Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide Spring 2014

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into Comfort Brown County, Indiana

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

Trolley available to downtown Nashville.

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

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

75 W. Chestnut, St. Rd. 46 | Nashville, IN | 812.988.6118 | 1.800.4CHOICE www.choicehotels.com | www.spraguehotels.com Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2014

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

- Four Bare Paws

Antique Alley: between Franklin & Jefferson

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

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

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

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Artists Colony Shops Family Fun Starts Here!

Puzzles, Puppets, Toys Featured on Books, Games, Nesting Astra’s Top Dolls More!

Toy and ListMuch for 2012

Carol’s Crafts Fine Gifts & Collectibles

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

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

www.CarolsCrafts.com

Where Time

OPEN 362 DAYS A YEAR

Stands Still…

BROWN COUNTY

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

and Collectibles

812.988.6909 info@browncountyclocks.com

125 S. Van Buren Street • Next to Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant Downtown Nashville Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide | SPRING 2014

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Where Brown County Hospitality...

Just Comes Naturally

Finding your way

Feature stories

22 Hilly heaven 32 Low-tech enterprises 42 More to discover Balcony rooms, restaurant, lounge & enclosed pool.

Conference facilities for groups up to 600 people.

800-365-7327

www.seasonslodge.com

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

800-772-5249 www.browncountyinn.com

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

812-988-4554

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The lists of where to shop, stay and play 8 Shopfinder Directory 14 Houses of Worship 16 Art Colony of the Midwest 20 Handmade in Brown County 21 Local Services 39 Lodging 46 Food, Snacks and Spirits 50 Entertainment 52 Conferences, Retreats and Reunions 54 Antiques and Collectibles 56 Unique and Specialty Shops 61 Ongoing Events

Maps Nashville Street Map | Page 10 Map of Brown County | Page 12 on the cover

Courtesy photo by KJ Rondomanski Road bikers navigate the curvy, paved roads in Brown County State Park.

Brown County Almanack

Visitors Guide A quarterly publication featuring local merchants and events from Nashville and Brown County, Indiana.

Editor

Sara Clifford contributing writers

Kevin Lilly Ben Skirvin advertising graphic artist

Tina Ray Advertising Sales

Larry Hanson Keith Fleener ADVERTISING SALES CONTACTS

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

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

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BIRDHOUSES & FEEDERS Crow’s Nest Madeline’s

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CHRISTMAS Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts Crow’s Nest Ferguson House Madeline’s

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COFFEE AND TEA Brown County IGA Candy Emporium Daily Grind Nashville BP Harvest Preserve Sweetea’s Tea Shop

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

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ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Abe Martin Lodge Pg. 12 Brown County Art Gallery F12 Brown County Art Guild F5 Brown County Inn L5 Brown County Playhouse F4 Brown County Winery E7 Copperhead Creek Gem Mine C6 eXplore Brown County Pg. 12 Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides Harley-Davidson of Bloomington Hickory Sports Bar F5 Indiana Bike Week Pg. 12 Kidscommons Children’s Museum Melchior Marionette Theatre G4 Original Party Mart Out of the Ordinary F5 Porthole Bar & Grill Pg. 12 Seasons Lodge L12 Schooner Valley Stables Pg. 12

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FLOWERS & HERBS Village Florist Wild Olive

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FOOTWEAR Boots-N-Bling J8 18 For Bare Feet E4 4 For Bare Feet, Too F3 4 Harley-Davidson of Bloomington 36 House of Thunder Pg. 12 57 K. Bellum Leather G3 55

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

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GIFTS 4th Sister’s Vintage I2 13 Bone Appetit J6 59 Boots-N-Bling J8 18 Brown County Clocks A5 5 Brown County Winery E7 26 Candy Emporium E3 30 Carmel Corn Cottage C4 59 Carol’s Fine Gifts & Crafts H6 5 Cathy’s Corner G6 18 Crow’s Nest H6 14 Daily Grind H4 28 Ferguson House G3 24 For Bare Feet E4 4 For Bare Feet, Too F3 4 Four Bare Paws F3 4 Foxfire & Foxfire E8 24 Gnaw Bone Antiques and Uniques Pg. 12 46 Grasshopper Flats H6 47 Harvest Preserve E3 2 Harley-Davidson of Bloomington 36 House of Thunder Pg. 12 57 It’s All About Dogs F3 55 Jack and Jill Nut Shop G5 21 Jeeper’s Dollhouse Miniatures 58 Johanna Lee Bathology D3 42 K. Bellum Leather G3 55 Lorna’s Leather & Boutique I6 56 Madeline’s G5 53 Men’s Toy Shop C4 48 Mercantile I8 43 Ole House I8 21 Pit Bull Leather D4 26 Sweetea’s Tea Shop J6 15 Totem Post G5 21 Touch of Silver Gold & Old E8 45 Toy Chest H6 5 T-Shirt Shop I5 62 Village Boutique E3 43 Village Florist I1 16 Vintage Rose G7 21 Wild Olive D4 16 Wishful Thinking H7 60

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

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

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JEWELRY Cathy’s Corner Crow’s Nest Ferguson House Foxfire & Foxfire Grasshopper Flats Mother Earth Designs Totem Post Touch of Silver Gold & Old Village Boutique

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

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LODGING 1875 Homestead B&B Pg. 12 Abe Martin Lodge Pg. 12 Brick Lodge Brown County Cabins Pg. 12 Brown County Getaways Brown County Inn L5 Cobblestone Log Homes Pg. 12 Comfort Inn L10 Cornerstone Inn & Suites G8 eXplore Brown County Pg. 12 Green Valley Lodge Pg. 12 Hidden Valley Inn A5 Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals Pg. 12 Hilltop Cabin & Suites Pg. 12 Hotel Nashville A4 North House A4 Nickels Vacation Cabins Pg. 12 Olde Magnolia House I2 Robinwood Inn Pg. 12 Seasons Lodge L12

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MOTORCYCLES & ACCESSORIES Harley-Davidson of Bloomington House of Thunder Pg. 12 Indiana Bike Week Pg. 12 Pit Bull Leather D4

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MUSEUMS Kidscommons Children’s Museum

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Weed Patch Music Company

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OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS Bear Hardware Hesitation Point Bike and Backcountry Men’s Toy Shop

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PHOTOGRAPHY MonWood Photography

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

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SCRAPBOOKING Papertrix Wishful Thinking

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TOYS Mercantile Toy Chest

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WEAVING Sheep Street Fibers

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WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS Abe Martin Lodge Pg. 12 Brown County Inn L5 eXplore Brown County Pg. 12 Hotel Nashville A4 MonWood Photography Seasons Lodge K12

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Copperhead Creek Gem Mine

Rock and Fossil Shop

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The Toy Chest Carol’s Fine Gifts & Collectibles Brown County Clocks Grasshopper Flats B3 Gallery

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The Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant Artists Colony Shoppes

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

She bought the over 100 year old home back in early spring of 2013 and has been busy redecorating the upstairs bedrooms to match her “Make something old, something new” philosophy. Whether you are coming to browse her extensive collection of vintage and repurposed items in the store or spending the night in one of three themed guest rooms upstairs, she always has a big smile, a warm hello and a story to share for everyone. Nancy knows no strangers.

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

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

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

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

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

or just relax. Each room is named after an artist that was living during the era the house was built. Cable Smart TVs, pod coffeemakers, lots of extra blankets and pillows make each room comfy yet modern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Crossing (317) 933-3400 8728 S. Nineveh Road, intersection with Prince’s Lakes Unity Baptist Church (812) 597-0962 7361 Spearsville Road, Morgantown, 3 miles northeast of Bean Blossom

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

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

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

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

Church of God

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

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

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

Interdenominational Church of the Lakes (317) 933-2595 www.church-of-the-lakes.net

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8844 Nineveh Road, Nineveh, in Cordry-Sweetwater lakes area New Life Community Church (812) 988-6543 www.newlifecc.org 1450 State Road 135 North, Nashville Westside Community Church (812) 342-8484 www.westsidecommunitychurch.net Next to Jay-C, West Hill Shopping Center, Columbus Jehovah’s Witnesses (812) 988-2485 2123 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville

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

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

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

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

Greasy Creek Community Church (812) 597-5975 1015 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville The Bridge of Brown County (812) 988-0547 4528 Old State Road 46, Gnaw Bone

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

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

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

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

• We carry a full line of Tea Forte products • Loose leaf teas • Bubble tea • Tea accessories to make the perfect cup • Free samples at our sniffing bar

United Methodist Christiansburg United Methodist Church (812) 988-1870, (812) 824-4716 7372 Christiansburg Road, Columbus, in Brown County Mount Nebo United Methodist Church (812) 988-4152 8624 Mount Nebo Road, Columbus, in Brown County Nashville United Methodist Church (812) 988-4666 wwww.NashvilleUMC.com 36 S. Jefferson St., Nashville

Sweetea’s Tea Shop is your destination for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, ladies tea party, book club meeting, private gatherings and more.

