Noble County Visitors Guide 2015

2015-2016 V I S I T

NOBLE C O U N T Y, I N

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LAKES • OUTDOOR RECREATION • HERITAGE & CULTURAL SITES

EXPERIENCE NOBLE COUNTY

Experience history Take the Tombstone Trail and learn about the people who shaped northeast Indiana in the historic cemeteries that are their final resting places. Visit Gene Stratton-Porter’s “Cabin at Wildflower Woods” on Sylvan Lake and learn about the famous author–naturalist of the Limberlost.

Experience rural life Visit any of Noble County’s Farm to Fork partners and see how real food is grown and produced.

Trek to our farmers markets to get a taste of fresh, wholesome Noble County produce.

Experience the outdoors Enjoy water sports and wildlife at popular Chain O’ Lakes State Park or hike along the trails of our many nature preserves. Enjoy the many quiet fishing lakes or go camping at one of the numerous campgrounds. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for information.

Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 325 • 8983 County Rd. 350 E • Rome City, IN 46784

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WELCOME TO NOBLE COUNTY APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FROM NOBLE COUNTY TO THE FOLLOWING CITIES: Bloomington, Indiana................................. 200 miles Indianapolis, Indiana .................................. 150 miles Chicago, Illinois .......................................... 160 miles Lafayette, Indiana ....................................... 197 miles Cincinnati, Ohio .......................................... 214 miles Lansing, Michigan ...................................... 128 miles Columbus, Ohio ......................................... 215 miles Louisville, Kentucky .................................... 260 miles Detroit, Michigan ........................................ 193 miles Milwaukee, Wisconsin .............................. 255 miles Evansville, Indiana ...................................... 375 miles South Bend, Indiana .................................. 76 miles Fort Wayne, Indiana ................................... 30 miles Toledo, Ohio ................................................ 131 miles Grand Rapids, Michigan........................... 130 miles

Chain O’ Lakes State Park ..............2-6 Black Pine Animal Sancturary .........7-10 Farm to Fork ........................................11-18 Map .......................................................16-17 Gene Stratton-Porter ........................19-22 Museums and Attractions ................22-25 Festivals................................................26 Nature Preserves................................27-28 Tombstone Trail...................................28 Farmers Markets.................................28 Lakes & Boat Launches ....................29 Golf Courses.......................................29 Recreation ...........................................30 Places to Stay .....................................30-31

Brick Ark Inn Bed & Breakfast

SHERYL PRENTICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NOBLE COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

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Brick Ark Inn 215 N. Orange St.

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CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARK Chain O’Lakes State Park 2355 E. 75 South, Albion, IN 46701 260-636-2654 http://www.dnr.IN.gov

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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 old one-room schoolhouse or nature center.

Other facilities available include a campground, boat rental, beach and picnic shelters.

the hour or day. Life jackets are also available free of charge with boat rentals. Only electric trolling motors are allowed.

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Camping, family cabins and shelters: camp.IN.gov or toll-free 1-866-6campIN (1-866-622-6746) Boat/Bicycle Rental Boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and bicycles are rented by

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

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area is also available. Occupancy is limited to 14 consecutive days.

Eighteen modern family cabins may be rented April through October to persons age 21 and older. Cabins are rented by the week from Saturday to Saturday during June, July and August, and by the night during April, May, September and October.

TRAILS 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 www.luckeyhospitalmuseum.org • info@luckeyhospitalmuseum.org

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The Lavender Lane SECLUDED LAVENDER FARM April - December Tuesday to Saturday • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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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.

Trail 1: 1.5 miles, moderate; begins and ends north of campground and follows a wooded ridge, drops into a valley, crosses two channels and circles the north side of Dock Lake Trail 2: 1 mile, moderate; begins and ends 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 southern shoreline of Dock

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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!

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CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARK

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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

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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.

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Beautiful view at the Chain O’ Lakes State Park.

Trail 9: .75 mile, rugged; Starts at the Stanley Schoolhouse 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.

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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.

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SWIMMING The beach is open the Saturday before Memorial Day and no later than 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 .

ONE-ROOM HISTORIC STANLEY SCHOOLHOUSE The one-room Stanley Schoolhouse, was built in 1915 and the fourth school structure at the site since 1848. The school served grades 1-8 and then grades 4

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

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AMENITIES The campground general store 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.

2015 SPECIAL EVENTS

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

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The school is open on 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.

