Brown County Almanack | Holiday 2013

Brown County Almanack

Visitors Guide

Holiday 2013

Create it With Gingerbread Log Cabin Show

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Directory // MAps Shopping Lodging Entertainment Dining

Winter Wellness Weekend offers hiking, running and back massages

FREE

Fall

into Comfort Brown County, Indiana

This award-winning hotel offers a quiet getaway with free hot breakfast, complimentary high-speed Internet, heated indoor pool, fitness room and whirlpool suites.

Trolley available to downtown Nashville.

Call the hotel or visit our website to learn about our extensive package offerings.

Recipient of two Platinum, Ten Gold Awards, and the Lt. Governor’s Award for Service.

75 W. Chestnut, St. Rd. 46 | Nashville, IN | 812.988.6118 | 1.800.4CHOICE www.choicehotels.com | www.spraguehotels.com

3 Nashville Locations - For Bare Feet Originals Antique Alley: between Franklin & Jefferson

- Four Bare Paws

Antique Alley: between Franklin & Jefferson

- For Bare Feet Too Main St. across from the Hob Nob

For Bare Feet, Inc. P: 765-349-7474

1201 South Ohio St. Martinsville, IN 46151 F: 765-349-7470

Artists Colony Shops Family Fun Starts Here!

Toys on Toys Featured Featured on Astra’s Top Astra’s Top Toy for 2013 2012 Toy List List for

Carol’s Crafts Fine Gifts & Collectibles

Hand-painted glass ornaments & pottery by local artists Fine Gifts & Collectibles FRIENDLY, HELPFUL STAFF

812-988-6388 • 800-345-6388 WE SHIP DAILY • HOURS: 10AM - 5PM

www.CarolsCrafts.com

Where Time

OPEN 362 DAYS A YEAR

Stands Still…

BROWN COUNTY

Open 7 days a week · 11 am–7 pm Artists Colony Shops · Nashville, IN

and Collectibles

812.988.6909 info@browncountyclocks.com

125 S. Van Buren Street • Next to Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant Downtown Nashville

Where Brown County Hospitality...

Finding your way

Just Comes Naturally Feature stories

22 Gingerbread Houses 28 Spirits of the Season 34 Winter Wellness

Balcony rooms, restaurant, lounge & enclosed pool.

Conference facilities for groups up to 600 people.

800-365-7327

www.seasonslodge.com

The lists of where to shop, stay and play

Rustic in appearance, superior in accommodations, this inn is nestled at the foot of the rugged hills of Brown County. Featuring comfortable rooms, adjacent restaurant and bar and indoor pool. Meeting rooms up to 275 people.

800-772-5249 www.browncountyinn.com

A Brown County landmark renowned for savory home cooking, antique collectibles and gadgets and oldfashioned hospitality.

812-988-4554

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8 Shopfinder Directory 14 Houses of Worship 16 Art Colony of the Midwest 18 Antiques and Collectibles 20 Handmade in Brown County 21 Local Services 42 Entertainment 44 Lodging 48 Conferences, Retreats & Reunions 50 Food, Snacks & Spirits 52 Unique & Specialty Shops 58 Winter Events 60 Ongoing Events

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VACATION

CABINS

Authentic log cabin vacation rentals Four romantic cabins filled with antiques, quilts and vintage furnishings

••• Editor

Sara Clifford contributing writers

Two-story · Individually decorated Fully furnished · Immaculately kept Front porch swings to melt your stress away

Kevin Lilly Ben Skirvin senior graphic artist

Margo Wininger Contributing graphic artist

Tina Ray

• Cozy warm interiors • Fireplaces • Fully equipped kitchens • Catch and release fishing, canoeing, hiking and swimming • Outdoor grills and fire pits • Secluded on 250 wooded acres • Accommodating 4-8 guests

812.988.2689

LogCabinsOf BrownCounty.com

Advertising Sales

Larry Hanson Keith Fleener

Farmhouse ADVERTISING SALES CONTACTS

Phone: (812) 988-2221 Fax: (812) 988-6502 ads@bcdemocrat.com

Farmhouse Cafe ...a country drive to an unexpected dining pleasure · LuNch ·

homemade Soups, Salads and Garden Sandwiches Daily 11 am–4 pm

· DiNNeR ·

Steak · Salmon · Pork chops chicken · Pasta Tuesday–Saturday 5–8 pm

812-988-2004

farmhousecafeandtearoom.com Like us on for daily specials and winter hours.

R Garden and Fruit Salads Soups · Desserts herbal Teas · cool Drinks Beer & Wine 5171 Bean Blossom Road Just 15 minutes from Nashville

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ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES 4th Sister’s Vintage Brown County Antique Mall Brown County Clocks Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts Cathy’s Corner Crow’s Nest Gnaw Bone Antiques and Uniques Nashville General Store & Bakery Touch of Silver Gold & Old Primitives and Pinecones Village Florist Vintage Rose

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ART A Dreamer’s Gallery Brown County Art Gallery Brown County Art Guild Brown County Craft Gallery Brown County Visitors Center B3 Gallery Cathy’s Corner Ferrer Gallery Spears Gallery Totem Post

BATH & BODY Crow’s Nest Johanna Lee Bathology

BIKE RENTAL AND ACCESSORIES Hesitation Point Bike and Backcounty Bear Hardware

BIRDHOUSES & FEEDERS Crow’s Nest Madeline’s

BOOKS Book Loft Clay Purl Crow’s Nest

Beer, Wine and Spirits Big Woods Brewing Co. Big Woods Pizza Co. Brown County IGA Brown County Inn Brown County Winery Chateau Thomas Winery Hickory Sports Bar Nashville BP Out of the Ordinary Porthole Bar & Grill Seasons Lodge

CANDLES Cabin Scents Crow’s Nest Foxfire & Foxfire

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Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts H6 Crow’s Nest H6 Ferguson House G3 Hi Ho Trading Madeline’s G5 Wild Olive D4

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CANDY Candy Dish Carmel Corn Cottage Jack and Jill Nut Shop Nashville BP Nashville Fudge Kitchen

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Boots-N-Bling Crow’s Nest For Bare Feet For Bare Feet, Too Foxfire & Foxfire K. Bellum Leather House of Thunder Lorna’s Leather Pit Bull Leather T-Shirt Shop Totem Post Village Boutique

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COFFEE AND TEA Brown County IGA Nashville BP Harvest Preserve Sweetea’s Tea Shop

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CONFERENCES RETREATS & REUNIONS Abe Martin Lodge Brown County Inn Comfort Inn eXplore Brown County Hotel Nashville Rawhide Ranch Seasons Lodge

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CRAFTS 4th Sister’s Vintage Brown County Craft Gallery Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts Clay Purl For Bare Feet For Bare Feet, Too K. Bellum Leather Primitives and Pinecones Papertrix Wishful Thinking

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FOOD, DINING & SNACKS Abe Martin Lodge Pg. 12 Big Woods Brewing Co. C3 Big Woods Pizza Co. C3 Brown County Inn L5 Brown County IGA L10 Brown County Winery E7 Candy Dish 3 Carmel Corn Cottage C4 Farmhouse Cafe Pg. 12 Harvest Preserve E3 Hi Ho Trading Hickory Sports Bar F5 Hotel Nashville A4 Jack and Jill Nut Shop G5 McDonald’s L11 Miller’s Ice Cream House E3 Nashville BP K4 Nashville Fudge Kitchen H5 Nashville General Store & Bakery I9 Nashville House E5 Ole House I8 Out of the Ordinary F5 Porthole Bar & Grill 12B Seasons Lodge L12 Wild Olive D4

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DOLLS Vintage Rose G7 Jeeper’s Dollhouse Miniatures

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ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Abe Martin Lodge Pg. 12 Brown County Art Gallery F12 Brown County Art Guild F5 Brown County Inn L5 Brown County Playhouse F4 Brown County Winery E7 eXplore Brown County Pg. 12 Grandpa Jeff’s Trailrides Harley-Davidson of Bloomington Hickory Sports Bar F5 Original Party Mart Out of the Ordinary F5 Porthole Bar & Grill Pg. 12 Rawhide Ranch Pg. 12 Seasons Lodge L12

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FLOWERS & HERBS Health For U Village Florist Wild Olive

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FOOTWEAR

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GARDEN & PATIO Crow’s Nest Ferguson House Foxfire & Foxfire Madeline’s Ole House

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GIFTS 4th Sister’s Vintage I2 19 Bone Appetit J6 55 Boots-N-Bling J8 57 Brown County Clocks A5 5 Brown County Winery E7 59 Carmel Corn Cottage C4 55 Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts H6 5 Cathy’s Corner G6 57 Crow’s Nest H6 14 Ferguson House G3 26 For Bare Feet E4 4 For Bare Feet, Too F3 4 Four Bare Paws F3 4 Foxfire & Foxfire E8 26 Grasshopper Flats H6 51 Harvest Preserve E3 2 Harley-Davidson of Bloomington 39 Hi Ho Trading 56 House of Thunder Pg. 12 53 ISaw It F3 61 It’s All About Dogs F3 61 Jack and Jill Nut Shop G5 20 Jeeper’s Dollhouse Miniatures 54 Johanna Lee Bathology D4 13 K. Bellum Leather G3 61 Lorna’s Leather I6 46 Madeline’s G5 49 Ole House I8 26 Pit Bull Leather D4 59 Sweetea’s Tea Shop J6 15 Totem Post G5 21 Touch of Silver Gold & Old E8 40 Toy Chest H6 5 T-Shirt Shop I5 62 Village Boutique E3 45 Vintage Rose G7 21 Wild Olive D4 33 Wishful Thinking H7 56

HOME DÉCOR 4th Sister’s Vintage Brown County Clocks Brown County Winery Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts Crow’s Nest Ferguson House

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ICE CREAM Miller’s Ice Cream House Nashville General Store & Bakery Nashville Fudge Kitchen

LEATHER Harley-Davidson of Bloomington House of Thunder Pg. 12 K. Bellum Leather F3 Lorna’s Leather I6 Pit Bull Leather D4

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LODGING 1875 Homestead B&B Olde Magnolia House Inn Abe Martin Lodge Brown County Cabins Brown County Inn Cobblestone Log Homes Comfort Inn Cornerstone Inn & Suites eXplore Brown County Green Valley Lodge Hidden Valley Inn Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals Hilltop Cabin & Suites Hotel Nashville Rawhide Ranch Robinwood Inn Seasons Lodge

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Harley-Davidson of Bloomington House of Thunder Pg. 12 Pit Bull Leather D4

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PHOTOGRAPHY MonWood Photography

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POTTERY Brown County Craft Gallery Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts Spears Gallery

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Brown County Visitors Center E5 Ethereal Day Spa and Salon J5 I Saw It F3 Michaels Massage G1 MonWood Photography

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SCRAPBOOKING Papertrix Wishful Thinking

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TOYS Toy Chest

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LOG CABINS Brown County Cabins Cobblestone Log Homes Mike Nickels Log Homes Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals Hilltop Cabin & Suites

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Houses of Worship houses worship Anglican St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (866) 455-5134, (812) 988-6585 www.IndianaAnglican.com Salt Creek Plaza (west side), Chestnut Street, Nashville

Apostolic Green Valley Apostolic Church (812) 988-2884, (812) 988-6523 5214 State Road 46 East, Nashville

Baptist Bean Blossom Baptist Church (812) 988-7679, (812) 988-4161 5858 Spearsville Road, Morgantown, off State Road 135 North (Bean Blossom area) Country Gospel Music Church (812) 988-1288 www.countrygospelmusicchurch.com 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone Harmony Baptist Church (812) 988-4750 3999 Mount Liberty Road, Nashville 3.5 miles east of Stone Head on Bellsville Pike Pleasant Valley Church (812) 988-2131 3888 State Road 46 East, Nashville Rising Hope Baptist Church (812) 988-9901 www.risinghopebaptistchurch.com 1267 Old State Road 46, Nashville Sprunica Baptist Church (812) 988-6456 3902 Sprunica Road, Nineveh, half-mile east of Sprunica Elementary, in Brown County The Crossing (317) 933-3400 8728 S. Nineveh Road (intersection with Prince’s Lakes)

