Brown County Almanack
VISITORS GUIDE Winter 2009 - 2010
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CONTENTS Antiques & Collectibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Art Colony of the Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Map of Brown County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Conferences, Retreats, Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shopfinder Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shopfinder Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Food, Snacks & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Unique Specialty Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Handmade in Brown County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Where To Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Antique Gun Reproductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Carol’s Fine Gifts & Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Cathy’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Coin Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6 Flower & Herb Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Michael’s Flowers & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Nashville General Store & Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I9 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Holly Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 The Vintage Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G7 Touch of Silver Gold & Old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
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ART Barb Brooke Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Brown County Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Brown County Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F12 Brown County Art Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F5 Brown County Craft Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Brown County Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5 Cathy’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Charlene Marsh Studio and Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Connie Simmonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Dick Ferrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Dixie Ferrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Elizabeth O’Rear Studio & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Ferrer Studio & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Gallery by the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 June Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D11 Mary Jo Limp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sally Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Smashing Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Spears Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Susan Threehawks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Waldron Gallery of Brown County . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F5
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HIS Book Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 . . . . . . . . . . . .16 The Book Loft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CANDLES Country Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Madeline’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Nashville General Store & Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I9 La Sha’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3
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CANDY Jack and Jill Nut Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 . . . . . . . . . . . .33 The Candy Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Candy Dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CHRISTMAS Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 JoAnn’s Home Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J8 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 The Holly Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6
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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Babies, Toddlers & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Brown County Weavery/Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 For Bare Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4, F3 Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Peg Ann’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J6 Salt Creek Golf Retreat Pro Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sheep Street Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 T-Shirt Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I5
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Babies, Toddlers & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Kiss The Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The Candy Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BATH & BODY Country Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .18
BIRDHOUSES & FEEDERS For the Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Madeline’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .16 6 • Winter 2009 - 2010 • Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide
COINS Coin Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6 . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CONFERENCES RETREATS & REUNIONS Abe Martin Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Artists Colony Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Brown County Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5 Camp Palawopec Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L10
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Hampton Inn – Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hampton Inn – Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hilton Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Holiday Inn Express – Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Holiday Inn Express – Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hotel Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Rawhide Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Salt Creek Golf Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Seasons Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L12
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The Ordinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F5 . . . . . . . . . . . .26 The Seasons Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L12 . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Trolly’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 . . . . . . . . . . . .31
DOLLS Jeepers Miniatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 . . . . . . . . . . . .24 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The Vintage Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G7 . . . . . . 18,19,34
ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION CRAFTS Ady’s Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Babies, Toddlers & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Brown County Craft Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Brown County Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Brown County Weavery/Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Country Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 For Bare Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4, F3 Gallery by the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Jeepers Miniatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Michael’s Flowers & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Papertrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7 Sheep Street Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Through the Looking Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Wishful Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
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Abe Martin Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Brown County Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F12 Brown County Art Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F5 Brown County Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5 Brown County Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7, 5 Chateau Thomas Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J7 Copperhead Creek Gem Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Harley-Davidson of Bloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 LTD Motorcycle Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NA Melchior Marionette Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Rawhide Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Salt Creek Golf Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Seasons Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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FLEA MARKET Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .23
FLOWERS & HERBS DINING & SNACKS 19th Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Abe Martin Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Artists Colony Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Brown County Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5 Brown County Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7,5 Chateau Thomas Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J7 Harvest Moon Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Hobnob Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5 Holy Cow Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J9 Hotel Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Jack and Jill Nut Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Kiss The Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 McDonald’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L11 McDonald’s Shopworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Miller’s Ice Cream House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Nashville General Store & Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I9 Salt Creek Golf Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 That Sandwich Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5 The Candy Dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 The Candy Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 The Farmhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Nashville House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5
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Flower & Herb Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 JoAnn’s Home Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J8 Madeline’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Michael’s Flowers & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3
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FOOTWEAR For Bare Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4, F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Peg Ann’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J6 . . . . . . . . . . . .38 The Totem Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 . . . . . . . . . . . .28
FURNITURE JoAnn’s Home Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J8 La Sha’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5 Peter Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Trilogy Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10
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GARDEN & PATIO Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Madeline’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Brown County Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3
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Ady’s Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Antique Gun Reproductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Babies, Toddlers & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Bone Appetit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J6 Brown County Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7,5 Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Cathy’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Coin Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6 Country Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 For the Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Gallery by the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Grasshopper Flats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Jack and Jill Nut Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 JoAnn’s Home Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J8 Kiss The Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 La Sha’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5 Madeline’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Michael’s Flowers & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Peg Ann’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J6 Peter Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 The Brown County Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6 The Candy Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 The French Connection Parfumerie . . . . . . . . . . . . I2 The Hidden Paw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I6 The Totem Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 The Toy Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Vintage Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G7 Touch of Silver Gold & Old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 T-Shirt Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I5 Trilogy Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10 Wishful Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
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GLASS Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 PaperTrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7 Peter Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Smashing Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Trilogy Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10
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GOLF Salt Creek Golf Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .13
HOME DÉCOR Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 . . . . . . . . . . . .27 8 • Winter 2009 - 2010 • Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide
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Gallery By the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 JoAnn’s Home Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J8 La Sha’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5 Madeline’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Peter Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 The Vintage Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G7 Trilogy Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10
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ICE CREAM Miller’s Ice Cream House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Nashville General Store & Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I9 . . . . . . . . . . . .36
JEWELRY Country Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Grasshopper Flats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Peg Ann’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J6 The Brown County Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 The Totem Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Touch of Silver Gold & Old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
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KITCHENWARE & GOURMET FOODS Kiss The Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Harvest Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . .15
LODGING 1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Abe Martin Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Allison House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Artists Colony Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .23 The Brick Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Brown County Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5 . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Cobblestone Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L10 . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Conley Vacation Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Cornerstone Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G8 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Green Valley Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Hampton Inn – Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Hampton Inn – Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Hidden Valley Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Hills O’ Brown Property Management . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Hilltop Cabin & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hilton Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Holiday Inn Express – Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Holiday Inn Express – Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Hotel Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 . . . . . . . . . . . .35 The North House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Rawhide Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Red Bud Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Salt Creek Golf Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .13 The Seasons Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L12 . . . . . . . . . . . .26 The Garden Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .34 The Antique Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 The Kelly Reed Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 The Pines Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Brown County Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5 Cobblestone Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Flower & Herb Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Hills O’ Brown Property Management . . . . . . . . . .12 McDonald’s Shopworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Mike Nickels Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Nashville Express Train Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5
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SIGNS Through the Looking Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 . . . . . . . . . . . .31
SOUTHWEST & WESTERN
LOG CABINS Cobblestone Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mike Nickels Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hills O’ Brown Property Management . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Antique Gun Reproductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . .16 The Totem Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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MOTORCYCLES & ACCESSORIES Harley-Davidson of Bloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 LTD Motorcycle Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NA . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Foxfire & Foxfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 . . . . . . . . . . . .27 The Ferguson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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PET CARE Bone Appetit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Hidden Paw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I6 . . . . . . . . . . . .28 The Crow’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The Toy Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 For Bare Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4, F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Brown County Craft Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Gallery by the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Brown County Weavery/Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Homestead Weaving Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sheep Street Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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POTTERY Brown County Craft Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Brown County Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Ferrer Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Gallery by the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Oak Grove Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Peter Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Trilogy Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10
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REAL ESTATE Hills O’ Brown Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B2 . . . . . . . . . . . .39 United Ritter Realty II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5 . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SCRAPBOOKING Country Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Papertrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H7 . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Wishful Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 . . . . . . . . . . . .32
WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS Abe Martin Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Artists Colony Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Brown County Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5 Hotel Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 La Sha’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H5 Rawhide Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Salt Creek Golf Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Seasons Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L12
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WINERY Brown County Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Chateau Thomas Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J7 . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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THE ALLISON HOUSE
HARVEST MOON PIZZERIA
HILLS O’ BROWN REAL ESTATE
ANTIQUE ALLEY FOR BARE FEET THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS BROWN CO. POTTERY
VILLAGE GREEN MILLER’S ICE CREAM THE CANDY DISH HARVEST PRESERVE FERRER’S GALLERY SMASHING DESIGNS THE BOOK LOFT JEEPER’S MINIATURES BARB BROOKE DAVIS
THE CANDY EMPORIUM
MICHAEL’S FLOWERS & ANTIQUES GALLERY BY THE GREEN
THE ORDINARY
WALDRON GALLERY OF BROWN COUNTY
BC ART GUILD
JACK & JILL NUT SHOP THE TOTEM POST
MON. - FRI. 8 AM - 4 PM
BROWN COUNTY WINERY & TASTING ROOM
BROWN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
THE NASHVILLE HOUSE THAT SANDWICH PLACE BROWN COUNTY SHOP
VISITORS CENTER
COPPERHEAD CREEK GEM MINING COMPANY
TROLLEY’S
COIN SHOP
UNITED RITTER REALTY II
THE HOLLY SHOP
HIDDEN VALLEY INN
THE HOBNOB CORNER
FOR BARE FEET TOO
MUDDY BOOTS CAFE COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA RM AND GIFT SHOPPE
THE NORTH HOUSE
HOTEL HASHVILLE DARLENE’S
LOG JAIL
THE UPPER ROOMS
MAIN STREET SHOPPES WISHFUL THINKING FOXFIRE & FOXFIRE ... TOUCH OF SILVER, GOLD & OLD
BC CRAFT GALLERY PETER GRANT’S
TAGGART BUILDING HIS BOOK SHOP
PIONEER VILLAGE
TRADITIONAL FOLK ART CENTER
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMPLEX
CO BC RNE BC DEM RSTO GU ALM OCR NE BC IDE ANA AT N SUIT HO CK E W ES ME VIS SP SG ITO APE UID RS R E
THE BACKPORCH THE TRILOGY GALLERY
NASHVILLE POST OFFICE
BC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
RE/MAX TEAM
NASHVILLE TOWN HALL
JUNE BRYAN STUDIO
COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING
BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BC ART GALLERY
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THE FRENCH CONNECTION PARFUMERIÈ
MELCHIOR MARIONETTE THEATER SUMMER KITCHEN THE BRADLEY HOUSE
(MAP NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
CVS PHARMACY
CALVIN PLACE MADELINE’S PLACE
SHOPFINDER DIRECTORY PAGES 6-9
BC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
BC WEAVERY/ROOTS FOR THE BIRDS THE FERGUSON HOUSE
CATHY’S CORNER
THE VINTAGE ROSE
BROWN COUNTY INN
PEG ANN’S BOUTIQUE
CAMELOT SHOPPES BONE APPETITE
JOT ’EM DOWN CORNER THE T-SHIRT SHOP
POSSUM TROT SQUARE THE HIDDEN PAW THE CROW’S NEST
BROWN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
NASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLY COW STEAKHOUSE & GRILL
NASHVILLE GENERAL STORE, BAKERY & ANTIQUES
CORNERSTONE INN
COACHLIGHT SQUARE CHATEAU THOMAS JOANN’S HOME WINE BAR ELEGANCE
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THE ARTISTS COLONY INN & RESTAURANT ARTISTS COLONY SHOPPES BABIES, TODDLERS & MORE COUNTRY FOLKS • ANTIQUE GUN REPRODUCTIONS LA SHA’S PLACE • KISS THE COOK THE TOY CHEST CAROL’S FINE GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES GRASSHOPPER FLATS JEWELERS
TRAIN DEPOT
FRANKLIN PLACE
BC YMCA
COMFORT INN
OLIVER’S BBQ
BROWN CO. IGA
MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT
BROWN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL LARRY C. BANKS MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM
BC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THE SEASONS LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER
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Brown County State Park 22 1.1875 Homestead B&B 2. Abe Martin Lodge 3. Bill Monroe’s Memorial Music Park & Campground 4. Brown County Winery 5. Camp Palawopec Lodge & Cabins 6. Charlene Marsh Studio 7. Cobblestone Log Homes 8. Conley Vacation Rental 9. Elizabeth O’Rear Studio 10 Green Valley Lodge 11. Hiils O’ Brown Property Management 12. Hilltop Cabin & Luxury Suites
21 13. Homestead Weaving Studio 14. Mary Jo Limp Studio 15. McDonald's Shopworth 16. Oak Grove Pottery 17. Paintball Valley/Valley Branch Retreat 18. Rawhide Ranch 19. Red Bud Inn 20. Salt Creek Golf Retreat 21. Spears Gallery 22. T.C. Steele Historic Site 23. The Farmhouse Cafe and The Flower & Herb Barn 24. The Owls Roost Cabin
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WORSHIP IN BROWN COUNTY Street, P.O. Box 248, Nashville, Indiana 47448. Services: Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.; LIFE Classes, Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Auditorium accessible for handicapped. Staffed nursery available.