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January 1: Chain O’ Lights Luminary Walk April 25-26: Indiana Trail 100 June 6: Family Fishing Derby June 20: Poker Paddle July 4: Family Sand Castle Contest September 26: Park Heritage Day and Stanley Schoolhouse 100th Birthday October 23-24: All Hallows Eve Celebration December 17: Gene StrattonPorter Christmas Bird Count

BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Black Pine Animal Sanctuary 1426 W. 300 N., Albion 260-636-7383 www.blackpine.org Black Pine Animal Sanctuaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals â&#x20AC;&#x153;for the rest of their livesâ&#x20AC;? and to educate people about responsible pet ownership.

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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 are recommended for first-time visitors. Tours are offered

Top Cat is one of 10 tigers at Black Pine.

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BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Meira is a cougar living at Black Pine.

www.midamericawindmillmuseum.org

BAKER HALL For Receptions and Gatherings For more information call

260-347-9706.

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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Saturdays and Sundays in May, September and October, beginning promptly at 11 a.m. and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, beginning promptly at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Staff-Guided Feeding Tours are 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. 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 is offered 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.

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Anson is a llama living at Black Pine.

Self-Guided Private Tours are offered 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 are offered in late April and in 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 are asked to make an 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

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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. For details, visit www.blackpine.org or call 260-6367383.

2015 EVENTS Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day

Black Pine will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a free gift for the first 40 moms who visit. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, June 20 – Wine in the Pines Our 6th annual wine tasting; must be 21 or older. Enjoy wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, and the animals from 6 to 9 p.m.

Pre-registration recommended.

Visit the website for rates and to register.

Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day Black Pine will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a free gift for the first 40 dads who visit. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, July 11 – Kids Camps, 3-4 & 5-6 years Two three-hour morning camps for ages 3-4 and 5-6 years, 9 a.m. to noon; $15 per child. Pre-registration required. Visit the website to register.

Saturday, July 18 – Kids Camp , 7-8 years Three-hour camp for ages 7-8, 9 a.m. to noon; $15 per child.

Pre-registration required. Visit the website to register.

Saturday, July 25 – Summer Fest A fun day of zookeeper talks, animal encounters, refreshments, and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

STONE’S TRACE HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM Corner of SR 5 & US 33, 1-1/2 miles south of Ligonier, IN Site of the ANNUAL STONE’S TRACE FESTIVAL - weekend after Labor Day

• 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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Mufasa is the male lion that lives at Black Pine.

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 Page 10

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General admission rates apply.

Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Aug. 8 – Safari Supper Camp for Kids 9-12 years Kids ages 9-12 years love this camp, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $25 per child. Pre-registration required.

Visit the website to register.

Saturday, Aug. 15 – Lions & Tigers & Hot Rods Our 5th annual casual cruise-in, wagon rides and sanctuary tours.

Cruise in with your classic car or truck, rat car, motorcycle, 4x4, or whatever else you can drive and park at the 4-H Park adjacent to Black Pine. Refreshments are available. Visit the website for rates and information. Cruise-in spectators free!

Saturday, Sept. 12 – 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 for age 5 and older only. Event begins at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Visit the website for rates and to register.

Saturday, Oct. 10 – Lions & Tigers & Beer, Black Pine!

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

Saturday, Oct. 31 – Howl O’Ween at Black Pine!

Join us for our annual Halloween celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. Fun for the whole family includes trick-or-treating throughout the grounds, lighted animal exhibits, bonfire, wagon rides and more. Discounted admission for this special event and free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Dec. 26 – Animal Enrichment Day Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join keepers as they deliver toys and treats to the animals. General admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members!

FARM TO FORK Noble County producers and growers have partnered 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 events for visitors. Other events for 2015 may be scheduled in addition to those listed below. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com or the websites of individual growers to get updated information.

2015 FARM TO FORK EVENTS April 18: Rain Barrel Workshop, 10 a.m., DeCamp Gardens. RSVP required, cost to be announced.

Contact decampgardens@hotmail. com .

May 1 and 2: Nature Fest, Merry Lea Environmental Center. This is a family-friendly campout with hikes, crafts, and other nature activities. Go to www.goshen.edu/ merrylea for information.

May 2 and 3: Plant and Herb Sale, DeCamp Gardens; a Passport to Fun: Explore Noble event. Go to decampgardens@hotmail.com or www.visitnoblecounty.com for information.

May 2 and 3: Passport to Fun: Explore Noble open house, Freedom Acres. Go to www. visitnoblecounty.com for information.

May 2 and 3: Passport to Fun: Explore Noble open house, Orchard Hill Farms. Go to www. visitnoblecounty.com for information.

