncountymusiccenter .com .

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March 28 April 2-5 April 3 5th Annual Taste of Art Wellness Retreat at Story Inn John McEuen & the String Wiz- Sample fine wines, beers and distilled li- Simply Fitness and DNK Presents will host ards Present: “The Circle Will Be quors as you dig into heavy hors d’oeurves a weekend of yoga, dining, hiking, wine and place bids in the silent auction before tasting and relaxation with classes, one Unbroken” the live fine art auction . This event is bodywork session of choice, food, bev- Live concert at the Brown County sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brown erages and the option to add overnight Playhouse, 70 S . Van Buren St ., $39-$60, County and proceeds will go to support accommodations . Story Inn, 6404 State 7:30 p .m ., browncountyplayhouse .org . scholarships and other educational needs Road 135 South, $550 to $750, squareup . and charitable causes in the community . com/store/simply-fitness . Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, 5 to 8:30 p .m ., $50 in advance, $55 at the door, rotaryclubof- browncounty .org . 41 S. Van Buren St. March 28 (In Heritage Mall) Winter Hike Series: 10 O’Clock Line Nature Preserve 812-200-1077 Head out along a fire trail toward the 10 [email protected] O’Clock Line Nature Preserve, the largest nature preserve in the state that has quite the unique story . After about one mile on the fire trail, you’ll meet up with Horse Trail B for a hike around the Nature Pre- serve . The distance for this hike is approximately 2 .5 miles and will last about two hours . This hike is moderately rated, so be sure to dress for the weather and bring those hiking boots . Dogs are welcome, but must be on a 6-foot leash and get • Fresh Homemade Fudge along well with other dogs and humans . Hike is free, $7 park gate fee applies, • Old Fashioned Candies 11 a .m . to 1:30 p .m . • Cream Filberts/”Mothballs” • Jelly Belly March 28 • Sugar Free Back in the Day-Classic Rock • Chocolates/Turtles Concert • Pucker Powder Candy Art This multimedia rock show will bring the greatest rock hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s . The Columbus, Indiana-based band also BC-35034628 includes a light show and video projection of visual effects, custom-created for each song .The band’s song list includes more than 50 titles from artists such as Boston, •Homemade Ice Cream•Soft Serve Styx, The Eagles, Foreigner, Journey, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, and more . Brown County •Locally Roasted Coffee•Lattes Playhouse, 70 S . Van Buren St ., 7:30 p .m ., •Chai Tea•Frappes•Shakes $25, browncountyplayhouse org. . •Sundaes•Hot Food•Pastries March 28 Kenny G. Head to the Brown County Music Center 278 S Van Buren St., Nashville, IN for a live concert by jazz artist Kenny G . 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p .m ., $35- 812-200-3101 $206, browncountymusiccenter .com . Follow us @ MooseBroCo BC-35033429

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April 5 book about Bohm by Dan Kraft and asso- interpret a T C. . Steele painting in Steele’s 26th Annual Victorian Tea ciates . Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Large Studio . Students will be able to use Enjoy formal tea, food, door prizes, hats Drive, 812-988-4809 . brushes and palette knives and receive a and a special program, “The Exotic World April 18 canvas panel and dabs of oil paint on a pa- of Spices,” by the Nashville Spice Com- per palette . 4220 T C. . Steele Road, 2 p m. ., pany at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Public Painting, Demonstration 812-988-6525 . Artist Drive, reservations required . Call and Paint Along April 19-May 3 812-988-4809 for more information . Join a paint-along at Brown County State Park for students ages 6 through 16 . It’s 22nd Annual Mabel B. Annis April 17 limited to the first 15 people to sign up at Student Art Competition “Back 2 Mac — A Tribute to the Nature Center and/or arrive at the Na- Browse artwork of many types from junior Fleetwood Mac” ture Center Lookout . Students will paint and high school art students from seven Back 2 Mac (formerly Rumours) is a show along with Patricia Rhoden Bartels, who surrounding counties . Brown County Art that brings you back to the magical glory will loan students brushes and palette Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, 812-988-4809 . knives and provide a canvas panel and days of Fleetwood Mac . Brown County April 24-26 Playhouse, 70 S . Van Buren St ., 7:30 p .m ., dabs of acrylic paint on a paper palette . $24, browncountyplayhouse .org . For more information, call 812-988-6525 . 35th Annual Wildflower Foray Experience the natural beauty and wildlife April 19 April 18-May 24 of Brown County during the 35th annual “C. Curry Bohm: Brown County T.C. Steele Public Demo and Wildflower Foray . This is a series of bird Adult Paint Along and wildflower walks, with wetland hikes, and Beyond” a boat trip on Lake Monroe, nature pho- This exhibit features works by iconic early Paint with local artist Patricia Rhoden tography, plein air painting and more . This Brown County artist C . Curry Bohm, from Bartels at T .C . Steele State Historic Site . event’s primary focus is on the natural his- private and museum collections . It’s in This beginner’s oil painting class is limited tory and environmental concerns relating conjunction with the release of a new to 10 adults, ages 16 and up . Students will to Brown County, especially as they relate to wildflower and bird populations . Visit tcsteele .org for complete schedule when available . A pril 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23 Fourth Friday Village Art Walk Enjoy a free Village Art Walk on the fourth Friday of April through October from 4 to 7 p .m . Participating art galleries will stay open late with refreshments, demon- strations and music at some of the stops . Participants include: Hoosier Artist Gallery, Hereshome Studio, The Emerald Pencil, BC-35033252 B3 Gallery, Ascension Gallery, Bateman Studio, Brown County Art Guild, Homes on a Limb/Little Sister Candle Company, Sweet Treats Reliable Vintage, Spears Gallery, Brown Caramel Corn • Kettle Corn • Caramel Delights County Craft Gallery and a group of seven Flavored Popcorn shops/galleries in Antique Alley . Tutti Fruity • Blueberry • Cherry, etc. April 26 Free Samples Show this ad and receive a FREE small drink or Michael Bolton concert Caramel Puff with popcorn purchase Head to the Brown County Music Center for a live concert by rock artist Michael Bolton . 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 7:30 p .m ., $35-$204, browncountymusiccenter .com . BC-35033140