BROWN COUNTY PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP, Rev. Dr. Scott Seay. 812-988-9764. 602 State Road 135 North, Nashville. Services: Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome! Children’s nursery available during our 10:00 am worship. Website www.bcpresby. com or through Church with the Chamber of Commerce in Brown County.
NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pastor Fred Haywood, 812-988-4666. Jefferson Street, just south of Main Street, Nashville, P.O. Box 518, Nashville, IN 47448. Services: Worship Services 8:30 and 10:30 am; Sunday School 9:15 am. www.nashvilleumc.org.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, State Road 135, 2 blocks north of courthouse. P.O. Box 82, Nashville, IN 47448. Services: Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:30 am; (May-October) opens Fridays 12-3, except holidays.
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Pastor Justin Senesi, 812-9886543. One mile from Nashville on State Road 135 North, P.O. Box 654, Nashville, IN 47448. Services: Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Website: www. newlifecc.org
CHRIST THE SAVIOUR BULGARIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 47 East Main Street, Nashville Indiana. Contact Father Jerome & Anna Sanderson at 317-442-6762 or David & Rebecca Denman at 812342-2901 for directions and information on other feast day services. Services: Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Sundays.
PARKVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Pastor David Hayes, 812-988-7797. Nashville State Road 46 east, across from Brown County State Park. Matt Stanley, Pastor of Student Ministries; Cyndi Larson, Minister of Music; Susan Voland, Mission Leader; Active Children & Youth Adult Departments. Services: Sunday School 9:30 am; Morning Worship 10:30 am; Wednesday for all ages 6:30 p.m.; Wisdom of the Word Bible Study, Tuesday 7:00 pm through the school year. Small groups available in homes throughout the week.
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP OF BROWN COUNTY, Pastor Phil Barrett, The Salvation Army Building, 168 S. Jefferson Street, Nashville. “Where no one is a stranger.” Sunday Worship Services 10:00 a.m., relevant messages, casual dress and food. Handicap Accessible. Parking behind the building. (812) 988-7019.
SHEPERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1/2 mile north of Bean Blossom on State Road 135. Services: 10:15 a.m.; Bible class 9:00 a.m. (812) 988-8057.
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, 812-988-9901. 1267 Old St. Rd. 46E. Services: Sunday School 9:00 am; Worship Service 10:00 am; Evening Service 6:30 pm. Affiliation S.B.C.
ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sr. Eileen Flavin, CSC, Parish Life Coordinator 812-988-6995. Father Eric Johnson, Sacramental Minister 812-988-2778. 1008 McLary Road, Nashville, Indiana 47448, P.O. Box 577, 812-988-6995. Services: Saturday Anticipation 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Daily Prayer Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. www. stagneschurchnashville.org
GRACE CHURCH, A Reformed Church, Dan Reuter, preaching. At the corner of Cornerstone Inn, (812) 988-1465 after 6 pm. Service Sundays at 9:00 a.m. A new church in the Reformed tradition. Small group atmosphere. Casual dress. Please come. GREEN VALLEY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, Pastor Paul D. Hardin, 812-988-2884 or 812-988-6523. One mile south of Nashville on West 46. Services: Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
ST. MATTHEWS ANGLICAN CHURCH, Pastor Father Tom Tirman, (866) 455-5134. 51 Chestnut Street, Salt Creek Plaza, west side. Meeting Sundays, Holy Communion, Sunday, 9 a.m. “New Church - Traditional Values.”
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Rick Clayton, Minister; and Kenny Gooch, Youth Minister. 812-988-2889, 160 South Van Buren
FINE FOOD • GOLF • LODGING • BANQUETS
Golf GPS on all of our carts 18-hole bent grass course Open to the public Twilight rates available Unlimited Stay & Play Pkg. Open through winter w/special rates
19th Hole Sports Bar & Grille Open daily at 11 am Serving lunch & dinner Drink Specials Live Entertainment every Friday & Saturday night Flat Screen TVs
Overlook Lodge
The Overlook
For Sale or Overnight Lodging
Relaxed casual dining Full bar with extensive wine list Featuring Steak, Pasta & Seafood Seating 20-200 for weddings & banquets
36 Two bedroom condos Lodging for 1-4 guests per unit Fully furnished w/ wireless internet Full kitchens Fireplace & Deck Outdoor Pool & Spa
You can’t beat Salt Creek Golf Retreat! Stay, Play and have a Good Time! 2359 St. Rd. 46 East •
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ART COLONY OF THE MIDWEST Arts Information Center
Cathy Haggerty
10 N. Van Buren Street, in the Visitors Center. The center offers visitors a comprehensive artist registry, community art calendar, featured artists exhibits, maps and information. Learn about our art history and today’s artists and craftsmen who made Brown County, “The Art Colony of the Midwest�.
Franklin Shoppes, 39 E. Franklin Street, Cathy’s Corner is a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art, and those rare hard to find items! Come take a look at our wide variety of items and paintings. Commissions also accepted - portraits, sawblades, landscapes, still-life, etc. Also offering painting classes! Phone: 812.988.4091.
Barb Brooke Davis
Chris Gustin
61 W. Main Street, in the Ferrer Gallery, designs and stitches decorative home accessories including wall art, pillows, pin-keeps, and seasonal felted pins using over-dyed vintage wool. The method is textile assemblage or collage, with multiple layers of wool, threads and embellishments creating the original designs. Open most days, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.barbbrookedavis.com jobardavis@yahoo.com (812) 360-0478.
6285 Hamilton Creek Road, 2 miles south of Crouch’s Market near Hilltop Christian Camp. Handwoven “recycled rugs�, shawls, throws, clothing, scarves. Equipment and supplies for weaving, knitting, spinning. Commissions accepted. Visitors welcomed. Homestead Weaving Studio is open March through December, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days. For more information call (812) 988-8622 or e-mail: chris@ homesteadweaver.com.
Brown County Art Gallery
Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery
Located just 3 blocks east of the Courthouse on Main Street. Brown County’s original art gallery, established in 1926, offers works for sale by Gallery Association members, plus consigned old Indiana art. The remodeled exhibition space now includes the Indiana Heritage Arts Gallery featuring many of Indiana’s professional artists. Browse our museum and enjoy works by the early art colony masters. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, Noon to 5:00 PM. Ample parking and free admission. www.browncountyartgallery. org brncagal@att.net (812) 988-4609.
4013 Lanam Ridge Road, beautiful plein air and studio oil paintings of the Brown County landscape. Award winning paintings in collections throughout the United States and Europe. Visit her studio and gallery at the northern edge of Yellowwood State Forest just five miles from town. Open daily by chance or by appointment. (812) 9884497. Char@CharleneMarsh.com or www.CharleneMarsh.com.
Brown County Art Guild 48 S. Van Buren Street, is a wonderful gallery of fine art. It is also home of the Marie Goth collection. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; January & February, weekends only; closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. www.browncounty.org (812) 988-6185.
Brown County Pottery 58 W. Franklin Street, in the historic Antique Alley complex, is the working studio of John and Beth Mills. Their pottery is made right on the premises and only sold there. Come and watch them work.
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Connie Simmonds of Smashing Designs 61 W. Main Street, on the second floor of the Village Green Building, on the right at the top of the stairs, creates one-of-a-kind mosaic art furniture, gifts and treasures from broken glass, china, pottery, gems, buttons, shells and other found objects. Group and individual classes available. Commissions welcomed! Open everyday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 344-5417.
Dick Ferrer 61 W. Main Street, is on the second level of the Village Green Building. Dick Ferrer’s fine art studio occupies space in the Ferrer Gallery. View Dick’s award winning impressionistic paintings of local scenes, his popular raven and crow series and tribal art. Open everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.ferrergallery.com dferrer@att.net (812) 988-1994.
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The Candy Dish (812) 988-7606
Harvest Preserve (812) 988-7606
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Working Studios of Dick & Dixie Ferrer - Fine Art Barb Brooke Davis - Textile Art Connie Simmonds & Susan Threehawks - Mosaic Art
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Dixie Ferrer 61 W. Main Street, is on the second level of the Village Green Building. Dixie Ferrer’s fine art and teaching studio occupies space in the Ferrer Gallery. Dixie paints in oils and is well known for her mixed media works. She applies a combination of varied techniques in 2 and 3 dimensional creations. She also teaches classes to children and adults. Open everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.ferrergallery.com dferrer@att.net (812) 988-1994.