Unity Baptist Church (812) 597-0962 7361 Spearsville Road, Morgantown (3 miles northeast of Bean Blossom)

Catholic St. Agnes Church (812) 988-6995, (812) 988-2778 www.stagneschurchnashville.org 1008 McLary Road, Nashville

Christian Becks Grove Christian Church (812) 988-7380 8009 Becks Grove Road, Freetown (in Brown County) Cottonwood Christian Church (812) 597-4349 2523 W. Cottonwood Road, Morgantown First Christian Church of Morgantown (765) 813-0427 2717 S. Morgantown Road, Morgantown Nashville Christian Church (812) 988-2889 160 S. Van Buren St., Nashville

Christian Science

Jehovah’s Witnesses (812) 988-2485 2123 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville

Lutheran Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (812) 988-8057 Half-mile north of Bean Blossom on State Road 135

Mennonite Bean Blossom Mennonite Church (812) 988-7359 1726 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom

Nazarene Parkview Church of the Nazarene (812) 988-7797 1750 State Road 46 East, Nashville

Church of Christ

Non-denominational

Church of Christ (812) 988-7694 5596 Bellsville Pike (Pikes Peak area, 1 mile east of Stone Head)

Church of God Neighborhood Church of God/Anderson (317) 878-5134 7440 Sweetwater Trail, Nineveh

St. David’s Episcopal Church (812) 988-1038 www.saintdavidsbeanblossom.org P.O. Box 1798, Nashville, intersection of state roads 135 and 45 in Bean Blossom

Interdenominational Church of the Lakes (317) 933-2595 www.church-of-the-lakes.net 8844 Nineveh Road, Nineveh, in Cordry-Sweetwater lakes area

Located in Possum Trot Square

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Jehovah’s Witnesses

Christian Science Society (812) 988-6739 331 State Road 135 North, Nashville

Episcopal

Fountains Camille Beckman Hand Care Fountains Burt’s Bees Skincare Burt’s Bees Skincare Fireman& &Military Police Gifts Fireman Gifts Jewelry Jewelry & Scarves Candles Jar and Votive Candles Garden GardenAccents Accents Candlelights and Bulbs Candlelights Bulbs Unique Home and Accessories Unique Accessories Gifts forHome the Hunter Holiday & Decor Gifts forGifts the Hunter

New Life Community Church (812) 988-6543 www.newlifecc.org 1450 State Road 135 North, Nashville Westside Community Church (812) 342-8484 www.westsidecommunitychurch.net Next to Jay-C, West Hill Shopping Center, Columbus

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Bear Creek Church (812) 988-6176 4994 W. Bear Creek Church Road, Morgantown Brown County Community Church (812) 988-7347 2379 Main St., Helmsburg Duncan Community Church and Christian Center (812) 988-4677 4100 Yellowwood Road, Nashville Faith Full Gospel (812) 597-5759 6881 State Road 135 North, Morgantown Goshen Community Church (812) 597-0018 2798 Gatesville Road, Nashville Grace Church (812) 988-1465 www.gracechurchbrowncounty.org 5802 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom Greasy Creek Community Church (812) 597-5975 1015 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville

The Bridge of Brown County (812) 988-0547 4528 Old State Road 46, Gnaw Bone

Orthodox Christ The Savior Orthodox Church (317) 442-6762 47 E. Main St., Nashville, above Brown County Winery

Pentecostal Belmont Chapel (812) 876-9310 5579 Lower Schooner Road, Belmont Way of Holiness Tabernacle, Independent Full Gospel Church (812) 597-5451 145 Hurdle Road, Morgantown

Presbyterian Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship (812) 988-9764 www.bcpresby.com 602 State Road 135 North, Nashville

Salvation Army The Salvation Army of Brown County (812) 988-7019 168 S. Jefferson St., Nashville

United Methodist Christiansburg United Methodist Church (812) 988-1870, (812) 824-4716 7372 Christiansburg Road, Columbus (in Brown County) Mount Nebo United Methodist Church (812) 988-4152 8624 Mount Nebo Road, Columbus (in Brown County) Nashville United Methodist Church (812) 988-4666 wwww.NashvilleUMC.com 36 S. Jefferson St., Nashville North Salem United Methodist Church (812) 988-2786, (812) 342-9201 7718 State Road 46 East, Nashville

Wesleyan Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church (812) 988-2387 5427 State Road 46 East, Nashville

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art colony of the midwest Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio, 425 N. Johnson St., features handmade stained glass and metal overlay, lamps and sculpture.

Specializing in custom-designed stained glass for the home or office since 1976, Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio is a member of Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St., and is aalso represented at Ferrer Gallery, 61 W. Main St., on the second floor of the Village Green Building. Open most days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for directions. (812) 988-9766, www.AnneRyanMillerGlassStudio.com.

Barb Brooke Davis, 61 W. Main St.,

is in the Ferrer Gallery. Davis designs and stitches decorative home accessories, including wall art, pillows, pin-keeps and seasonal felted pins using over-dyed vintage wool. The method is textile assemblage or collage with multiple layers of wool, threads and embellishments creating the original designs. Open most days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. (812) 360-0478, www. barbbrookedavis.com, jobardavis@yahoo.com.

Brown County Art Gallery, three

blocks east of the courthouse on Main Street, Brown County’s original art gallery established in 1926, offers works for sale

by Gallery Association members, plus consigned old Indiana art. The remodeled exhibition space now includes the Indiana Heritage Arts Gallery, featuring many of Indiana’s professional artists. Browse the museum and enjoy works by the early art colony masters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. There’s ample parking and free admission. (812) 988-4609, www. browncountyartgallery.org, brncagal@att.net.

Brown County Art Guild, 48 S.

Van Buren St., showcases fine art and the Marie Goth collection. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; January and February, weekends only; closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (812) 988-6185, www.browncounty.org.

Brown County Craft Gallery, a unique, cooperative gallery featuring the work of more than 30 local and area artisans, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except major holidays.

It can be found at 58 E. Main St. (812) 9887058, www.browncountycraftgallery.com.

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Brown County Pottery, 58 W.

Franklin St., in the historic Antique Alley complex, is the working studio of John and Beth Mills. Their pottery is made right on the premises and only sold here.

Bussert Images is on the second floor of the Artist Colony Shops, inside B3 Gallery.

Local photographers Jessica Bussert and Sharon Bussert feature a wide variety of both traditional and canvas prints. The gallery specializes in Brown County images, wildlife, florals and travel photography. Open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Clay Purl offers a beautiful selection of fine yarns, needles, hooks, patterns, books and notions for the needle artist.

Also find a variety of pottery (including works by local potter Paul Hayes), locally made Driftshell Jewelry, Amish crafted birdhouses and baskets, photography and Danforth Pewter charms and buttons.

It’s at 90 W. Franklin St., Franklin Square.

(812) 988-0336, www.claypurl.com.

Cathy Haggerty at Franklin Shoppes, 39 E. Franklin St., offers a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hard-tofind items. Commissions for portraits, saw blades, landscapes and still-life paintings are also accepted. Painting classes are offered. (812) 988-4091.

Chris Gustin — Homestead Weaving Studio, 6285 Hamilton Creek Road, is two miles south of Crouch’s Market near Hilltop Christian Camp. Gustin, an Indiana Artisan, offers hand-woven “recycled rugs,” shawls, throws, clothing and scarves. Also, find equipment and supplies for weaving, knitting and spinning. Commissions are accepted. Visitors are welcome, and “day weaving” classes are available. Homestead Weaving Studio is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days from March through December and other times by appointment. www. homesteadweaver.com, (812) 9888622, chris@homesteadweaver.com.

Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery,

4013 Lanam Ridge Road, features beautiful, plein air and studio oil paintings of the Brown County landscape by Charlene Marsh. The artist hikes deep into the forest to create the

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paintings using palette knives. Her awardwinning paintings in collections throughout the United States and Europe are exhibited in the studio and gallery at the northern edge of Yellowwood State Forest, just five miles from town. Visitors are welcome. Open daily, but call first. (812) 988-4497, www.CharleneMarsh. com , Char@CharleneMarsh.com.

Dick Ferrer, 61 W. Main St., on the second level of the Village Green Building, showcases his award-winning impressionistic paintings of local scenes, plus his popular raven and crow series and tribal art in the Ferrer Gallery. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesday. (812) 988-1994, www.ferrergallery.com, dferrer@att.net.

Dixie Ferrer, 61 W. Main St., on the second level of the Village Green Building, has a fine art and teaching studio in the Ferrer Gallery. Dixie paints in oils and is well 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, www.ferrergallery.com, dferrer@att.net.

Faerie Hollow Studio, Cheri and Dallas

Platter’s studio, is nestled between two hills just five minutes from town. Cheri specializes in precious metal clays of silver, bronze and copper by mixing these pieces with semiprecious stones into her original jewelry designs. Dallas works with flame and glass to create lamp-work beads. Cheri, a certified teacher in PMC/Silver Art Clay, teaches classes year-round. Studio hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1650 Salt Creek Road, 2.5 miles from State Road 46 East. (812) 988-8378, www.cheriplatter.com.

Ferrer Gallery, on the second level of

the Historic Village Green building is a fine art and craft gallery representing original works of local, regional and national artists.

Inside you can shop the large gallery, visit a working studio and sign up for some classes Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesday. 61 W. Main, (812) 988-1994; www.ferrergallery.com; ddferreratt.net.

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.

Mary Jo Limp Gallery, 1436 State

Road 46 West, is the working studio of artist Mary Jo Limp, who creates plein air landscapes, town scenes and still-lifes.

She works in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pen and ink. Commissions are accepted, and visitors are welcome. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. (812) 9881948, maryjolimp@sbcglobal.net.

Oak Grove Pottery studio and gallery, 942 Oak Grove Road, is only 3.3 miles west of the downtown stoplight. Here, find functional terra cotta stoneware and decorative and sawdust-fired pottery.

Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or for an appointment, contact Judy and Tom Prichard.

(812) 344-4186, tjprichard@oakgrovepottery. com, www.oakgrovepottery.com.

classes are available. Commission work is welcome. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. (812) 344-5417.

by Morgan & Chase’s book, “Treasures of Indiana,” as “a true Indiana treasure, inspiring a sense of awe at the sheer beauty of creation.” See woodland oil landscapes, fine art photography, watercolors, miniature paintings and the Songbirds of Brown County Collection. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

(812) 988-1844, www.waldrongallery.com.

T. C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. 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 Mondays and most holidays but open July 4 and Labor Day. (812) 988-2785.

Waldron Gallery of Brown County, in the Main Street Shoppes complex on Old School Way, was coined “a prize find” in the Chicago Tribune. The gallery/ studio features original paintings by Wayne Waldron and fine art photography by Peggy Waldron, both nationally recognized artists who maintain an impressive presence in the art world. The gallery is distinguished

Handmade wooden carvings from Wooden Wonders include Indians, bears, eagles, furnishings, small statues, totem poles and much more. See unique, one-of-a-kind handmade items that you won’t find anywhere else. Wood carver Chris Trotter can be found most days in his shop carving. What starts out as just a log turns into a special work of art. Custom orders are welcome. It’s located in the heart of Nashville in Antique Alley, 63 S. Jefferson St. (812) 988-6571, (317) 384-4091 •

The Peaceful Valley Arts & Crafts Shop, 75 S. Jefferson St. in the Antique

Alley Shoppes, carries many Indiana arts and crafts including soaps and lotions, candles, artwork, afghans and scarves, jams and jellies. It also stocks Woodstock chimes, Vermont origami and Colorado hand-blown glass ornaments. www.PeacefulValleyArtsCrafts.com.

Spears Gallery, 5110 State Road 135 South, 10 miles from downtown Nashville, is the working studio of Larry Spears. Here, find traditional pottery, finely crafted, and displays of decorative and functional pottery. Spears Gallery also has opened a downtown location: 15 S. Van Buren next to the Nashville House. There, find pottery

by 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.

