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County Convention NOBLE Noble COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Monday–Friday, 9–5 in the 1888 Sower Farmhouse, & Visitors Bureau 8983 N 350E, Rome City, adjacent to the Gene Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PMState in theHistoric 1888 Sower Stratton-Porter SiteFarmhouse 350325, E., Rome City,City, IN 46784 Mail: 8983 P.O. N. Box Rome IN 46784 260-854-2115 info@visitnoblecounty.com Mail: P.O.|Box 325, Rome City, IN 46784 on260-854-2115; Facebook info@visitnoblecounty.com at: Noble County CVB Facebook: Noble County CVB www.visitnoblecounty.com

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WELCOME TO NOBLE COUNTY

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ithin these pages you’ll find all the information you need to explore and play in naturally beautiful Noble County. Whether you seek time in nature, want to investigate unique history, or crave locally-produced food, wine or craft beer, Noble County has it.

And you are always welcome to stop by the Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau in the historic 1888 Sower Farmhouse for more visitor information and to see our restoration-in-progress.

Enjoy your stay!

Sheryl Prentice Executive Director

Welcome...............................................1 Chain O’ Lakes State Park...............2-4 Black Pine Animal Sancturary..........5-7

Sower Farmhouse, home of the Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Farm to Fork.........................................8-11 Map........................................................12-13 Gene Stratton-Porter.........................14-15 Museums...............................................16-17 Attractions............................................18-19 Festivals.................................................20 Nature Trails and Preserves..............21-22 Recreation............................................22 Golfing...................................................22 Tombstone Trail....................................23 Lakes & Boat Launches.....................23 Lodging.................................................23-24

SHERYL PRENTICE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NOBLE COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

260-854-2115 visitnoblecounty.com

April – December / Tuesday – Saturday / 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

2258 E Northport Rd. Rome City, IN 46784 Phone: 260.854.4494 www.TheLavenderLane.com

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CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARK

Canoeing on the chain.

Chain O’Lakes State Park 2355 E. 75 South, Albion, IN 46701 260-636-2654; http://www.dnr.IN.gov This is lake country and a small boater’s paradise. Nine connecting lakes will be the center of your adventures at Chain O’Lakes.

Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 15 miles of diverse trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, visit the

park’s restored one-room schoolhouse or nature center. Other facilities available include a campground, boat rental, beach and picnic shelters.

Reservations Camping, family cabins and shelters: camp.IN.gov or toll-free 1-866-6campIN (1-866622-6746)

Lodging A shaded campground is equipped with flush toilets, hot water and showers. Most sites will accommodate a trailer. Electricity and dump stations are available. A rally campground and youth tent area is also

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SR 109 & US 33 Wolf Lake, IN Open: Wed. & Sat. 10 AM-2 PM

Memorial Day thru Labor Day Group tours by appointment all year Admission: Adults $5, K-12 years $3

1930’s Hospital Museum

2 floors of medical artifacts, nurses’ uniforms and caps and a working iron lung.

260-635-2490 • 260-693-3788

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Stanley Schoolhouse The one-room Stanley Schoolhouse, built in 1915, is the fourth school structure at the site since 1848. The school served grades 1-8 and then grades 4 through 6 before it closed in 1954. The school is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for visitors to experience what it was like to attend a one-room school in 1915. The restored schoolhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places since 2014 and won a state preservation award in 2014.

Gift Shoppe Open to Public Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm Year Round. Free Admission.

Sensory Tours™ – A Must See! Open to Public Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 10am and 2pm.

Admission $5 at door includes a $5 coupon. To book Scheduled Group Tours anytime Monday through Friday contact: Tours@AnnieOakley.com or call 1.800.652.6643

Trails The park has 10 trails of varying lengths, ranging from easy to rugged, for more than 15 miles. Hikers are encouraged to remain on the marked path.

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CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARK

Beautiful view at the Chain O’ Lakes State Park.

at Bowen Lake north shore parking lot and follows the shore through the woods Trail 3: 1.3 miles, easy; links campground to the beach and nature center Trail 4: 1.5 miles; moderate; passes four lakes, wooded areas, swamps and open fields Trail 5: 1.3 miles, easy; follows the Sand Lake shore through willows, deep forest and open areas Trail 6: 3 miles, moderate; trail 6 can be accessed near the cabins, campground or Dock Lake boat ramp. The longest trail follows the

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BAKER HALL

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GIFT SHOP

10-Minute Video about Wind Power Inside and Outside Displays

53 MODELS ON DISPLAY Group Tours Welcome

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Closed Monday

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southern shoreline of Dock and Long Lakes, and the channel between the two. It also travels through old woods, ravines and open field areas.

Trail 7: 1.8 miles, easy; begins and ends at Sand Lake fishing pier, following the channel to Bowen Lake and then west to Weber Lake.

The path winds through lowlands and an upland forest along two different channels.

Trail 8: .5 mile, moderate; self-guided nature trail beginning and ending at the interpretive center, circling Finster Lake and crossing a glacial kame.

Trail 9: .75 mile, rugged; Starts at the Stanley School-house parking area, travels through the Henslow’s sparrow restoration area open field, through a wetland, to the top of a wooded glacial hill, and around Kreiger Lake, a beautiful small kettle lake. Enjoy the outstanding vista of Long Lake atop the hill looking to the south.

Trail 10: 2.5 miles, moderate; this trail travels through open rolling hills, making it excellent for cross-country skiing in the winter. This trail is easily accessed from the campground or beach picnic area.

Boat/Bicycle Rental: Boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and bicycles are rented by the hour or day. Life jackets are also available

free of charge with boat rentals. Only electric trolling motors are allowed.

Fishing: Largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and other small gamefish are common. A state fishing license is required and may be purchased at the park office.

Swimming: The beach is open the Saturday before Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. A bathhouse with modern toilet and shower facilities and a concession stand with refreshments are available.

Interpretive Nature Center and Naturalist Service: The Nature Center located in the beach bath house is open during the summer months from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A naturalist is available through the summer months for hikes, Junior Naturalist, Hoosier Ecologist and evening programs.

Schedules are at the gatehouse, parks office and nature center or online at InterpretiveServices.IN.gov.

Amenities: The campground general store is well-stocked and offers firewood, ice, groceries and souvenirs. Picnic areas feature tables, toilet facilities, playground equipment and play fields. Shelters may be reserved through the Central Reservation System.

2016 Special Events April 30-May 1: Indiana Trail 100 Ultramarathon May 7: Bicentennial Birding Big Day with Merry Lea environmental Center and Indiana Audubon Society, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the park.

Veteran birder Paul McAfee of Fort Wayne is group leader. Call Merry Lea for information.

June 3: Bowen Homestead Historic Hike July 10: 100 Minute Hike Centennial Celebration July 30: Nobleman Triathlon Oct. 28-30: All Hallows Eve Celebration with activities on Oct. 29 December: Gene Stratton-Porter Christmas Bird Count Dec. 17: Huff 50K

The Friendly Inn • FISH • STEAK • LUNCH SPECIALS • GREAT SMOKED MEAT MENU

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BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Black Pine Animal Sanctuary 1426 W 300 N, Albion 260-636-7383 www.blackpine.org Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s mission is to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals “for the rest of their lives” and to educate people about responsible pet ownership. Thousands of captive animals are surrendered, abandoned or confiscated each year and face losing the only home they’ve ever known. The sanctuary offers educational, interactive tours, kids camps, family overnight camps, student internships, a volunteer program, and field trips. The sanctuary is not a zoo. It does not buy, sell, breed, trade or use animals for commercial purposes.