Elizabeth O’Rear Take a scenic drive to beautiful Southern Brown County and visit the Elizabeth O’Rear Studio & Gallery located at 8850 State Road 135 South. Elizabeth is a diversified fine artist and you may view numerous works done in oil, acrylic and watercolor. Open most days 10 - 5. For appointment, call (812) 988-1090 or (812) 390-7216. Visit www. elizabethorear.com for more information.
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pottery. Open daily except Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 7:30 p.m. (812) 988-8452.
June Bryan Studio 36 Artist Drive, is home to Brown County artist June Bryan. June is a long time member of the Brown County Art Gallery. She creates traditional Brown County landscapes of local scenes, painted in oil. Visitors are welcome by appointment. You will find her studio just one block north of the Brown County Art Gallery. (812) 988-4262
Mary Jo Limp Gallery 1436 State Road 46 West, is the working studio of artist, Mary Jo Limp. Mary Jo enjoys creating plein air landscapes, town scenes and creates studio paintings of local scenes and still lifes. She works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and pen & ink. Commissions accepted. Visitors welcome. Open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. www.maryjolimp. com maryjolimp@sbcglobal.net (812) 988-1948.
Oak Grove Pottery
61 W. Main Street, is on the second level of the Village Green Building. Showcasing original fine art and crafts of over 30 local and regional artists. . Space includes a large gallery, working artists’ studios and class rooms. Visit and observe work being created, purchase finished art and/or sign up for classes. Open everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.ferrergallery.com dferrer@att.net (812) 988-1994.
942 Oak Grove Road, just 3.3 miles west of the downtown stoplight. Hand thrown functional and decorative pottery made of terra cotta and stoneware clay. Also, one-of-a kind sawdust fired pots. See potters Judy and Tom Prichard at work in their studio/gallery. Open most days 10-5. 812-344-4186. www.oakgrovepottery.com.
Gallery by the Green
Sally Baldwin
23 North Jefferson Street, is a unique gathering of fine arts and crafts by regional artists, many of whom are not exhibited anywhere else in Nashville. This frequently changing collection usually includes original oils, water colors, photography, fine woodworking and
Antique Alley Shoppes, corner of Franklin and Jefferson Streets, has been keeping America’s weaving tradition alive in Brown County since 1984. Her love for weaving and other cultures is evident in her studio & retail space. She specializes in rag rugs and clothing using natural, organic and chenille yarns. For information, (812) 988-0411.
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Smashing Designs 61 W. Main Street, on the second floor of the Village Green Building, on the right at the top of the stairs, creates one-of-a-kind mosaic art furniture, gifts and treasures from broken glass, china, pottery, gems, buttons, shells and other found objects. Group and individual classes available. Commissions welcomed! Open everyday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 344-5417.
Spears Gallery 5110 State Road 135 South, is the working studio of Larry Spears. Find delightful displays of an abundant selection of decorative and functional pottery, the fine art photography of Kyle Spears and numerous works by fellow Brown County artisans. Located just 10 miles from downtown Nashville on scenic State Road 135 South. Open daily 10 am – 5 pm. www.spearspottery.com spearspottery@ sprynet.com.
Susan Threehawks of Smashing Designs 61 W. Main Street, on the second floor of the Village Green Building,
on the right at the top of the stairs, creates one-of-a-kind mosaic art furniture, gifts and treasures from broken glass, china, pottery, gems, buttons, shells and other found objects. Group and individual classes available. Commissions welcomed! Open everyday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 344-5417.
T. C. Steele State Historic Site 4220 T.C. Steele Road off of State Road 46 West in Brown County. Open from early spring to late fall. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays & most holidays. Open July 4th & Labor Day. For info, call (812) 988-2785.
Waldron Gallery of Brown County 41 S. Van Buren Street, Heritage Building in Nashville. Working studio of internationally- recognized artist, Wayne Waldron (winner of 525 national and 11 international awards). Gallery also features awardwinning photo art of nationally recognized artist, Peggy Waldron. Open daily. For more information, call (812) 988-1844 or visit us at www.waldrongallery.com.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES Antique Gun Reproductions, 125 S. Van Buren Street in The Artists Colony Shops, carries Civil War & Old West antique gun reproductions, swords, knives and books. (812) 988-7471 or (800) 588-7471. www.countryfolksonline.com.
Nashville General Store, Bakery and Antiques is a must see while in Nashville. Step back in time and enjoy a soda from the old wringer washer while you browse through the old country store. Open year round. (812) 988-6362.
Carol’s Fine Gifts & Collectibles, Artists Colony Shops, find many of your favorite collectibles: August Moon, Boyd’s Bears, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell Folk Art, Lilliput Lane Cottages, Olszewski Gallery of Lights, Painted Ponies, Pipka Santas, Possible Dreams Santas, Precious Moments, Jesse Vandenberg Ornaments, Ne’Qwa Arts, Snowbabies, Snowsnickles,Williraye, and Wizard of Oz. (812)) 988-6388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com.
The Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant A Charming 19th Century Style Inn and Restaurant
Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin Street, Cathy’s Corner is a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art, and those rare hard to find items! Come take a look at our wide variety of items and paintings. Commissions also accepted - portraits, saw blades, landscapes, still-life, etc. Also offering painting classes! Phone: 812.988.4091. Coin Shop, 145 N. Van Buren Street, can locate hard-to-find coins and currency. (812) 988-0587. E-mail: nvillecoins@aol.com. Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery, 5171 Bean Blossom Road, offers unusual plants, herbs, perennials, vines, flowering shrubs & trees, soils, mulches, garden art, antiques, birdhouses and they offer complete landscape design and installation services. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily from spring until frost. (812) 988-7232. Michael’s Flowers & Antiques, 31 N. Jefferson Street, carries flowers, fresh arrangements, garden items, stained glass, braided rugs, unusual lighting, candles, quilts, garden furniture, birdhouses, antiques, wind chimes and more. Open year around from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. everyday. (812) 988-7758.
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20 Guest Rooms, 8 with Balconies 3 Suites with Whirlpool Baths Conference & Banquet Rooms Free Guest Parking
Full Service Restaurant ~ Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Breakfast Buffet - 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Early Bird Specials Mon. - Thurs. 3-5 p.m.
988-0600 • 800-737-0255 At the corner of Franklin & Van Buren Streets in Nashville
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The Holly Shop, where every day is Christmas! You will find Dept. 56, Byers Choice Carolers, and personalized ornaments. They have over 10,000 ornaments. Located at the corner of Van Buren and Mound Streets. (812) 988-4453.
Through the Looking Glass, in historical Antique Alley does etched artwork in glass, custom redwood signs on order, and custom stone engraving. See craftsmen, Mary Ann Whitaker and Tommy Thompson, at work. (812) 988-0449.
The Vintage Rose, offers hand-painted furniture and other small decorative items by Lana Morgan. She transforms watering cans, crocks, tins, boxes and much more. (812) 988-1724.
Touch of Silver, Gold & Old’s, Albert Drake, Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry. (812) 988-6990.
HANDMADE IN BROWN COUNTY Babies, Toddlers, & More, is Nashville’s only baby and toddler shop. Owner Liz Grubbs and her mother hand crochet and embroider many unique items. Check out their new personalized children’s CDs and DVDs. Located at 125 S. Van Buren Street in The Artists Colony Shops. (812) 988-2300. Web site: www.babiestoddlersandmore.net. Brown County Pottery, in historical Antique Alley creates pottery pieces right in theirstudio. John and Beth Mills invite you to stop by and watch them create unique one-of-a-kind pieces. See real Brown County craftsman at work. Brown County Weavery/Roots, in historical Antique Alley has been keeping America’s weaving tradition alive in Brown County since 1984. Owner Sally Baldwin’s love for weaving and other cultures is evident in her studio and retail space. She specializes in rag rugs and clothing using natural, organic and chenille yarns. (812) 988-0411. Carol’s Fine Gifts & Collectibles, Artists Colony Shops, find many of your favorite collectibles: August Moon, Boyd’s Bears, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell Folk Art, Lilliput Lane Cottages, Olszewski Gallery of Lights, Painted Ponies, Pipka Santas, Possible Dreams Santas, Precious Moments, Jesse Vandenberg Ornaments, Ne’Qwa Arts, Snowbabies, Snowsnickles,Williraye, and Wizard of Oz. (812)) 988-6388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com. Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin Street, Cathy’s Corner is a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art, and those rare hard to find items! Come take a look at our wide variety of items and paintings. Commissions also accepted - portraits, saw blades, landscapes, still-life, etc. Also
Nashville’s unique cooperative gallery featuring fine arts and crafts by local and area artisans since 1978 58 East Main Street (next to the County Courthouse)
(812) 988-7058 Open Daily 10a.m. - 5p.m.
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offering painting classes! Phone: 812.988.4091. Crafts Gone Wild/SBJ Designs, 44 N. Van Buren Street, carries handcrafted silver, wire-wrapped jewelry, gold jewelry, rings, pendants, carvings, pearls, and natural stones. Shop owners, Larry and Sharon Jenkins, have been creating jewelry for over 20 years. They are a full service jewelry shop, they can size rings or create a one of a kind piece of jewelry for you. (812) 988-4423. For Bare Feet and For Bare Feet Too, offers socks made at their Brown County factory. Visit both their shops at Antique Alley Complex and on Main Street across from Hob Nob Restaurant. Website: www. forbarefeet.com. Grasshopper Flats Jewelers, is located 150 S. Van Buren Street in the Back to Back Complex. Owner/designer/jeweler, Doug Stoffer, has been creating fine jewelry for over 30 years. He offers fine diamonds, opals, gemstones and Austrian lead crystal. (812) 988-4037. Peter Grant’s, is one of Nashville’s premier home furnishing stores. Located at 100 E. Main Street. They carry fine home furnishings, mission style furniture, cherry furniture, pottery, glass, and copper, many created by Indiana artisans. (812) 988-7270. Sheepstreet Fibers, is located 2.5 miles west of Morgantown on Indiana 252, just a short drive from Nashville. It has its own source of wool to spin into yarn, with a number of alpacas and shetland sheep. There is raving for spinners and yarns, fleeces, books, spinning wheels and looms. (812) 597-KNIT. www.sheepstreet.com.