Susan Threehawks of Smashing Designs, 61 W. Main St., on the second

floor of the Village Green Building, creates one-of-a-kind mosaic art furniture, gifts and treasures from broken glass, china, pottery, gems, buttons, shells and other found objects. Group and individual

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Antiques & Collectibles Brown County Antique Mall,

3288 State Road 46 East, 3 miles east of Nashville, offers primitives, furniture, shabby chic, jewelry, toys, kitsch, vintage clothes, linens, lures, knives and artifacts.

(812) 988-1025, www.bcantique.com.

Carol’s Crafts Fine Gifts and Collectibles in the Artist Colony Shops,

Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery, 5171 Bean Blossom Road, offers unusual plants, herbs, perennials, vines, flowering shrubs and trees, soils, mulches, garden art, antiques and birdhouses. The Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery offers complete landscape design and installation services. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from spring until frost. (812) 988-7232.

offers Glass Baron hand-blown glass, Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell folk art, Painted Ponies, Horse of a Different Color, Pipka Santas, Lang Graphics calendars and cards, Lenox Classics and more. Locally handcrafted items include painted ornaments by Jessi Vandenberg and pottery by Fox Run of Brown County. (812) 9886388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com.

Michael’s Flowers & Antiques, 31 N. Jefferson St., carries flowers, fresh arrangements, garden items, stained glass, braided rugs, unusual lighting, candles, quilts, garden furniture, birdhouses, antiques, wind chimes and more. Open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. (812) 988-7758.

Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin St., is

see while in Nashville. Step back in time and enjoy a soda from the old wringer washer while you browse through the old country store. It also offers a large selection of fresh baked goods. Open year-round. (812) 988-6362.

a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hard-to-find items. Painting classes are available by appointment. (812) 988-4091 or email cathyscornerbc@gmail.com.

Nashville General Store, Bakery and Antiques, 118 E. Washington St., is a must-

The Vintage Rose features fabulous romantic, shabby chic, Victorian or country French treasures for decorating your home, accessorizing your wardrobe or serving tea.

The Vintage Rose also carries one-of-a-kind “salvaged treasures,” including hand-painted or distressed furniture, chandeliers, shelves and garden décor. Open year-round, The Vintage Rose is located at 36 E. Franklin St. in the back of Franklin Square and across from Cornerstone Inn. (812) 988-7283.

Touch of Silver, Gold & Old, 87 E.

Main St., is where Albert Drake Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry.

(812) 988-6990 and on Facebook, www. facebook.com/Touchofsilvergoldandold •

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Old Meets New in a 100 year old home

NaNcy crocker is the proud innkeeper and owner of the Olde Magnolia House Inn and 4th Sister Vintage store.

She bought the over 100 year old home back in early spring of 2013 and has been busy redecorating the upstairs bedrooms to match her “Make something old, something new” philosophy. Whether you are coming to browse her extensive collection of vintage and repurposed items in the store or spending the night in one of three themed guest rooms upstairs, she always has a big smile, a warm hello and a story to share for or just relax. Each room is named after everyone. Nancy knows no strangers. an artist that was living during the era the house was built. Cable Smart TVs, pod coffeemakers, lots of extra blankets and pillows make each room comfy yet modern.

The Renoir Room is one of the three guest rooms in the Olde Magnolia House Inn

Nancy had the help of her sisters, daughter and niece, who spent months cleaning and de-cluttering the house after she purchased it. They brought the history laden home into the technological age but still maintained its original charm. One guest said “It’s like being in my room and my grandmother’s room at the same time.”

There are three separate bedrooms upstairs for overnight guests, each with their own private, locked entrance and bath.

There is a common area where guests can gather to play a board game, read a book

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4th SiSter ViNtage Store on the main floor is Nancy’s true passion. She named the store in honor of being the 4th sister…the youngest, who for the most part received hand-me-downs from her three older sisters.

She began up-cycling at an early age with some of her sisters’ Christmas present boxes and the desire continued to grow over the years. She becomes obsessed with certain items and styles: outdoor tables and chairs, movie themes, magazine racks, and chairs.

Once she finds the perfect item, she brings it back in her big red truck (Cliff), and begins the refurbishing process in her newly built garage in the back. It is already overflowing with found objects which she is willing to custom design just for you!

213 South Jefferson Street OldeMagnoliaHouseInn.com 4thSisterFurnitureCo.com 614.638.8849

The 4th Sister Vintage store specializes in repurposed home décor, memorabilia and collectibles

Stop by and say hello — you never know what you are going to find at the 4th Sister Vintage store! Located on South Jefferson Street behind the BP gas station, room reservations available online OldeMagnoliaHouseInn.com or on Facebook.

Owner, Nancy Crocker (back row, far right) with her mother, sisters, daughter and niece on the porch of the Olde Magnolia House Inn

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Handmade in Brown County B3 Gallery is at 125 S. Van Buren St., on the

second floor of the Artist Colony Shops. It sells fine art and crafts made by local artists. Stop in to see the selection of jewelry, photography, glass, pottery, wood, painting, lithophanes, fiber arts and more. The gallery is open Sunday throughThursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Brown County Weavery, in historical

Antique Alley, has been keeping America’s weaving tradition alive in Brown County since 1984. Owner Sally Baldwin’s love for weaving and other cultures is evident in her studio and retail space. Find Brown County Weavery on Facebook. (812) 9880340, browncountyweavery@live.com.

Carol’s Crafts Fine Gifts and Collectibles is in the Artist Colony Shops. Choose

from Glass Baron hand-blown glass, Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell folk art, Painted Ponies, Horse of a Different Color, Pipka Santas, Lang Graphics calendars and cards, Lenox Classics and more.

Locally handcrafted items included painted ornaments by Jessi Vandenberg and pottery

by Fox Run of Brown County, (812) 988-6388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com.

Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin St., of-

fers a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hard-to-find items. Take a look at the wide variety of items and paintings. Painting classes are available by appointment. (812) 988-4091 or email cathyscornerbc@gmail.com.

For Bare Feet and For Bare Feet Too of-

fer socks made at the company’s Indiana factory.

Visit both shops in the Antique Alley complex and on Main Street across from the Hobnob Corner restaurant. www.fbforiginals.com.

Grasshopper Flats Jewelers, 150 S.

Van Buren St., showcases the fine jewelry creations of owner/designer/jeweler Doug Stoffer, who has been working with diamonds, opals, gemstones and Austrian lead crystal for more than 30 years. (812) 988-4037.

Johanna Lee Bathology allows you to transform your home into a spa. It offers all-natural cold press and glycerin soaps, luxury bath salts, bath bombs, candles, lotion bars, sugar scrubs, gift baskets and more, all handmade in the shop. The new location is 58 W. Main St., just a few doors down from the Visitors Center.

(812) 988-6898, johannaleesoaps@yahoo.com.

K. Bellum Leather, 92 W. Franklin, in Antique Alley, features the work of several Brown County craftsmen. Find handbags, belts, hats, accessories, shoes, slippers, moccasins and more, as well as leather tools, dyes and supplies. (812) 988-4513, www.kbellum.com.

With a number of alpacas and Shetland sheep, Sheepstreet Fibers, 2.5 miles west of Morgantown on State Road 252, just a short drive from Nashville, has its own source of wool to spin into yarn. Find a selection of spinners and yarns, fleeces, books, spinning wheels and looms. (812) 597-KNIT, www.sheepstreet.com.

The Totem Post, 78 S. Van Buren St., was opened in 1952 by Bill and Marielle Jockey.

At the time, they did custom leatherwork and carried handmade American Indian

Nashville’s unique cooperative gallery featuring fine arts and crafts by local and area artisans since 1978 58 East Main Street (next to the County Courthouse)

(812) 988-7058 Open Daily 10a.m. - 5p.m.

www.BrownCountyCraftGallery.com

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jewelry and foreign crafts. Today, their merchandise has expanded, but the atmosphere is much the same. Many people bring their grandchildren to visit the shop they remember from childhood. Open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. (812) 988-2511, www.thetotempost.com.

The Vintage Rose, 36 E. Franklin St., offers fabulous treasures for decorating your home, accessorizing your wardrobe or serving tea — whether your style is cottage, romantic, shabby chic, Victorian, Paris chic or country French.

The Vintage Rose also carries unique one-of-akind “salvaged treasures,” items that needed a little TLC and were given a new birth. These diamonds in the rough include handpainted or distressed furniture, chandeliers, shelves and garden décor. Open year-round. (812) 988-7283.

Through the Looking Glass, in Antique Alley, offers etched artwork in glass, custom redwood signs on order and custom engraving. See craftsmen Mary Ann Whitaker and Tommy Thompson at work. (812) 988-1724.

Albert Drake Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry at Touch of Silver, Gold & Old. 87 E. Main St. (812) 988-6990.

Tulip Tree Jewelry is on the second floor of the Artist Colony Shops, inside B3 Gallery. Local jeweler Heather Bussert creates and sells her beaded pieces on site. Stop in and treat yourself to a local souvenir, or commission something special. Open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. •

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Local Services Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide, the premier visitors

guide since 1973, features sightseeing, unique shopping, dining establishments, entertainment venues, outdoor recreation opportunities and more. Published quarterly by the Brown County Democrat, Brown County’s only newspaper. Visit us online at www.bcdemocrat.com. 147 E. Main St., P.O. Box 277, Nashville, (812) 988-2221, ads@bcdemocrat.com.

Brown County Visitors Center is in

the center of downtown Nashville, at the corner of Van Buren and Main streets.

Stop by for all the information you need on Brown County, seven days a week.

(812) 988-7303 or (800) 753-3255, info@ browncounty.com or www.browncounty.com.

Cobblestone Log Homes’ team of

experts will partner with you whether you want to order materials and do it yourself, or whether you want to be handed the keys to a completed home. (812) 8291186, www.cobblestoneloghomes.com.

Ethereal Day Spa & Salon, 211 S.

Van Buren St., second floor, is the only full-service day spa and salon in Nashville.

The team of licensed professionals pamper visitors in a relaxing atmosphere, catering to day-trippers, visitors, couples, girlfriends’ retreats and wedding parties.

It also offers salon and spa services just for men. Features include a private Couples Suite with rainforest shower for

two, Facial Room with scenic views for two, and a Tranquility Gathering Room with a cozy fireplace and comfortable seating. The spa area is also available for booking private events and parties. The salon offers a full range of hair services and nail care. Advance appointments are strongly suggested; walk-ins are based on availability, evening appointments are available after normal closing time by request. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m .to 7 p.m., and Sundays by appointment only. (812) 720-9009, etherealvillage.com.

Hills O’ Brown Realty Inc., 158

N. Jefferson St., is a property sales and management service. Hills O’Brown offers residential listings, vacant land, lots and commercial property in Brown County. (812) 988-2227 (ext. 228 for rentals), www.browncountyhomes.com.

in Bean Blossom. The longtime grocery market, 5028 State Road 135 North, has since been passed down through five generations. (812) 988-4629.

Mike Nickels Log Homes, 3497 N. Clay Lick Road, has been building fine log homes for more than 40 years. (812) 988-2689.

MonWood Photography is a husbandand-wife team providing the Midwest with affordable wedding documentation. Local services include wedding and engagement photography, reunions, family portraits and senior sessions. Hourly rates are offered for Brown County destination weddings. www.monwoodphotography.com, info@ monwoodphotography.com, (812) 345-5928.

Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals

specializes in vacation accommodations with a wide variety of log cabins, vacation homes, guest houses and downtown units in Brown, Monroe and Bartholomew counties.

The office is at 4118 State Road 46 East, near Gnaw Bone. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. (812) 9886429, www.browncountylogcabins.com.

McDonald’s Shopworth, the oldest

family-owned business in Brown County, began in 1891, when Kess McDonald purchased a small building at the intersection of state roads 135 and 45

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Talented locals, visitors turn food into holiday art

By Sara Clifford

File photos from 2011 contest.

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Heather McGee of Bloomington created this gingerbread log cabin for the 2011 contest, winning Best in Show.

(Brown County Democrat file photo)

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Gingerbread log cabins are constructed entirely out of edible materials. (Brown County Democrat file photo)

Cinnamon Toast Crunch flakes as shingles.