June 20: Calf Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cook’s Bison Ranch. Hitch a free wagon ride to see and feed the buffalo, learn how bison hair is spun, watch as smoked bison jerky is made over an open fire, interact with local musicians and bite into a tasty buffalo burger and other concession food. Kids’ activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce house, and interactive folk music. Admission is FREE (minimal parking fee may apply) with donations accept to support Kingdom Road Project, a non-profit organization. Go to www.cooksbisonranch.com/bison-events or contact Erica Cook at 260-585-0005.

June 23: Introduction to Juicing

Workshop, 1 p.m., DeCamp Gardens. RSVP required; cost to be announced. Contact decampgardens@hotmail.com .

August 9: Tomato Tasting Event, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Trail Farm in partnership with DeCamp Gardens. Taste more than 50 varieties of tomatoes and enjoy live music; free admission.

Aug. 27 and 28: Wilderness First Aid, a 16-hour course taught

by SOLO Wilderness, Merry Lea Environmental Center. The course results in certification at a basic level and safer times outdoors. Go to www.goshen.edu/merrylea for information.

Oct. 1-31: Pumpkin Fantasyland, Fashion Farm, 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.

Dec. 5 through 24: The 14-foot Christmas tree is up in the farm

market at Orchard Hill Farms.

Children (even the adults who are kids at heart!) are encouraged to color or sticker ornaments to hang on the tree. Check www.orchardhillfarms.com for other events.

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 believes that bison meat is the meat of the future, provided by an animal that is a great American icon and once plentiful in Indiana.

The ranch 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

CALF DAYS AT COOK’S BISON RANCH SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH • 10AM - 4PM

GROUP & FAMILY FRIENDLY! The ranch welcomes motorcoach 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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FARM TO FORK 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 to check for availability as the ranch be closed for private events.

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.

COUNTRY HERITAGE WINERY AND VINEYARD 0185 County Road 68, LaOtto, IN 46763 260-637-2980 www.countryheritagewinery.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Country Heritage Winery gives true meaning to its name. The farm ground the winery rests on has over 100 years of family heritage. The proprietors, Jeremy & Jennifer Lutter, continued the Country Heritage tradition by opening the winery April 29, 2011.

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, as well as produce fruit during season such as blueberries, raspberries, sweet corn, melons, and pumpkins.

The tasting room is open seven days a week! The winery offers wine-and-canvas events and live music on most weekends. Go to

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www.countryheritagewinery.com for the schedule.

DECAMP GARDENS 1165 N – 75 E, Albion, IN 46701 260-636-2924 localharvest.org/decampgardens Email: decampgardens@hotmail.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 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 activi-

2015 SPECIAL EVENTS EVERYONE WELCOME!

OUR BUSINESSES WELCOME YOU TO VISIT & SHOP OUR SYLVAN & WEST LAKES AREA! Farmers Market: Every Friday, May - September 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Town Wide Garage Sales: May & August • Fun on Sylvan Fireworks: July 4 Lyrics at Lakeside: July 11 & August 1 Gene Stratton Porter Memorial Site: Chautauqua Days August 1-2 Advance Rome City Parade: August 1 Chili Cook-off at Gene Stratton-Porter Memorial Site: October 17 Holiday House Walk: November 21 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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ties and tours are offered through the Garden Adventures Program.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for 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.

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.

This 200-acre family-owned farm includes the Fashion Farm Restaurant, Countryscapes and Garden greenhouse, Countryscapes Floral & Gifts. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, topped off with Rusty’s Ole Fashion Ice Cream or a piece of

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Fox Trail Farm.

Fashion Farm.

homemade pie. The greenhouse is open April 1 through Oct. 31 and offers a garden center, landscape design and installation, water features, and annuals, perennials, vegetable plants and garden seeds.

The floral and gift shop opened in 2014 as a full-service florist open year round.

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

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. It is a developing model for small-scale sustainable farming. The property was originally owned by the current ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; great-great grandfather and was 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 Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Fox Trail Farm co-hosts an annual tomato tasting event in August featuring more than 50 varieties of tomatoes and live acoustic music in a casual outdoor setting. Like our Fox Trail Farm facebook page for updates and special events.

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FARM TO FORK FREEDOM ACRES 3343 N. 900 W, Cromwell, IN 46732 260-215-2292 or 260-856-3059 freedomwireinc.com/freedom-acres Tours: Call for an appointment.

Freedom Acres is an interactive farm experience near the Lincoln Highway and Lake Wawasee, and is an ideal place to bring a family, classroom, or group for a leisurely day on an authentic mini farmstead. Visitors who have never been on a horse are welcome to learn to ride or meet the cows, chickens, ducks, dogs and cats.