North Salem United Methodist Church (812) 988-2786, (812) 342-9201 7718 State Road 46 East, Nashville

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

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art colony of the midwest Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio, 425

N. Johnson St., features handmade stained glass and metal overlay, lamps and sculpture.

Specializing in custom-designed stained glass for the home or office since 1976, Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio is a member of Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St., and is also represented at Ferrer Gallery, 61 W. Main St., on the second floor of the Village Green Building. Open most days from 11

a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for directions. (812) 9889766, www.AnneRyanMillerGlassStudio.com.

Barb Brooke Davis, 61 W. Main St.,

is in the Ferrer Gallery. Davis designs and stitches decorative home accessories, including wall art, pillows, pin-keeps and seasonal felted pins using over-dyed vintage wool. The method is textile assemblage or collage with multiple layers of wool, threads

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Flowers for every occasion: Weddings • Anniversaries • Birthdays • Funerals Visit our gift shop featuring local items, live planters and fresh cut flowers!

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and embellishments creating the original designs. Open most days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. (812) 360-0478, www. barbbrookedavis.com, jobardavis@yahoo.com.

Brown County Art Gallery, three

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

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

Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., showcases fine art and the Marie Goth collection. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; January and February, weekends only; closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (812) 988-6185, www.browncounty.org.

Brown County Craft Gallery, a unique,

Taste Over 40 Flavors of Olive Oil & Balsamic. Browse Gourmet Pantry Items & Gifts.

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

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

Brown County Pottery, 58 W. Franklin St., in the historic Antique Alley complex, is the working studio of John and Beth Mills. Their pottery is made right on the premises and only sold here.

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

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

Cathy Haggerty at Franklin Shoppes, 39 E. Franklin St., offers a

unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hard-to-find items. Commissions for portraits, saw blades, landscapes and stilllife paintings are also accepted. Painting classes are offered. (812) 988-4091.

Chris Gustin — Homestead Weaving Studio, 6285 Hamilton

Creek Road, is two miles south of Crouch’s Market near Hilltop Christian Camp. Gustin, an Indiana Artisan, offers hand-woven “recycled rugs,” shawls, throws, clothing and scarves. Also, find equipment and supplies for weaving, knitting and spinning.

Commissions are accepted. Visitors are welcome, and “day weaving” classes are available. Homestead Weaving Studio is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days from March through December and other times by appointment. www.homesteadweaver.com, (812) 988-8622, chris@homesteadweaver.com.

Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery,

4013 Lanam Ridge Road, features beautiful, plein air and studio oil paintings of the Brown County landscape by Charlene Marsh. The artist hikes deep into the forest to create the paintings using palette knives. Her award-winning paintings in collections throughout the United States and Europe are exhibited in the studio and gallery at the northern edge of Yellowwood State Forest, just five miles from town.

Visitors are welcome. Open daily, but call first. (812) 988-4497, www.CharleneMarsh. com, Char@CharleneMarsh.com.

p.m. daily except Tuesday. (812) 988-1994, www.ferrergallery.com, dferrer@att.net.

Faerie Hollow Studio, Cheri and Dallas

Platter’s studio, is nestled between two hills just five minutes from town. Cheri specializes in precious metal clays of silver, bronze and copper by mixing these pieces with semiprecious stones into her original jewelry designs. Dallas works with flame and glass

to create lamp-work beads. Cheri, a certified teacher in PMC/Silver Art Clay, teaches classes year-round. Studio hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1650 Salt Creek Road, 2.5 miles from State Road 46 East. (812) 988-8378, www.cheriplatter.com.

Ferrer Gallery, on the second level of

the Historic Village Green building is a fine art and craft gallery representing original

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

Also find a variety of pottery (including works by local potter Paul Hayes), locally made Driftshell Jewelry, Amish crafted birdhouses and baskets, photography and Danforth Pewter charms and buttons. It’s at 90 W. Franklin St., Franklin Square.

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

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

Dixie Ferrer, 61 W. Main St., on the

second level of the Village Green Building, has a fine art and teaching studio in the Ferrer Gallery. Dixie paints in oils and is well known for her mixed-media works. She applies a combination of varied techniques to create two- and three-dimensional creations. Dixie also teaches classes to children and adults. Open 10 a.m. to 5

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Cakes for all your party needs!

Balloon Artists Vast Array of Balloons & Arches, Cakes of all Occasions, Cookies, Treats, Candy!

Supplies for the cake decorator in you.

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works of local, regional and national artists.

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

decorative and sawdust-fired pottery.

Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or for an appointment, contact Judy and Tom Prichard. (812) 344-4186, tjprichard@oakgrovepottery. com, www.oakgrovepottery.com.

Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S.

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

Jefferson St., features the work of more than 25 local and Indiana artists. Visit for contemporary fine art, fine crafts and gifts. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(812) 988-6888, www.HoosierArtist.net.

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

Mary Jo Limp Gallery, 1436 State

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

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

Spears Gallery, 5110 State Road 135

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

South, 10 miles from downtown Nashville, is the working studio of Larry Spears. Here, find traditional pottery, finely crafted, and displays of decorative and functional pottery. Spears Gallery also has opened a downtown location: 15 S. Van Buren next to the Nashville House. There, find pottery by Larry Spears, fine art photography by Kyle Spears and jewelry by Tyler Spears. Studio

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gallery (812) 988-1287, downtown gallery (812) 988-1286, www.spearspottery.com.

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

floor of the Village Green Building, creates one-of-a-kind mosaic art furniture, gifts and treasures from broken glass, china, pottery, gems, buttons, shells and other found objects. Group and individual classes are available. Commission work is welcome. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. (812) 344-5417.

T. C. Steele State Historic Site,

4220 T.C. Steele Road off State Road 46 West, is open from early spring to late fall.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays and most holidays but open July 4 and Labor Day. (812) 988-2785.

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

by Morgan & Chase’s book, “Treasures of Indiana,” as “a true Indiana treasure, inspiring a sense of awe at the sheer beauty of creation.” See woodland oil landscapes, fine art photography, watercolors, miniature paintings and the Songbirds of Brown County Collection. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (812) 988-1844, www.waldrongallery.com.

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

Midnight Sun Artistry & Hot Rod Hill, in Franklin Square on West

Franklin Street, are owned by husband and wife team Connie and Ron Skyrme.

Both bring their individual talents to a unique and studio styled display. Connie custom finishes furniture and home decor while her husband Ron custom-paints and pinstripes hot rod style. (812) 344-3696.

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

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

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

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

Shops. Choose from Glass Baron handblown glass, Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, Jim Shore Originals, Lori Mitchell folk art, Painted Ponies, Horse of a Different Color, Pipka Santas, Lang Graphics calendars and cards, Lenox Classics and more. Locally handcrafted items included painted ornaments by Jessi Vandenberg and pottery

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

Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin St., offers a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hard-to-find items. Take a look at the wide variety of items and paintings. Painting classes are available by appointment. (812) 988-4091 or email cathyscornerbc@gmail.com.

For Bare Feet and For Bare Feet Too offer socks made at the company’s Indiana factory. Visit both shops in the Antique Alley complex and on Main Street across from the Hobnob Corner restaurant. www.fbforiginals.com.

Grasshopper Flats Jewelers, 150 S. Van Buren St., showcases the fine jewelry creations of owner/ designer/jeweler Doug Stoffer, who has been working with diamonds, opals, gemstones and Austrian lead crystal for more than 30 years. (812) 988-4037.

Johanna Lee Bathology allows you to transform your home into a spa. It offers all-natural cold press and glycerin soaps, luxury bath salts, bath bombs, candles, lotion bars, sugar scrubs, gift baskets and more, all handmade in the shop. The new location is 58 W. Main St., just a few doors down from the Visitors Center. (812) 988-6898, johannaleesoaps@yahoo.com.