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May 2 Morel Mushroom Festival and Mash Come together with like-minded mushroom lovers to celebrate the most delicious of all fungi: the morel mushroom . Brown County State Park will host a day of programs, talks and hikes about flora, fauna and fungi, then, an evening of music and mash . The event is free; gate fees apply . May 2 Spring Blossom Parade Enjoy this Brown County classic event in the heart of the downtown village, sponsored by the Brown County Lions Club, 11 a .m . May 2 18th Annual Indiana Wine Fair At one of Indiana’s oldest and largest wine events, sample and savor complemen- tary one-ounce pours of the state’s finest spring blossom parade 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, and tickets are non-refundable . Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 6 p .m ., $10-$45, indianawinefair .com . OUR SANDWICH PLACE May 8 Monday, Tuesday Glenn Miller Orchestra and Friday - 9am-? The most popular and sought-after big Saturday - 9am-? band in the world today for both concert Sunday - 9am-? and swing dance engagements will be at the Brown County Playhouse . The present Closed on Wednesday & Thursday UNIQUE SANDWICH SHOP AND EATERY CENTERED AROUND COLLEGE BASKETBALL Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, Home to the famous “Bob Knight Collection” playing an average of 300 live dates a year BC-35033635 all around the world . 70 S . Van Buren St ,. 7,000 sq ft 7:30 p m,. $29 to $30, browncountyplay- 72 Spaces house org. . Brown County + 2 Buildings Behind May 13 Antique Mall Primitives Southside Johnny and Furniture the Asbury Jukes Shabby Chic Head to the Brown County Music Center “Man”tiques for a live concert by rhythm and blues Jewelry We Buy Toys band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Kitschy Jukes, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p .m ., and Sell! Vintage Clothes $25-$55, browncountymusiccenter .com . Farmhouse and Art Gallery ~ 812.988.1025 | 3288 State Rd. 46 E. (3 miles East of Nashville)

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march Abstract Art: Love It, Hate It, Learn About It 42nd Annual Indiana Her- 2 7-29 In conjunction with the Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University. Guided reception Sunday, March 8 itage Arts Exhibit and Sale april 26th Annual Victorian Tea 0 5 Annual Gallery Fundraiser · Formal Tea · Door Prizes · Special Program · Reservations required (6-21) april 18 C. Curry Bohm: Brown County and Beyond 2 – may 24 Major exhibit of works by this iconic early Brown County artist, in conjunction with new Bohm biography 15th Annual Sundance april 19 22nd Annual Mabel B. Annis Student Art Competition 0 – may 3 Showcasing artwork from over 14 Indiana schools in 7 surrounding counties Midwest Women’s Mountain Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm · Sunday Noon – 5 pm · Free Admission · Free Parking Bike Camp (12) Corner of Main & Artist Drive · Nashville, IN · 812.988.4609 · BrownCountyArtGallery.org