The farm also offers basic horse handling and training sessions, farm tours, animal feedings and caretaking, fishing, wooded walking tours and countryside picnics. The farm offers horse boarding and bookings for 4-H events, social events and field trips.

Maple Acres

MAPLE ACRES 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 you a trip through the history of making maple syrup. From over 70 years ago we have Grandpa’s old flat pans, wooden buckets and early style maple spouts to today’s high tech sugaring equipment – tubing, vacuum pumps, reverse osmosis and state of the art evaporator, you will experience “A

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Taste of Spring – all year long”.

Maple Acres taps between 1,400 and 1,500 sugar and black maples, using more than 9 miles of tubing.

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The sap is brought into the sugarhouse each day and boiled immediately to produce some of the finest organic, naturally produced pure maple syrup available. Product is sold locally as well as shipped nationally.

Many international visitors stop by – friends have been made from England, France, Dubai, Greece, Italy, Japan and Taiwan and syrup has been taken for gifts on the travels of our local customers.

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.

FARM TO FORK 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

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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, prairies and savanna

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

The Friendly Inn Come and see what Kendallville has to offer!

Coming September 12th, 2015 11 AM - 4 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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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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Lavender Lane

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 by planting the first 600 trees by hand. The farm developed a wholesale market with area grocers and opened the market store in 1995. The farm offers 31 varieties of apples as well as peaches, pears, plums and both

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sweet and tart cherries. After the 2014 planting, the orchard now has over 23,000 apple trees and 750 cherry trees.

Our vegetables and herbs are available at the Saturday Kendallville Farmers Market when it opens. Early cherries, peaches and apples are also at the Kendallville market until the harvest begins in earnest. Then the fruit and vegetables are available daily at the market on the farm.

LeCount’s STRAWBERRIES 260-761-2013 3472 W 800 N, Wawaka, IN Peak Picking Season

U-Pick or Order!

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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, wooden shelves and outdoor furniture and other gifts made by local artisans.

GENE STRATTON-PORTER Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City 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 260-8543790 for special rates for school groups and groups of 10 or more.

Gene Stratton-Porter is Indiana’s most widely read female author, as well as a gifted nature photographer and entrepreneur.

She began her career writing about nature for magazines.

Gene Stratton-Porter cabin.

Don’t let a safety hazard dampen your summer fun.

Water and electricity are a dangerous mix.

Never touch any electrical appliances or outlets when you are wet or standing in water.

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GENE STRATTON-PORTER 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, although “Michael O’Halloran,” written in 1915, was the first book she wrote in Rome City.

In her lifetime, 1863 to 1924, Porter authored 12 novels, seven nature studies, three poetry books, children’s books and numerous magazine articles. 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.

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.

2015 EVENTS 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

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required 14 days prior to stay.

This is the chance for your special group 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.

Volunteer Training March 28; 9 a.m. to noon; free All volunteers, new and experienced, are encouraged to attend this training for an overview of the upcoming projects and exciting changes at the Gene StrattonPorter State Historic Site. Meet the Memorial Society board and learn how to make the biggest impact as a volunteer, then get to know other GSP volunteers during a light lunch served at the end of training.

Wildflower Walk & Brunch April 25; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $20 per person Reservations required by April 20 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

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common names for wildflowers used in her time. This event is rain or shine so please dress appropriately.

Birding with Gene Field Trips May 16 (NE Indiana) and Nov. 14 (JP); $10 per person Join GSP Site Manager Dave Fox, well-known birder, on field trips to some of the best birding hot spots in the region!

We’ll travel to Pigeon River and surrounding spots in Northeast Indiana during spring migration in May then head to Jasper-Pulaski to see the amazing Sandhill Crane migration in November. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from locations, but carpooling is available. Additional details will be provided closer to the trips and advance registration is required.

Moonlit Garden Tour June 27; 8 p.m.; $25 per person; reservations required by June 5; guests must be age 21 and older Enjoy an elegant evening under the moonlight at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. A perfect date night or girls’ night out, you’ll enjoy live music and local wines expertly paired with locally made cheeses and chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert. This event benefits the maintenance and restoration of Gene’s gardens and grounds.

Indiana Master Naturalist Course Thursdays; July 9 through Sept.

3; 6 to 9 p.m.; $80 per person for class, field guides, test and certification; reservations required; 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 more information on the Indiana Master Naturalist program, visit www.in.gov/dnr/ parklake/6321.htm or call the Site.