K. Bellum Leather, 92 W. Franklin,

in Antique Alley, features the work of several Brown County craftsmen. Find handbags, belts, hats, accessories, shoes, slippers, moccasins and more, as well as leather tools, dyes and supplies.

(812) 988-4513, www.kbellum.com.

With a number of alpacas and Shetland sheep, Sheepstreet Fibers, 2.5 miles west of Morgantown on State Road 252, just a short drive from Nashville, has its own source of wool to spin into yarn.

Find a selection of spinners and yarns, fleeces, books, spinning wheels and looms.

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

The Totem Post, 78 S. Van Buren St.,

was opened in 1952 by Bill and Marielle Jockey. At the time, they did custom leatherwork and carried handmade American Indian jewelry and foreign crafts.

Today, their merchandise has expanded, but the atmosphere is much the same.

Many people bring their grandchildren to visit the shop they remember from childhood. Open daily, except Thanksgiving,

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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1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast

3766 E State Rd. 46 Nashville, Indiana 47448 (812) 988-0853 E-mail – homestead1875@aol.com Website – www.1875homestead.com

Christmas and New Year’s Day. (812) 988-2511, www.thetotempost.com.

The Vintage Rose, 36 E. Franklin St., offers fabulous treasures for decorating your home, accessorizing your wardrobe or serving tea — whether your style is cottage, romantic, shabby chic, Victorian, Paris chic or country French. The Vintage Rose also carries unique one-of-a-kind “salvaged treasures,” items that needed a little TLC and were given a new birth. These diamonds in the rough include handpainted or distressed furniture, chandeliers, shelves and garden décor. Open year-round. (812) 988-7283.

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

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

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

Midnight Sun Artistry & Hot Rod Hill, in Franklin Square on West

Franklin Street, are owned by husband and wife team Connie and Ron Skyrme.

Both bring their individual talents to a unique and studio-styled display. Connie custom finishes furniture and home decor while her husband Ron custom-paints and pinstripes hot rod style. (812) 344-3696.

Mother Earth Designs, in Franklin

Square on West Franklin Street, offers handmade jewelry by an in-house designer as well as fine fashion jewelry, using natural stones from the earth in many pieces. It also offers a unique variety of wall decor, some local photography pieces and watercolors by in-house artist.

Unframed prints are available. A nice mix of handcrafted wood signs and wood crafts are sold, as well as triple-scented Wick Wizard candles, Indiana goat milk products, hand-crocheted dish cloths, crocheted baby quilts, rag quilts and handmade fleece baby blankets. (812) 988-0390.

Local Services Brown County Almanack Visitors Guide, the premier visitors

guide since 1973, features sightseeing, unique shopping, dining establishments, entertainment venues, outdoor recreation opportunities and more. It’s published quarterly by the Brown County Democrat, Brown County’s only newspaper. Visit us online at www.bcdemocrat.com.

147 E. Main St., P.O. Box 277, Nashville, (812) 988-2221, ads@bcdemocrat.com.

Brown County Visitors Center is in

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

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

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

Cobblestone Log Homes’ team of

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

Ethereal Day Spa & Salon, 211 S.

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

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

It also offers salon and spa services just for men. Features include a private Couples Suite with rainforest shower for two, Facial Room with scenic views for two, and a Tranquility Gathering Room with a cozy fireplace and comfortable seating. The spa area is also available for booking private events and parties. The salon offers a full range of hair services

and nail care. Advance appointments are strongly suggested; walk-ins are based on availability, evening appointments are available after normal closing time by request. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m .to 7 p.m., and Sundays by appointment only. (812) 720-9009, etherealvillage.com.

photography, reunions, family portraits and senior sessions. Hourly rates are offered for Brown County destination weddings. www.monwoodphotography.com, info@ monwoodphotography.com, (812) 345-5928.

Hills O’ Brown Realty Inc., 158

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

Hotspots

Brown County Visitors Center

Corner of Van Buren and Main streets

Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals

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

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

McDonald’s Shopworth, the oldest family-owned business in Brown County, began in 1891, when Kess McDonald purchased a small building at the intersection of state roads 135 and 45 in Bean Blossom. The longtime grocery market, 5028 State Road 135 North, has since been passed down through five generations. (812) 988-4629.

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Brown County a magnet to cyclists from near and far

Mountain bikers enjoy the trails in the Hoosier National Forest near Elkinsville.

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Road bikers like Brown County State Park for its scenic, challenging hills and curves.

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or those traveling to Brown County for cycling, there are plenty of opportunities to escape the mundane and put rubber to pavement and dirt.

Mountain biking enthusiast Tania Juillerat rides to maintain her sanity. The activity gets her “out away from people, in the woods enjoying nature.” It also keeps her fit and allows quality time with her husband, Jonathan, 12-year-old son, Ian, and 4-year-old daughter, Isabel, who all love mountain biking just as much as she does.

“For me, mountain biking allows me to get out into nature. I get to see more because I can move faster and travel farther, so I can experience more than if I was just hiking,” she said. continued on page 26

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Learn more There are a variety of resources for those wanting to explore Brown County’s mountain biking trails or its curvy, hilly roads. Here is a list of places to obtain additional information: n For maps and detailed descriptions of trails, visit the Brown County Mountain Bike Trails website at browncountymountainbiking.com.

n At each entrance gate, Brown County State Park hands out free maps of the park’s trails and other features.

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n Since the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau has its fingers on the pulse of what to do in Brown County, it is an excellent place to receive guidance on biking. Through its website browncounty.com, you can find biking-friendly lodging. The Visitors Center, at 10 N. Van Buren St. in Nashville, offers trail maps and other tourism-related materials. The phone number is (800) 753-3255.

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n For road cycling, the Bloomington Bicycle Club at bloomingtonbicycleclub.org and the Central Indiana Bicycling Association at cibaride.org contain pertinent material for Brown County, including points of interest.

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Those reasons and more are why Juillerat and her husband devoted so much time to Brown County over the past 10 years.

In 2004, members of the Hoosier Mountain Biking Association, including Jonathan, began building trails inside Brown County State Park. Now complete, the system attracts riders from all over the world — especially since the International Mountain Bicycling Association bestowed the term “epic” on the trails and added them to its destination “bucket list” for mountain bikers.

Instead of repurposing horse trails or ATV trails, “every inch of the trails were built by mountain bikers specifically for mountain biking,” Juillerat said.

Paul Arlinghaus, president of the Hoosier Mountain Biking Association, said the trails took a lot of effort to build and were designed to be as fun as possible.

“We thought about all the great trails that we travel to, why we travel to those locations to ride trails and tried to build those things closer to home,” he said.

The key to the mountain bike trails at the state park is that they appeal to a wide range of mountain bikers, from wide trails with fewer grades and obstacles for beginners, to steep, narrow tracks containing logs and rocks for advanced riders.

“It’s about building a trail system that really has trails for beginners and intermediate riders and still having some trails to challenge the more advanced rider,” Arlinghaus said.

Long-sustained climbs lead to rewarding descents. Going down, beginners can take it nice and slow, while advanced riders can pedal hard for super speed.

“That’s something that’s unique to the Midwest, and that’s something people are willing to travel for,” Arlinghaus said.

For a challenge, there is Schooner Trace, one of the toughest trails in the eastern United States. Its width of 6 to 8 inches cut into steep sideslopes leaves little room for error,

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plus a plethora of rocks and logs, are reasons why no one has ever finished the trail without getting off their bike at least once.

An example of an easy ride is the Pine Loop Trail. Juillerat said at age 2, her daughter completed it on a Strider bike, which contains no pedals. She “Fred-Flintstoned it,” Juillerat said.

In addition to the state park, mountain biking also is offered at eXplore Brown County, Gnaw Bone Camp and in the Hoosier National Forest.

On the road

Eric Brodell, a Bloomington resident and salesman and mechanic at Revolution Bike & Bean in Bloomington, enjoys Brown County and the state park for a different reason – the roads.

“There are obviously tons of roads there great for riding and training,” he said.

Brodell goes to Brown County three or four times a week in the summer. His preferred roads are ones less traveled by cars and trucks that offer plenty of hills and curves.