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The Crow’s Nest, S. Van Buren Street in Possum Trot Square, carries Burt’s Bees skincare, candle warmers, fireman & police gifts, Swan Creek soy candles, garden accents, barn stars, candle-lights and bulbs and unique home accessories. (812) 988-1075. The Totem Post, 78 S. Van Buren Street, was opened in 1952 by Bill & Marielle Jockey. Then they did custom leatherwork and carried handmade American Indian jewelry and foreign crafts. Today, our merchandise has expanded, but the atmosphere is the same. Many people bring their grandchildren to visit the shop they remember from childhood. Open daily – except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. www.thetotempost.com (812) 988-2511.
The Trilogy Gallery, located at 120 E. Main Street carries metal artwork, pottery, stained glass, mission style furniture and cherry furniture. Many created by Indiana artisans. (812) 988-4030. The Vintage Rose, offers hand-painted furniture and other small decorative items by Lana Morgan. She transforms watering cans, crocks, tins, boxes and much more. (812) 988-1724. Through the Looking Glass, in historical Antique Alley does etched artwork in glass, custom redwood signs on order, and custom stone engraving. See craftsmen, Mary Ann Whitaker and Tommy Thompson, at work. (812) 988-0449. Touch of Silver, Gold & Old’s, Albert Drake, Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry. (812) 988-6990.
LOCAL SERVICES Brown County Visitors Center, located in the center of downtown Nashville, at the corner of Van Buren and Main Street. Stop by for all the information you need on Brown County and ask about their Valued Visitors program. May purchase tickets to many local events at the Center. Open 7 days a week. (812) 988-7303 or (800) 313-4686. info@browncounty.com or www.browncounty.com. Cobblestone Log Homes’, team of experts will partner with you whether you want to order materials and do-it-yourself, or whether you want them to hand you the keys to a completed home. (812) 829-1186 www.cobblestoneloghomes.com. Hills O’ Brown Property Management, is a full-service rental management company specializing in vacation and long-term accommodations with a wide variety of vacation homes, guest houses, apartments and residences in Nashville, Indiana and Brown, Monroe & Bartholomew Counties. 4118 East State Road 46 near Gnaw Bone. Their office is open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 988-6429. www. browncountylogcabins.com.
Hills O’ Brown Realty, 158 N. Jefferson Street, specializing in second or retirement homes, wooded acreage, investment property, vacation and full time rentals. (812) 988-2227. www.browncountyhomes.com. McDonald’s Shopworth, The oldest family owned-business in Brown County began in 1891, when Kess McDonald purchased a small building at the intersection of State Roads 135 and 45 in Bean Blossom. Mike Nickel’s Log Homes, 3497 N. Clay Lick Road, building fine log homes for over 40 years. (812) 988-2689. United Ritter Realty II, 173 N. Van Buren Street, stop by and talk to Jay Balcerak about all your real estate needs. (812) 988-4393 or 888223-7018. www.unitedrealtysells.com or jay@unitedrealtysells.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT Abe Martin Lodge, in Brown County State Park now has a 12,000 square foot water park. It is available to hotel guests only. (812) 9884418. Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground, 5163 St. Road 135 North, is home to the oldest, continuous running bluegrass festival in the world. Visit the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Country Star Museum and on weekends shop at the Bean Blossom Flea Market. Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest state park, offers camping, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, horse trails, Saddle Barn, Nature Center, picnicing, swimming pool, fishing, tennis, and playgrounds. Open year around. (812) 988-6406. Web site: www.IN.gov/ dnr/parklake. Brown County Winery, has been making award winning wines for 21 years. Their tasting room is located at corner of Main Street and Old School Way. Don’t forget to stop by their winery and tasting room in downtown Gnaw Bone, 4520 E. State Road 46. Enjoy a tour of the winery. (812) 988-6144 or (888)-298-2984. Web site: www.browncountywinery.com. Open Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm; Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 5:30 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm, year around. Chateau Thomas Wine Bar, located at Coachlight Square, offers complimentary wine-tastings, unique wine gifts & cheeses. Enjoy live music on the weekends. (812) 988-8500. Web site: www.chateauthomas.com.
Rawhide Ranch, offers 45-minute guided horseback rides daily on 56 acres of wooded trails bordering Brown County State Park. It also offers teambuilding and low ropes facilitated by Team Effect. Call (812) 988-0085 or (888) 94-RANCH, or visit www.rawhideranchusa. com for more information. Red Barn Jamboree and R.V. Camp, 71 Parkview Road, hosts a smorgasbord of entertainment. Call (812) 988-2429 for more information. Web site: www.redbarn-jamboree-rv-park.com. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers an 18hole championship golf course, two on-site golf pros who are available for private & group instruction. Enjoy The Overlook Restaurant, The 19th Hole Sports Bar, and pro shop. Banquet facility and lodging also onsite. Hours: 7 am – Dark www.saltcreekgolf.com (812) 9887888. Schooner Valley Stables, 2282 State Road 46 West, offers guided trail rides. (812) 988-2859. Web site: www.schoonervalleystables. homestead.com. Yellowwood State Forest, 772 Yellowwood Lake Road, has a 133-acre lake, primitive campgrounds, rowboat rental, hiking, hunting, fishing, bridle trails. (812) 988-7945. Web site: www.in.gov/dnr/ forestry.
Copperhead Mining Company, 79 N. Van Buren Street in the Iris Garden Complex, Enjoy panning for gems, fossils, and arrowheads. Bags range from $6-11. Fun for the whole family. For Bare Feet Factory Tours, see an operating factory in action. From cones of yarn to the finished socks, you will see each of the steps it takes to make each pair. (812) 988-2067. Web site: www. forbarefeet.com. LTD Motorcycle Rentals, daily, weekend, weekly rental of HarleyDavidson motorcycles. Cycles delivered to your hotel, tent, cabin, or vehicle. Well-maintained sharp-looking comfortable bikes. (888) 583-4647. Melchior Marionette Theatre, west side of S. Van Buren Street. Seasonal shows. Call 800-849-4853 for ticket information or visit www. melchiormarionettes.com.
Mike’s Music & Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, offers country music and dancing. Beer, wine and food available. No smoking. Friday and Saturday shows: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. (812) 988-8636. Web site: www.thedancebarn.com. Pioneer Village Museum, east of Courthouse, step back into the 19th century. Open weekends and holidays, May - October, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (812) 988-6089. Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide • Winter 2009 - 2010 • 23
LODGING 1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast, is a charming country Victorian home built in the late 1800’s. They invite you to step back in time and relax from the hustle-bustle and crowds of the village. Enjoy a scrumptious home cooked country breakfast with richly brewed coffee or select teas. Complimentary soft drinks and homemade cookies are available each afternoon and evening. (812) 988-0853 homestead1875@aol.com. Abe Martin Lodge & Cabins, Brown County State Park, offers 160 rooms/cabins, a full service restaurant, game room, cable, hiking trails & beautiful vistas. The lodge was built in 1932 of handhewn native stone and oak timbers cut in the park. The main lodge has two spacious and comfortable lobbies with two fireplaces. (812) 988-4418 abemartinlodge@dnr.state.in.us. Allison House, located at 90 S. Jefferson Street, has five guest rooms each with a private bath, and manager, Tim O’Bryan, serves a full hot breakfast each morning. They are within easy walking distance of all downtown attractions and offer free parking for their guests. For more information, call (812) 988-0814, e-mail: timobryan@allisonhouseinn.net, or visit www.theallisonhouse.net. Artists Colony Inn, corner of Franklin & Van Buren Streets, offers 23 overnight rooms with three executive whirlpool suites. The estab-
lishment is a quaint 19th century style inn. The inn features a roof top Jacuzzi, a full service restaurant, colony gift shop, spacious banquet and conference facility specializing in meetings, receptions, and reunions. (812) 988-0600 (800) 737-0255 www.artistscolonyinn.com. The Brick Lodge, is just a mile north of Nashville on State Road 135 North. Enjoy 2 bedrooms with 2 baths, game room with pool table, cable TV, gas fireplace, outdoor hot tub, gas grill and full equipped kitchen. Accommodates 8 people. (812) 988-8400 or (800) 848-6274. www.bricklodge.com. Brown County Inn, 51 E. State Road 46, invites you to relax and feel a touch of Indiana’s past. The rustic inn offers 99 guest rooms, and two suites, complete with queen or king size beds to make your stay a comfortable one. Every guestroom has a walk-out covered porch or covered balcony, coffee maker, hair dryer, 25” TV with game ports rockers and phone with data-port. Enjoy the large covered pool yeararound. Playground, miniature golf, tennis courts also available. www. browncountyinn.com (812) 988-2291 or (877) 772-5249. Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 Clay Lick Road. Camp log cabin lodge sleeps 30 guests and outdoor cabins can accommodate 70 guests. Enjoy 300 acres of woods, trails, 4 acre lake, canoes, kayaks, beach, campfire areas, basketball court, ultimate
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frisbee, soccer field, horseshoes, volleyball area, mountain bike trails, indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen facilities. Open year around. (812) 988-2689. www.camppalawopec.com. Comfort Inn, is located a quarter mile from downtown Nashville, at 75 W. Chestnut Street. This hotel is a Platinum Award Winner and has newly renovated spacious rooms. Complementary breakfast, fitness room, high speed internet, cable t.v. and indoor pool. Discount tickets to Coachlight Musical Theatre and tickets available to Little Nashville Opry. AAA discounts and special package rates. (812) 9886118. www.choicehotels.com. Conley Vacation Rental, 2689 Bean Blossom Road, enjoy wooded seclusion and the delights of nature with all the comforts of home! Hiking trails, fishing, & bird watching. Cornerstone Inn & Suites, Franklin Street, is a Victorian style bed and breakfast with a quiet, inviting, homey atmosphere. Twenty distinctively decorated guest rooms feature private bath, cable television, telephone, temperature control and many fine antiques. Also check out their Upper Rooms in the Main Street Shops complex on East Main Street. (812) 988-0300 www.cornerstoneinn.com. Cozy Bear Log Cabin, State Road 46 West, can accommodate six guests with three bedrooms (queen beds). The upper level of this cabin has 2 bedrooms, a full bath (whirlpool tub) and a pool table. The living room has a gas log fireplace. The television has a full satellite package and VCR/DVD player. On this level you will also find one bedroom and one bath with whirlpool tub. There is a screened porch with a relaxing hot tub for your enjoyment. (812) 829-1186. www. cobblestoneloghomes.com.