GSP Memorial Society Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner July 12; 1 p.m.; free The Gene Stratton-Porter

GENE STRATTON-PORTER Memorial Society supports the GSP Site and invites members and the community to attend their annual meeting. Join us to learn about the role the Society plays in the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, elect officers, and enjoy a pitch-in cookout during the meeting. We’ll also say thanks to our volunteers at this event.

Star Gazing & Night Hike July 18; 9 to 10:30 p.m.; $4 per person; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian The Site’s naturalist 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 clarity of the sky, star gazing will be available to 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!

Chautauqua Days Aug. 1 & 2; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $5

per person Join us to celebrate Gene Stratton-Porter’s birthday with Chautauqua Days! Festival activities include tasty food, birthday cake, live music and other 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 will find crafts and games as well.

An afternoon filled with family fun, learning and more. Additional festivities include a parade in Rome City on Saturday evening before the concert. Sunday starts with a church service on Boy Scout Island.

Barn Sale Aug. 7 & 8; 8 a.m. – 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 us about renting space or donating items. This event is part of the Rome City town-wide garage sale weekend.

Wild Game Cookout* Sept. 12; 6 p.m.; $5 per person suggested donation Here’s your chance to sample wild game while learning 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 you may have. 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 Autumn Tea Sept. 26; noon to 4 p.m.; $25 per person; reservations required

by Sept. 18 Experience the elegance of days gone by at our annual autumn tea. Enjoy lovingly-baked delicacies such as savory snacks and sweets, a variety of teas and a guest speaker. Before tea time, take a guided tour of Gene’s Cabin

The Sylvan Lake Improvement Association

Animal House

Bed & Biscuit Boarding Kennels For The Best Stay In Your Pet’s Life All Amenities For One LOW Price • 5 Daily outside play times • Open 7 days a week for appointments: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Seasonal pool • Lights & music all day - TV optional • Special meals • Raised beds w/orthopedic mattresses • Carpeted floors for older pets • Biscuits & treats on pillow at bedtime Dogs - Cats - Birds - Small Animals all say “Life doesn’t get any better than this”

Every Thursday at 6:00 PM & Sunday at 12:30 PM ANNUAL $10,000 SESSION!

PERIODIC COSMIC (Blacklight) SPECIAL SESSIONS! 1/4 mile south of Rome City, on SR 9

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GENE STRATTON-PORTER and formal gardens. 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. 16 and 17; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; $4 per person This annual event is suitable for all ages and is more about the fun of Halloween – treats, not tricks! At this event, you’ll learn about owls, bats, raccoons, snakes and other creatures of the night.

Children are encouraged 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. 6; 2 to 7 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 the Christmas of

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 very special way at 2 p.m. and will visit with children and families. New this year is a Gingerbread Cabin decorating contest. Contact the Site for more information.

Unless otherwise noted, event tickets do not include a Cabin tour.

Normal tour prices apply.

MUSEUMS & 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 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 at10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Private sensory tours for tour groups, clubs or circles of friends may be scheduled in advance by contacting tours@AnnieOakley.com or calling the toll-free number.

Admission: $5 per person, which includes a $5 coupon, at the door.

Annie Oakley Perfumery was founded in 1980 by perfumer and

entrepreneur Renee Gabet 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.

2015 EVENTS April 29-30 and May 1 May Day & Cherry Blossoms Celebration: Experience the new Cherry Blossom fragrance, selected as the official fragrance of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Visitors will have a chance to win the new Cherry Blossom gift set, valued at more than $100. Spring music, delightful treats and free Spring Sensory Tours offered on all three days at 10 a.m., 11a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. A special May Day fragrance gift will be given out to each visitor

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while they last!

June 24-26 Essential Oils & Aromatherapy Open House: free aromatherapy sensory tours and essential oils education at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Visitors will learn about the healing qualities of aromatherapy and sample aromatic raw materials from around the world. Shop the new Perfume Bar of pre-mixed natural perfumes and create your own home spray. Treats and refreshments served with uplifting music and drawing for Journey’s Calming Lavender Essentials.

July 22-24 Anniversary Gala and National Day of the Cowboy: Free VIP sensory tours daily at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. with speciality soft drinks and treats.

Visitors will see a special museum exhibit of favorite cowboys and cowgirls from the 1920s through the 1950s and sign up for drawings for anniversary giveaways. The Annie Oakley Gift Shoppe will be open. Award-winning wines will be featured Friday at a tasting from noon to 2 p.m.

Oct. 1-3 Fall Harvest Fair: Sample the new fall home sprays paired with culinary treats from this year’s harvest at free sensory tours each day at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fall harvest giveaways include spa products and specially marked gift sets for holiday giving.