“I love the descents, the

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Sub-9 Death March – On March 8, teams of two race to be the first to visit five historical cemetery checkpoints in and around the Hoosier National Forest. Prizes are awarded to the top finishing teams. For more information, visit sub9deathmarch.com or call (317) 413-0624.

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Brown County is home to a number of mountain biking events each year. Here are some ways to test your stamina and mountain biking skills in 2014:

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Midwest Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic – From June 6 to 8, the clinic offers training to women interested in learning to mountain bike. The event is an entire weekend of camping, mountain biking, fun and friends at Brown County State Park. All coaches are certified. For more information, visit midwestwomensclinic.com or call (317) 413-0624.

The Brown County Breakdown – This event, which takes place Oct. 10 to 12, has been included in “best bike fests”

by Outside magazine and is the biggest fundraiser for the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association, which is the group that built the mountain biking trails inside Brown County State Park. The ride begins and ends in the state park. A full weekend of events is planned. For more information, visit browncountybreakdown.com or call (317) 413-0624.

Sub-9 Gravel Grovel – Nov. 29, riders can choose from a 62-mile, self-supported race or a shortened 20-mile fun ride through the Hoosier National Forest and beyond. Beginning and ending at the Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s Camp in Norman, participants encounter a combination of gravel forest roads, some paved roads and old double-track Jeep trail. For more information, visit gravelgrovel.com or call (317) 413-0624.

huge climbs. They’re just everywhere,” he said.

In “For the Love of Biking,” road cyclist Kathy Gutowsky wrote about the Nashville 90, which is an “epic, four-county, three-forest tour of the hills and dales of south-central Indiana.” The six-hour ride includes sights such as Lake Monroe, Hoosier National Forest, Brown County State Park, Yellowwood State Forest and the towns of Story, Nashville and Bean Blossom.

A complete description of the Nashville 90 can be found online at magbloom.com/ wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ BloomAprMayBikingFeature.pdf.

On its website, bloomingtonbicycleclub.org, the Bloomington Bicycle Club lists Nashville, the Stone Head road marker at State Road 135 South and Bellsville Pike, and Crouch’s Market on Bellsville Pike as Brown County points of interest.

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Over the past five years, Brown County businesses have shown a change in attitudes toward their visitors. Today, Brown County is more than arts and crafts. It is an outdoor recreation destination.

“As the trails have become more popular and more cyclists have come into town, you’ve really started to see this change in how the mountain bikers are perceived,” Juillerat said.

Tania and Jonathan run a company called Sub-9 Productions. Together, they spearheaded biking tourism in Nashville and Brown County by talking with local businesses about what it means to have mountain bikers as patrons, and worked with the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau to establish mountain bikerfriendly criteria.

Mountain bikers seeking overnight lodging come with unique needs, like a secure place to store their expensive bikes and certain height clearances for roof racks. Also, lodging facilities need to be willing to “put up with dirty, stinky and potentially bloody people,” the criteria say.

CVB Executive Director Jane

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Above: Mountain bikers take a breather at the Hesitation Point overlook in Brown County State Park, one of many stunning views of the hills, valleys and tree canopy inside and beyond the park. Opposite page top: A mountain biker navigates a wooden bridge over a fallen tree on the Hesitation Point trail in Brown County State Park.

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Ellis said numerous businesses signed the CVB’s criteria, and other cyclists noticed.

“Every year we see something more and more that shows that Nashville is becoming more and more bike-friendly,” Juillerat said.

Tad and Sarah Armstrong discovered a need for a bike shop, so in 2013 they opened Hesitation Point Bike & Backcountry in downtown Nashville. The shop offers bikes, safety gear and riding clothes, as well as bike tune-ups and repairs.

Hesitation Point and Bear Hardware now offer bike rentals.

“As this started growing, we saw some huge potential here,” Ellis said.

In 2013, the CVB spent $35,000 on an advertising campaign targeting mountain bikers and other outdoor adventurers. One ad reads, “Single track minds are always welcome here.”

The CVB also awarded the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association a $1,000 grant to advertise the Brown County Breakdown and placed Brown County posters, bumper stickers and coasters in bike shops and microbreweries throughout the state.

Based upon the number of bikes atop vehicles in Nashville, and other indicators such as revenue from the innkeeper’s tax and the food and beverage tax, Ellis believes the campaign is working.

Arlinghaus loves that Brown County has begun to realize its economic potential.

“It benefits us if what we do benefits the local economy, because then we get support from the local community to develop more trails; we get support from the parks system to get more trails. It’s also beneficial to our users, because when they come to town, they get amenities that they like,” he said.

Arlinghaus and his friends and family want a nice cabin to stay in, a good microbrewery to drink and dine in, and plenty of shopping opportunities. He said Brown County now offers those amenities.

“It’s pretty neat to see those changes,” he said.

Biking resources

Courtesy photo by Jonathan Juillerat

Photo by Sara Clifford, Brown County Democrat

Bike shop: Hesitation Point Bike & Backcountry, 175 S. Jefferson St., 988-4566, hesitationpoint.com.

Bike rentals: Hesitation Point; and Bear Hardware, 75 Chestnut St., 988-8888.

The Brown County Convention Bureau, at its Visitors Center across from the courthouse in Nashville, offers trail maps and other resources for road and mountain bikers visiting the area.

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Low-tech

enterprises There are places in Brown County where things are still done the old way, using technology of decades or centuries past.

Sweetwater Gallery “People who work for me have to learn to count back change,” says Ron Schuster, glass artist and owner of Sweetwater Gallery.

On the countertop is a turn-of-the-last-century National Cash Register Co. machine.

“It’s probably from a dairy,” Schuster says, lifting a flap on the front. There’s a row of mechanical counters measuring gallons and quarts. A third counter records the number of customer transactions.

Schuster uses it as his working cash register. Press the keys and flags pop up displaying dollars and cents. Press another button and the drawer slides open with a “bing.”

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Nashville Fudge Kitchen Debbie Bartes plies dark, sugary batter across a cool, gray marble slab. In her hands is a long, flat garden trowel, which she uses to fold and shift the hardening fudge.

Every piece of fudge sold in the store is made using a traditional technique that traces its roots back to a century-old candy-making mistake. “It started in 1919, when a candy maker messed up a batch of caramel,� Bartes says.

Fudge is heated at a temperature about 10 degrees cooler than caramel.

Bartes and her husband learned the craft when they took over the business about 10 years ago. She has since traveled all over the Midwest taking classes on different forms of confectionery, both traditional and modern.

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Fruitdale Market Along State Road 135 toward Morgantown, there is a little shack of a gas station. Out front are three gas pumps that might look familiar to drivers of a certain age.

“There are people who are like, ‘How do you work?’” says store co-owner Debbie Guffey. “Younger ones have never ever seen ones like this.”

Modern pumps are computer-controlled, with options for credit card sales and loyalty cards. Most can distribute multiple kinds of gas.

These don’t do any of that. Each pump only handles one kind of fuel. You have to flip up the handle to start pumping.

The pumps came with the business when the Guffeys bought it four years ago.

“We never had the money to replace them,” Debbie says.

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Brown County Weavery Sally Baldwin has two large mechanical looms in the back of her Franklin Street shop.

She imports many of the items she sells from Central and South America, but the majority are crafted on these machines. Other area weavers use similar equipment.

The devices operate by passing a wooden shuttle wrapped in colored yarn behind other threads of material. An arm then swings forward, interweaving the cords of fabric.

Baldwin also spins some of her own yarn from the fur of animals that she raises at her home.

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Broomcorn Johnny’s Brian Newton is one of the few remaining makers of traditional handmade brooms left in the United States.

He sits on a handmade bench, holding a bundle of multicolored broomcorn. It’s a stiff, tough relative of sorghum grass.

To his left sits a 4-foot-tall, vise-like machine called a broom press, of aged, varnished wood and time-blackened iron. It grips the bristles, flattens and holds them in place so that Newton can sew evenly across. The patent date on it is 1878.

Nearby behind a chain is another large machine called a kick winder. This one dates to 1903. It holds the handle and the bristle together. An attached spindle feeds out wire. Newton presses a pedal at the base of the machine. This slowly spins the handle, winding it around the bristles and the handle.