Visitor options Staff-guided Sanctuary Tours: Recommended for first-time visitors; offered Saturdays and Sundays in May, September and October promptly at 11 a.m. and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, promptly at 11 a.m. and 3p.m.

Staff-Guided Feeding Tours: Offered weekends only from May through October, beginning at 3 p.m. Feeding tours are open to all ages and chaperoned by staff at all times.

Mono is one of four wolves at Black Pink Animal Sanctuary.

CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARK 2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN 46701 Park Office 260-636-2654 • Reservations 1-866-622-6746 or Camp.IN.gov

ENJOY DISCOUNTED RATES WHEN YOU CAMP SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY DURING THE WEEK! Camping Fees - Plus tax: Class A (Electric)

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Cabins Class C (Primitive) Every Day (Monday-Sunday)

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THINGS TO DO:

Hiking • Swimming • Boating • Fishing • Picnicking Stanley Schoolhouse • Nature Center

413 Camp Sites • 18 Family Cabins

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BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

China is one of two leopards at Black Pink Animal Sanctuary.

Kendallville Animal Clinic YOUR PET LIFELONG FRIEND OUR COMMITMENT LIFELONG CARE Medical and Surgical Services for companion animals

Scott A. Taylor, D.V.M.

Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wed. & Sat. 8:00 AM - 12 Noon 522 Professional Way • 347-9644 • KendallvilleAnimalClinic.com

Feeding tours are not recommended for infants or toddlers due to the time of day, length of tour and graphic nature of carcass feedings.

If children become disruptive, they and their supervising adults will be asked to leave the tour.

General Visitation: Saturdays and Sundays only in May, September and October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No walk-ins or general visitation is allowed on Saturdays or Sundays after 3 p.m. General visitation is designed for the enjoyment of repeat visitors who have already attended a guided tour, and/or those visiting with young children or with special needs.

Self-Guided Private Tours: By appointment only from September through April, and only when other tour options are not scheduled; private tours are for ages 10 and older and are chaperoned by staff at all times.

Staff-Guided Field Trips: Offered in late April and May, September and October. Field trips are intended for educational institutions and home-schoolers, and are appropriate for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Groups of 20 or More: Tours are by appointment and may be eligible for discounts; call 260-636-7383.

Admission Self-Guided and Staff-Guided Sanctuary Tours: ages 3 to 9, $7, ages 10 and older, $10.

Guided Feeding Tours: ages 3 to 9, $12; ages 10 and older, $15. (Those who arrive and pay for admission prior to the start of a feeding tour will just be asked to pay the $5 difference per person, ages 3 and up.)

Guided Private Tours: ages 10 and older only, $25 for 1 to 2 people and $20 for each additional person.

Field Trips: fees vary by program from $4 to $8 per person ages 3 and up. Visit www. blackpine.org or call 260-636-7383.

2016 Events

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Saturday, May 7– Noble County Open House – OPENING DAY Discounted rates! Explore the sanctuary, and other great sites in Noble County, to enjoy special offers, door prizes, and more this weekend! Visit www.visitnoblecounty.com for info. Free for Park Pal members.

Sunday, May 8 – Mother’s Day Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free gifts for the first 40 Moms who visit! General admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, June 18 – Wine in the Pines 6th annual benefit wine tasting! Must be 21 or older. Enjoy wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, and the animals from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Pre-registration recommended to avoid possible sell-out.

Sunday, June 19 – Father’s Day Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free gifts for the first 40 Dads who visit! General admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, July 9 – Kids Camps: 3-4 & 5-6 years Two three-hour morning camps for ages 3-4 years and 5-6 years from 9 a.m. to noon; $15 per child. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, July 16 – Kids Camp: 7-8 years A three-hour camp for ages 7-8 years, from 9 a.m. to noon; $15 per child. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, July 30 - Summer Fest Annual summer celebration features zookeeper talks, animal enrichment activities, guest vendors and exhibits, refreshments, and more, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Aug. 6 – Safari Supper Camp for Kids: 9-12 years Kids ages 9-12 years will love this camp from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $25 per child. Pre-registration required. Visit www.blackpine.org to register.

Saturday, Aug. 13 – Lions & Tigers & Hot Rods Celebrate our 10th anniversary since our

relocation project! Enjoy a casual cruise-in, wagon rides and sanctuary tours! Cruise-in and park it at the 4-H Park adjacent to Black Pine! Cruise-in is free; refreshments available.

General admission rates. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Sept. 10 – Roar ‘n’ Snore Family Overnight Camp Pitch a tent and camp on the grounds for a backyard barbecue, bonfire, s’mores, nocturnal tour, outdoor movie and more! Pre-registration required; ages five and older only. Event begins at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 9 a.m. Visit www.blackpine.org for rates and to register.

Saturday, Oct. 8 – Lions & Tigers & Beer, Black Pine!

Our 8th annual adults-only event features a full line-up of beers to taste, including micro-brewed selections, plus dinner, bonfire, sanctuary tours, live music and silent auction, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pre-registration recommended to avoid a possible sell-out. Visit www.blackpine.org for rates and to register.

Saturday, Oct. 29 – Howl O’Ween at Black Pine!

Join us for our annual Halloween celebration from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fun for the whole family includes trick-or-treating throughout the grounds, lighted animal exhibits, bonfire, wagon rides

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Top Cat is one of 10 tigers at Black Pink Animal Sanctuary.

and more. Discounted admission for this special event! Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Nov. 26 – Turkey Day Enjoy an afternoon featuring the delivery of Thanksgiving favorites to the carnivores! Open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; general admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Dec. 17 – Animal Enrichment Day Join keepers as they deliver Christmas toys and treats to the animals! Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; general admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members.

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FARM TO FORK Noble County producers and growers partner with the Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Purdue Extension Service-Noble County and Merry Lea Environmental Center of Goshen College in a countywide program to offer agricultural experiences and events for visitors. Other events for 2016 may be scheduled in addition to those listed below. Go to www.visitnoblecounty. com or the websites of individual growers to get updated information.

2016 Farm to Fork Events April 5 – Lavender Lane Opening Day The only lavender farm in northeast Indiana is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the latest lavender products and shop the half-price sales April 15 – Merry Lea Farm Open House Enjoy dinner, tours of the Merry Lea Sustainable Farm and the “Woody Perennial Polyculture” research plot, play games, sing around a campfire and see the documentary, “Fencerows to Foodsheds.” Go to www.goshen.edu/merrylea for information.

April 30 – Lavender Lane “Hors d’oeuvres in the Field” Taste free samples of lavender baked goods and choose a lavender plant during Noble County’s “Passport to Fun: Explore Noble” open

house. Pick up your passport and get it stamped here!

May 13-14 – Merry Lea Nature Fest This annual family event offers guided hikes, canoeing on Kesling Lake, star gazing, kids’ crafts, campfire, Turtle Trot 5K race, and tent camping overnight. Hours are Friday from 7 p.m. to Saturday at 2 p.m. Go to www.goshen.edu/ merrylea for information.

May 28 – Lavender Lane “Walk ‘n’ Talk Farm owner Dawn McCreery will discuss “Planting for Pollinators” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the lavender field. Enjoy fresh lavender coffee and a lavender pecan sweet roll at this free workshop and learn about the number one way to save pollinators.

June – Blooming Lavender at Lavender Lane Get fresh lavender bouquets and see the field alive with the purple haze of blooming plants.

Book individual and group tours by emailing dawn@thelavenderlane.com or calling 260-8544494. Plant sale in may and June.