M&Ms as fallen leaves, strewn about the chocolaty yard.

Seeing a room full of Brown County cabins made entirely out of edibles has a way of making you look differently at food.

That creativity has captured the imagination of dozens of locals and visitors for the past three years. Starting Sunday, Nov. 24, the fourth annual Create it with Gingerbread Log Cabin Competition will delight a whole new audience of admirers, at a new location: The Brown County Inn. Local food entrepreneur Mary Howard — co-founder of Hootie Doot salad dressing company — came up with the idea after watching the National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C., on TV. Why not do one in Nashville, Ind., with a twist?

“This is such a great county, full of log cabins and culinary art and different kinds of architecture, these are things we should promote,” she said.

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A steady stream of admirers inspected each cabin and voted for People’s Choice during the 2011 Gingerbread Log Cabin contest. (Brown County Democrat file photo)

“This is such a great county, full of log cabins and culinary art and different kinds of architecture, these are things we should promote.”

—Mary Howard

Each year, more than two dozen adults, teens and children from throughout Indiana have rolled, stacked, frosted and sprinkled to build a wide variety of edible — and very detailed — houses.

Icing carefully festooned along the banisters of a rustic porch.

Stone fireplaces delicately crafted with individual rock candies.

Ma in her apron, complete with makeup and heels, painstakingly constructed from fondant.

The local judges give more points for those who build actual cabins as opposed to flat-walled houses, and to those who actually build them out of gingerbread as opposed to ready-made “logs,” like pretzel rods.

That’s tough, Howard knows. “My daughter and I made one — of course, we didn’t enter it — and we had to bake it a couple of times before we could get it to stand,” she laughed.

“That makes me appreciate the people who compete even more.”

Sheri Gow and her two sisters travel from the Valparaiso area each year to enter their cabin. Gow, an autumn Brown County visitor for more than 25 years, learned about the contest a few months before the inaugural year, in 2010, when stopping by the Brown County Visitors Center.

Sister Vicki had been making gingerbread houses for 20-plus years, but had never entered a contest. Sheri told her about this one, thinking they could do it for the following year.

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Heather McGee of Bloomington created this gingerbread log cabin for the 2011 contest, winning Best in Show.Right, Susan Harris’ entry included fondant-crafted people inside the cabin engaged in holiday tasks. (Brown County Democrat file photos)

“Why wait until next year?” Vicki told her, and the three sisters started to work.

They were awarded an honorable mention in 2010. Sheri has followed up that honor each year since, with second-place, Best Interior and first-place awards.

The group started construction on their 2013 house on Oct. 16. Sister Sandy makes a mock-up out of cardboard and foam board — sometimes more than one if revisions are needed.

This year’s creation is an homage of sorts to their 90-year-old father. It’s based on an old photo they found when preparing for his birthday in the spring, of a general store they think his family operated in Kentucky.

“The Mercantile” will include all sorts of tiny, edible details that have become the sisters’ trademarks. Sheri shops all year long for candies that might become house parts. This year, she’s excited to try a new

product — “sugar sheets” — as bolts of cloth in the mercantile’s inventory.

Howard said participants spend anywhere from one evening to an entire year planning and building their entries, and at least $50 for the materials, “depending on how clever you are.”

But someone who’s never held a frosting gun needn’t be discouraged.

An expert from Wilton food crafting company will conduct a workshop for

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children ages 6 to 12 Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Brown County Inn. For $25, all supplies will be furnished for budding bakers to construct a flat-walled gingerbread house, and decorate it.

The Gingerbread Log Cabin Competition includes a children’s division for entrants 11 and younger.

The first-place teen winner in Nashville’s 2011 contest enjoyed the experience so much, she went on to place second in the national contest the next year, Howard noted.

The Gow sisters plan to make a weekend of the contest in Brown County — shopping downtown, gathering ideas for next year’s log cabin creation at the exhibit, and taking them back home to begin it all again.

It’s become a new family holiday tradition.

“We’ve talked about going other places, but we really like the whole atmosphere,” Sheri said.

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Dates: Sunday, Nov. 24 through

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Cedar Creek Winery is tucked in a tiny building right off of Pittman House Lane.

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Big Woods Brewing Co. has completed a major expansion of its brewing and bottling facilities, enabling more local beer to be made and sold.

of the season Brown County offering increasing selection of locally made alcoholic beverages

By Ben Skirvin

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The original Big Woods Brewing Co. on Molly’s Lane is a popular hangout for locals and visitors alike.

Quaff ON! Jeff McCabe is sitting at a table in Big Woods Pizza, watching construction workers outside. They’re tossing roofing tiles three stories down onto a spread-out tarp. At some point, they’ll start work on a new project, which McCabe calls Big Woods Village.

But that is in the future. Right now, he’s talking about the company’s newly completed brewing facility, Quaff ON!, housed in a building which was once the local historical society.

He goes through the stats: Two 930-gallon brew tanks. Two 465-gallon brew tanks. New bottling equipment. A huge grain separator and cooking vat.

This expansion makes Big Woods Brewing Co. one of the largest single employers in Brown County, and that is good news for beer drinkers near and far.

“Right now we’re brewing at a rate of about 4,000 barrels a year,” McCabe said.

“And now, our task is not as difficult as it was four years ago, because we’ve developed a culture here. Our big strength right now is that we have a strong, core group of people.”

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Big Woods Beer fans from around the state can soon find their favorite beer even after leaving Brown County.

Big Woods Brewing Co. already sells beers at many local stores, like Hoosier Buddy in Nashville, Big Red Liquor in Bloomington and Cork Liquor in Columbus. The new facility on State Road 135 just north of town will allow for even wider distribution across the state.

For local visitors, that means a wider variety of beer in Brown County, and a better chance of finding a Big Woods brew when they go home.

This year, the brewery has a handful of seasonal beers for fall and winter. For the autumn season, look for Hunter’s Moon Pumpkin Ale. Going

into winter, Big Woods will be releasing Sadie the Goat Brown Ale. McCabe says this beer is an homage to women everywhere, and is named after a river pirate named Sadie, who was known for head-butting men.

Big Woods is a homegrown Brown County enterprise formed in 2009 by McCabe and business partners Ed Ryan and Tim O’Bryan. In downtown Nashville, the company includes two restaurants where Big Woods beer is served: at the original brewery in Molly’s Lane, and at Big Woods Pizza on Van Buren Street across from the courthouse.

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Alyssa Eldrin is store manager of the Cedar Creek Winery tasting room in Nashville.

(Photo by Ben Skirvin)

Cedar Creek Winery Across town, there’s a new face on the Nashville wine tasting scene. Cedar Creek Winery opened on Labor Day and has been quietly stirring things up with a selection of sweet wines.

Store manager Alyssa Elsner says as fall continues, visitors should check out the company’s Rhapsody Red Merlot. For winter time, she recommends the Twilight White Pinot Gris.

The 3-year-old company ferments with grapes imported from New York and California. However, the owners are currently working to expand their own vineyards near Martinsville to allow them to make wine from their own grapes.

“Next August, we’ll have our first harvest, and we’ll be making a Traminette and Catawba,” Elsner said.

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Bear Wallow Distillery There’s a long tradition of moonshining in Brown County, and the Spagnuolo family plans to capitalize on this market — in a legal way. By next spring, they’ll be operating the first commercial stills in Brown County, in Gnaw Bone.

Bear Wallow Distillery will focus on all varieties of hard liquor, from “moonshine” to rum. However, they plan to specialize in whiskey.

“Obviously, we’ll be starting with unaged products, like moonshine,” said Adam Spagnuolo, the elder statesman of the family business. “Then, we’ll move on to barreling and aging different whiskeys.”

His wife, Susan, said the company plans to use only Indiana produce for their product.

“A lot of Indiana corn goes to Kentucky to make Kentucky bourbon,” she said. “We’d like to trap a little of that Indiana corn and make Indiana bourbon.”

But don’t expect to see any Bear Wallow Distillery products this season. The government shutdown put many of the company’s permits on hold. In spite of this setback, the Spagnuolo family plans to start bottling sometime in spring, and offer tasting rooms in Gnaw Bone and Nashville.

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Staying well

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AT LEFT: Jenny Eckelman of Seymour and Briana Rosenfeld of Columbus hike around Strahl Lake in Brown County State Park during the 2012 Winter Hike. BELOW: Lee Edgren of Nashville leads an early-morning Warm Up From Within yoga class in the Abe Martin Lodge. (Brown County Democrat file photos)

Winter

can cause cabin fever, and a new year can bring resolve you hope remains by the time warmer weather returns.

If you want help with a cure for both, you might want to try the Winter Wellness Weekend taking place in Brown County State Park Jan. 17, 18 and 19. The schedule is comprised of three events: the Winter Hike, the Frosty Trails 5-Mile and Warm Up From Within (WUFW).

The weekend offers an array of indoor and outdoor activities such as yoga, running or walking a 5.2-mile course, and listening fireside to an expert talking about the outdoors.

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WUFW

Organizer Lee Edgren says Warm Up From Within is designed primarily for adults seeking a new way to support a change in their life.

It’s also for people who really enjoy sessions on stress reduction, nutrition, dance, yoga and a long list of other methods of exploring mind, body and spirit.

“It’s fun! And, it may even be meaningful,” Edgren said.

The classes and short workshops take place in the Abe Martin Lodge all three days of the Winter Wellness Weekend.

The WUFW portion of the event is in its third year. Edgren called it unique for a number of reasons.

“The concept, the pricing, the organization are all unusual,” she said.

New Year resolutions often fall to the wayside shortly after being made. A goal of the event is to stop that from happening.

“One of my hopes is that WUFW will help deepen the motivation, as well as add practices that will actually lead to achieving the changes we know would improve our lives,” she said.

Edgren sees “deep inner motivation” as an essential part of changing a behavior.

Her programming – from private sessions about addiction to sound meditation to learning about one of the world’s oldest medical systems – reflects that belief.

“A lot of popular information on change encourages deprivation, and it just doesn’t work. So, this is an opportunity to joyously explore information and practices in your own sweet way, without anyone looking over your shoulder,” she said.

New to the lineup are Tai Chi, Qigong and an Addiction Recovery Support meeting.

New sessions include “Deepening the Journey: Stepping Through Obstacles and Fears on the Path to Your Dreams,” “The Meanings of Our Life: How Words Shape Beliefs, and Beliefs Shape Us,” and “For Whom and When Is Something Healthy?” which is an introduction to Ayurveda, an ancient system of thought about maintain-

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ing health. Participants will also explore mandala painting and mystic poetry.

Two sessions have been offered all three years — “Shake Your Soul” dance with Kathy Anderson and “Healing Meditation” with Janiece Jaffe.

Edgren said for a reasonable rate, she brings in outstanding teachers from a 100mile radius of Nashville. The early bird cost for the weekend is $50, until Dec. 25, when it increases to $65.

“The teachers get most of the money.

I hope we go on for a long time, because there are so many good teachers and so many exciting combinations. I want this to be a win for the participants, the teachers, and the community,” she said.

The hike and run

Jim Eagleman, interpretive naturalist for Brown County State Park, said the Winter Wellness Weekend formed from a single

event more than 13 years ago.

The Winter Hike began as a way to get people outside into the winter wonderland in the park, which, like all state parks and reservoirs, stays open year-round.

Just as they still do, Boy Scouts served hot chocolate and interpreters along the trails passed on knowledge about the outdoors along two self-guided trails. The event, in the past, offered breakfast and lunch and usually wrapped up by noon.

In recent years, Edgren and Bill Bartley of the Indiana Running Company in Bloomington approached Eagleman about adding wellness activities and a run now called the Frosty Trails 5-Mile.

“The three activities give people a nice choice in an otherwise quiet time,” he said.

The event coincides with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, so families have time off from work and school to participate.

Hundreds attend each year, but

weather impacts those numbers. Eagleman said many love to run and hike with snow falling, but fewer folks like cold and rainy weather.

Eagleman encouraged people to attend as a good way to test new winter gear and explore their limits – “Know how far you’re good for a walk,” for example.