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Lodging 1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast,

3766 State Road 46 East, is a charming country Victorian home built in the late 1800s. It invites you to step back in time and relax from the 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, offer 160 rooms/cabins, a 12,000-square-foot indoor aquatic center, a full-service restaurant, game room, cable, hiking trails and beautiful vistas. The lodge was built in 1932 of hand-hewn native stone and oak timbers cut in the park. The main lodge has two spacious and comfortable lobbies with two fireplaces. (812) 9884418, abemartinlodge@dnr.state.in.us.

The Brick Lodge is just a mile north

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

Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46

East, invites you to relax and feel a touch of Indiana’s past. The rustic inn offers 99 guest rooms and two suites, complete with queen- or king-size beds to make your stay a comfortable one. Every guest room has a walk-out covered porch or covered balcony, coffee maker, hair dryer, 25-inch TV with game ports, rockers and phone with data port. Enjoy the large, covered pool yearround. Playground, miniature golf and tennis courts are also available. (812) 988-2291, (877) 772-5249, www.browncountyinn.com.

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

that sleeps 30 guests and outdoor cabins that can accommodate 70 guests. Enjoy 300 acres of woods, trails, a 4-acre lake, canoes, kayaks, beach, campfire areas, basketball court, ultimate frisbee, soccer field, horseshoes, volleyball area, mountain bike trails, and an indoor meeting and dining area. Kitchen facilities are available. Open year-round.

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

Comfort Inn, 75 W. Chestnut St., is a quarter-mile from downtown Nashville.

A Platinum and Gold Award winner, the hotel has spacious, clean, comfortable rooms with HD flat screens in every room, complimentary hot and cold breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness room and high-speed Internet. Zip line and trail ride packages are available as well as other special package rates. (812) 988-6118, www.choicehotels.com.

Cornerstone Inn & Suites, downtown

Nashville at 54 E. Franklin St., offers a private dining area and individually appointed guest rooms. Top off your getaway with a complimentary breakfast buffet. The inn has 37 guest rooms, with balconies, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and meeting facilities. www.CornerstoneInn.com.

Cozy Bear Log Cabin, State Road 46

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

The living room has a gas log fireplace.

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

eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat is voted the No. 1 activity

in Brown County by TripAdvisor. It offers 15 zip lines over 1 mile long; a treetop canopy adventure suspended 90 feet with speeds up to 45 MPH; and the tallest, fastest and longest zips in Brown County. Visitors also can experience Night Flight zip lines with tiki torches and headlamps and fly with the owls. eXplore Brown County offers 30 miles of ATV, mountain biking and hiking trails.

The beautiful events hall accommodates 250 with an outdoor stage for groups and weddings. Camping cabins accommodate 80. The property also offers camping, a fishing lake, canoes and paddle boats. Twoseater four-wheel-drive hill buggy rides are coming this summer. 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988-7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com.

Fondulac Farm Cabin Rentals, 5

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

Cabins accommodate up to six people.

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

Green Valley Lodge, 692 State Road

rooms and grounds in a safe, quiet setting.

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

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

Hidden Valley Inn, 201 N. Van Buren St., is a charming hotel just a short walk to shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries and activities. Each suite features a kitchen, dining area and living room. (812) 988-9000, (877) 988-9099, www.hiddenvalleyinn.net.

Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals,

4118 St. Road 46 East near Gnaw Bone, is one of the largest full-service rental management companies in southern Indiana, managing more than 100 vacation homes, log cabins, guest suites and cottages in Brown, Bartholomew and Monroe counties. All vacation homes are fully furnished; most offer hot tubs, seasonal fireplaces and game rooms. They can accommodate from two to 24 guests, ideal for a romantic retreat, family gathering or celebrating a special occasion. The homes are located in various areas throughout the county: on private, wooded acreage, in the heart of Nashville, near Indiana University or with a scenic view. Reservations and information about all homes is available online at www.browncountylogcabins. com. Office hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (812) 988-6429.

Hilltop Cabin & Luxury Suites, 3.5

miles from downtown Nashville, offers a range of options, from a one-bedroom cabin with fireplace to suites with full kitchens, seasonal gas log fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, pool table, big screen TV and private decks. Every suite and cabin has a VCR and DVD player, as well as VHS movies. Charcoal grills, a picnic table and fire pit are available for use by all guests. (812) 988-0984, www.browncountycabins.com.

Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson St.,

offers 45 rooms with an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool spa, restaurant and lounge. The hotel features one- and two bedrooms with a kitchen, dining room, living room, two full baths, balcony and cable TV. Ask about the whirlpool suites, hot tub rooms and studios.

Wedding and banquet facilities are available.

(812) 988-8400, www.hotelnashville.com.

46 West, offers individually appointed

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Escape to Country Elegance All Suite Hotel Located in Historic Downtown Nashville Private Bedroom with King Bed Dining Area & Fully Equipped Kitchenette Living Room with Queen Sofa Sleeper Private Porch/Balcony Free WIFI Fireplaces & Whirlpool Tubs available Within walking distance

Call For Specials 201 North Van Buren St. 812.988.9000 877.988.9099 www.hiddenvalleyinn.net

Old Magnolia House Inn, 213 S. Jefferson St. (behind the BP gas station, above 4th Sister Vintage) has overnight rooms filled with antique and vintage chairs, dressers and tables. Each room includes the modern amenities of Smart Cable TVs, pod coffee makers and wireless Internet.

Three large, private rooms offer big comfy beds, lots of blankets, quilts, pillows, books and board games. The porch and common areas are great places for conversation in the overstuffed chairs or an old-fashioned game at the table. The inn accommodates up to 10 guests. Online reservations are available via the Old Magnolia House Facebook page.

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

Red Bud Inn, State Road 46 West, offers newly decorated rooms with hardwood floors, fresh, line-dried linens and charming country décor. (812) 988-1661.

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

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

Rustic Elegance, State Road 46 West, is a newly-constructed four-bedroom log home on four acres with a panoramic view to the south and beautiful wooded views in every other direction. Decks and/ or porches surround the cabin. It comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with a king bed and master bath with a Jacuzzi tub large enough for two.

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

Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State

Road 46 East, offers 32 two-bedroom, fullyfurnished condos for overnight lodging.

Each unit has one king- and one full-size

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

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

The Antique Cabin, The Garden Cabin, The Kelly Reed Cabin and The Pines Cabin, on Clay Lick Road,

are individual, fully-furnished log cabins that sleep two to eight guests each. They have complete kitchens, vintage clawfoot tubs and antique décor on the inside; and secluded, woodsy settings outside.

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

The North House, 194 N. Van Buren St., offers three bedrooms featuring two king-sized beds, one queen-sized bed and a queen sleeper sofa, as well as private parking, a privacy fence around the rear deck, a grill and hot tub. (812) 988-8400, www.northhousegetaway.com.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 12225

are available, as well as special packages.

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

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

(812) 526-4919, www.holidayinnexpress.com.

Hampton Inn, 249 N. Sandy Creek

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

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

Hilton Garden Inn, 12210 U.S. 31

Holiday Inn Express & Suites,

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

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

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

It’s adjacent to Shadowood Golf Course.

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

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

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

Near Brown County Comfort Inn, 11711 U.S. 31 North, Exit

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

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

Hampton Inn, 12161 U.S. 31 North,

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

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By SARA CLIFFORD

more to

Discover in Brown County

Projects underway will help deepen visitors’ experiences

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f you look down when crossing over Salt Creek into Nashville on State Road 46, you’re likely to see movement under the bridge.

Since late October, in every kind of weather, the Salt Creek Trail has beckoned runners, saunterers, bikers, strollers, scooters and dog-walkers.

The paved, handicap-accessible, ¾-mile path runs along the wide, scenic creek bed, from CVS, at the junction of Van Buren Street/State Road 135 North and State Road 46 East, to the Brown County YMCA, on Hawthorne Drive near the Brown County IGA. The official trailhead is at the YMCA; parking is not allowed for trail users at CVS. While Brown County State Park

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Above left: The first leg of the Salt Creek Trail winds along the creek from the Brown County YMCA, under the State Road 46 bridge to the CVS. Above: A boy rides a scooter along the wide, paved Salt Creek Trail.

and Yellowwood State Forest’s trails are well-known among visitors – many of whom come here just because of them – the Salt Creek Trail attracts different types of users.