Hills O’ Brown Property Management, is a full-service rental management company specializing in vacation and long-term accommodations with a wide variety of vacation homes, guest houses, apartments and residences in Nashville, Indiana and Brown, Monroe & Bartholomew Counties. 4118 East State Road 46 near Gnaw Bone. Their office is open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 988-6429. www. browncountylogcabins.com. Hilltop Cabin & Luxury Suites have a fireplace, whirlpool tub, pool table, big screen TV, full kitchen, and a view that will take your breath away. Options range from a one-bedroom cabin with fireplace, to suites with full kitchens, (seasonal) gas log fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, pool table, big screen TV and private decks. Every suite and cabin has a VCR and DVD player. We provide VHS movies for your enjoyment. Charcoal grills, a picnic table and fire pit are available for use by all guests. Absorb the peaceful tranquility of Brown County only 3.5 miles from downtown Nashville. (812) 988-0984 - www. browncountycabins.com. Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson Street, offers 45 rooms with an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool spa, restaurant and lounge. The hotel features one and two bed suites with more than 800 square feet. Each room includes a kitchen, dining room, living room, two full baths, balcony and cable TV. Ask about their Whirlpool suites, hot tub rooms and studios. Wedding and banquet facilities available. (812) 988-8400 www.hotelnashville.com. Rawhide Ranch, State Road 135 South, is bordered on two sides by Brown County State Park. Come enjoy Old West lodging at its finest. Enjoy nightly campfires and hayrides. Horseback riding available. (812) 988-0085 www.rawhideranchusa.com.
Green Valley Lodge, 692 W. State Road 46, is a wonderful place to stay. Enjoy individually appointed rooms and grounds that are neat and squeaky clean in a safe, quiet setting. The lodge offers king size beds and Royal Spa hot tubs and 2 double beds or 1 queen bed. Adjacent to the Little Nashville Opry. Ask about weeknight discounts. Now offering wireless internet. (812) 988-0231. www.greenvalleylodge.com. Hidden Valley Inn, 201 N. Van Buren Street, is a charming hotel. Walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries and activities. Each suite features a kitchen and dining area, living room. (812) 988-9000 or (877) 988-9099.
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Nestled in the gentle rolling hills of Southern Indiana, The Allison House is the perfect complement to the quiet charm of the scenic area. With a mood and a decor reflecting the relaxed lifestyle of its innkeepers, each of the Inn’s five rooms is newly remodeled and individually decorated with an emphasis on coziness, comfort, and charm. A full breakfast is served each morning. Innkeeper Tim O’Bryan Downtown with free parking 90 S Jefferson Street Nashville
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Red Bud Inn, State Road 46 West. Newly decorated rooms feature hardwood floors, fresh line-dried linens, charming country décor and friendly service. (812) 988-1661. Rustic Elegance, State Road 46 West, newly constructed 4bedroom log home on 4 acres with a panoramic view to the south and beautiful wooded views in every other direction! Decks and/or porches all around. The fully equipped kitchen is a chef’s dream. The master bedroom with a king bed has a master bath with a Jacuzzi tub large enough for two. There is a 1/2 bath for the guests. Sunroom overlooking the woods Upstairs is two bedrooms with king beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Downstairs is a family room with a pool table and another full bath. (812) 829-1186. www.cobblestoneloghomes.com. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 E. State Road 46, offers 32 two bedroom fully furnished condos for overnight lodging. Each unit has one king and one full size bedroom with private baths, family room with fireplace, stocked kitchen and balcony or private deck. Enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub, restaurant, snack restaurant, 18-hole championship golf course, pro shop and banquet facility. www.saltcreekgolf. com (812) 988-7888. The Antique Cabin, The Garden Cabin, The Kelly Reed Cabin and The Pines Cabin, Clay Lick Road. Individual fully furnished log cabins that sleep 2 - 8 guests each. Complete kitchens, very cozy, old time claw foot tubs, decorated with antiques and garden treasures. Secluded, woodsy settings. Some with fireplaces, lofts or decks. Access to 4-acre lake, hiking trails, canoes, and kayaks. Ten minutes to Nashville. (812) 988-2689. www.browncountylodging.com. The North House, 194 N. Van Buren Street, offers three bedrooms featuring two king-sized beds, one queen-sized bed and a queen sleeper sofa, as well as private parking (a luxury in Nashville) and a privacy fence around the rear deck (grill provided) and hot tub, www. thenorthhousegetaway.com. (812) 988-8400. The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 E. State Road 46. is perched on top of one of Brown County’s softly rolling hills, enjoy this full service hotel with dining room, lounge, and enclosed pool.www.seasonslodge.com (812) 988-2284 or (800) 365-7327.
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Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall. Complementary hot & cold breakfast, manager’s reception, high speed internet, and business center, fitness room, guest laundry, cable t.v. and indoor pool. (812) 526-5100. www.hamptoninn.com. Hampton Inn, 247 N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour. This hotel is conveniently located near Tanger Outlet Mall and a variety of eateries. It is a Lighthouse Award winner. Suites with whirlpool and kitchenettes available. Complementary hot & cold breakfast, manager’s reception, high speed internet, business center, guest laundry, cable t.v. and indoor pool. (812) 523-2409. www.hamptoninn.com. Hilton Garden Inn, this luxurious hotel offers 125 guest rooms, 2700 sq. ft. of meeting space, indoor pool with whirlpool, complementary high speed, The Great American Grill & Lounge serves breakfast & dinner daily. Adjacent to Edinburgh Premium Outlet. Newly constructed.
Holiday Inn Express, 111711 U.S. 31, Edinburgh, adjacent to Edinburgh Premium Outlet. Newly renovated spacious rooms and suites with whirlpools and kitchenettes. Complementary hot & cold breakfast, manager’s reception, high speed internet, business center, fitness room, guest laundry, cable t.v. and indoor pool. (812) 526-9899. www.holidayinn.com. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 249 N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour. This new hotel offers a variety of suites with whirlpool and fireplace or kitchenettes. All rooms have cable t.v., microwaves and refrigerators. Complementary hot & cold breakfast, manager’s reception, high speed internet, business center, fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool spa. (812) 522-1200. www.holidayinn.com.
CONFERENCES, RETREATS & REUNIONS Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, is perfect for your next conference, meeting, wedding or retreat. They have meeting rooms, conference facilities and private dining areas available for your next reception, banquet, conference and reunion. Seating capacity ranges from 10 to 400. The banquet department caters private meals, snacks and breaks. They can also cater a barbeque or meal function at one of the park shelter houses for groups of 50 or more. For smaller picnic groups, they can prepare box lunches. www.abemartinlodge. dnr.state.in.us/ (812) 988-4418.
rounded with serenity, graciousness, and spectacular natural beauty. Their accommodations provide the technology and equipment necessary to put on truly efficient, effective meetings and presentations. The Brown County inn offers flexible meeting facilities that can be customized to your requirements. Can accommodate 250 persons. Brown County Inn’s support staff can help make your dream wedding come true. Choose from plated or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres, and cash or host bars. Also available for Bridal Showers, Luncheons, Rehearsal Dinners, and Weddings. www.browncountyinn.com (812) 988-2291 or (877) 772-5249.
Artists Colony Inn, 105 S. Van Buren, is a romantic 19th century style inn offering an elegant banquet room for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions. 20 charming guest rooms and honeymoon whirlpool suites. Special menu selections served plated or buffet style. Also offers meeting space for up to 60 persons. They specialize in small meetings. Complete audio visual equipment and high speed internet access. (812) 988-0600. www.artistscolonyinn. com.
Camp Palawopec Lodge & Retreat Area, 3497 Clay Lick Road. Camp log cabin lodge sleeps 30 guests and outdoor cabins can accommodate 70 guests. Enjoy 300 acres of woods, trails, 4 acre lake, canoes, kayaks, beach, campfire areas, basketball court, ultimate frisbee, soccer field, horseshoes, volleyball area, mountain bike trails, indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen facilities. Open year around. (812) 988-2689. www.camppalawopec.com.
Brown County Inn, 51 E. State Road 46, offers meeting facilities that capture all the charm and atmosphere of days-gone-by, sur-
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newly renovated guest rooms. Enjoy the indoor pool and fitness center. www.choicehotels.com (812) 988-6118. Cornerstone Inn & Suites, 54 East Franklin Street, is a Victorian style bed and breakfast hotel with a quiet, inviting, homey atmosphere throughout. Check out their new suites. A unique venue for a small retreat or reunion. www.cornerstoneinn.com (812) 988-0300. Hills O’ Brown Property Management, is a full-service rental management company specializing in vacation and long-term accommodations with a wide variety of vacation homes, guest houses, apartments and residences in Nashville, Indiana and Brown, Monroe & Bartholomew Counties. 4118 East State Road 46 near Gnaw Bone. Their office is open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 988-6429. www. browncountylogcabins.com. Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson Street, overlooking the town of Nashville offers conference facilities and catering. They are an all-suite hotel. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, and sauna. On-site dining room and lounge on premises. Hotel Nashville is a perfect setting for your wedding and reception, engagement party or rehearsal dinner. Let Kevin and his staff make your dream wedding become reality. www.hotelnashville.com (812) 988-8400.