June 18 – “Bison”-tennial Calf Day Celebration Cook’s Bison Ranch celebrates the North American Bison and Indiana’s 200th year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a free wagon ride to see buffalo and enjoy local entertainment, live music, buffalo burgers, kids’ games, interactive music

BISONTENNIAL CALF DAYS CELEBRATION AT COOK’S BISON RANCH SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH • 10AM - 4PM Celebrate the North American Bison and INDIANA’s 200th Year!

GROUP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!

The ranch welcomes motor coach groups, families, church retreats and school groups. Visit us also during our ranch tour season. Tours are conducted from Memorial Day - Labor Day. Reservations are preferred. Call for tour time and schedules.

FREE WAGON RIDES TO SEE BUFFALO DAY OF EVENT!

Indiana local entertainment & live music, buffalo burgers, kid’s fun games, interactive music, jerky demos & more!

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and jerky demonstrations.

July 24 – DeCamp Gardens “Oodles of Noodles” Workshop Join Denise Hoff to create wonderful dishes using vegetable spiraling. Email decampgardens@gmail.com for cost and details on other workshops.

Aug. 6 – Chautauqua Day at Lavender Lane “Going Green – Lavender Style” is the subject for this year’s Chautauqua education presentation from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy a lavender beverage and baked treat while delving into what it means to “go green” and ways to use lavender to achieve a non-toxic environment.

Aug. 14 – Fox Trail Farm 4th Annual Tomato Tasting Spend Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. sampling varieties of tomatoes at this organic farm. Call 574-536-0761 or go to Fox Trail Farm Facebook page for information.

Aug. 28 – DeCamp Gardens Tomato Tasting Bring your friends and sample all the tomato varieties grown at the farm. Email decampgardens@gmail.com for cost and details.

September – “Falling for Honey” at Lavender Lane Fall means a honey harvest at Lavender Lane.

Call, stop by or check the website and Facebook pave to see when the lavender field honey is ready for your table.

Oct. 1-31 – Fashion Farm Pumpkin Fantasyland See the U.S. presidents, storybook and movie characters, animals and other characters which are made from pumpkins, gourds and squash.

November and December – Christmas in the Country at Lavender Lane Visit during Noble County’s traditional “Christmas in the Country” holiday event and browse for homemade lavender gifts, aromatic items, ready-made gift baskets and unique wooden gifts.

Farmers Markets Kendallville: Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. from June 4 to Oct. 1, in the 100 block of South Main Street. Contact Don Gura, 260-3473276 or Pam Morgan, 260-347-9733 Artisans and Farmers Market of Ligonier: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May to October at Pettit Memorial Park on North Cavin Street. Contact Alan Duncan, 260-894-7344.

Vendor space is free. Vendors may register at the Ligonier Recreation Center or call Duncan.

Rome City: Every Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. from May to September. Call the Rome City Chamber at 260-854-2412.

FARM TO FORK FARM TO FORK PARTNERS Cook’s Bison Ranch 5645 E. 600 S., Wolcottville, IN 46795 866-382-2356; www.cooksbisonranch.com This working bison ranch was established in 1999 in Amish country and is now home to more than 300 head of bison. This family-owned and operated farm uses no growth hormones or stimulants and raises almost all of its own hay and grain for feed.

Tours: Open tours are available with no reservations required between Memorial Day and Labor Day on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tours departing on the hour. Call ahead for availability.

Group tours are offered for groups of 20 or more and reservations are required. Visit the website for a complete listing of tour and meal options.

DeCamp Gardens 1165 N – 75 E, Albion, IN 46701 260-636-2924; www.localharvest.org/ decampgardens decampgardens@gmail.com Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DeCamp Gardens is located two miles north of Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion. Visitors experience a relaxed atmosphere as they walk

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among a variety of Certified Naturally Grown organic vegetable and flower gardens. Fresh vegetables, free-range eggs and other items harvested from the gardens are available.

Educational activities and tours are offered through the Garden Adventures Program.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3for youth.

Fashion Farm 1680 Lincolnway West, Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-4498; www.fashionfarminc.com Hours: The restaurant is open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for available hours for the greenhouse and floral shop.

Welcome!

Ligonier Visitor Center and Heritage Station Museum

Ligonier Artifacts & History Pre-arranged tours available

Small and large groups, clubs, school classes, reunions or churches

Handicap accessible • 260-894-9000 • 888-822-0262

Open May - October, Tues. - Fri. 10-3, Sat. 10-12:30 • Volunteers and new members welcome!

800 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767

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FARM TO FORK

Fox Trail Farm.

Freedom Acres.

This 200-acre family-owned farm includes the Fashion Farm Restaurant, Countryscapes and Garden greenhouse and Countryscapes Floral & Gifts. The farm is famous for its Pumpkin Fantasyland every October, featuring displays of the U.S. presidents, storybook and movie characters, animals and other characters which are made from pumpkins, gourds and squash. Each weekend of October is filled with special events

for the kids along with hay rides and draft horse wagon rides.

Fox Trail Farm 1272 N. 75 E, Albion, IN 46701 574-536-0761; email gardenergirl60@gmail. com Tours: Wednesdays or other times by appointment June through October. A minimum

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group of 5 people and maximum of 50 is required for a tour. A donation of $5 per person is requested. On-site Farm Market open Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m., May through October Fox Trail Farm, established in 2004, is set on 25 acres of rolling woods and farmland originally owned by the current owner’s great-great grandfather as part of his original homestead. The farm is certified naturally grown and offers CSA memberships, an on-site farm market and is a member of the Whitley County Farmer’s Market.

The farm produces over 100 varieties of vegetables, as well as fruits, herbs, flowers, beeswax, and honey. They also offer hand crafted personal care products, artisan foods, and preserves. The farm features a stocked pond, heirloom apple orchard, apiary, wooded nature trails and also employs wind and solar power.

Freedom Acres 3343 N. 900 W, Cromwell, IN 46732 260-215-2292 or 260-856-3059 www.freedomwireinc.com/freedom-acres Tours: Call for an appointment.

Freedom Acres is an interactive farm experience near the Lincoln Highway and Lake Wawasee. The farm offers basic horse handling and training sessions, farm tours, animal feedings and caretaking, fishing, wooded walking tours, countryside picnics, horse boarding and bookings for 4-H events, social events and field trips.

Maple Acres

The power of human connections

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535 S. 500 E., Avilla, IN 46710 (260) 636-2073 email maple-acres@hotmail.com www.maple-acres.com Tours: Limited to small groups by appointment only.

A visit to Maple Acres offers a trip through the history of making maple syrup, from

FARM TO FORK Grandpa’s old flat pans, wooden buckets and early style maple spouts of 70 years ago to today’s high tech sugaring equipment – tubing, vacuum pumps, reverse osmosis and state-ofthe-art evaporator. Maple Acres taps between 1,400 and 1,500 sugar and black maples, using more than 9 miles of tubing. While maple syrup is only produced during the early spring weather of February and March, products including syrup, pure maple candy, pure maple cream and pure maple granulated sugar are available while supplies last. Product is sold locally as well as shipped nationally. Many international visitors have stopped by, from England, France, Dubai, Greece, Italy, Japan and Taiwan.

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College

Hiking at Learning Center

P.O. Box 263, Wolf Lake, IN 46796 (260) 799-5869; fax (260) 799-5875; www.goshen.edu/merrylea Goshen College owns this natural sanctuary of 1,189 acres “where earth and people meet.”