“The other trails we have are not paved and not accessible, and most of them are dangerous to run on, dangerous to bike on, and you can’t wheelchair on them,” said Tom Tuley, chairman of the Salt Creek Trail Committee.

The Salt Creek Trail, so far, is built on level ground, so it’s an easy walk for children with their little legs or folks who wouldn’t think of themselves as the hiking type.

Locals, too, have been using it as a free, convenient way to get in a little exercise.

Several benches were installed along the route, allowing for relaxing views of the creek. One was carved out of a tree by Nashville chain saw artist Chris Trotter in the form of a giant hand.

Picnic tables dot the trail, and a local garden club will plant native vegetation along it, too.

The path was built with a mixture of federal funds and local donations.

Getting this far has taken 10 years.

The other three planned phases shouldn’t take that long; two of them are nearly fully funded.

When finished, the 2.5-mile trail will link downtown Nashville and Brown County State Park.

The trailhead on the easternmost edge is planned near the state park’s swimming pool parking lot. That leg will end at Brown County Schools’ Eagle Park property, where the district’s ball diamonds, soccer field and cross country course are, along State Road 46 East.

Phase III will link Eagle Park and the YMCA. Phase IV will be a spur from the YMCA under State Road 46 to the Brown County High School campus.

The final completion date for the entire project is unknown, but phases will be open for use as they are finished – allowing visitors to easily discover parts of Nashville beyond, but not far, from downtown.

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Learn more local history When visitors tour the Pioneer Village and History Center in the heart of downtown Nashville, they can pick up a one-sheet pamphlet titled “A History of Brown County.” But there’s so much more to learn and to see.

The Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Brown County Historical Society are talking about developing a self-guided history trail that would point out 10 or so historical sites around downtown.

The Banner Brummett House, for instance, was the first house built in Brown County, in 1830. It’s still inhabited, and it’s just three blocks west of the courthouse on North Johnson Street. Several other historic homes on Van Buren, Franklin and Jefferson streets also are still being used, as retail shops and inns.

A historic artist studio trail may also be developed. But it and the history

Illustration courtesy of Kirkwood Design Studio

This is an artist’s rendering of the Brown County History Center, under construction at the corner of Locust Lane and East Gould Street. It is expected to be completed by fall.

tour are still in the discussion stages, the CVB reported in mid-January.

One sure addition in the coming months is the new History Center, under construction downtown across from the Pioneer Village on Gould Street.

The $5 million, 18,000-square-foot building is designed with locals and visitors in mind, to include displays about all facets of Brown County history as well as an extensive archive and genealogy research room. Its projected completion date is this fall.

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The Banner Brummett House, on North Johnson Street, was the first house built in Brown County, in 1830. A historic buildings walking tour is being discussed.

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Nashville was designated as one of the state’s five Cultural Districts in 2012. That’s a little-known fact that local groups intend to spread.

Brown County is culturally special in that its artists and craftsmen aren’t located all in one place. A selection of their wares, and some of their studios, are in downtown Nashville, but dozens of others are scattered around the county – like a wheel hub and spokes.

Two “back roads” studio tours, from May 9 to 18 and Oct. 1 to 31, direct visitors to working artist studios in and outside Nashville. Maps for the free, self-guided tours are provided in brochures, which will be available at the Visitors Center downtown and at browncountystudiotour.com.

Year-round, Brown County and Nashville businesses that either make their own products or sell a majority of Indiana-made products will also become more visible. They will get a leaf-shaped sign to display, which will contain a QR code that can be scanned for more information about art studios, public art pieces, entertainment venues and even historic sites in Brown County.

Those signs might be up and working by this fall.

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

and Saturday nights, enjoy live music with everything from bluegrass to hard rock.

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

Accent Dining Room at The Seasons

Lodge offers dining with spectacular views of the wooded hillside. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a

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fried chicken buffet on Tuesday evenings and a prime rib buffet on Friday evenings.

Fried biscuits and apple butter are available for each meal. Soup and salad bar are also available. Reservations are suggested but not required. For cocktails and live music, head into the Saloon Lounge. Various musical entertainers perform from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (812) 988-2284.

Big Woods Brewing Co., 60 Molly’s Lane, one of the Midwest’s newest and most unique microbreweries, was founded

by Tim O’Bryan, Ed Ryan and Jeff McCabe.

Located in the heart of Brown County, the timber-frame brew house features a full-service restaurant and bar, with smallbatch craft beer on tap and weekly food specials ranging from pan-seared Indiana duck to chef Emily’s Yumbalaya Jumbalaya.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the charms of Carmel Corn Cottage, 82 N. Van Buren St., is the size and how many products can fit inside.

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

Even the signs on the walls are for sale.

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

Casa Del Sol, 101 Washington

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

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

Coachlight Square, offers award-winning vinifera wines, plus well-known musicians — local and otherwise — performing all styles of music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. You’ll find gourmet

foods, cheese plates and gift items. Step upstairs to the loft and enjoy wine amid the Native American art in the John Elmore Gallery. Weather-permitting, grab a spot on the covered patio. Group tastings can be arranged in advance. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Harvest Preserve, 61 W. Main St.,

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

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

Buren St., is a full-service restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner daily. Now nightlife has a new address with live entertainment, dancing and sports. Come hang out for major sporting events viewed on the gigantic-screen TV. It’s centrally located at the corner of Van Buren and Main streets in the heart of Nashville. Reservations recommended. (812) 778-9730, www. goldenticketproductions.com and on Facebook.

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Hobnob Corner, corner of Main and Van Buren streets, is housed in Nashville’s oldest commercial building. It serves breakfast and lunch daily, along with dinners Wednesday through Sunday, throughout the year. Traditional fare is offered for breakfast; lunch and dinner menus feature a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads and seasonal specialties. Wine is available. (812) 988-4114.

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

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With its rustic charm and quaint elegance, the Little Gem Restaurant, at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy a Hoosier classic from the menu or a plate of offerings from one of the unique buffets.

The outdoor patio seating offers spectacular views of the woods and park. The Little Gem Restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m.

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

Miller’s Ice Cream House, 61 W. Main

St., has been making real homemade ice cream, the old-fashioned way with rock salt and ice, since 1977. Enjoy all the basic flavors (and then some) served in dishes, cake or homemade waffle cones, as shakes, malts, sodas or floats or on warm homemade cobbler or a sundae. Hours vary by season.

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

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At Nashville Fudge Kitchen, 60 S. Van Buren St.,the creamy fudges are made the old-fashioned way, cooked in a copper kettle and hand-paddled on thick marble tables. The gourmet candycoated popcorns are made from original recipes, and the hand-dipped candy, caramel apples, creamy fudge, gelato and ice cream are all favorites. Nashville Fudge Kitchen ships everywhere. (812) 988-0709, www.nashvillefudgekitchen.com.

At the Nashville General Store & Bakery, 118 E. Washington St., enjoy

chicken salad with grapes and pecans served with pumpkin bread, fresh soups or other sandwiches on fresh-baked bread or Kaiser rolls, plus fried biscuits with apple butter and fresh-baked desserts. (812) 988-6362.

Featuring the Ultimate Catfish Sandwich,

The Porthole Bar & Grill at Lake Lemon:, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, offers dine-in or carryout daily for lunch or dinner. It serves steaks, chicken, ribs and the specialty, catfish. Live music offered on Friday

and Saturday evenings. (812) 339-1856, www.portholeinn.com or on Facebook.

Soup to Nuts, on the Village Green,

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

Specializing in looseleaf teas, Sweetea’s Tea Shop, 225 S. Van Buren St., Suite C, in Coachlight Square, also offers coffee and lemonade and a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Stop in for a relaxing getaway where you can unwind by the fireplace with a nice cup of tea, read a book, surf the web with free WiFi or chat with friends. Sweetea’s can be a destination for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or a gathering place for a book club or Bible study. (812) 988-6515.

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

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

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The Candy Dish, 61 W. Main St.,

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

The Farmhouse Cafe, 5171 N. Upper

Bean Blossom Road, offers healthy, fresh homemade meals and refreshing drinks served in an 1830s brick farmhouse. Enjoy homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, iced teas and fruit frizzes. Stroll through two acres of herb and perennial gardens before or after your meal. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

Call for seasonal hours. (812) 988-2004.