Rawhide Ranch, 1292 State Road 135 South, excels at hosting large groups. They provide a unique environment for company meetings, retreats, and seminars that have been traditionally held at hotels. www.rawhideranchusa.com (812) 988-0085. Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers a beautiful 200-seat banquet facility, overlooking their championship 18-hole golf course. Onsite catering service. Great for business and corporate meetings. A small gallery room can accommodate 40 persons for intimate meetings. Fireplaces are in both meeting spaces. www.saltcreekgolf.com (812) 988-7888. The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 E. State Road 46, their support staff and fine food and beverage offerings that will bring you back. Whether your needs are for a simple reception or a technologically enhanced conference complete with high speed internet, The Seasons Lodge can accommodate you. They offer ten meeting rooms that accommodate 10-500 persons. The Seasons can accommodate up to 400 persons for your wedding or reception. Their competent and caring staff will make your special day memorable. Choose from serve or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres, and cash or host bars. Also available for Bridal Teas, Bridal Showers, Luncheons, Rehearsal Dinners and Weddings. www.seasonslodge.com (812) 9882284 or (800) 365-7327.
FOOD, SNACKS AND SPIRITS 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 E. State Road 46, offering the best drink specials around including our infamous $1 Draft Wednesdays. Enjoy their pool table, Golden Tee arcade, darts and 5 flat-screen HDTV’s! The host of the famous Salt Creek Tenderloin! This breaded classic is an Indiana staple. The 19th Hole changes from a classic eatery during lunch to a great sports bar during the evening and night hours! On Friday and Saturday nights enjoy great live music with everything from Bluegrass to Hard Rock! www.browncountygolf. com (812) 988-4575.
Brown County Winery, locally made wine, wine accessories and gifts for wine people; they usually have about 50 different wine racks, local jams, salsa and jelly. They have been making award winning wines for 21 years. Their tasting room is located at corner of Main Street and Old School Way. (812) 988-6144 or (888)-298-2984. Web site: www.browuncountywinery.com. Open Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm; Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 5:30 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm, year around. Don’t forget to stop by their winery and tasting room in downtown Gnaw Bone, 4520 E. State Road 46.
Accent Dining Room at The Seasons Lodge, offers exceptional dining with spectacular views of the wooded hillside. For your dining pleasure they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Soup and Salad Bar also available. Join them on Tuesday evenings for their Fried Chicken Buffet or Friday evenings for the Prime Rib Buffet. Enjoy famous Fried Biscuits and Apple Butter available for each meal. Reservations suggested but not required. Also enjoy your favorite cocktail in the Saloon Lounge with musical entertainment. Various musical entertainers on Friday & Saturday, starting at 8:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (812) 988-2284.
Chateau Thomas Wine Bar, at Coachlight Square offers complimentary wine tastings, unique wine gifts & cheeses. Enjoy live music on the weekends. (812) 988-8500. Web site: www.chateauthomas. com.
Artists Colony Restaurant, 105 S. Van Buren Street, offers everything from salads to fresh tuna and handcut steaks. Unique items on the menu, include sweet potato fries with brown sugar sauce, freshly made breads and desserts. Enjoy their Breakfast Buffet for only $6.95. Check out their weekday specials. Outdoor seating weather permitting. Hours: Sunday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. (812) 988-0600.
Corn Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, junction of SR 46 & 135, come enjoy Live Music at every Friday and Saturday night. Music entertainment is from local musicians, as well as artists from surrounding areas & states. (812) 988-2291. Darlene’s at Hotel Nashville, 245 North Jefferson Street, towers over the village of Nashville. Enjoy the casual Victorian setting with menu choices - from top angus beef, chicken, fresh seafood, past and salads along with homemade desserts. Full bar available. (812) 988-8400. Harvest Moon Pizzeria, 140 West Main Street, is more than just a pizzeria. Enjoy a casual dining experience or call ahead for carry-out. They offer pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. (812) 988-6565. Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide • Winter 2009 - 2010 • 29
Harvest Preserve, 61 W. Main Street, makes their own apple butter. Enjoy the many sauces, mixes, spices and kitchen accessories they carry. (812) 988-7606.
sodas, floats; on our warm homemade cobbler or in a variety of sundaes. Hours vary by season. (812) 988-0815. www.millericecream. com.
Hobnob Corner, corner of Main and Van Buren Streets, is housed in Nashville’s oldest commercial building. They serve breakfast and lunch daily, dinners Wednesday through Sunday, throughout the year. Traditional fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads and specialities varying with the seasons. Wine is available. (812) 988-4114.
Nashville General Store & Bakery, tucked away at 118 E. Washington Street, enjoy chicken salad - full of grapes and pecans served with pumpkin bread, fresh soups, sandwiches on fresh baked bread or kaiser rolls, smoked turkey with mustard, pit hams, barbeque with Vidalia onion sauce or enjoy their fresh baked desserts. (812) 988-6362.
Holy Cow Steakhouse, 101 E. Washington Street, offers a family atmosphere with good food, good portions, good service and good prices. They offer a variety of steaks, ribs and traditional grill fare, such as burgers and extraordinary appetizers. Beer and wine available. (812) 988-0444.
That Sandwich Place, corner of main and Van Buren Streets, offers chef salads to a peanut butter and jelly with fries and big red apple. The restaurant is a shrine to Bob Knight with the largest collection of Knight memorabilia, Texas Tech sportswear and Indiana University products for sale. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - varies depending on the season. No dinner is offered. (812) 988-2355.
Jack and Jill Nut Shop, beside the Playhouse on S. Van Buren Street, enjoy assorted fresh roasted nuts, fudge, chocolates and more. Mail order available. (812) 988-7480. McDonald’s Restaurant, Salt Creek Plaza, offers fast food, from burgers and fries, fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and assorted salads. They also offer your breakfast favorites. Be sure to check out the toy train displays. Hours: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. daily (812) 988-4452. Miller’s Ice Cream House, 61 W. Main Street, Miller’s has been making real homemade ice cream – the old-fashioned way with rock salt & ice- since 1977. Enjoy all the basic flavors and then some! Served in dishes, cake or homemade waffle cones; in shakes, malts,
The Brown County Shop Hadley Pottery • Fiesta Ware Yankee Candles • Fenton Glass Renaissance Glass Sun Catchers Woven Area Rugs (812) 988-0880 Located in The Nashville House
Brown County Winery Locally Made Grape & Fruit Wines WINERY & TASTING
ROOM
4520 State Road 46 East in downtown Gnaw Bone
TASTING ROOM & GIFT SHOP
W. Main St. & Old School Way
in downtown Nashville
COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING Gift Shop • Cheese • Gourmet Food Items
Open 7 Days A Week Year Round
(812) 988-6144 • (888) 298-2984 • (812) 988-8646 www.browncountywinery.com
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The Candy Dish, 61 W. Main Street, offers fine chocolates, fudge made right in the store, nostalgic candy and much more. Check out their Mr. Peanut collectibles display. (812) 988-7606. The Candy Emporium, 58 W. Main Street, offers fine chocolates, fudge, nostalgic candy, licorice, tea and tea accessories. They ship everywhere. www.thecandyemporium.com. (812) 988-1488 or (888) 226-3928. The Farmhouse, 5171 North Upper Bean Blossom Road, offers healthy, fresh homemade meals and refreshing drinks served in an old 1830’s brick farm house. Enjoy homemade soups, wonderful sum-
mer salads, sandwiches, desserts, iced teas and fruit frizzes indoors or outside on the porch or patio. Stroll through 2 acres of herb and perennial gardens before or after your meal. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., spring ‘til frost. (812) 988-2004. The Ordinary, is a page out of the past, reminiscent of Colonial times in America and wrapped up in a warm friendly atmosphere... Lunch and dinner features hearty soups, sandwiches of wild game, pork loin, dinners of pot roast and steaks. All accompanied by your favorite beverage, beer, wine or cocktail from our full bar. Great for Rehearsal Dinners and group dining! 812) 988-6166. The Overlook at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers a fabulous menu, featuring steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, and pastas. Full bar with beers, liquors, martinis and extensive wine list. Try their wonderful Sunday Brunch. Reservations are accepted but not required. Open Thursday through Saturday 5-9pm and Sunday for brunch from 10-2. Check out the Brown County Democrat for great weekly coupons. www.saltcreekgolfretreat.com (812) 988-7888. Trolly’s, at the corner of Van Buren and Gould Streets offers their own Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ, homemade sloppy joes, Italian sausage, and hot dogs with all the trimmings. Ask about their daily specials. Call for seasonal hours (812) 988-4273.
UNIQUE SPECIALTY SHOPS The Brown County Valued Visitors discount membership program provides discounts on Lodging, Dining, Shopping, Snacks, Entertainment, Artist’s Galleries and Studios. For only $12.00, the Valued Visitors discount membership program will save you money at over 185 participating businesses in Brown County. Stop by the Brown County Visitors Center to sign up. Located at the corner of Main and Van Buren Streets. Ady’s Fabrics, on Main Street in Morgantown, is a wonderful, friendly place filled with a great selection of fabrics, quilting kits, patterns, the latest books, notions and classes to teach you the easiest techniques of “putting it all together.” Just a short distance from Nashville on State Road 135 North. They are open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique Gun Reproductions, 125 S. Van Buren Street in The Artists Colony Shops, carries Civil War & Old West antique gun reproductions, swords, knives and books. (812) 988-7471 or (800) 588-7471. www.countryfolksonline.com. Babies, Toddlers, & More, is Nashville’s only baby and toddler shop. Owner Liz Grubbs and her mother hand crochet and embroider many unique items. Check out their new personalized children’s CDs and DVDs. Located at 125 S. Van Buren Street in The Artists Colony Shops. (812) 988-2300. Web site: www.babiestoddlersandmore.net. Bone Appetit, 211 S. Van Buren Street. From Truffles to Woofles, Bone Appetit has it all! Dogs in the know have been enjoying our Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide • Winter 2009 - 2010 • 31
natural and gourmet treats since 1998. Over 20 barking good flavors, including softer treats, low-fat, wheat-free, corn free, seasonal treats, and many others. Visit our pet boutique, too! Order online www. barkinggood.com. Carol’s Fine Gifts & Collectibles, Artists Colony Shops, find many of your favorite collectibles: August Moon, Boyd’s Bears, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell Folk Art, Lilliput Lane Cottages, Olszewski Gallery of Lights, Painted Ponies, Pipka Santas, Possible Dreams Santas, Precious Moments, Jesse Vandenberg Ornaments, Ne’Qwa Arts, Snowbabies, Snowsnickles,Williraye, and Wizard of Oz. (812)) 988-6388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com. Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin Street, Cathy’s Corner is a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art, and those rare hard to find items! Come take a look at our wide variety of items and paintings. Commissions also accepted - portraits, saw blades, landscapes, still-life, etc. Also offering painting classes! Phone: 812.988.4091. Crafts Gone Wild/SBJ Designs, 44 N. Van Buren Street, carries handcrafted silver, wire-wrapped jewelry, gold jewelry, rings, pendants, carvings, pearls, and natural stones. Shop owners, Larry and Sharon Jenkins, have been creating jewelry for over 20 years. They are a full service jewelry shop, they can size rings or create a one of a kind piece of jewelry for you. (812) 988-4423. Coin Shop, 145 N. Van Buren Street, can locate hard-to-find coins and currency. (812) 988-0587. E-mail: nvillecoins@aol.com.