For up-to-date details “Like” us at Facebook.com/AnnieOakleyPerfumery.

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“LEGENDS OF LIGONIER” HISTORICAL MURALS Ligonier Visitors Center & Heritage Station 800 Lincolnway South, P.O. Box 353, Ligonier, IN 46767 Union and Cavin Streets (Indiana 5), Ligonier 260-894-9000 or 260-221-1990; www.ligonierwelcomecenter.com Hours: Open May through October Start your tour of Ligonier’s more than 30 historical murals at this 1920s Lincoln Highway service station. 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, is home to one of two original 19th century temples in Indiana, several 1890s historic mansions, 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 Email: mooselakevillage@yahoo.com www.mooselakechristiancraftvillage,com Facebook: mooselakechristiancraftvillage This new resort features an 1800s general store, Amish foods, bed-and-breakfast cabins, a five-acre lake for fishing, swimming and boating, and shops for local artists and 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 express train or enjoy Moose Trax Playground.

2015 MOOSE LAKE FESTIVALS May 16-17 – Chainsaw Carving Festival: Watch the carvers as they transform a log into sculpture.

June 20-21 – Native American Day Festival: Celebrate the Indian Heritage, life size tee pee, and crafts July 10 – Children’s Pioneer Day: Kids can experience pioneer life with our school Marm teaching the curriculum of the 1800’s in our one-room village church. Make homemade butter, flat bread over a fire and homemade lemonade, make crafts and play games.

July 25 – National Day of the Cowboy: Celebrate the life of the cowboy with open fire cooking, horses, games, cowboy gift items, crafts, food and more. Chainsaw carvers will create unique sculptures.

Aug. 22 – Children’s Pioneer Craft Day: Enjoy crafts and games for kids of all ages.

Sept. 12 – Chainsaw Carving: Watch the carvers transform a log into a unique sculpture.

Sept. 26 – Children’s Pioneer day: Enjoy pioneer cooking, crafts and games for all ages.

Oct. 10-11 – Moose Lake Fall Festival and Chainsaw Carving: Watcha local master craftsman create unique items. Take draft horse-drawn wagon rides, pose

fo old-time photos and try the children’s activities. Visit Granny Ogley’s Home cooking for homemade soups and more.

Oct. 24 – Pumpkin Carving at the Village: Carve a pumpkin and enjoy the sights and sounds of fall.

Nov. 28-Dec. 24: An Old Time Country Christmas Festival of Lights: Shop for handcrafted gifts, taste amish food, take photos with Santa, visit the tin-type photo studios, and enjoy a walk around the light display and enjoy children singing carols.

MUSEUMS MID-AMERICA WINDMILL MUSEUM 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.

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MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS 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 from the beginning to the present with a collection of 53 windmills displayed on the grounds and many other artifacts.

Visitors may watch 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 specials occasions, weddings, receptions reunions or business meetings.

2015 EVENTS May 10: 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. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13: Winter Wonderland light display, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See dazzling windmills and holiday features decked out in Christmas lights.

Admission: $3 per person for 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 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.

Apple Festival of Kendallville OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2015 SATURDAY 9-6 • SUNDAY 9-5

Located at the Noble County Fairgrounds, US 6, Kendallville Entrance located on Dowling Street

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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Only Licensed Service Animals Allowed. Handicap Accessible.

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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 moved from DeKalb County. The tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival: Sept. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; no pets allowed.

The festival 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.

2015 EVENTS Hearthside Dinners: with a 19th century menu, May 9 and Oct. 3 by reservation only, with a suggested donation of $40 per guest. Call 260-856-2666 or email sweeneyjanet@hotmail.com for reservations.

FREE WORKSHOPS Participants pay only for the cost of supplies. Go to www.stonestrace.com for details.

May 3 – Civil War Music & Re-enactors Adult Workshops: Cross Stitch Samplers, Quilting, Penny Rugs, Fly Tying. Youth Workshops: Pressed Flowers, Plant a Tomato.

If accompanied by an adult, youth may participate in adult workshops.

June 14 – Pie Baking Contest & Pie Auction Adult Workshops: Pie Crust Recipes, Paper Cutting, Building a Wren House. Youth Workshops: Gimp Lace Weaving, Cookie Decorating. If accompanied by an adult, youth may participate in adult workshops.