“Be sure to bring water and sunscreen and enjoy nature in winter,” he said.

Admission into the park costs $5 for in-state residents.

To run on Saturday, Jan. 18, the cost is $25 a person.

The hike the same day is $1.

For more information, contact Edgren at River Light Yoga at 812-988-9642, Bartley at bill@nrunco.com or Eagleman at the park’s Nature Center at 812-988-5240. A brochure detailing the events will also be available at the Nature Center.

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The Winter Wellness Weekend offers three days of selfexploration through movement, art and nature. Lodging is available at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. To reserve discounted rooms, use room code 0120WW when registering.

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Dance Party with Cari Ray, Chuck Wills and The Loaners in the Allison Room. A combination of high-energy, danceable music and some of the reflections on life that singer-songwriter Ray is known for.

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Room. How do we work through obstacles, doubts and fears? Join author Diana Ensign in this empowering inner journey workshop. » 10 a.m. to noon (A) “The Meanings of Our Life: How Words Shape Beliefs, and Beliefs Shape Us” with Allison Distler in Melodion Hall.

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(A) “For Whom and When Is Something Healthy?” with Pierre Couvillion in the Allison Room.

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» 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

(A+B) Healing sound meditation with Janiece Jaffe in Melodion Hall.

Bring a blanket, pillow or yoga mat.

Experience a “sound bath” of voice, crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums and various other instruments in an intuitive, improvisational context. » 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(A) “Attentiveness Through Mystical Poetry” with Laura Blackthorn in the Princess Room. Read favorite poems from the mystic poets through the ages, discuss some of the characteristics of mystical writing, enter silence and then write. Bring a favorite mystical poem, a journal and pen.

(B) Mandala painting with Karla Becker in the Allison Room. A mandala is a spiritual

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Lunch and walk on your own. » 2 to 4 p.m.

(A) Mandala painting with Karla Becker in the Allison Room.

(B) “Attentiveness Through Mystical Poetry” with Laura Blackthorn in the Princess Room.

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» 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Take a hike on one of the two self-guided trails that take you through some of Brown County’s most picturesque scenery.

Warm up with stops along the way with campfire visits with state park naturalists that provide an opportunity to learn more about the park. Local Boy Scout troops offer another warming stop with s’mores, hot chocolate and fires at the shelter houses. Donations accepted.

ADMISSION: park admission plus a $1 per hiker. Children younger than 5 admitted free.

FROSTY TRAILS 5-MILE WINTER TRAIL RACE

» 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 The Frosty Trails 5-Mile is a challenging, 5.2-mile trail run (or walk if you like) on the scenic trails of Brown County State Park. After the run join, the group in the shelter house for a warm fire, warm food and warm drinks. To register, visit inrunco.com. Online early registration ends at midnight Jan. 16. Race-day registration is from 8 to 10 a.m.

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Entertainment Abe Martin Lodge, in Brown County State Park, has a 12,000-squarefoot indoor water park, available to hotel guests only. (812) 988-4418.

Brown County State Park, Indiana’s

largest state park, offers camping, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, horse trails, a saddle barn and nature center, picnicking, a swimming pool, fishing, tennis and playgrounds. Open year-round. (812) 988-6406, www.IN.gov/dnr/parklake.

Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground, 5163 State

Road 135 North, is home to the oldest, continuous running bluegrass festival in the world. Visit the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Country Star Museum and, on weekends, shop at the Bean Blossom Flea Market.

Brown County Playhouse Performing Arts Center, 70 S. Van

Buren St., is a 426-seat venue committed to bringing the best in a variety of local and national entertainment offerings. You’ll find the latest news on upcoming performances by visiting www.BrownCountyPlayhouse. org which frequently lists special offers.

Join the chat about what is happening behind the scenes by liking the venue on Facebook. (812) 988-6555.

Brown County Winery has been making award-winning wines for 21 years. The tasting room is at the corner of Main Street and Old School Way. Don’t forget to stop by the winery and tasting room in downtown Gnaw Bone, 4520 State Road 46 East. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, year-round. (812) 988-6144 or (888) 298-2984, www.browncountywinery.com.

Copperhead Creek Gem Mine, 79 N. Van Buren St., buys its mining rough from a man who has contracts with 12 different mines, so there’s a plentiful mix of gems in every bag sold, guaranteed. It’s a fun

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time for the whole family. Visitors also can browse the rock and fossil shop for a one-of-a-kind keepsake. (812) 988-2422, www.visitbrowncounty.com/mine.asp.

Chateau Thomas Wine Bar, 225 S. Van Buren St. in Coachlight Square, provides award-winning vinifera wines, and wellknown musicians — local and otherwise — perform all styles of music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night. Visitors will find gourmet foods, cheese plates and gift items, as well as a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Step upstairs to the loft and enjoy wine amid the Native American art in the John Elmore Gallery or, weather-permitting, grab a spot on the covered patio near the fireplace.

Group tastings can be arranged in advance.

(812) 988-8500, toll free at (888)-761-9463, www.chateauthomas.com/locations/nashville. eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat, 2620 Valley Branch

Road,offers day zips and Night Flights with headlamps, Tiki-lit decks and platforms and wildlife views from 60 feet in the air. eXplore Brown County is home to Indiana’s longest, tallest and fastest zip line canopy tours. (812) 988-7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com.

Kidscommons, a children’s museum in downtown Columbus, 309 Washington St., offers families with toddlers to early teens a vibrant, safe setting where they can explore three floors of hands-on 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 Monday, mid-June through mid-August.

(812) 378-3046, www.kidscommons.org.

Melchior Marionette Theatre is on the west side of South Van Buren Street. For information on seasonal shows, call (800) 849-4853 or visit www.melchiormarionettes.com.

Mike’s Music & Dance Barn, 2277

State Road 46 West, offers country music and dancing. Beer, wine and food are

VOTED #1 ACTIVITY available in this non-smoking facility. Friday and Saturday shows are from 7 to 11 p.m.

(812) 988-8636, www.thedancebarn.com.

Pioneer Village Museum is east of

the courthouse. Step back into the 19th century. Open weekends and holidays, 1 to 5 p.m., May to October. (812) 988-6089.

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Rawhide Ranch, 1292 State Road 135 South, offers 45-minute guided horseback rides daily on 56 acres of wooded trails bordering Brown County State Park, plus team building, Holler Hoppin’ zip lining and low ropes facilitated by Team Effect. (812) 988-0085 or (888) 94-RANCH, www.rawhideranchusa.com.

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Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road

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46 East, offers an 18-hole championship golf course, and two golf pros who are available for private and group instruction. Enjoy other amenities such as The Overlook Lodge, 19th Hole Sports Bar & Grille and a fully stocked pro shop. (812) 988-7888, www.saltcreekgolf.com.

Schooner Valley Stables, 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, is rated one of the nation’s top 25 hands-on science centers.

WonderLab puts visitors in touch with the wonder and excitement of science through popular experiences like the two-story grapevine maze, the kinetic contraption, the Bubble-Airium and close encounters with live animals. A special area provides science adventures for very young children.

WonderLab is on the B-Line Trail in the downtown arts district. It’s open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. (812) 337-1337, www.wonderlab.org.

Yellowwood State Forest, 772

Yellowwood Lake Road, has a 133-acre lake, primitive campgrounds, rowboat rental, hiking, hunting, fishing and bridle trails.

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Lodging 1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 3766 State Road 46 East, is a charming country Victorian home built in the late 1800s. It invites you to step back in time and relax from the hustlebustle and crowds of the village. Enjoy a scrumptious home-cooked country breakfast with richly brewed coffee or select teas. Complimentary soft drinks and homemade cookies are available each afternoon and evening. (812) 988-0853, homestead1875@aol.com.

Abe Martin Lodge & Cabins, Brown

County State Park, offer 160 rooms/cabins, a 12,000-square-foot indoor aquatic center, a full-service restaurant, game room, cable, hiking trails and beautiful vistas. The lodge was built in 1932 of hand-hewn native stone and oak timbers cut in the park. The main lodge has two spacious and comfortable lobbies with two fireplaces. (812) 9884418, abemartinlodge@dnr.state.in.us.

The Brick Lodge is just a mile north

of Nashville on State Road 135. Enjoy two bedrooms with two baths, a game room with a pool table, cable TV, gas fireplace, outdoor hot tub, gas grill and a fully equipped kitchen. The lodge accommodates eight people. (812) 9888400, (800) 848-6274, www.bricklodge.com.

Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, invites you to relax and feel a touch of Indiana’s past. The rustic inn offers 99 guest rooms and two suites, complete with queen- or king-size beds to make your stay a comfortable one.

Every guest room has a walk-out covered porch or covered balcony, coffee maker, hair dryer, 25-inch TV with game ports, rockers and phone with data port. Enjoy the large, covered pool year-round.

Playground, miniature golf and tennis courts are also available. (812) 988-2291, (877) 772-5249, www.browncountyinn.com.

Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 Clay Lick Road, offers a

lodge that sleeps 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,

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mountain bike trails, and an indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen facilities are available. Open year-round. (812) 988-2689, www.camppalawopec.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 & Suites, downtown Nashville at 54 E. Franklin St., offers a private dining area and individually appointed guest rooms. Top off your getaway with a complimentary breakfast buffet. The inn has 37 guest rooms, with balconies, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and meeting facilities. www.CornerstoneInn.com.

Cozy Bear Log Cabin, State Road 46

West, can accommodate six guests with three bedrooms in queen beds. The upper level of this cabin has two bedrooms, a full bath with whirlpool tub and a pool table.

The living room has a gas log fireplace.

The television has a full satellite package and VCR/DVD player. The screened porch offers a relaxing hot tub. (812) 829-1186, www.cobblestoneloghomes.com.

eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat, 2620 Valley Branch

Road, offers lodging at campsites and in cabins. Activities on the property include daytime ziplining and Night Flights with headlamps, tiki-lit decks, platforms and wildlife views from 60 feet in the air. The property also offers themed paintball fields, ATV tours, 30 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, an event hall and more. (812) 988-7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com.

Fondulac Farm Cabin Rentals, 5

miles west of Nashville on Lanam Ridge Road, offers three unique, fully-equipped cabins on 47 scenic acres with views, ponds, fishing, canoeing, hiking, fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, a hot tub and Internet.

Cabins accommodate up to six people.

(812) 988-4796, www.fondulacfarm.com.

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Green Valley Lodge, 692 State Road 46 West, offers individually appointed rooms and grounds in a safe, quiet setting.

The lodge offers king-size beds in the Royal Spa Hot Tub Suites and two double beds or one queen in the cozy overnight rooms. Ask about weeknight discounts.

Wireless Internet is available. (812) 9880231, www.greenvalleylodge.com.

Hidden Valley Inn, 201 N. Van Buren

St., is a charming hotel just a short walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries and activities. Each suite features a kitchen, dining area and living room. (812) 988-9000, (877) 988-9099, www.hiddenvalleyinn.net.

Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals,

4118 St. Road 46 East near Gnaw Bone, is one of the largest full-service rental management companies in southern Indiana, managing more than 100 vacation homes, log cabins, guest suites and cottages in Brown, Bartholomew and Monroe counties. All vacation homes are fully furnished; most offer hot tubs, seasonal fireplaces and game rooms. They can accommodate from two to 24 guests, ideal for a romantic retreat, family gathering or celebrating a special occasion. The homes are located in various areas throughout 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 is available online at www.browncountylogcabins. com. Office hours are Mondays-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 onebedroom 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) 9880984, www.browncountycabins.com.

Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson St., offers 45 rooms with an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool spa, restaurant and lounge. The hotel features one- and two

bedrooms with a kitchen, dining room, living room, two full baths, balcony and cable TV. Ask about the whirlpool suites, hot tub rooms and studios. Wedding and banquet facilities are available. (812) 988-8400, www.hotelnashville.com.

Old Magnolia House Inn, 213 S.

Jefferson St. (behind the BP gas station, above 4th Sister Vintage) has overnight rooms 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.