Country Folks, 125 S. Van Buren Street, in The Artists Colony Shops, carries a large selection of scrap-booking items, Keepers of the Light candles, Bean Pod candles, Willow Tree Angels, Demdaco, Christian Gifts, Books and Wall Art. (812) 988-7471 or (800) 588-7471. www.countryfolksonline.com. Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery, 5171 Bean Blossom Road, offers unusual plants, herbs, perennials, vines, flowering shrubs & trees, soils, mulches, garden art, antiques, birdhouses and they offer complete landscape design and installation services. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily from spring until frost. (812) 988-7232. For the Birds, 75 S. Jefferson Street in the Antique Alley complex, is a great place for bird lovers. You will find birdhouses, feed, feeders and bulk seed for your feathered friends. (812) 988-6568. Foxfire and Foxfire ..., 59 E. Main Street, enjoy two of Nashville’s finest shops with a large variety of gift items, home decor, jewelry, NFL apparel, candles and more! (812) 988-8707. JoAnn’s Home Elegance, Owners Dave and Joyce Johnson lived in Brown County during the late 1980s and always thought of the area as home. They returned to the county after a 14 year absence and opened JoAnn’s in July, 2008. Offering a selection of unique home accents and gifts such as wall art, lamps, silk floral arrangements and home fragrances, JoAnn’s Home Elegance offers a variety of items to complement many styles. The Johnsons also offer personalized in-home consultation services to help you create the perfect ambiance in your home - from a single room to your entire house or just to create a special Christmas tree for the holidays. Visit us in Coachlight Square or call 988-2400 and let us help perfect your individual style. Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, 522 W. Gourley Pike, off the Hwy. 46 Bypass in Bloomington, encourages you to drop in for a warm greeting and a hot cup of coffee Just a short drive from Brown County. (800) 667-7939. www.indianaharley.com. Harvest Preserve, 61 W. Main Street, makes their own apple butter. Enjoy the many sauces, mixes, spices and kitchen accessories they carry. (812) 988-7606. HIS Book Shop, 58 E. Main Street, carries new and used Christian books. (812) 988-4873 www.hisbookshop.com.
Rubber Stamping Classes! Scrapbooking Paper Crafting!
We seek out the obscure and eccentric vendors and blend them with many of your favorite, well-know products. The results are always fun and amazing!
Wishful Thinking Main Street Shoppes
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Jack and Jill Nut Shop, 76 South Van Buren Street, roasts salted nuts daily. Enjoy their cashews, pepitas, pistachios, almonds, sunflower seeds, filberts, pecans, peanuts in the shell, brazils and delicious candies. Mail order available. (812) 988-7480. Kiss the Cook, Artists Colony Shops, has been in business for over 15 years. The store has a variety of kitchen accessories along with sauces, dips and drinks to sample. (812) 988-0416. www.glendaskissthecook.com. La Sha’s Place, in Artists Colony Shops has fine decor for your home. Wood chimes, Wood Wick Candles, framed artwork, furniture and much more. (812) 988-6041. Madeline’s, in the Calvin House at the corner of Jefferson and Franklin Streets, is a real gem. You will find French Country decor, candles, garden items, jewelry, clocks, lighting, quilts and much more. (812) 988-6301. Mercantile Store, 44 N. Van Buren Street in the George C. Tucker Building, is the shop that old and young love. Here you will find T-shirts, toys, gifts, collectibles and Brown County souvenirs. (812) 988-2725. Michael’s Flowers & Antiques, 31 N. Jefferson Street, carries flowers, fresh arrangements, garden items, stained glass, braided rugs, unusual lighting, candles, quilts, garden furniture, birdhouses, antiques, wind chimes and more. Open year around from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. everyday. (812) 988-7758. Papertrix, 160 Old School Way, is a rubberstamp and scrapbook boutique conceived by paper and mixed media artist, Cindy Hawrys. Her selection of stamps, papers, tools, embellishments and unique finds will inspire you. Her craft table is always available for hands on demo or make -n-take. (812) 988-2002. PegAnn’s Boutique, 225 S. Van Buren Street in Coachlight Square, is a unique boutique that carries collections by: PBJ, Picadilly, Bala Bala, Carson, Spencer Alexis, Insight, Bleu Bayou, Angel Dear, Isabella’s Journey and many others. (812) 988-7950.
many created by Indiana artisans. (812) 988-7270. Sheepstreet Fibers, is located 2.5 miles west of Morgantown on Indiana 252, just a short drive from Nashville. It has its own source of wool to spin into yarn, with a number of alpacas and shetland sheep. There is raving for spinners and yarns, fleeces, books, spinning wheels and looms. (812) 597-KNIT. www.sheepstreet.com. T-Shirt Shop, at the corner of Van Buren and Washington Streets, has hundreds of designs of t-shirts for you to create your own or ready made creations. (812) 988-6939. The Book Loft, 45 S. Jefferson Street, is open all year. There you will find books by regional authors, nature guides, cookbooks, fiction/non-fiction, genealogy, children’s books and books about Brown County. (812) 988-0202. The Brown County Shop, located in the Nashville House at the corner of Main and Van Buren Streets, carries Hadley Potter, Fiesta Ware, Yankee Candles, Renaissance Glass Sun Catchers, Fenton Glass, Woven Rugs. (812) 988-0880. The Candy Dish, in the Village Green Building at 61 W. Main Street, carries hand dipped chocolates, imported licorice, salt water taffy, caramels, kids’ novelty candy, fresh roasted nuts and homemade fudge. Stop by and see their Planters Nut collectibles display. (812) 988-7606. The Candy Emporium, 58 W. Main Street, offers fine chocolates, fudge, nostalgic candy, licorice, assorted teas and tea accessories. (812) 988-1488 or (888) 226-3928. www.thecandyemporium.com. The Crow’s Nest, S. Van Buren Street in Possum Trot Square, carries Burt’s Bees skincare, candle warmers, fireman & police gifts, Swan Creek soy candles, garden accents, barn stars, candle-lights and bulbs and unique home accessories. (812) 988-1075. The Ferguson House, 78 W. Franklin Street, is a historical house full of home decor items, garden accents, holiday decor, Swan Creek candles, collegiate gifts, fashion jewelry, iron decor and much more. (812) 988-7388.
Peter Grant’s, is one of Nashville’s premier home furnishing stores. Located at 100 E. Main Street. They carry fine home furnishings, mission style furniture, cherry furniture, pottery, glass, and copper,
Green Valley Lodge Salted Nuts Roasted Daily Cashews • Pepitas • Pistachios Almonds • Sunflower Seeds • Filberts Pecans • Peanuts in Shell • Brazils
Delicious Candies Cinnamon Roasted Almonds & Pecans Homemade Fudge • Sugar-Free Candies
MAIL ORDERS
P.O. Box 284, Nashville, In 47448
988-7480
• REAL HOT TUBS in 2 person suites with King beds • Uniquely decorated overnight guest rooms & suites • Super Clean rooms & linens dried by “Mother Nature” • Close proximity to Arts, Entertainment, Restaurants & Shopping • One mile from Brown County State Park & Nashville www.greenvalleylodge.com • ed@greenvalleylodge.com
(812) 988-0231
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The Hidden Paw, 158 Old School Way South, is a cat lover’s paradise. They carry TY, Joycats, Laurel Burch, Second Nature, Alley Cats, Cat Toys, Kit-Kat Clocks, ceramics, purses and more. (812) 988-1062. www.thehiddenpaw.net. The Holly Shop, where every day is Christmas! You will find Dept. 56, Byers Choice Carolers, and personalized ornaments. They have over 10,000 ornaments. Located at the corner of Van Buren and Mound Streets. (812) 988-4453. The Totem Post, 78 S. Van Buren Street, was opened in 1952 by Bill & Marielle Jockey. Then they did custom leatherwork and carried handmade American Indian jewelry and foreign crafts. Today, our merchandise has expanded, but the atmosphere is the same. Many people bring their grandchildren to visit the shop they remember from childhood. Open daily – except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. www.thetotempost.com (812) 988-2511. The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren Street in The Artists Colony Shops, packed with thousands of toys. Find you old time favorites and many you’ve never seen. (812) 988-2817 or (800) 362-TOYS. The Trilogy Gallery, located at 120 E. Main Street carries metal artwork, pottery, stained glass, mission style furniture and cherry furniture. Many created by Indiana artisans. (812) 988-4030. Through the Looking Glass, in historical Antique Alley does etched artwork in glass, custom redwood signs on order, and custom stone engraving. See craftsmen, Mary Ann Whitaker and Tommy Thompson, at work. (812) 988-0449. Touch of Silver, Gold & Old’s, Albert Drake, Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry. (812) 988-6990. Wishful Thinking, Main Street Shoppes, offers unique rubber art stamps and scrap-booking supplies. You’ll find personalized customer service and a choice of classes for the beginner to the experienced. Come play with us! (812) 988-7009 www.wishfulthinking.com.
31 North Jefferson St. Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-7758
Open Every Day
Designing and Building Fine Log Homes in Brown County 3497 N. CLAY LICK RD. NASHVILLE, IN 47448
812-988-2689
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The Vintage Rose 36 E. Franklin St. • Nashville
812-988-7283 Country & Victorian Home Accessories • Antiques Hand-Painted Furniture Boyd’s Bears • Florals • Lamps Pictures • Garden Decor • Vintage Hats • Tea Pots and much more! Red Hat Items Hours: 10-5 Daily Winter Hours Vary
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visitors should confirm exact dates, times and locations. Further information is available at Brown County Visitors Center by phone at 800-753-3255 or 988-7303; by email at info@browncounty.com; and online at www.browncounty.com.