July 12 – Stone’s Trace Regulators Open Shoot Adult Workshops: Blacksmithing, Soap Making, Print Making, Dried Herb & Flower Wreath. Youth Workshops: Butter Making, Potato Stamp Family

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS Tree Picture. If accompanied by an adult, youth may participate in Soap Making or Making a Wreath.

August 2 – Artist Paint Day Adult Workshops: Water Color Painting, Oil Painting, Painting on Glass, Gourd Painting, Carved Walking Sticks. Youth Workshops: Woven Rubber Band Bracelets, Make a Kaleidoscope. If accompanied by an adult, youth may participate in all adult classes with the exception of Carved Walking Sticks.

Aug. 1: Pork burger sale at the museum Aug. 5-8: Onion Days at the Wolf Lake Park Sept. 5: Pork burger sale at the museum Sept. 12, 13: Civil War Hospital Exhibit at Stone’s Trace

OLD JAIL MUSEUM LUCKEY HOSPITAL MUSEUM

215 W. Main St., Albion, IN 46701; one block west of the Noble County Courthouse; call 260-740-8692

P.O. Box 143, Wolf Lake, IN 46796, at U.S. 33 and Indiana 109 Email: info@luckeyhospitalmuseum. org ; www.luckeyhospitalmuseum.org

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

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 260-6352490 or Jane at 260-693-3788.

Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children in kindergarten through 12 years old. Preschool children are 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.

Featured monthly exhibits, new this year, are Obstetrics and Gynecology in June; Health & Wellness in July; and Herbal Medicine in August.

2015 EVENTS May 23: Season-opener Bake Sale June 6: Pork burger sale at the museum July 18: James E. Luckey Day (in recognition of his 150th birthday)

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Admission: $3 per adult and $1 for school-aged 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 and a slate that was etched in 1760 by a white captive who was taken westward by Native Americans.

New this year is an exhibit of farm implements and fire department paraphernalia in the garage.

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FESTIVALS APRIL Tombstone Trail is open through October. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for details or to buy the guide book.

MAY May 2 and 3 Passport to Fun: Explore Noble: annual tourism open house sponsored by the Noble county Convention & Visitors Bureau. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for events and participating attractions.

May 1-2 Nature Fest: Merry Lea Environmental Center, Wolf Lake. A familyfriendly camp-out with hikes, crafts and other nature activities. Call 260-799-5869.

May 10 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 21-24 and Sept. 3-6 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 June 6 Trunk Treasures: a mobile garage sale on the east side of Main Street, downtown Kendallville. This event continues on the first Saturday each month through Oct. 4; Don Gura, 260-347-3276.

June 10-13 Chain O’Lakes Festival, Albion; Sharon Leitch at 260-636-2128 or Chris Magnuson at 260-260-636-6200

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June 25-27 Avilla Freedom Festival, Avilla; email avillafreedomfestival2014@ gmail.com or go to www.avillafreedomfestival.com ; call 260-897-4166 or Avilla Town Hall, 260-897-2781

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, 260-3470400, ext. 161

JULY July 4 weekend Fun on Sylvan Lake, Rome City; Randy Pippenger at 260-854-4788 July 11-18 Noble County Fair, Kendallville July 18 KPC Triathalon: sponsored by KPC Media Group, Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville; Vi Wysong, 260-3470400, ext. 161 July 17-19 Cromwell Days, Cromwell; Bob Leamon at 260-856-2108 or email clerkcro@ligtel.com

AUGUST 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

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 4-7 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. 12-13 Pioneer Festival: Stone’s Trace Historical Site, U.S. 33 and Indiana 5, Ligonier; Jan Sweeney, 260-856-2666 Sept. 19-20 Harvest Festival, Albion; Bill Shultz at 260-740-8692 or Carla Fiandt at 260-636-2762

OCTOBER Oct. 1-31 Pumpkin Fantasyland: Fashion Farm, Ligonier; Patty Becker at 260-894-4498 Oct. 3-4 Apple Festival: Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Kendallville Park and Recreation Department, 260-347-1064 or www.kendallvilleapplefestival.com .

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Dec. 4-6 and 11-13 Windmill Winter Wonderland: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mid-American Windmill Museum, 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville; Pam Younce at 260-3479136

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NATURE PRESERVES ACRES LAND TRUST PRESERVES 1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748 260-637-2273 www.acreslandtrust.org ACRES properties in Noble County are open to the public year round from dawn to dusk.

lake and a length of the Elkhart River shoreline. Birds and wildflowers abound.

OTHER NOBLE COUNTY NATURE PRESERVES

RALPH E. GATES NATURE PRESERVE

Park Avenue, Kendallville; www. kendallville-in.org

Crooked Lake off Indiana 109 south of Merriam

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.