Several unique geological features are located here as well as wetlands, prairies and savanna areas. The nature center office buildings are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call ahead to confirm hours. Eight miles of hiking trails for foot traffic only are open every day from dawn to dusk at no charge. Trail maps are available at trailhead boxes located at the Farmstead and at the Learning Center Building. Visit the website for directions, complete visitor guidelines and upcoming public programs.

Orchard Hill Farms 11061 E. 415 N., Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-3682 or toll-free 800-618-7400; www.orchardhillfarms.com

Email: orchardhill@ligtel.com Facebook: orchardhillfarms Tours: Offered year-round by appointment only; check the website for tour options. Tours begin with a wagon ride in the orchard to learn how fruit is grown, and then move indoors to show what happens after the fruit is harvested.

Cost is $3 per person. Tours typically take 1 to 1 ½ hours but adult tours may take longer. Group tours are offered weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for groups of 20 or more.

Orchard Hill Farms offers fresh-picked apples and an orchard market store that features locally produced honey, maple syrup, apple cider, apple butter, apple syrup, apple jelly, apple cider vinegar and apple spice. Fresh organic vegetables and herbs from the farm are available in summer and fall. Dick and Hertha Meyer, along with their children Rick, Hertha and Kurt, established the orchard in 1969 and opened the market store in 1995. The farm offers 31 varieties of apples as well as peaches, pears, plums and

Lavender Lane

both sweet and tart cherries.

The Lavender Lane

2258 E. Northport Road, Rome City, IN 46784 260-854-4494; email dawn@thelavenderlane. com ; www.thelavenderlane.com Hours: April through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tours: The peak blooming season for lavender is mid-June and early July, with a second blooming for some varieties in September.

Tours, activities, field bookings, and gift shop visits are available anytime by appointment.

The Lavender Lane is a small, family-owned and operated lavender farm with more than 300 lavender plants that include 12 varieties. The year-round gift shop sells fresh and dried lavender bundles, buds and sachets, potpourris, soaps, essential oils candles, linen sprays, diffuser oils, honey, dry herbal mixes, wood en shelves and outdoor furniture and other gifts made by local artisans.

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MAP KEY 1. NOBLE COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 2. GENE STRATTON-PORTER STATE HISTORIC SITE 3. ECONOMY INN 4. COOK’S BISON RANCH 5. NOBLE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 6. BEST WESTERN 7. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 8. MID-AMERICA WINDMILL MUSEUM 9. BIXLER LAKE CAMPGROUND 10. ORCHARD HILL FARMS 11. ST. JAMES RESTAURANT 12. MAPLE ACRES 13. COUNTRY HERITAGE WINERY 14. MOOSE LAKE CHRISTIAN CRAFT VILLAGE 15. FOX TRAIL FARM 16. DECAMP GARDENS 17. CHAIN O’LAKES STATE PARK 18. BRICK ARK INN 19. OLD JAIL MUSEUM 20. BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY 21. LUCKEY HOSPITAL MUSEUM 22. MERRY LEA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 23. KIMMELL HOUSE INN 24. STONE’S TRACE HISTORIC SITE 25. DELUXE INN 26. LIGONIER VISITOR CENTER & MURAL TOURS 27. SOLOMON MIER MANOR 28. FASHION FARM 29. ANNIE OAKLEY PERFUMERY 30. MIRROR LAKE BED & BREAKFAST 31. LAVENDER LANE 32. SYLVAN CELLARS

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GENE STRATTON-PORTER Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, IN 46784 260-854-3790 genestrattonportershs@indianamuseum.org www.genestratton-porter.com Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and December through March except by appointment. Tours begin every hour with the last tour beginning promptly at 4 p.m.

Admission: Adults, $5; seniors age 60 and older, $4; children ages 3-12 and students, $2; children younger than 3, free. Call 260-854-3790 for special rates for school groups and groups of 10 or more.

Gene Stratton-Porter is Indiana’s most widely read female author, a woman ahead of her time, a gifted nature photographer and entrepreneur.

She began her career writing about nature for magazines. Soon she decided to reach larger audiences by sweetening her nature studies with a veneer of fiction. Porter’s first novel was “The Song of the Cardinal” in 1903. Her 1915 novel, “Michael O’Halloran,” was the first book she wrote in Rome City.

Stratton-Porter authored 12 novels, seven nature studies, three poetry books, children’s books and numerous magazine articles in her

lifetime. With an estimated 50 million readers, her works have been translated into several foreign languages as well as Braille. Eight of her novels were produced as motion pictures. She was an advocate for many wildlife and conservation causes.

The “Cabin at Wildflower Woods,” designed

by Gene and completed in 1914, is nestled on the Sylvan Lake shore near Rome City. The exterior walls are of Wisconsin cedar logs with local wild cherry panels in the entrance hall and dining room. There are three extraordinary fireplaces: one of puddingstone, one of polished English brick and one constructed of Indiana artifacts and stones collected from other states. Furnishings in the home are arranged and maintained to reflect Stratton-Porter’s lifestyle. Many personal items and furniture pieces are preserved at the home along with her library.

2016 Schedule of Events Unless otherwise noted, event tickets do not include a Cabin tour. Normal tour prices apply.

Cabin Overnight Dates determined by participants; $1,000 per group; limited to groups of up to 10 guests; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; reservations required 14 days prior

Kimmell House Inn Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant On Historic Lincoln Highway 1397 N. US 33, Kimmell, IN • Full-service coffee bar and tea room • Open to the public for breakfast and lunch Mon. - Sat. 9AM - 3 PM • Dinner, tea parties & special events by reservation Our bed & breakfast offers 4 beautifully restored and 260-635-2193 • 888-892-2194 modernized rooms. Full gourmet breakfast for overnight www.kimmellhouseinn.com guests. Flat screen TV, Jacuzzi tubs and free Wi-Fi. email: kimmellhouseinn@gmail.com

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Groups have a chance to explore all “behind the scenes” areas of the Cabin. Guests may go anywhere they wish in the Cabin from the basement to the attic for insights into one of Indiana’s most famous authors. Highlights include in-depth conversations with the Site Manager and rarely seen artifacts. You may sleep anywhere in the Cabin you’d like and one lucky guest will win the right to spend the night in Gene’s bedroom! Guests will enjoy snacks throughout the night as well as a wonderful catered breakfast in the morning.

Wildflower Walk & Brunch April 30; 10:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.; $20 per person Reservations required by April 23 Enjoy a hearty brunch at the Carriage House and take a 30-45 minute interpretive walking tour through Gene’s woods and part of her formal or “Tame” gardens. See why she named her property “Wildflower Woods” and learn many of the old-fashioned common names for wildflowers used in her time. This event is rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

Spring Tea May 21; noon to 4 p.m.; $25 per person; reservations required by May 13 Experience the elegance of days gone by at our Spring Tea. Enjoy lovingly-baked delicacies such as savory & sweet snacks, a variety of teas and a guest speaker. Before tea time, take a guided tour of Gene’s Cabin and formal gardens.

If you choose to wear your “tea-time best” make sure your attire includes appropriate walking shoes.

An Evening in the Gardens (formally Moonlit Gardens) June 18; 8 p.m.; $35 per person; reservations required by June 11; guests must be age 21 and older The wine and beer tasting event is expanded for the Bicentennial. Enjoy an elegant evening under the moonlight sampling local beers and wines expertly paired with delicious appetizers and special chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert. This event benefits the maintenance and restoration of Gene’s gardens and grounds.