ONGOING EVENTS
Information: 988-1375. Located on Helmsburg Road.
Country Gospel Music Church Country gospel music jam sessions, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Free admission. Information: 988-1288. Located on East Indiana 46.
Mike's Music & Dance Barn
Abe Martin Lodge Dave Miller, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 988-4418.
Brown County Historical Society's Pioneer Village Open 1 to 4 p.m. weekends. Located behind Brown County Courthouse. Admission: Donations of $1.50 or 25 cents for jail only. Children under 10 admitted free.
Brown County Inn's Corn Crib Lounge Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Information: 988-2291
Chateau Thomas Winery Live music, 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Information: 988-8500
Coachlight Musical Theatre Winter performance schedule and information: 988-2101.
FigTree Gallery & Coffee Shop Live music, including jazz, country, rock, blues and more, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free admission. Family Game Night, games and activities for the whole family, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays. Free admission.
Country line dancing and lessons, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays; DJ and line dancing, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays; live music by Mike Robertson and Smooth Country, 8 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $5. Located on West Indiana 46. Information: 988-8636.
Muddy Boots Cafe Live music and crafts, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; live music, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays. Located at 136 N. Van Buren Street. Information: 988-6911.
Salt Creek Golf Retreat Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 19th Hole Sports Bar. Located on East Indiana 46. Information: 988-7888.
The Seasons Harness Lounge Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Information: 988-2284.
Red Barn Jamboree The Writer’s Pub, 6 p.m. Thursdays. Sharing and discussing written work and poetry, previewing works in progress, assisting fellow authors. Information: 988-2429.
The Brick Lodge * Accommodates 8 guests * 2 bedrooms & 2 baths * Game Room w/ pool table * Cable TV- DVD Player * Fully equipped kitchen * Central Heat and Air * Gas Fireplace * Outdoor Hot Tub * Gas Grill
The North House
Hotel Nashville * Suites, Studios, Hot Tubs * Restaurant and Bar * Indoor Pool * Sauna * Whirlpool * Conference Facilities * Weddings and Receptions * Special Getaway Packages
245 N. Jefferson Street 988-8400 (800) 848-6274 www.hotelnashville.com
1878 N. State Road 135 988-8400 • (800) 848-6274 www.bricklodge.com
* Accommodates 8 guests * 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths * Cable TV- DVD Player * Fully equipped kitchen * Central Heat and Air * Electric Fireplace * Secluded Hot Tub * Gas Grill
194 N. Van Buren Street 988-8400 (800) 848-6274 www.northhousegetaway.com
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WINTER SPECIAL EVENTS Through December 31: Ornaments handcrafted by Art Association members are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays at Brown County Art Gallery & Museum on Artist Drive. Information: 988-4609. Through January 3: Holiday Passport is a fun way to shop, dine, stay and play in Brown County and Nashville during the holiday season. Pick up your passport when in town and once it is filled up, you can submit it for our prize drawings in January. Location: Throughout Brown County and Nashville, Phone: 812- 988-7303. November 20 and 21: Acoustical Dining Experience Weekend at area restaurants, beginning at 5 p.m. both evenings. November 26 (Thanksgiving evening): Little Nashville Express will perform at its new home at Brown County Playhouse in downtown Nashville. Time and tickets: 800-753-3255. November 20, 26 (Thanksgiving Day) and 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18: Little Nashville Express Band will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Brown County Playhouse in downtown Nashville. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, available at Brown County Visitors Center, 800753-3255 and at the Playhouse after noon on show days. Seating is limited. Little Nashville Opry show tickets will not be honored. November 27 through December 20: Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Nashville’s “North Pole” via The Nashville Express at noon Nov. 27. Visit with Santa every weekend through Dec. 20. Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m.
Touch of Silver Gold & Old Albert Drake, Jr., Goldsmith & Silversmith
Antique & Custom Jewelry
Hours: Daily 10 am - 6 pm 87 E. Main St., Nashville (812) 988-6990
Sundays. November 27: Open house at the Visitors Center with hot chocolate and cookies from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by the lighting of the community Christmas tree at 7 p.m. November 27 and 28: Brown County Winter Art & Craft Fair, featuring more than 45 local and regional artists selling unique fine arts and crafts for holiday gift giving. Sponsored by Brown County Craft Guild. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Seasons Conference Center. Information: 812-587-5068. November 27, 28 and 29: “Christmas With Patsy Cline,” at Coachlight Musical Theater. Performances at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and $10 for ages 12 and under. Information and tickets: 9882101 or 8000-304-8588. November 27 through December 31: Celebrate the season at Ferrer Gallery. "Make and take" gifts and art of the season. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the second level of the Village Green Building. Information: 812-988-1994 and online at ferrergallery.com. December 4-19: “Happy Holidays.com,” Coachlight Musical Theatre. Performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets: $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and $10 for ages 12 and under. Information: 988-2101 or 800-304-8588. December 5: Murder Mystery at Rawhide Ranch, 1292 S. Indiana 135. An evening of espionage, crime, intrigue and murder. Information: 988-0085 and online at rawhideranchusa.com. December 5 and 6: Spears Gallery holiday open house, 5110 S. Indiana 135. Special showing of porcelain, stoneware and raku pottery crafted by Larry Spears and fine art photography by Kyle Spears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Information: 812-988-1287 and online at spearsgallery.com. December 6-31: "The Land, the Farm and the Food," photographs by Chef Daniel Orr of the Indiana countryside and people who grow products he uses will be on display from Dec. 6 through 31 at Brown County Art Gallery, One Artist Drive. A free, public opening reception will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Orr's cookbooks are available at the gallery, with a part of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Gallery Foundation. Information: 988-6934. December 6: Steele's Country Christmas, 2 to 4 p.m., T.C. Steele Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road. Make handmade gifts and ornaments, help trim the Christmas tree in the Large Studio and take
NashvilleStepGeneral Store & Bakery back in time...in the yellow building
Fried Biscuits with Apple Butter
Stop by Lunch or a Snack • Chicken Salad full of Grapes & Pecans served with Pumpkin Bread
Persimmon Pudding Cinnamon Bread Homemade Pies, Cobblers, Huge Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Apple Nut Pie, Hot Apple Dumplings. Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter, Maple Syrup, Honey Sorghum
• Fresh Soups • Great Meat Loaf Sandwich • Sandwiches served on baked breads or kaiser rolls • Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Mustard • Pit Hams • BBQ Pork with Vidalia Onion Sauce • Beans & Cornbread • Floats, Ice Cream & Shakes
118 E. Washington St. • Nashville • 812-988-6362 Antiques ~ Keeper of the Light Candles ~ Lamps Braided Rugs ~ Shades ~ Kitchen Curtains ~ Pictures Make sure to pick up a loaf of our Famous Cinnamon Bread
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Gift Baskets filled with Jams, Jellies, Candles and much more...
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Things You Can’t Find Anywhere Else!
Estate Jewelry • Antiques • Silver • Paintings We buy Estate & Vintage Costume Jewelry Also Gold & Silver - Will Travel Painting Lessons By Appointment
39 E. Franklin St. (next to Train Depot) (812) 988-4091• cathyscorner@att.net
Stop in and see our antique grocery display!
McDONALD'S SHOPWORTH Complete One-Stop Grocery Shopping
Open 7 Days a Week
Serving Lunch & & Dinner Dinner Serving Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch •• Soups, Soups,Salads, Salads,Sandwiches Sandwiches & & Specialities Specialties •• Fine Wines Wines Available Available Fine
Open Daily • 988-4114 Center of Nashville Main & Van Buren Streets
DELI • LOTTERY • VIDEOS PICNIC SUPPLIES • PRODUCE GROCERY PRODUCTS • MEATS • ICE
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pictures with St. Nicholas. Cost: $5 per person. Information: Christine Atkinson at 812-677-2003 or online at catkinson@dnr.in.gov; or at 812-988-2785, 812-677-2003 or tcsteele.org. December 11-13: Girlfriends Getaway Weekend. Pamper yourself, spend time with friends and finish your shopping. Information: 800-753-3255. December 18-20: Trash to Treasures Going Green Weekend. Finish your holiday shopping list with one-of-a-kind objects made by local artists from recycled materials. Information: 800-753-3255. December 19: Brown County Antique Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds. Free. Information: 812-333-2405. December 31: 11th Annual New Year's Eve Gala Entertainment Package, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, $50 per person, includes one ticket to musical entertainment. Grand Dinner Buffet Package, $75 per person and includes one ticket for Grand Dinner Buffet and one ticket to musical entertainment. Must purchase tickets prior to event. Appetizers and dinner 6 to 9 p.m. Entertainment 9 p.m.
to 1 a.m. Information: 812-988-7888 or saltcreekgolf.com December 31: A great New Year's Eve Party, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Bushman Brewhouse, 2381 Country Club Road. Champagne and party favors at table, hors d’oeuvres and full dinner buffet, big screen TV to watch ball, dancing, and fun. Admission: $50 person. Call before December 24 to purchase tickets. Information: 812-988-8200 and bushmanbrewhouse.com. December 31: New Year's Eve Party, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Brown County Inn, junction of Indiana 135 and Indiana 46. Music by Big Daddy Caddy, champagne, hats and favors, cash bar, dancing. Information: 800-772-5249 and browncountyinn.com. December 31: The Little Nashville Express will ring in the new year at Brown County Playhouse in downtown Nashville. Time and tickets: Brown County Visitors Center, 800-753-3255. January 2: Sidewalk sales will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. January 16: Winter Hike at Brown County State Park, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park admission, $1. Information: 988-5240.
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101 E. Washington Street
Brown County’s “Unique Boutique” Thoughtfully bought for your every event, Tastefully selected for your every whim!
812.988.7950 • Open 7 Days a Week
We’re more than just International Award-Winning Wines! Wine Bar & Gift Shoppe Open Daily Tastings Daily Unique Wine Gifts & Cheeses LIVE MUSIC Fri. & Sat. 6-9 pm Comfortable Indoor & Patio Seating Available Chateau Thomas Wine Bar 812.988.8500 • 888.761.WINE www.chateauthomas.com
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