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

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

Lonidaw is a Native American name meaning “Spirit Queen of the Woods.” Stately beach and maple trees grow on upland ridges among beautiful wildflowers. The preserve protects three-quarters of a five-acre kettle lake called Little Whitford.

EDNA W. SPURGEON WOODLAND RESERVE County Road 600 West, Ligonier, IN

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

This is the first Noble County property acquired by ACRES and is locally know 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.

BIXLER LAKE PARK 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.

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 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.

FASHION FARM RESTAURANT Daily Specials, Soup & Salad Bar, Homemade Pie, Bread & Ice Cream Open 7 Days a Week All Year

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NATURE PRESERVES 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

TOMBSTONE TRAIL Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau 260-599-0060 or toll free 877-2025761 www.visitnoblecounty.com www.tombstonetrail.com For some, a cemetery may feel like the end of the road, but in northeast Indiana, it is just the beginning of a journey through the region’s colorful past. Visitors take a road trip like no other as they visit historic cemeteries to learn the stories of the famous and not-so-fa-

mous who lie beneath the marble and granite gravestones.

The Tombstone Trail is a chance for visitors to learn history in a

whole new way and discover the rich art and architecture of the monuments. Volunteer historians and genealogists in each county choose the cemeteries to be featured and research the stories.

Tours: The Tombstone Trail is open with signage from mid-April through October. Self-guided tours may be taken at any time with the purchase of the 121-page soft-cover guide book on the website. Dates for guided public tours will be announced on the website and social media.

FARMERS MARKETS KENDALLVILLE

Pam Morgan, 260-347-9733

Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. from June 6 to Oct. 24, in the 100 block of South Main Street.

Contact Don Gura, 260-347-3276 or

ARTISANS AND FARMERS MARKET, LIGONIER Every Saturday from 8 a.m.

to 2 p.m. from May 2 to Oct. 31 , 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.

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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; 260-8544878

NOBLE HAWK GOLF LINKS 3005 Noble Hawk Drive, Kendallville; 349-0900; www.noblehawk. com

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

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

RECREATION & SPORTS CENTERS Cole Center YMCA: 700 S. Garden St, Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-3479622; 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

PLACES TO STAY BEST WESTERN

CHAIN O’LAKES STATE PARK

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

2355 E. County Road 75 S Albion, IN 46701 Office: 260-636-2654 Reservations: 866-622-6746 or Camp.IN.gov www.stateparks.IN.gov

DELUXE INN OF LIGONIER 261 W. U.S. 6, Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-3323

KIMMELL HOUSE INN 1397 N U.S. 33 Kimmell, IN 46760-9783 260- 635-2193 or (888) 892-2194 www.kimmellhouseinn.com

ECONOMY INN KENDALLVILLE Highway 6 West Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-3500

BRICK ARK INN BED & BREAKFAST 215 N. Orange St., Albion IN 46701 260-636-6181 www.brickarkinn.com tammy@brickarkinn.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1917 Dowling St. Kendallville, IN 46755 260-343-0000 www.kendavillehie.com info@kendallvillehie.com

MIRROR LAKE BED & BREAKFAST Two organizations working towards the same goal.

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WOLF’S SWAP MEET and FLEA MARKET - 2015

May 2 • June 6 • July 11 • August 15 Held at Wolf Swap Grounds

$20.00 per space 6 AM-1 PM $5.00 per carload for lookers 4 miles south of Ligonier on US 33 and 1 mile east on Albion Road.

MOOSE LAKE CHRISTIAN CRAFT VILLAGE

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• Beautiful Sites Feature Grass & Shade • Supervised & Manicured Beach on 120-Acre Bixler Lake • Clean, Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms • Group & Seasonal Sites Available • Affordable Rates

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SOLOMON MIER MANOR B & B 508 S. Cavin St. Ligonier, IN 46767 Office: 260-894-3668 www.smmanor.com

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2015 Schedule of Events Sat., April 25: Wildflower Walk & Brunch Sat., May 16 & Sat., Nov. 14: Birding with Gene Field Trips Sat., June 27: Moonlit Garden Tour Thurs., July 9-Thurs., Sept. 3: Indiana Master Naturalist Course Sat., Aug. 1 & Sun., Aug. 2: Chautauqua Days Sat., Sept 12: Wild Game Cookout Sat., Sept. 26: Gene Stratton-Porter Autumn Tea Fri., Oct. 16 & Sat., Oct. 17: Owl-oween Sun., Dec. 6: “A Dream of Beauty” Holiday Walk

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