Indiana Master Naturalist Course Thursdays, July 7 to Sept. 1; 6 to 9 p.m.; $80 per person for class, field guides, test and certification; reservations required by June 21; space is limited Learn about Indiana’s natural history with this nine-week course in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Purdue Extension and Soil & Water Conservation. Students will hear from experts on eight different topics such as trees, birds, ecology and wildflowers. For information on the Indiana Master Naturalist program, visit www.in.gov/dnr/ parklake/6321.htm or call the site.

Star Gazing & Night Hike July 9; 9 to 10:30 p.m.; $4 per person; guests

GENE STRATTON-PORTER under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Naturalist Tiffany Conrad will lead guests through Sower’s Woods to introduce them to the creatures of the night! Bats, owls, moths and other critters may make an appearance.

Depending upon the sky’s clarity, star gazing will identify major constellations, satellites and other celestial bodies by telescope, thanks to Fort Wayne Astronomical Society. Bring binoculars for a closer view of the stars.

Barn Sale Aug. 5; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free Find a new treasure or perfect gift at the Memorial Society’s fundraiser to support educational programming and restoration projects at the site. Contact the site about renting space or donating items. This event is part of the Rome City town-wide garage sale weekend.

GSP’s Chautauqua Aug. 6; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $5 per person Join us to celebrate Gene Stratton-Porter’s birthday with a Chautauqua! Festival activities include tasty food made with herbs from Gene’s garden, birthday cake, live music and entertainment. Guests can also watch artisans at work, get an up-close look at classic automobiles and browse hand-crafted items from local vendors.

Families may do crafts and games in a fun-filled afternoon of learning.

Wild Game Cookout* Sept. 10; 6 p.m.; $5 per person suggested donation Sample wild game and learn more about local conservation efforts. Goose, deer, dove, alligator, antelope, bluegill, rabbit, crickets and squirrel have been on past menus! Conservation organizations and officers will be on hand to answer any questions. Stop by early in the event for the best selection of wild game. *All wild game used for the program has been donated by local hunters.

Gene Stratton-Porter cabin.

Bicentennial Tea Sept. 24; noon to 4 p.m.; $25 per person; reservations required by Sept. 18 Come join us as we celebrate Indiana’s 200th birthday! Learn about some of the traditions, food and what was happening in Indiana 200 years ago. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of Gene’s Cabin. If you choose to wear your “tea-time best” make sure your attire includes appropriate walking shoes. Festive hats are part of our tradition!

Owl-Oween Oct. 14-15; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; $4 per person This annual event is suitable for all ages and is about the fun of Halloween – treats not tricks!

Learn about owls, bats, raccoons, snakes and other creatures of the night. Children are encour-

aged to attend in costume and enjoy treats at various stops along the way. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight to guide your way! This is a rain or shine event.

“A Dream of Beauty” Holiday Walk Dec. 4; 2 to 6 p.m.; $5 per person See the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site when it’s all decked out for the holidays.

Gene’s Cabin will be open and decorated according to her description of Christmas 1917, which she called “A Dream of Beauty.” Guests can enjoy live entertainment, holiday goodies, crafts, and horse-drawn wagon rides around the property. Santa will arrive in a special way and will visit with children and families. New this year is a Gingerbread Cabin decorating contest.

Contact the site for more information.

Merry Lea

Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College • 1,189 acres of woodlands, wetlands and prairies near Wolf Lake, Ind. • Eight miles of hiking trails open dawn to dusk, no charge

Where Earth and People Meet

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MUSEUMS Mid-America Windmill Museum

and many other artifacts. Visitors may see a video to learn the story of wind power, tour the 1880s barn and walk the path among the restored windmills. Baker Hall is available to rent for special occasions, weddings, receptions, reunions or business meetings.

2016 Events

732 S. Allen Chapel Road, P.O. Box 5048, Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-2334; www.midamericawindmillmuseum.org Hours: April through November, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tours: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children younger than 6. For group tours, call 260-347-2334. Box lunches can be provided with advance notice.

The windmill played a very important part in the development of northeast Indiana and the nation. The non-profit museum preserves the story of the use of wind power with a collection of 53 windmills displayed on the grounds

May 8: Kite Day. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families may enjoy a day of flying kites with members of the Hoosier Kitefliers Society.

Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11: Winter Wonderland light display, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See dazzling windmills and holiday features decked out in Christmas lights with new displays each year.

This is a holiday tradition for many families!

Admission: $3 per person for age 13 and older.

Stone’s Trace Historic Site 5111 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767 U.S. 33 and Indiana 5, 1 ½ miles south of Ligonier (across from West Noble High School) 260-856-2666; sweeneyjanet@hotmail.com ; www.stonestrace,com Summer Hours: Open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 2, and during the annual pioneer festival.

Richard Stone, the second white settler in

Apple Festival of Kendallville OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2016 SATURDAY 9-6 • SUNDAY 9-5 Located at the Noble County Fairgrounds, US 6, Kendallville Entrance located on Dowling Street Off Site Parking Available At Fairview Plaza With Free Shuttle To Fairgounds

Early 1800’s pioneer festival featuring skilled demonstrators, children’s activities, craft vendors, contests, primitive village, antiques and over 30 delicious foods plus live entertainment on 3 stages.

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Noble County, built the tavern in 1839. Stone’s Tavern was a wayside stop for travelers and a center for community meetings, a post office, jury room, jail, and school. The tavern was sold about the time of the Civil War. The building was used as a home and then a barn until local druggist Graydon Blue convinced property owner Mary Slagle that he could save the original tavern building. She donated the tavern and three acres to the Stone’s Trace Historical Society, formed in 1964. The site is home to the Stone’s Trace Regulators, a re-enactment group of the pre-1840 pioneer era, and the restored Gramling Cabin was moved from DeKalb County.

The tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival: Sept.

10-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; no pets allowed. The festival, designated a Bicentennial Legacy project, includes entertainment, Stone’s Trace Regulators reenactments, 1812 and Civil War encampments, demonstrations of blacksmithing, gun and knife skills, weaving, wood carving and needlecrafts; children’s activities and displays of cabin and camp life. Admission is $5 per person and free for children younger than 12. Parking is at West Noble High School with a free shuttle to the grounds.

Hearthside Dinners: with a 19th century menu and musical entertainment, May 7 and Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. by reservation only, with a suggested donation of $40 per guest. Call 260-856-2666 or email sweeneyjanet@hotmail.com for reservations.

Free Workshops

Go to www.stonestrace.com for updates, age-appropriate guidelines, supplies list and cost.

May 1: Summer Workshops and Civil War Music & Indiana 44th Infantry re-enactors, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hawk and Jill Van Lew present “Music of the Civil War.” Workshops: Quilting, Spinning Wool Fiber, Tombstone Restoration, Stained Glass, Gourd Birdhouses.

June 12: Pie Baking Contest & Pie Auction, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contest categories are baked pies, non-refrigerated cream, pudding of jell pies, miscellaneous (mincemeat or pecan) and vintage-recipe pies from before 1900. Go the website for contest rules. Travis Gow provides music. Workshops: Delicious Pie Crusts, Cooking with Herbs, Butter making Techniques, Basket Making, and Wheat Weaving.

July 10: Stone’s Trace Regulators Open Shoot, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Back Woods Ramblers with Esther Galloway and Friends provides music. Workshops: Print Making, Weaving, Pottery, Blacksmithing, Carved Walking Sticks.

Aug. 7: Art Workshops, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Workshops: Water Color Painting, Oil Painting, Silhouette Cutting and Felting.

MUSEUMS Luckey Hospital Museum

June 25: Museum celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial at the All-IN Block Party, Albion.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 23: “NITE at the Museum,” an evening of food, fun and fantasy, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Aug. 3-6: Onion Days in the Park, Wolf Lake.