BC-35033636 COMPLETE CALENDAR OF WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS ONLINE Muddy Roots Spring Week- ender music festival (12-13) Brown County Winery 54th Annual Bean Blossom · award winning quality wines since 1986 · Complimentary Tastings at Two Tasting Rooms Bluegrass Festival (13-20) OPEN DAILY Hands On History summer Monday-Thursday camp (22-26) 10 – 5 Friday & Saturday Smokey Safety Day activities WINERY IN 10 – 5:30 VILLAGE OF GNAWBONE NASHVILLE (24) 4520 SR 46 E · Nashville Sunday 11 – 5 E Main & Old School Way 812.988.6144 812.988.8646 Summer Youth Theatre Wine & Wine-related Gifts · Gourmet Foods Outdoor Seating · Gift Cards Available Camp performance (27) Order Online! BROWNCOUNTYWINERY.COM BC-35033621 The Diamonds concert (27)

60 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 July Brown County Lions Club To find an up-to-date calendar fireworks display (4) and more late-breaking events, Bean Blossom Southern visit browncounty.com. Gospel Jubilee (9) Summer of ‘69: Music of the Woodstock Era (11) Snake Fest (18) Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival (24-25) Indiana Interscholastic

August The Four Freshmen concert (21) JOEY ON THE TRACKS (OIL) BY WAYNE CAMPBELL Hoosier Hops & Harvest THE GUILD. festival (22) FINE ART BY FINE ARTISTS. Bean Blossom Blues Fest (27-29) WINTER SUNSET BY PATRICIA RHODEN WELCOME TO THE HISTORIC ART GUILD September • Artwork for Sale Nature Fest at Brown • Artisan Gift Shop • Permanent Art Collection County State Park (5) • Special Exhibitions Brown County Survivor 48 S. Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN 47448 BrownCountyArtGuild.org 812 988-6185 contest (6) BC-35033138 18th Annual Bean Blossom Bikerfest (8-13) Brown County Antique Ma- chinery Show & Flea Market (12-13) Uncle Pen Fest (23-26) Good People Good Times Music Festival (25-26) Sunset Nature Ride (26) Brown County Rock & Min- eral Show (26-27) BC-35033605 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 61 LO O KING AHEAD

What an Oco t ber Opportunity! Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour (1-31) A Hideaway in the Woods on 51+ Acres with a Private Fully Stocked Pond, a Gorgeous 5 Bed, 4 ½ Bath Custom “Respect: The Women of Rock ‘n’ Home. Meticulously Built w/every De- tail in Mind. Three of the 5 Bedrms are Soul” (2, 16) Suites w/Walk in Closets & Full Baths. “Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Built to Entertain with a Spacious 5122 sq ft of Open Concept Living, Formal Dining, Gorgeous Kitchen & Family Game Room. So Many Custom Features! The Property is Amazing with So Much to Do! A Hidden 480 sq ft Cabin in the Woods, Swimming Illusion 40th Anniversary Album in Your Above Ground Kayak Pool, Enjoy the Outdoor Kitchen, Gazebo, Fire Pit, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife, Walking, Hiking, 4 Wheelers. It’s Truly a Place Your Family is Going to Love Spending Time! Tour” (2) See More Details at Sheilaglore.com mls#21693377 $1,150,000 “Brown County Art Gallery Col- lector’s Showcase 2020: The Long Contact Me Today For All Your View,” landscape vistas (3-31) Real Estate Needs!! Big Woods Brown County Epic SHEILA GLORE Mountain Bike Festival (9-11) 317-513-6335 [email protected] “The King” Elvis tribute show Buying or Sheilaglore.com (10, 24) Selling a Home? ONLY “Free Fallin: A Tribute to the 5.5% Commission Music of Tom Petty” (17) BC-35033638 Friendly Forest (23, 24, 30, 31) “EPIC,” music from the ‘60s-’80s (30) “A Lil’ Taste of Heaven” November SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH Homemade Sausage Gravy, “Brown County Art Gallery Col- Featuring Fabulous Biscuit Sandwiches, lector’s Showcase 2020: The Long Cinnamon and Pecan Rolls Bottomless Coffee and Iced Tea View,” landscape vistas (1-15) 812-720-3440 “Pop, Rock & Roll for Your Soul” 165 N. Van Buren St. Nashville, IN Our patio is (6) OPEN Mon-Friday 8am to 2pm Sat-Sun 7am to 2pm pet friendly! Delivery within a mile radius when available. Cabin Fever 5K (7) Find us on Facebook at Heavenly Biscuit Inc. BC-35033121 Chocolate Walk (14) Advisors In Income Brown County YMCA Hilly Half - Helping pre- retirees design (21) and implement Gravel Grovel bike ride (28) customized income strategies December aiming to ease the Stuff a Stocking (5) fear of outliving their money. Holiday Light Parade and Toy Drive (5) 153 East Main Street Steele’s Country Christmas (6) Nashville, IN 47448 Phone: 812-988-6077 BC-35033141

62 Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2020 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 P.O. Box 547 | Nashville, IN 47448 Reservations: 1-877-LODGES-1 Direct Line: 812.988.4418

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