Trolly’s, at the corner of Van Buren and Gould streets, offers its own hickorysmoked pork barbecue, homemade sloppy Joes, Italian sausage and hot dogs with all the trimmings. Ask about the daily specials.

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

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

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

Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground, 5163 State

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

Brown County Playhouse Performing Arts Center, 70 S. Van

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

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

Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest state park, offers camping, hiking

making award-winning wines for 21 years.

The tasting room is at the corner of Main Street and Old School Way. Don’t forget to stop by the winery and tasting room in downtown Gnaw Bone, 4520 State Road 46 East. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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

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

Copperhead Creek Gem Mine, 79 N. Van Buren St., buys its mining rough from a man who has contracts with 12 different mines, so there’s a plentiful mix of gems in every bag sold, guaranteed. It’s a fun time for the whole family. Visitors also can browse the rock and fossil shop for a one-of-a-kind keepsake. (812) 988-2422, www.visitbrowncounty.com/mine.asp.

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

Group tastings can be arranged in advance.

(812) 988-8500, toll free at (888)-761-9463, www. chateauthomas.com/locations/nashville. eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat is voted the No. 1 activity

in Brown County by TripAdvisor. It offers 15 zip lines over 1 mile long; a treetop canopy adventure suspended 90 feet with speeds up to 45 MPH; and the tallest, fastest and longest zips in Brown County. Visitors also can experience Night Flight zip lines with tiki torches and headlamps and fly with the owls. eXplore Brown County offers 30 miles of ATV, mountain biking and hiking trails.

The beautiful events hall accommodates 250 with an outdoor stage for groups and weddings. Camping cabins accommodate 80. The property also offers camping, a fishing lake, canoes and paddle boats. Twoseater four-wheel-drive hill buggy rides are coming this summer. 2620 Valley Branch Road, (812) 988-7750, www.explorebrowncounty.com.

Kidscommons, a children’s museum in downtown Columbus, 309 Washington St., offers families with toddlers to early teens a vibrant, safe setting where they can explore three floors of hands-on learning and fun. Spend time in the Childhood Garden, scamper up the 17-foot-tall climbing wall or hang out in the bubble room, where you can stand inside a body bubble. Don’t miss museum favorites ExploraHouse, home of the world-famous giant toilet, and Kids on the Move, a healthy lifestyles exhibit.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Open Mondays mid-June through mid-August.

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

Melchior Marionette Theatre is on the west side of South Van Buren Street. For information on seasonal shows, call (800) 8494853 or visit www.melchiormarionettes.com.

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Mike’s Music & Dance Barn, 2277

State Road 46 West, offers country music and dancing. Beer, wine and food are available in this non-smoking facility. Friday and Saturday shows are from 7 to 11 p.m.

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

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

Rawhide Ranch, 1292 State Road 135

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

Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, offers an 18-hole championship golf course, and two golf pros who are available for private and group instruction. Enjoy other amenities such as The Overlook Lodge, 19th Hole Sports Bar & Grille and a fully stocked pro shop. (812) 988-7888, www.saltcreekgolf.com.

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

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, 308 W. Fourth

St., Bloomington, is rated one of the nation’s top 25 hands-on science centers. WonderLab puts visitors in touch with the wonder and excitement of science through popular experiences like the two-story grapevine maze, the kinetic contraption, the Bubble-Airium and close encounters with live animals. A special area provides science adventures for very young children. WonderLab is on the B-Line Trail in the downtown arts district. It’s open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. (812) 337-1337, www.wonderlab.org.

Yellowwood State Forest, 772

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

(812) 988-7945, www.in.gov/dnr/forestry.

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Conferences, Retreats & Reunions Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, offers meeting rooms, conference facilities and private dining areas for conferences, meetings, weddings or retreats.

Seating capacity ranges from 10 to 400. The banquet department caters private meals, snacks and breaks and can also prepare a barbecue or meal function at one of the park shelter houses for groups of 50 or more.

For smaller picnic groups, the lodge can prepare box lunches. (812) 988-4418, www. in.gov/dnr/parklake/inna/abe/index.html.

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

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

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

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

Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46

East, offers meeting facilities that capture the charm and atmosphere of days gone by.

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

and cash or host bars. (812) 988-2291 or (877) 772-5249, www.browncountyinn.com.

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

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

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

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

Comfort Inn, 75 W. Chestnut St., is

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

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Michael’s Massage Cornerstone Inn & Suites is in downtown Nashville at 54 E. Franklin St. Shop in Nashville, then return to the Cornerstone Inn private dining area to indulge in complimentary signature treats and desserts. The complex consists of 37 guest rooms, with balconies, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces; and meeting facilities. View all rooms, rates and specials at www.cornerstoneinn.com.

Chair Massage $25 Table Massage $45 & $75 Couples Massage $155 Michael Rebman, Certified Therapist

Hotel Nashville, 245 N. Jefferson St.,

is an all-suite hotel that overlooks Nashville and offers conference facilities and catering.

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

(812) 988-8400, www.hotelnashville.com.

Rawhide Ranch, 1292 State Road 135

South, excels at hosting large groups. The Old West-style inn, ranch house and 54 wooded acres are a unique environment for company meetings, retreats and seminars traditionally held at hotels. Guests also can enjoy country cooking in the new Banded Rooster kitchen and dining hall. (812) 988-0085, www.rawhideranchusa.com.

Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State

Road 46 East, offers a beautiful banquet facility that can accommodate 20 to 200 people. The facility overlooks the golf course and is great for weddings, receptions, reunions, corporate events and small meetings. On-site catering is available.

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

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Madeline’s Gifts for Home and Happiness French Country Decor • Homemade Items Quilts • Handmade Soy Candles Stop in and see all our new items!

Brown County’s largest selection of quilts & premier French Country Shop

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Corner of Franklin & Van Buren Streets in Calvin Place 812.988.6301 • madelinesfrenchcountry@gmail.com

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

offers space for simple receptions or technologically enhanced conferences complete with high-speed Internet. The Seasons Lodge has 10 meeting rooms that accommodate 10 to 500 people and can accommodate up to 400 people for weddings or receptions. Choose from served or buffet menus, hors d’oeuvres and cash or host bars. The complex is also available for bridal teas, bridal showers, luncheons, rehearsal dinners and weddings. (812) 9882284 or (800) 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com.

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Antiques & Collectibles Brown County Antique Mall, 3288 State Road 46

East, 3 miles east of Nashville, offers primitives, furniture, shabby chic, jewelry, toys, kitsch, vintage clothes, linens, lures, knives and artifacts. (812) 988-1025, www.bcantique.com.

Carol’s Crafts Fine Gifts and Collectibles in the

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

Locally handcrafted items include painted ornaments by Jessi Vandenberg and pottery

by Fox Run of Brown County.

(812) 988-6388, (800) 345-6388, www.carolscrafts.com.

Cathy’s Corner, 39 E. Franklin St., is a unique mix of antiques, jewelry, art and hardto-find items. Painting classes are available by appointment.

(812) 988-4091 or email cathyscornerbc@gmail.com.

unusual lighting, candles, quilts, garden furniture, birdhouses, antiques, wind chimes and more.

Open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. (812) 988-7758.

Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery, 5171 Bean Blossom

E. Washington St., 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. It also offers a large selection of fresh baked goods.

Open year-round. (812) 988-6362.

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

Michael’s Flowers & Antiques, 31 N. Jefferson

St., carries flowers, fresh arrangements, garden items, stained glass, braided rugs,

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The Vintage Rose features

fabulous romantic, shabby chic, Victorian or country French treasures for decorating your home, accessorizing your wardrobe or serving tea. The Vintage Rose also carries oneof-a-kind “salvaged treasures,” including hand-painted or

distressed furniture, chandeliers, shelves and garden décor. Open year-round, The Vintage Rose is at 36 E. Franklin St. in the back of Franklin Square and across from Cornerstone Inn. (812) 988-7283.

Touch of Silver, Gold & Old, 87 E. Main St., is

where Albert Drake Jr. creates contemporary jewelry and buys and sells estate, antique silver and gold jewelry. (812) 988-6990 and on Facebook, www.facebook. com/Touchofsilvergoldandold.

Simply Home, in Franklin Square on West Franklin Street, antique furniture, distressed furniture and handmade solid wood furniture, as well as wood benches, garden benches and step stools, and tool and candle boxes. (812) 340-8795.