Sept 3: Museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the last day of the season; pork burger sale.

260-740-8692 Tours: Open on Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through the third week in September. Groups of 10 or more may call 260-740-8692 to make an appointment.

Admission: $3 per adult and $1 for schoolaged children The Noble County Historical Society owns and operates this three-story 1876 Second Empire structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building served as the Noble County Jail and home to the sheriff’s family from 1876 to 1965. The museum features displays of military history, local school and sports memorabilia, children’s toys, period furniture, farm implements, medical items and clothing from the late 19th and early 20th century. Visitors will see cellblocks where the accused and convicted made their home while paying their debt to society. Recent acquisitions include a McCray refrigerator, a slate that was etched in 1760 by a white captive who was taken westward by Native Americans, and an exhibit of farm implements and fire department paraphernalia in the garage.

Old Jail Museum P.O. Box 143, Wolf Lake, IN 46796, at U.S. 33 and Indiana 109 Email: info@luckeyhospitalmuseum.org ; www.luckeyhospitalmuseum.org Hours: Open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group and school tours are scheduled by appointment year round by calling Sandy at 260-635-2490 or Jane at 260-693-3788.

Admission: $5 for adults; $3 for children age 5 through 12; preschool children admitted free.

Dr. James E. Luckey founded the state-of-the art hospital, which was built in 1929. The museum exhibits restored surgery, delivery, emergency, pharmacy and patient rooms, a working iron lung and large collections of nurses’ uniforms and medical equipment. The building, closed in 1957, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

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2016 Events

March 19: Chili supper to benefit the museum for repairs and renovations because of a water leak, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

April 30: Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Wolf lake Alumni Day and Passport to Fun. May 28: Museum grand opening, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 11: Pork burger sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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• Pioneer craft vendors • Food • Entertainment • Children’s activities • Civil War encampment Hearthside Dinners re-enacted by Stone’s Trace members May - October. Reservation needed Historic 1839 Stone’s Trace Tavern Museum (built by Richard Stone) is one of the oldest restored buildings in Noble Co. It is full of local artifacts from the area’s prairie days.

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ATTRACTIONS Annie Oakley Perfumery 300 Johnson St., Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-7219 or toll-free 800-652-6643 www.AnnieOakley.com Facebook.com/AnnieOakleyPerfumery Hours: The Gift Shoppe is open to the

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public free of charge Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round except holidays.

Tours: Sensory tours for the public, individuals and small groups are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday promptly at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Private sensory tours for groups, clubs or circles of friends scheduled in advance at tours@AnnieOakley.com or by calling the toll-free number. Admission: $5 per person, which includes a $5 coupon, at the door.

Perfumer and entrepreneur Renee Gabet founded Annie Oakley Perfumery in 1980 with the mission of creating world-class perfumes in the American heartland. The perfumery offers a perfume studio, gift shop and sensory tours for the public, individuals and groups. Visitors may take a factory tour, sample natural fragrances, browse the gift shop or create their own unique fragrance.

“Legends of Ligonier” Historical Murals

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Country Heritage Winery rests on farm ground that has over 100 years of family heritage for proprietors Jeremy & Jennifer Lutter. The winery offers a well-rounded variety of wine, from dry reds and whites to sweet and fruity. Each wine is crafted with high quality fruit, and produced on site. Country Heritage grows 8 different grape varietals, and produces blueberries, raspberries, sweet corn, melons, and pumpkins in season. The tasting room is open seven days a week! The winery offers wine-and-canvas events and live music on most weekends. Go to the website for the schedule.

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Ligonier Visitors Center & Heritage Station 800 Lincolnway South, P.O. Box 353, Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-9000; www.ligonierwelcomecenter. com Hours: Open weekdays, May through October Start your tour of Ligonier’s more than 30 historical murals at this 1920s Lincoln Highway service station at Union and Cavin streets. The handicapped-accessible visitor center offers a gift shop, tourism information and a museum of Ligonier artifacts and memorabilia. Tours of the city are available and may be arranged in advance at the center. Ligonier, an early Jewish settlement in the 1800s, is home to one of two original 19th century temples in Indiana, several 1890s historic mansions including Solomon Mier Manor Bed & Breakfast, five sculptures and the Jennie Thompson Gardens and water fountain.

Moose Lake Christian Craft Village 11330 E. 500 S., LaOtto IN 46763 260-637-2372 or 260-466-7741 www.mooselakechristiancraftvillage,com Facebook: mooselakechristiancraftvillage Hours: Open year-round. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sunday.

This resort features an1800s general store, Amish foods, bed-and-breakfast cabins, a five-acre lake for fishing, swimming and boating, and shops for local artists and

ATTRACTIONS craftsmen. The store offers Exclusively Yours Jewelry & Boutique as well as beading classes and supplies, watches, religious items and name-brand accessories. The pioneer chapel is available for weddings, anniversaries, baptisms and special events. Families can enjoy hay rides through Moose Lake Woods, ride the Moose Trax train or enjoy Moose Trax Playground.

next to the champion giant pumpkin and gourd.

An Old Time Country Christmas Festival of Lights – Nov. 26 through Dec. 24: Enjoy holiday music, the village lights, Santa Claus and the spirit of the decorated 1880s Mackey General Store.

2016 Moose Lake Festivals

2725 Northport Road, Rome City, IN 46784 260-760-1412; email info@sylvancellars.com www.sylvancellars.com Craft Tasting Room Hours: Monday-

Chainsaw Carving –June 18 and Sept. 10: Watch chainsaw craftsmen create sculptures from simple logs and a birds of prey demonstration by Soarin’ Hawk raptor rescue; Johnny Appleseed, live music and family activities.

Children’s Pioneer Day – July 8-9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 24: Experience 1880s school with the school marm teaching in the pioneer church and make homemade butter; Soarin Hawk bird of prey demonstration, Johnny Appleseed, live music and family activities.

National Day of the Cowboy – July 23: Celebrate cowboy heritage in Indiana on the 11th national day with cowboys, cowgirls, horses, bucking bulls, roping, blacksmithing and chainsaw carving; live western music, Soarin’ Hawk birds of prey demonstration, western crafts and games, stick horse races, horse rides, local artisans.

Fall Festival at the Village – Oct. 8: Enjoy the fall colors and the aroma of wood burning while watching chainsaw carvers, listen to live music on stage and see the Soarin’ Hawk birds of prey demonstration.

Pumpkin Day at the Village – Oct. 22: Children may visit with Johnny Appleseed and carve or paint their own pumpkin. Take a photo

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Sylvan Cellars

Thursday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to midnight.

The craft tasting room is now open in this historic and architecturally significant former dairy barn. Once a part of the famous Kneipp Springs complex, the 1913 barn was on Indiana Landmarks’ Ten Most Endangered List when Nathan and Rachel Schermerhorn bought it in 2012. They retained the barn’s rustic charm in the restoration and opened an event venue in 2015.

Come and see what Kendallville has to offer!

September 10, 2016 10 AM - 2 PM Products and services from local businesses are showcased in and around the Merchants Building at the Noble County Fairgrounds.

Food - Entertainment - Prizes Open to the public!

Contact the Chamber to Showcase your Business!

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Noble County celebrates with festivals throughout the year. The Kendallville Apple Festival draws 50,000 visitors over two days in October to the Noble County Fairgrounds for an authentic pioneer experience. People in period costumes cook food over an open fire and demonstrate pioneer craft skills and products. A children’s area teaches kids about pioneer life and history. Live music and entertainment, the antiques and primitives sale, and unique artisan demonstrations round out this fun weekend.