Rawhide Ranch, 1291 State Road 135 South, is bordered on two sides by Brown County State Park. Come enjoy Old West lodging at its finest with nightly campfires, hayrides, and breakfast and lunch served in the Banded Rooster dining room. Horseback riding and Holler Hoppin’ ziplining are available. (812) 988-0085, www.rawhideranchusa.com.

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.

Robinwood Inn, in a quiet, wooded

setting, allows guests to be close to everything while feeling like they’re away from it all. The Inn is less than 1 mile from Nashville’s art galleries, locally owned shops and restaurants, and less than a mile from Indiana’s largest state park.

The inn offers the charm and hospitality of a vintage country inn while providing guests the privacy and amenities of a fully-equipped vacation cabin. (812) 988-7094, www.robinwoodinn.com.

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/

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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 for two.

The cabin also has a half-bath for guests, a sunroom overlooking the woods and two bedrooms with king beds upstairs. (812) 829-1186, www.cobblestoneloghomes.com.

Each unit has one king- and one full-size bedroom with private baths, a family room with fireplace, stocked kitchen and balcony or private deck. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub, restaurant, snack restaurant, 18-hole championship golf course, pro shop and banquet facility.

(812) 988-7888, www.saltcreekgolf.com.

Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers 32 two-bedroom, fullyfurnished condos for overnight lodging.

The Antique Cabin, The Garden Cabin, The Kelly Reed Cabin and The Pines Cabin, on Clay Lick Road, are individual, fully-

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When it comes to the outdoors, we’ve got Brown County covered.

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. Some cabins feature fireplaces, lofts or decks. They all include access to a 4-acre lake, hiking trails, canoes and kayaks, and are 10 minutes from Nashville. (812) 9882689, www.logcabinsofbrowncounty.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) 988-8400, www.northhousegetaway.com.

The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East,

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is perched on top of one of Brown County’s softly rolling hills. This fullservice hotel has a dining room, lounge and enclosed pool. 812) 988-2284, (800) 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com.

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Exit 76B. This inn is next to Edinburgh Premium Outlets and Exit 76 Antique Mall, and is newly renovated with spacious rooms and suites with whirlpools and kitchenettes. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot and cold breakfast, a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday, high-speed Internet, a business center, indoor pool, fitness room, guest laundry and HD flat screens in every room. Special packages are available.

(812) 526-9899, www.comfortinn.com.

Hampton Inn, 12161 U.S. 31 North,

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Exit 76B. This inn is next to Edinburgh Premium Outlets and Exit 76 Antique Mall, and offers complimentary hot and cold breakfast, a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday, high-speed Internet, a business center, indoor pool, fitness room, guest laundry, HD flat screens, and a microwave and fridge in every room.

Suites with whirlpool and kitchenettes are available, as well as special packages.

(812) 526-5100, www.hamptoninn.com.

Hampton Inn, 249 N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour. Next to Shadowood Golf Course and a variety of eateries, this inn is a Lighthouse Award Winner. The Hampton Inn offers suites with whirlpool and kitchenettes, a microwave and fridge in every room, complimentary hot and cold breakfast, a manager’s reception, Monday through Thursday, high-speed Internet, a business center, guest laundry, HD flat screens, and an indoor pool and fitness room. Special packages are available.

(812)523-2409 , www.hamptoninn.com.

Hilton Garden Inn, 12210 U.S. 31

North, Exit 76B. Located next to Edinburgh Premium Outlets and Exit 76 Antique Mall, this inn offers 3,000 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool with whirlpool, complimentary high-speed Internet, a business center and guest laundry. The Great American Grill & Lounge serves breakfast and dinner daily. Dinner specials and packages are available. (812) 526-8600, www.hiltongardeninn.com.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 12225 U.S. 31 North, Exit 76B. Located next to the Edinburgh Premium Outlets and Exit 76 Antique Mall, this brand-new hotel offers 1,400 square feet of meeting space. It offers complimentary hot and cold breakfast, a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday, high-speed Internet, a business center, media pods with televisions, fitness center, indoor pool and spa, large outdoor patio, a microwave and fridge in every room, HD television, and suites with whirlpool and kitchenettes.

Special packages are available. (812) 526-4919, www.holidayinnexpress.com.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites,

249 N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour, offers a variety of suites with whirlpool, fireplaces or kitchenettes. All rooms are equipped with a microwave and fridge, HD flat screens and high-speed Internet.

Guests get complimentary hot and cold breakfast, a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday, a business center and indoor pool with spa and fitness center.

It’s adjacent to Shadowood Golf Course.

Special packages are available. (812) 5221200, www.holidayinnexpress.com. •

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Conferences, Retreats & Reunions Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, offers meeting rooms, conference facilities and private dining areas for conferences, meetings, weddings or retreats. Seating capacity ranges from 10 to 400. The banquet department caters private meals, snacks and breaks and can also prepare a barbecue or meal function at one of the park shelter houses for groups of 50 or more. For smaller picnic groups, the lodge can prepare box lunches. (812) 988-4418, www.in.gov/ dnr/parklake/inna/abe/index.html.

Artists Colony Inn, corner of Franklin

and Van Buren streets, is a romantic, 19th-century-style inn offering an elegant banquet room for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions with 20 charming guest rooms and three executive whirlpool suites. Special menu selections are served plated or buffet-style. The inn also offers meeting space for up to 80

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people. The Artists Colony specializes in small meetings with two meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to 50 people.

Complete audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access are available.

(812) 988-0600, www.artistscolonyinn.com.

Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, offers meeting facilities that capture the charm and atmosphere of days gone by.

Technology and equipment are provided for meetings and presentations. The Brown County Inn offers flexible meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 250 people and can be customized to the group’s requirements. Brown County Inn’s support staff can help make a dream wedding come true. The inn is also available for bridal showers, luncheons, rehearsal dinners and weddings. Guests can choose from plated or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres, and cash or host bars. (812) 988-2291 or (877) 772-5249, www.browncountyinn.com.

Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 Clay Lick Road, has a camp

log cabin lodge that sleeps 30 guests, and outdoor cabins can accommodate 70 guests.

Guests can enjoy 300 acres of woods, trails, a 4-acre lake, canoes, kayaks, beach, campfire areas, basketball court, ultimate Frisbee, soccer field, horseshoes, volleyball area, mountain bike trails, and an indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen facilities are available. The property is open year-round.

(812) 988-2689, www.camppalawopec.com.

Comfort Inn, 75 W. Chestnut St., is perfect for retreats. Guests can enjoy the lodge-like atmosphere with a cozy lobby and spacious guest rooms, and the indoor pool and fitness center. (812) 988-6118, www.choicehotels.com.

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Cornerstone Inn private dining area to indulge in complimentary signature treats and desserts. The complex consists of 37 guest rooms, with balconies, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces; and meeting facilities. View all rooms, rates and specials at www.cornerstoneinn.com.

Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson St., is an all-suite hotel that overlooks Nashville and offers conference facilities and catering.

It includes an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa and sauna, plus an on-site dining room and lounge. It’s a perfect setting for a wedding and reception, engagement party or rehearsal dinner.

(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 unique environment for company meetings, retreats and seminars traditionally held at hotels. Guests also can enjoy country cooking in the new Banded Rooster kitchen and dining hall.

(812) 988-0085, www.rawhideranchusa.com.

Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers a beautiful banquet facility that can accommodate 20 to 200 people. The facility overlooks 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.

The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, offers space for simple receptions or technologically enhanced conferences complete with high-speed Internet. The Seasons Lodge has 10 meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to 500 people and can accommodate up to 400 people for weddings or receptions. Choose from served or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres and cash or host bars. The complex is also available for bridal teas, bridal showers, luncheons, rehearsal dinners and weddings. (812) 988-2284 or (800) 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com.•

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Food, Snacks & Spirits 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers drink specials, including $1 Draft Wednesdays. Enjoy the pool table, Golden Tee arcade, darts and five flat-screen HDTVs. 19th Hole offers the Salt Creek tenderloin, a breaded classic and Indiana staple. The 19th Hole changes from a classic eatery during lunch to a sports bar during the evening and night hours. On Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy live music with everything from bluegrass to hard rock.

(812) 988-4575, www.browncountygolf.com.

Accent Dining Room at The Seasons

Lodge offers dining with spectacular views of the wooded hillside. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a fried chicken buffet on Tuesday evenings and a prime rib buffet on Friday evenings. Fried biscuits and apple butter are available for each meal. Soup and salad bar are also available. Reservations are suggested but not required. For cocktails and live music, head into the Saloon Lounge. Various musical entertainers perform from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (812) 988-2284.

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 smallbatch craft beer on tap and weekly food specials ranging from pan-seared Indiana duck to chef Emily’s Yumbalaya Jumbalaya.

(812) 988-6000, www.bigwoodsbeer.com.

Producing award-winning wines for 21 years, Brown County Winery offers locally made wine, wine accessories and gifts for wine people, along with local jams, salsa and jelly. The tasting room is at the corner of Main Street and Old School Way. Stop by the winery and tasting room in Gnaw Bone, 4520 State Road 46 East. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, year-round. (812) 988-6144 or (888) 298-2984, www.browncountywinery.com.

One of the charms of Carmel Corn Cottage, 82 N. Van Buren St., is the size

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and how many products can fit inside.

It serves everything from popcorn to candies to caramel apples and drinks.

Even the signs on the walls are for sale.

Samples are always free. (812) 9886011, www.carmelcorncottage.com.

Casa Del Sol,101 Washington St.,offers authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of Nashville. Open daily with a kids menu and a full bar. (812) 988-4535.

Chateau Thomas Wine Bar and Gift Shoppe, 225 S. Van Buren St.,

Coachlight Square, offers award-winning vinifera wines, plus well-known musicians — local and otherwise — performing all styles of music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. You’ll find gourmet foods, cheese plates and gift items. Step upstairs to the loft and enjoy wine amid the Native American art in the John Elmore Gallery. Weather-permitting, grab a spot on the covered patio. Group tastings can be arranged in advance. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.

(812) 988-8500, www.chateauthomas.com.

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night at Corn Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, junction of state roads 46 and 135. Local musicians, as well as artists from surrounding areas and states, provide the live entertainment. (812) 988-2291.

Take in the casual Victorian setting, while dining on top Angus beef, chicken, fresh seafood, pasta or salads, along with homemade desserts at Darlene’s at Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson St. A full bar also is available. (812) 988-8400.

Harvest Preserve, 61 W. Main St.,

makes its own apple butter, plus sauces, mixes and spices. (812) 988-7606.

Out of the Ordinary Supper Club and Hickory Sports Bar, 61 S. Van

Buren St., is a full-service restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner daily.

Now nightlife has a new address with live entertainment, dancing and sports.

Come hang out for major sporting events viewed on the gigantic-screen TV. It’s centrally located at the corner of Van

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Buren and Main streets in the heart of Nashville. Reservations recommended. (812) 778-9730, www.goldenticketproductions. com and on Facebook.

Hobnob Corner, corner of Main and Van Buren streets, is housed in Nashville’s oldest commercial building.

It serves breakfast and lunch daily, along with dinners Wednesday through Sunday, throughout the year. Traditional fare is offered for breakfast; lunch and dinner menus feature a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads and seasonal specialties.

Wine is available. (812) 988-4114.

Enjoy assorted fresh roasted nuts, fudge, chocolates and more at Jack and Jill Nut Shop, beside the Playhouse on South Van Buren Street. Mail order is available. (812) 988-7480.

With its rustic charm and quaint elegance, the Little Gem Restaurant, at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy a Hoosier 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. Check out the toy train displays. 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 or on warm homemade cobbler or a sundae. Hours vary by season.

(812) 988-0815. www.millericecream.com.

At Nashville Fudge Kitchen, 60 S. Van Buren St.,the creamy fudges are made the old-fashioned way, cooked in a copper kettle and hand-paddled on

thick marble tables. The gourmet candycoated popcorns are made from original recipes, and the hand-dipped candy, caramel apples, creamy fudge, gelato and ice cream are all favorites. Nashville Fudge Kitchen ships everywhere. (812) 988-0709, www.nashvillefudgekitchen.com.