Ride the shuttle bus from a nearby parking lot to the front gate for hassle-free access.

The Windmill Winter Wonderland light display at the Mid-America Windmill Museum in Kendallville has become a holiday tradition for many families in northeast Indiana.

Volunteers wrap the 52 windmills on the museum grounds with Christmas lights and set up dozens of animated displays to dazzle visitors. New displays are added to the light show each year. Visitors can shop the craft booths, get refreshments and see Santa Claus in Baker Hall. Go to www.visitnoblecounty. com for updated information about all of our festivals.

April 30 and May 1: Passport to Fun: Explore Noble: annual tourism open house sponsored by the Noble county Convention & DOC’S

Visitors Bureau. Go to www.visitnoblecounty. com for events and participating attractions.

May 8: Kite Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mid-American Windmill Museum, 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville; Pam Younce at 260-347-9136 May 13-14: Nature Fest: Merry Lea Environmental Center, Wolf Lake; a familyfriendly camp-out with hikes, crafts and other nature activities. Call 260-799-5869.

May 26-30 and Sept. 1-5: Tri-State Spring Bluegrass Festival: sponsored by Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Jim Winger at 260-918-4790 or email pres@nibga.com June: Tombstone Trail is open through October. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for details or to buy the guide book.

June 8-11: Chain O’Lakes Festival, Albion; Sharon Leitch at 260-636-2128 or Chris Magnuson at 260-260-636-6200 June 24-26: Avilla Freedom Festival, Avilla; email avillafreedomfestival2014@gmail. com or go to www.avillafreedomfestival.com ; call 260-897-4166 or Avilla Town Hall, 260-8972781 June 25: Noble County’s All-IN Block Party to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Courthouse Square, Albion;

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LIGONIER PARKS, SPORTS & RECREATION • Full-size gym & walking track, fitness center, ladies fitness room, saunas & spa • Splash pad, Noon - 8 p.m.

• Baseball diamonds, a skate park, walking trail, picnic areas & playgrounds, log cabin rental and garden for wedding receptions, reunions & pictures

Pettit Memorial Park Artisans/Farmers Market Saturdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Apple Festival.

sponsored by the S.T.A.R Team of Albion.

July 4 weekend: Fun on Sylvan Lake, Rome City; Randy Pippenger at 260-854-4788 July 10-16: Noble County Fair, Kendallville July 16: KPC Triathalon: sponsored by KPC Media Group, Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville; Vi Wysong, 260-347-0400, ext. 161 July 15-17: Cromwell Days, Cromwell; Bob Leamon at 260-856-2108 or email clerkcro@ ligtel.com Aug. 1-2: Chautauqua Days, Rome City: Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City; 260-854-3790; www.genestratton-porter.com Aug. 5-8: Onion Days: Wolf Lake; Mark Beck, 260-609-1912 Aug. 1: Kid City: sponsored by KPC Media Group, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Vi Wysong, 260-347-0400, ext. 161 Sept. 2-5: Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier. For information, call Margarita White at 260-302-2052, on Facebook as Ligonier Marshmallow Festival or go to www.visitnoblecounty.com .

Sept. 9: Veranda Visits, sponsored by S.T.A.R. Team of Albion. Learn about the home’s history with a front-porch visit.

Sept. 10-11: Pioneer Festival: Stone’s Trace Historical Site, U.S. 33 and Indiana 5, Ligonier; Jan Sweeney, 260-856-2666 Sept. 17-18: Harvest Festival, Albion; Bill Shultz at 260-740-8692 or Carla Fiandt at 260-636-2762 Oct. 1-31: Pumpkin Fantasyland: Fashion Farm, Ligonier; Patty Becker at 260-894-4498 Oct. 1-2: Apple Festival: Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Kendallville Park and Recreation Department, 260-347-1064 or www. kendallvilleapplefestival.com .

Oct. 15: Fall Masquerade Dinner at the historic Albion Opera House; a S.T.A.R. Team event.

Nov. 1 to Jan. 1: Christmas in the Country: go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for information.

Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11: Windmill Winter Wonderland: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mid-American Windmill Museum, 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville; Pam Younce at 260-347-9136.

NATURE TRAILS & PRESERVES Noble Trails Email: info@nobletrails.org www.nobletrails.org Vision: Readily-accessible trails for the enjoyment of Noble County citizens.

Mission: To promote the development of trails, connect communities, encourage healthy and active lifestyles, improve the quality of life, and provide opportunities to enjoy Indiana’s natural beauty.

The Fishing Line Trail – Gene Stratton-Porter Section Noble Trails is working to develop a network of trails to connect communities throughout Noble County with the first focus on connecting Kendallville to Rome City using, wherever possible, the former Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad corridor. This trail will become part of the Fishing Line Trail, which will expand in the future to connect Noble County to Fort Wayne and LaGrange County.

Noble Trails has acquired ownership to several sections of the former railroad corridor, and a 1.25 mile section was recently opened with an improved walking surface. To access the open trail section, take CR 900 N east from State Road 9. Follow the signs to Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Parking is in the lot on the north side of the road. The trail can be accessed via the grassy trail on the south side of CR 850 N, which will take you back to the gravel section of the Fishing Line Trail.

ACRES Land Trust Preserves 1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748 260-637-2273; www.acreslandtrust.org ACRES Land Trust’s mission is to protect natural areas by educating communities about the importance and preservation of natural areas; promoting knowledge and appreciation of natural areas as living museums; developing scientific, educational and public recreation use of natural areas; and cooperating with and encouraging others in carrying out the mission.

ACRES properties in Noble County are open to the public year round from dawn to dusk.

Lloyd W. Bender Memorial Forest, West River Road, Albion This preserve has a variety of plants, lowland forest and sedge meadow with several types of trees, birds and wildflowers.

Detering Nature Preserve, U.S. 6 East, Kendallville This property was formerly a “Green Grocer” farm for the Kendallville area but the fields are

regenerating hardwood forest. The trail leading to Round Lake finds wetlands, dogwood trees and wild iris.

Art Hammer Wetlands Preserve, County Road 1050 North, Eagle Island Road, Rome City, IN (Preserve is on the right) This is the largest of the ACRES preserves in Noble County. It has a variety of habitats, swamp forest, upland forest, low wetlands, a small lake and a length of the Elkhart River shoreline. Birds and wildflowers abound.

Ralph E. Gates Nature Preserve, Crooked Lake, off Indiana 109 south of Merriam This deep-ravine, heavily forested property is located between Crooked Lake and the Indiana University Biology States. Crooked Lake is spring-fed and is the second deepest lake in Indiana. Blue and green herons, scarlet tanagers, kingfishers and wood ducks are often seen.

Lonidaw Nature Preserves, County Road 1000 North, Kendallville Lonidaw is a Native American name meaning “Spirit Queen of the Woods.” Stately beech and maple trees grow on upland ridges among beautiful wildflowers. The preserve protects three-quarters of a five-acre kettle lake, Little Whitford.

Edna W. Spurgeon Woodland Reserve, County Road 600 West, Ligonier

Other Noble County Nature Preserves

Bixler Lake Park, Park Avenue, Kendallville Known as the community swimming hole, the lands around the lake were set aside “as a place of public resort where all trees were to be protected.” Unique features include a wetlands nature area with deep woods and apiary display. Go to www.kendallville-in.org .