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

Featuring the Ultimate Catfish Sandwich, The Port Hole Bar & Grill at Lake Lemon:, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, offers dine-in or carryout daily for lunch or dinner. It serves steaks, chicken, ribs and the specialty, catfish. Live music offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. (812) 339-1856, www.portholeinn.com or on Facebook.

Soup to Nuts, on the Village Green,

sharing a space with the Village Boutique, is an eatery and coffee bar specializing in fresh foods kept tastefully simple: Soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. (812) 9884411, www.facebook.com/souptonutsIN.

Specializing in looseleaf teas, Sweetea’s Tea Shop, 225 S. Van Buren St., Suite C, in Coachlight Square, also offers coffee and lemonade and a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Stop in for a relaxing getaway where you can unwind by the fireplace with a nice cup of tea, read a book, surf the web with free WiFi or chat with friends.

Sweetea’s can be a destination for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or a gathering place for a book club or Bible study. (812) 988-6515.

That Sandwich Place, corner of Main

and Van Buren streets, offers chef salads, peanut butter and jelly with fries and a big red apple. The restaurant is also a shrine to Bob Knight, with a large collection of memorabilia. Opens at 8:30 a.m., closes at varying times, depending on the season.

Dinner is not available. (812) 988-2355.

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The Candy Dish, 61 W. Main St., offers fine chocolates, fudge made right in the store, nostalgic candy and much more. Check out the Mr. Peanut collectibles display. (812) 988-7606.

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.

The Farmhouse Cafe, 5171 N. Upper

Trolly’s, at the corner of Van Buren

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

and Gould streets, offers its own hickorysmoked pork barbecue, homemade sloppy Joes, Italian sausage and hot dogs with all the trimmings. Ask about the daily specials.

Call for seasonal hours. (812) 988-4273.•

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Unique & SPecialty Shops Apple Works, 8157 S. County Road

250 West, Trafalgar, is in southern Johnson County, a stone’s throw away from Brown County. Nestled on gently rolling hills dotted with ponds and pockets of woods, the farm is a destination away from the fast pace of today. Relax at Apple Works, whether you come to buy a bag of apples or experience some of the many family-oriented activities. Visit the website for a list of activities and products. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, mid-April through Dec. 23.

(317) 878-9317, www.apple-works.com.

Bone Appetit, 211 S. Van Buren St., offers truffles, woofles and more for your pets. Dog owners in the know have been treating their pooches to the shop’s natural and gourmet treats since 1998. More than 20 flavors include soft, low-fat, wheatfree, corn-free, seasonal treats and many others. Order online or stop in and visit the pet boutique. www.barkingood.com.

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S. Van Buren St., Suite 1C. Ever wonder what a shop would be like that has beautiful, clever and memorable things in it? A place where people come to visit, chat and share wonderful memories and positive energy?

Danna Fisher Moore has always dreamed of such a shop, and when she found the perfect location in the Artist Colony Shops, Brown County Clocks and Collectibles was born. Many of her life memories are on display for all to enjoy and buy to create new memories. Walls are filled with clocks, bears, figurines, treasure boxes and antique gems, as well as jewelry, china, books and Brown County historical items. (812) 988-6909.

Find many of your favorite collectibles at Carol’s Crafts Fine Gifts and Collectibles in the Artist Colony Shops.

Choose from Glass Baron hand-blown glass, Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell Folk Art, Painted Ponies, Horse of a Different Color, Pipka Santas, Lang Graphics calendars and cards, Lenox Classics and more.

Locally handcrafted items include painted ornaments by Jessi Vandenberg and pottery

by Fox Run of Brown County. (812) 988-6388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com.

Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin St., offers a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hard-to-find items. Painting classes are available by appointment. (812) 988-4091.

The Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery,

5171 Bean Blossom Road, offers unusual plants, herbs, perennials, vines, flowering shrubs and trees, soils, mulches, garden art, antiques and birdhouses. Complete landscape design and installation services are also available. It’s open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from spring until frost. (812) 988-7232.

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4th Sister Vintage, 213 S. Jefferson St. behind the BP gas station, is in a historic home. The front porch and shop are filled with vintage and antique items you will remember from your grandmother’s home, your school days or from classic movies. All home décor is recycled and ready for a new home. The owners love to “upcycle.” Chairs, suitcases, tables, just about anything they can find, they transform into a new piece of furniture

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or art for your home. Stop by and say hello, and if you are so inclined, spend the night in a renovated upstairs room, a historical setting with the comforts of modern amenities.

Foxfire and Foxfire, 59 E. Main St., established in 1997, offer gifts for baby showers and weddings, comfort and inspirational items, a large selection of frames, Willow Tree Angels, mailbox covers, garden flags, Swan Creek Candles, Rhythm Clocks, table-top dishware, holiday items and more. This corner store offers a huge selection of jewelry, purses and fashion accessories. (812) 988-8707, www.ltlstores.com.

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Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, 522 W. Gourley Pike, off the State Road 46 Bypass, invites you to drop in for a warm greeting and a hot cup of coffee.

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Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures is

a unique shop with more than 20,000 miniatures, dollhouses and delightful accessories, all under one roof. More than 400 artisans are represented. Founded in 1992 and now located in Morgantown, Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures has developed a reputation for quality and service. 69 W. Washington St., Morgantown. (812) 597-4346, www.jeepersminiatures.com.

44 N. Van Buren St. 812.988.6004

Now part of

Hesitation Point Bike and Backcounty, Brown County’s bike shop

and outdoor outfitter, will be happy to assist you with all your outdoor needs.

From mountain bikes and accessories to camping and hiking gear, when it comes to the outdoors, Hesitation Point has Brown County covered. The owners’ aim is to get more people on more trails: hiking, biking, running or riding. Stop by for a visit at 23 N. Jefferson St. (812) 988-4566, www. hesitationpoint.com and on Facebook.

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Gnaw Bone Antiques & Uniques,

4469 E. State Road 46, has a large selection of antiques, in every shape and size, along with an extensive inventory of distressed Amish furniture. If you are on a quest for that special one-of-a-kind item, or maybe searching for a little piece of the past, come visit. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, year-round. (812) 988-6250 or email gnawboneantiques@gmail.com.

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Located 3 miles East of Nashville, on 46 in Gnaw Bone

Hours: Wed thru Sun 10 to 6 Closed Monday & Tuesday

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A Full-Service Dollhouse Miniature Shop Open Year Round

Harvest Preserve, 61 W. Main St., makes its own apple butter and offers a wide variety of sauces, mixes, spices and kitchen accessories. (812) 988-7606.

Health For “U,” 146 E. Main St., an independent, full-service health store, features herbs, vitamins, minerals, BioFreeze, neti pots, Himalayan salt lamps, natural sleep aids, Brown County Soapworks products, personal care products, buffalo meat and more. (812) 988-9890.

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Knitting • Weaving • Spinning

Out on the farm!

Classes | Yarns Fleeces | Books Equipment

812-597-KNIT | sheepstreet.com 6535 SR 252, 2.5 Miles West of Morgantown

Regional Authors & Subjects Children’s Books Nature Guides Cookbooks Fiction/Non-Fiction Genealogy

Family Book Store & Card Shop 45 South Jefferson Street • 988-0202 • Open All Year

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outfitters business, offers the best prices on leather jackets, chaps, vests, bags, gloves, footwear, helmets, eye wear, rain gear, oil, cleaners, Sons Of Anarchy, cool man cave items, sport bike jackets, gift items and more. It’s at 4413 State Road 46 East, just 3 miles east of Nashville in Gnaw Bone. (812) 988-0255.

Jack and Jill Nut Shop, 76 S. Van

Buren St., sells cashews, pepitas, pistachios, almonds, sunflower seeds, filberts, pecans, peanuts in the shell, brazil nuts and delicious candies. Mail order is available. (812) 988-7480.

Madeline’s, in the Calvin House at the corner of Jefferson and Franklin streets, offers quilts, shams, pillows and bedskirts, along with Susy O’Donnell Redware Pottery, made in Nashville, and Miss Priss Purses, handmade in the U.S. It also stocks Kentucky Hollow Creations, 40-hour, soy candles that smell good and are made in southern Indiana. madelinesfrenchcountry@ gmail.com, (812) 988-6301.

Come on in to the Men’s Toy Shop and browse a selection of unique T-shirts; fine pipes, blended pipe tobaccos and premium cigars; plus tactial, utility, camping and survival knives; Luminox watches (developed for the Navy Seals); Surefire flashlights; EarPro hearing protection; ammo; handmade signs; flasks and shot glasses; and many other unique and just plain cool items, not found just everywhere.

Ladies are certainly welcome also. Located in the heart of Nashville at 60 N. Van Buren St., (812) 988-6590, www.menstoyshop.com.

Michael’s Flowers & Antiques, 31

N. Jefferson St., carries flowers, fresh arrangements, garden items, stained glass, braided rugs, unusual lighting, candles, quilts, garden furniture, birdhouses, antiques, wind chimes and more. Open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. (812) 988-7758.

Ole House, 62 E. Washington St., across from Coachlight Square, offers Indiana jams and salsas, flags and outdoor ornaments, country décor and gifts, plus Indiana’s largest flag inventory.

(812) 988-4770, www.ole-house.com.

Papertrix , 160 Old School Way, is a

rubber stamp and scrapbook boutique conceived by paper and mixed-media artist Cindy Hawrys. Her selection of stamps, papers, tools, embellishments and unique finds will inspire you, and her craft table is always available for hands-on demonstrations or make-and-take projects.

(812) 988-2002, www.papertrix.com.

Village Boutique, at a new location in the Village Green, 27 S. Jefferson St, offers clothing, jewelry, purses, accessories and home accents from varied and distinct collections. The boutique shares a space with Soup to Nuts. (812) 988-7950 and on Facebook.

Sheepstreet Fibers, 2.5 miles west

of Morgantown on State Road 252, just a short drive from Nashville, has its own alpacas and Shetland sheep to supply wool to spin into yarn. There is roving for spinners and yarns, fleeces, books, spinning wheels and looms.

(812) 597-KNIT, www.sheepstreet.com.

T-Shirt Shop, at the corner of Van Buren and Washington streets, has hundreds of T-shirt designs for you to create your own or ready-made creations. (812) 988-6939.

The Book Loft, 45 S. Jefferson St., is open all year and offers books by regional authors, nature guides, cookbooks, fiction/non-fiction, genealogy, children’s books and volumes about Brown County. (812) 988-0202.

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The Brown County Shop, in the Nashville House at the corner of Main and Van Buren streets, carries Hadley Pottery, Fiestaware, Yankee Candles, Renaissance Glass suncatchers, Fenton Glass and woven rugs. (812) 988-0880.

The Candy Dish, in the Village Green Building at 61 W. Main St., carries handdipped chocolates, imported licorice, saltwater taffy, caramels, kids’ novelty candy, fresh roasted nuts and homemade fudge. Stop by and see the Planters Nut collectibles display. (812) 988-7606.

The Crow’s Nest, South Van Buren Street in Possum Trot Square, carries Burt’s Bees skin care; gifts for the hunter, fireman and police; garden accents, fountains; holiday items; military gifts; scarves, jewelry; candle-lights and bulbs; and unique home accessories. (812) 988-1075.

The Ferguson House, at 78 W. Franklin St., was constructed in 1873 as a boarding house for artists who came to the village to create paintings of the beautiful rolling hills and scenery of the area. The story goes that Mrs. Ferguson would not rent rooms to “women who wore knickers.” Leased since 1999, the historical property is an “iron decor source,” with tabletop dishware, collegiate/ NFL gifts and memorabilia, fashion jewelry, comfort gifts, floral décor, garden, accent furniture, wine accessories and huge holiday sections in season. The Ferguson House also offers Swan Creek Candles, its best-selling product. (812) 988-7388, www.ltlstores.com.

was opened in 1952 by Bill and Marielle Jockey, who did custom leatherwork and carried handmade American Indian jewelry and foreign crafts. Today, their merchandise has expanded, but the atmosphere is the same. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. (812) 988-2511, www.thetotempost.com.

The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St. in the Artists Colony Shops, has been a Brown County staple for 43 years, and is proudly serving a third generation of toy enthusiasts.

Find an enormous variety of educational toys which the staff chooses for the contributions they will make to your child’s growth and development: puzzles, puppets, games, books, crafts, wind-ups, dolls, dress-ups, stuffed animals, cars, trains and construction toys and much more. The store also carries keepsake collectable items such as Russian nesting dolls, porcelain tea sets and Madame Alexander Dolls. The Toy Chest is a must-stop shop for the young and young at heart. (812) 988-2817, www.browncountytoychest.com.

At Touch of Silver, Gold & Old, 87 E. Main St., Albert Drake Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry. (812) 988-6990.

Wishful Thinking, in the Artist Colony Shops, offers unique rubber art stamps and scrapbooking supplies. You’ll find personalized customer service and a choice of beginner to experienced classes. (812) 988-7009, www.wishfulthinking-in.com. •

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Holiday events T.C. Steele Member Art Show

Nov. 1-30 Check out works by the members of the Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site.

4220 T.C. Steele Road, Belmont, TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., closed Nov. 28 and 29, admission fee, (812) 988-2785, www.tcsteele.org.

Zip and learn: Native American Heritage Month

Nov. 1-30 Zip line guides at eXplore Brown County will illuminate the significance of the people who lived and loved the hills of Brown County hundreds of years ago.

Call for times and pricing. 2620 Valley Branch Road, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., (812) 9887750, www.explorebrowncounty.com.

Big Woods ‘Big Lebowski’ Night

Nov. 15 Watch and enjoy this cult classic movie at the Brown County Playhouse Performing Arts Center, sponsored by Big Woods Brewing Co. Wear a bathrobe and sign up to win movie-related door prizes. Call or go online for tickets. 70 S. Van Buren St., 8 p.m., (812) 988-6555, www.browncountyplayhouse.org.

‘The Golden Age of Jazz, Live Music & Dance’ by Ball State University Nov. 16 Journey through that memorable time with those memorable songs, played by more than a dozen talented up-andcoming performers. Dinner package available. Call or go online for tickets.

70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., (812) 9886555, www.browncountyplayhouse.org.

Quaff N’ Brew Beer School

Nov. 16, 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 Do you love beer? Ever wonder how beer is made? Want to learn the difference between porter and stout or lager and ale? Learn from Big Woods Brewing Co. Big Woods Gallery, 44 N. Van Buren St., 2 to 4 p.m., admission fee.

10. 9:30 a.m. to noon, 51 State Road 46 East, www.createitwithgingerbread.com.

Free magic show

Nov. 16, 23, 30 Common Grounds Coffee Bar & Tea Shoppe is offering complimentary Saturday magic shows. 1 and 3 p.m., 66 Van Buren St., 988-6449.

Create it with Gingerbread Log Cabin Competition and Exhibit

Nov. 23-30 and Dec. 1-14 Contestants combine their culinary skills with architectural design to create extraordinary works of art. Awards ceremony will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23.

Visitors to the show all three weeks can vote for People’s Choice. Free admission.

Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, www.createitwithgingerbread.com.

Thanksgiving Open House

Nov. 29 Tour the historic Pioneer Village. Donations accepted. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robert “Buck” Stogsdill Way, downtown Nashville.

Thanksgiving IN Raptor Show

Nov. 29 See live Indiana birds of prey at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Park admission fee applies.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 5-8, 12-15 The family holiday classic is brought to the stage by professional company Two Pigs Productions. Call or go online for tickets.

Brown County Playhouse Performing Arts Center, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m. Sunday show and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, (812) 988-6555, www.browncountyplayhouse.org.

Winter Art and Craft Fair

Nov. 29, 30 Shop for fine local and regional arts and

Children’s Gingerbread House Class presented by Wilton

Nov. 16 Brandie Baron, Wilton decorating instructor, will teach a gingerbread house class for children ages 6-12. Supplies will be provided. Go online to register by Nov.

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crafts from the people who made them: Weaving, glass, pottery, jewelry, fine art, fiber art, quilting, knitting, photography, woodcarving, gourds, baskets and more. Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, nominal admission fee.

Brown County Holiday Kickoff Weekend

Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 Enjoy downtown Nashville with Santa sightings and carolers strolling through town, and free rides on the Little Nashville Express train. Get free hot chocolate and cookies from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Visitors Center at Van Buren and Main streets.

(812) 988-7303, www.browncounty.com.

Seriously Sinatra Christmas Show

Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 Join Russell Moss and his eight-piece orchestra for all the songs you know by heart, with a holiday twist. Includes dinner at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Out of the Ordinary Restaurant, 61 S. Van Buren St., admission fee and dinner purchase required, (812) 778-9730.

‘Hoppy’ Holidays at Holler Hoppin Zip Lines

Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Why walk through a winter wonderland

Go to www.bcdemocrat.com to find more listings as they become available. Visitors should confirm dates, times and locations. Further information is available at the Brown County Visitors Center at (800) 753-3255 or (812) 988-7303, by e-mail at info@browncounty. com or online at www.browncounty.com.

Family Owned Since 1994 in the Same Location!

when you can zip? Take a holiday-themed zip line tour every weekend through the end of the year. Call for available times and cost. 1292 State Road 135 South, (812) 988-2221, www.rawhideranchusa.com.

Santa’s Zip N Sip

Dec. 1-24 Santa is visiting eXplore Brown County to zip with your family and find out if you’ve been good. Call for times and pricing. 2620 Valley Branch Road, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., (812) 988-7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com.

Steele’s Country Christmas

Dec. 7 Go back in time to the early 1920s, when the Steeles celebrated the holidays at the House of the Singing Winds, inviting neighbors and friends into their home. St. Nicholas will visit the Large Studio, where children and families can have their photographs taken with him.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site. 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Belmont, noon to 4 p.m., admission fee, (812) 988-2785, www.tcsteele.org.

Animal Rescue

Great Merchandise • Great Deals • Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff Supporter of Veterans Miracle Ride and Numerous Charity Rides

20 N. Van Buren St. • Nashville, IN 47448 • 812-988-6007

Reindeer Romp

Dec. 7 The 14th Annual Reindeer Romp is a 1 p.m.

8K run or 5K run/walk in Brown County State Park. Brought to you by the Brown County YMCA, all proceeds go the Y financial assistance program. Park admission fee also charged. Download registration form from http://browncountyymca.org.

Christmas concert presented by the Brown County Community Band

Dec. 8 Enjoy a festive Christmas Concert presented as a gift to Brown County in appreciation for all the support given to the band.

Brown County High School auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free.

Story Inn Victorian Candlelight Dinner

Dec. 13-15 and 20-22 The town of Story was founded in 1851, at the height of the reign of England’s Queen Victoria. Staff will be dressed in authentic Victorian garb and the room will be lit with oil lamps. Enjoy live traditional Christmas piano music. Cost varies with dinner prices. Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, (812) 988-2273, www.storyinn.com.•

GRANDPA JEFF’S TRAIL RIDES Family & Friends of all ages

Trail Rides • Pony Rides Hay Rides • Cattle Drive Custom Excursions Please give us one hour notice

For reservations please contact us at

812.597.4630 • Cell 812.272.0702 www.GrandpaJeffsTrailRides.com info@GrandpaJeffsTrailRides.com 5889 S. Skinner Rd., Morgantown , Indiana Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | winter 2013

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ONGOING events Karaoke every Monday night at 8 at Hickory Sports Bar a restaurant, sports bar and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Nashville. It’s in the former home of the venerable Ordinary Restaurant, which has been completely renovated and is under new management.

61 S. Van Buren St., (812) 778-9730, www. goldenticketproductions.com/ooto.html.

Hear live music at the Corn Crib Lounge in the Brown County Inn every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. www.browncountyinn.com.

Stamping and scrapbooking classes and parties are available through Wishful Thinking. (812) 9887005, www.wishfulthinking-in.com.

Head out for live music at the Saloon Lounge, in the Seasons Lodge every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. (800) 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site offers trails, exhibits, poetry, art, teas and classes. (812) 677-2003, www.tcsteele.org.

The latest movies are now playing at the Brown County Playhouse. The large, 23- foot-wide screen is perfect for the digital movies, and the surround sound really brings home the impact of the movies. Relax and sit back in the upholstered chairs. Visit the website for upcoming titles and times. 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, (812) 988-6555, www.browncountyplayhouse.org/movie-schedule.

Chateau Thomas Wine Bar and Gift Shoppe, 225 S. Van Buren St., of-

Take guided horseback rides yearround and experience Holler Hoppin’ zip lines at Rawhide Ranch. (888) 94-RANCH, www.rawhideranchusa.com.

Hear live music at Muddy Boots Café.

Visit the website for upcoming events.

(812) 988-6911, www.muddyboots.com.

Located at 277 State Road 46 West (4 miles west of Nashville), Mike’s Dance Barn offers pool tables, food and beverages.

Country line dance lessons are available every Monday, and the second Friday of each month is ballroom dancing night.

Head to Mike’s on Saturdays for live music.

(812) 988-8636, www.thedancebarn.com.

Visit the Brown County State Park Nature Center for an array of activities.

Check out the schedule online. (812) 9885240, www.browncountystatepark.us.

Family-friendly performances take place throughout the year at the Mel-

chior Marionette Theatre.

(800) 849-4853, www.melchiormarionettes.com.

fers live music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, featuring wellknown artists in all styles of music. (812) 988-8500, www.chateauthomas.com.

Weaving demonstrations and dayweaving workshops are available at

Homestead Weaving Studio

from March to December. (812) 9888622, www.homesteadweaver.com.

Head to the Brown County Dragway, just 5 miles north of Nashville and

Meet and photograph live birds of prey. Tours by appointment only.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. (812) 988-8990. •

1 mile east of Bean Blossom on Gatesville Road. Watch or participate in the Saturday and Sunday events. Call for details. (812) 988-6103. On race day, call (812) 988-1505 or visit www.browncountydragway.com.

118 E Washington St, Nashville • 812-988-6362

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Take a tour of the Indiana Raptor Center just west of Nashville.

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• Chicken Salad full of grapes and pecans served with pumpkin bread • Fresh Soups • Great Meat Loaf Sandwich • Sandwiches served on baked breads or kaiser rolls • Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Mustard • Pit Ham Sandwiches • BBQ Pork with Vidalia Onion Sauce • Beans and Cornbread • Floats, Ice Cream & Shakes

• Fried Biscuits with Apple Butter!

• Persimmon Pudding • Cinnamon Bread • Homemade Pies & Cobblers • Huge Cinnamon Rolls • Hot Apple Dumplings • Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter, Maple Syrup, Honey Sorghum • Antiques • Keeper of the Light Candles • Lamps, Shades • Braided Rugs • Kitchen Curtains • Pictures and more!

ANTIQUE ALLEY Shoppes

CORNER OF JEFFERSON & FRANKLIN STREETS

To Advertise please call 812-988-2221 or email ads@bcdemocrat.com

“Original crafts created by Brown County Craftsmen”

Custom Order Stone Carving Wooden Signs Nashville, IN 47448 (812) 988-1724 Shop Locally in Antique Alley Nashville, IN

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UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL GIFTS

• Woodworking • Scroll Saw Art • Name in Wood • Spiral Light Christmas Trees • Fishing Line Christmas Trees • Custom Jewelry • Gunstock Engraving

Something Different, All Hand-Made

Cabin Scents Hand Poured • Quality Scented Candles, Soaps, Lotions and More Located in Nashville’s most unique Log Cabin

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Handmade Dog Attire & More!

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100’s of designs or choose one of our ready-made creations!

(812) 988-6939

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Phone: (812) 988-2221 Fax: (812) 988-6502 ads@bcdemocrat.com 147 E. Main St. Nashville, IN 47448 P.O. Box 277 www.bcdemocrat.com

Corner of Van Buren & Washington Streets Downtown Nashville

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A Great Family

Getaway Awaits All year long!

Abe Martin Lodge and the Little Gem Restaurant offers 160 accomodations including guest rooms, two-story cabins, historic cabins and full service restaurant opened 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

www.indianainns.com