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, IN 46784 260-854-3790; www.indianamuseum.org The “Cabin at Wildflower Woods” is nestled on 125 acres of fields, woods and formal gardens along the Sylvan lake shore. Gene designed and developed both her formal and informal wildflower gardens using plants from all around Indiana.

Jenny Thompson Gardens West Union Street, Ligonier; Ligonier Parks

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This is the first Noble County property acquired by ACRES, donated in 1961, and is locally known as “The Knobs.” Glaciers left low ridges of stratified layers of sand, gravel and a few boulders. A forest of beach, sugar maple and tulip trees grow here among many wildflowers.

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NATURE TRAILS AND PRESERVES Department, 260-894-7344 This small quiet place of beauty is nestled in Ligonier. Take the brick pathways to enjoy brilliant flower beds and water fountain.

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College P.O. Box 263, Wolf Lake, IN 46796 260-799-5869; fax (260) 799-5875; www. goshen.edu/merrylea Goshen College owns this natural sanctuary of 1,189 acres “where earth and people meet.”

Several unique geological features are located

here as well as wetlands, prairie and savanna areas. The nature center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call ahead to confirm hours. Eight miles of hiking trails for foot traffic only are open every day from dawn to dusk at no charge. Trail maps are available at trailhead boxes located at the Farmstead and at the Learning Center building. Visit the website for complete visitor guidelines and information.

Noble County 4-H Park, 1250 W 300 N, Albion; 260-636-2111

Visit an in-process 50-50-50 project featuring Indiana trees, shrubs and wildflowers.

Signs along walking trails introduce a variety of native flora. The trails, which are short and informal, are open dawn to dusk.

Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area, 8432 N. 850 E. Syracuse, IN 46567 574-834-4461; www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild Contact for Eagle Lake Westland Conservation Area, Mallard Roost Westland Conservation Area and Rome City Wetland Conservation Area

Call for appointment to schedule visit or go to www.freedomwireinc.com/freedomacres .

Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-347-9622; www. coleymca.net Kendallville Youth Center: 211 E. Iddings St., Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-347-1064; www.kendallville-in.org Ligonier Sports & Rec Center: 520 Union St., Ligonier, IN 46767; 260-894-7344; www. ligonier-in.org

RECREATION Horseback riding York Township Trails (Horse Park): 3309 N 250 W, Albion IN 46701 Owner Richard “Rocky” Squier Jr., Squier Pallets; 260-281-2434 Riding trails and camping; drop box for fees and signed waivers on the honor system. Six electrical campsites and some stalls available; call for reservations. Staffed mostly on weekends but not a regular schedule.

Freedom Acres: 3343 N. 900 W. Cromwell, IN 46732; 260-215-2292 or 260-856-3059.

Bowling Albion Bowl: 4010 N. State Road 9, Albion, IN 46701; 260-636-7418 Shadow Bow: 876 N. Lima Road, Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-347-4918

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2016 SPECIAL EVENTS EVERYONE WELCOME!

ROME CITY CELEBRATES 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND INDIANA’S BICENTENNIAL

Gala Event: April 16th at Sylvan Cellars Farmers Market: Every Friday, May - September 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Town Wide Garage Sales: May & August • Fun on Sylvan Fireworks: July 2 Music in the Park: July 9 & August 6 Gene Stratton-Porter Memorial Site: Chautauqua Day August 6th Advance Rome City Parade: August 6 4:30 p.m. in Rome City Chili Cook-off: October 15 Holiday House Walk: November 19th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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GOLFING Great Indiana Golf is the place “Where Golf and Hospitality Meet.” Eight courses with 144 holes of championship golf offer a first-class, affordable experience, among the best in Indiana and southern Michigan. The heart of this vacation is in Kendallville, just minutes from Fort Wayne, Interstate 69 and the Indiana Toll Road, where two of the featured courses, Cobblestone Golf Course and Noble Hawk Golf Links, are located. After a day on the course, enjoy nearby entertainment, dining, shopping or visit any of Noble County’s unique attractions.

Call golf coordinator Kathy Dues at (toll-free) 866-719-4608 to schedule your “Stay and Play” package today.

Great Indiana Golf 2702 Cobblestone Lane, Kendallville, IN 46755 Golf Coordinator Kathy Dues: Phone (toll-free) 866-719-4608; email greatindianagolf@gmail.com

Golf Courses in Noble County Cobblestone Golf Course: 2702 Cobblestone Lane, Kendallville; 260-349-1550; www.cobblestonegc.com Kendallville Golf Course: 120 Weston Ave., Kendallville; 260-347-3440; email jamil@ kendallvillegc.com ; www.kendallvillegc.com Limberlost Golf Club: 3204 E 900 N, Rome City; 260-854-4878 Noble Hawk Golf Links: 3005 Noble Hawk Drive, Kendallville; 349-0900; www.noblehawk. com

TOMBSTONE TRAIL Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau 8983 N. 350 E., Rome City, IN 46784 260-854-2115 www.visitnoblecounty.com or www. tombstonetrail.com For some, a cemetery may feel like the end of the road, but in Noble County, it is just the beginning of a journey through a colorful past.

Visitors take a road trip like no other to historic cemeteries to learn the stories of the famous and not-so-famous who lie beneath the marble and granite gravestones.

The new Tombstone Trail guide book honors Indiana’s Bicentennial by featuring

Noble County’s notables, historical figures who shaped the county and the state through leadership, intellect, talent and entrepreneurship. The famous include author-naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter, Indiana poet laureate

Arthur Franklin Mapes, and Sam Walling, the windmill and water pump king whose business has operated in downtown Kendallville for 150 years. The not-so famous include Walter “Jack” Martz, the Kendallville barber who gave a haircut to gangster John Dillinger; the Wilkinson sisters of Ligonier, founders of a women-owned quilting company, a rarity of the time; and William Bowen, the first white settler on land that is now Chain O’Lakes State Park.

Tours: The Tombstone Trail is open with signage from June through October. Self-guided tours may be taken at any time with the purchase of the soft-cover guide book on the website. Dates for guided public tours will be announced.

LAKES & BOAT LAUNCHES Bear Lake Big Lake Bixler Lake Chain O’Lakes State Park Crane Lake Cree Lake Crooked Lake Diamond Lake

Eagle Lake Engle Lake Indian Village Lake Knapp Lake Loon Lake Mallard Roost on the Elkhart River Sacarider Lake

Skinner Lake Smalley Lake Sparta Lake Sylvan Lake Upper Long Lake West Lakes (Jones, Waldron, Steinbarger, Tamarack) at Duke’s Bridge

LODGING Best Western 621 Professional Way, P.O. Box 965, Kendallville, IN 46755 Toll Free: 866-719-4608 Local: 260-349-0544 www.bestwestern.com

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Brick Ark Inn Bed & Breakfast

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Come visit our 1870 Post Civil War Quilt Fabric Shop.

Each room in the house has a different focus on fabric.

We are known for our Civil War reproductions, 20’s, 30’s, wools for Penny Rugs and so much more.

Chain O’Lakes State Park

Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 • Wed. 9-6 • Sat. 9-3

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WOLF’S SWAP MEET and FLEA MARKET - 2016 May 7 • June 11 • July 9 • August 20 Held at Wolf Swap Grounds

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Moose Lake Christian Craft Village

4 miles south of Ligonier on US 33 and 1 mile east on Albion Road.

For Info: 260-635-2356

The Sylvan Lake Improvement Association 11330 E. 500 S., LaOtto, IN 46763 260-637-2372 or 260-466-7741 www.mooselakechristiancraftvillage.com

Solomon Mier Manor B & B

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