38 individually appointed guest rooms with complimentary full breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening dessert. Free on-site parking Call Now! 812-988-0300

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Unique & SPecialty Shops Apple Works, 8157 S. County Road 250 West, Trafalgar, is in southern Johnson County, a stone’s throw away from Brown County. Nestled on gently rolling hills dotted with ponds and pockets of woods, the farm is a destination away from the fast pace of today. Relax at Apple Works, whether you come to buy a bag of apples or experience some of the many family-oriented activities.

Visit the website for a list of activities and products. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven

days a week, mid-April through Dec. 23.

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

Bone Appetit, 211 S. Van Buren St.,

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

“Affordable Fashion”

• Custom/Hand Crafted Gifts • Men’s & Women’s Jewelry • Leather Wallets & Purses • Leather Accessories • Custom Leather Belts • Women’s Clothing

40 Washington Street • Nashville, Indiana • (812) 988-1825

Brown County Clocks and Collectibles, Artist Colony Shops, 125 S.

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

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

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

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

Locally handcrafted items include painted ornaments by Jessi Vandenberg and pottery

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

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

The Flower & Herb Barn & Nursery,

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

4th Sister Vintage, 213 S. Jefferson St. behind the BP gas station, is in a historic home. The front porch and shop are filled with vintage and antique items you will remember from your grandmother’s home, your school days or from classic movies.

All home décor is recycled and ready for a new home. The owners love to “upcycle.”

Chairs, suitcases, tables, just about anything they can find, they transform into a new piece of furniture or art for your home.

Stop by and say hello, and if you are so inclined, spend the night in a renovated upstairs room, a historical setting with the comforts of modern amenities. (614) 6388849, facebook.com/4thSisterFurnitureCo. Foxfire and Foxfire, 59 E. Main St., established in 1997, offer gifts for baby showers and weddings, comfort and

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inspirational items, a large selection of frames, Willow Tree Angels, mailbox covers, garden flags, Swan Creek Candles, Rhythm Clocks, table-top dishware, holiday items and more. This corner store offers a huge selection of jewelry, purses and fashion accessories. (812) 988-8707, www.ltlstores.com.

Gnaw Bone Antiques & Uniques,

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

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

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

From mountain bikes and accessories to camping and hiking gear, when it comes to the outdoors, Hesitation Point has Brown County covered. The owners’ aim is to get more people on more trails: hiking, biking, running or riding. Stop by for a visit at 175 S. Jefferson St. (812) 988-4566, www. hesitationpoint.com and on Facebook.

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

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

(800) 667-7939, www.indianaharley.com.

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

Men’s & Women’s Leather Jackets, Chaps, Vests, Helmets, Eye Wear, Rain Gear, Oil, Cleaners, Ladies Lingerie Shop & More

Health For “U,” 146 E. Main St., an

independent, full-service health store, features herbs, vitamins, minerals, BioFreeze, neti pots, Himalayan salt lamps, natural sleep aids, Brown County Soapworks products, personal care products, buffalo meat and more. (812) 988-9890.

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Anarchy, cool man cave items, sport bike jackets, gift items and more. It’s at 4413 State Road 46 East, just 3 miles east of Nashville in Gnaw Bone. (812) 988-0255.

Jack and Jill Nut Shop, 76 S. Van

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

Madeline’s, in the Calvin House at the

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

Come on in to the Men’s Toy Shop and browse a selection of unique T-shirts; fine pipes, blended pipe tobaccos and premium cigars; plus tactial, utility, camping and survival knives; Luminox watches (developed for the Navy Seals); Surefire flashlights; EarPro hearing protection; ammo; handmade signs; flasks and shot glasses; and many other unique and just plain cool items, not found just everywhere. Ladies are certainly welcome also. Located in the heart of Nashville at 60 N. Van Buren St., (812) 988-6590, www.menstoyshop.com.

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

Ole House, 62 E. Washington St.,

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

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

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

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across from Coachlight Square, offers Indiana jams and salsas, flags and outdoor ornaments, country décor and gifts, plus Indiana’s largest flag inventory.

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

Papertrix, 160 Old School Way, is a rubber stamp and scrapbook boutique conceived by paper and mixed-media artist Cindy Hawrys.

Her selection of stamps, papers, tools, embellishments and unique finds will inspire you, and her craft table is always available for hands-on demonstrations or make-and-take projects. (812) 988-2002, www.papertrix.com.

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

Sheepstreet Fibers, 2.5 miles west of Morgantown on State Road 252, just a short

drive from Nashville, has its own alpacas and Shetland sheep to supply wool to spin into yarn. There is roving for spinners and yarns, fleeces, books, spinning wheels and looms. (812) 597-KNIT, www.sheepstreet.com.

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

The Book Loft, 45 S. Jefferson St., is

open all year and offers books by regional authors, nature guides, cookbooks, fiction/ non-fiction, genealogy, children’s books and volumes about Brown County. (812) 988-0202.

The Brown County Shop, in the

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

The Candy Dish, in the Village Green

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

The Crow’s Nest, South Van Buren

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

The Ferguson House, at 78 W. Franklin

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

The Totem Post, 78 S. Van Buren St.,

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

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The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St. in

the Artists Colony Shops, has been a Brown County staple for 43 years, and is proudly serving a third generation of toy enthusiasts.

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

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

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The results are always fun and amazing!

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

Mother Earth Designs, in Franklin

Square on West Franklin Street, offers handmade jewelry by an in-house designer as well as fine fashion jewelry, using natural stones from the earth in many pieces. It also offers a unique variety of wall decor, some local photography pieces and watercolors by in-house artist.

Unframed prints are available. A nice mix of handcrafted wood signs and wood crafts are sold, as well as triple-scented Wick Wizard candles, Indiana goat milk products, hand-crocheted dish cloths, crocheted baby quilts, rag quilts and handmade fleece baby blankets. (812) 988-0390.

Simply Home, in Franklin Square Old School Way & Pittman House Lane, Nashville, IN Next to Toy Chest • 812.988.7009 • www.wishfulthinking-in.com

Traditional Pottery... Finely Crafted Pottery by Larry Spears

Photography by Kyle Spears Also representing over 20 local artisans finely crafted works 5110 SR 135 South (On the way to Story Inn) • 812.988.1287 Also conveniently located at: 15 S. Van Buren St. (Next to Nashville House) • 812.988.1286

www.spearspottery.com

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on West Franklin Street, offers a mix of braided items including rugs, placemats and table runners, as well as country quilts, wood dough bowls and baskets. It also carries Mason jar accessories, cookie melts, candles and Star air fresheners. Also find pendant lighting and grapevine trees, antique furniture, distressed furniture and handmade solid wood furniture, tool and candle boxes and metal wall art for the home and garden. (812) 340-8795.

Midnight Sun Artistry & Hot Rod Hill, in Franklin Square on West

Franklin Street, are owned by husband and wife team Connie and Ron Skyrme.

Both bring their individual talents to a unique and studio-styled display. Connie custom finishes furniture and home decor while her husband Ron custom-paints and pinstripes hot rod style. (812) 344-3696.

ONGOING events

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

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

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

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

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

Family-friendly performances take place throughout the year at the Melchior Marionette Theatre. (800) 8494853, www.melchiormarionettes.com.

The Brown County State Park Saddle Barn offers guided horseback riding trails

and tours daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April to October. (812) 988-8166 or (812) 371-0295.

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

Head out for live music at the Saloon Lounge, in the Seasons Lodge every

Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. (800) 365-7327, www.seasonslodge.com.

Road. Watch or participate in the Saturday and Sunday events. Call for details. (812) 988-6103. On race day, call (812) 988-1505 or visit www.browncountydragway.com.

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

T.C. Steele State Historic Site

offers trails, exhibits, poetry, art, teas and classes. (812) 677-2003, www.tcsteele.org.

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

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

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

Hear live music at Muddy Boots Café.

Visit the website for upcoming events.

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

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

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

Head to Mike’s on Saturdays for live music.

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

Weaving demonstrations and dayweaving workshops are available at

Homestead Weaving Studio

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

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

Head to the Brown County Dragway, just 5 miles north of Nashville and 1 mile east of Bean Blossom on Gatesville

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

photograph live birds of prey. Tours by appointment only. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. (812) 988-8990.

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

• Fried Biscuits with Apple Butter!

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

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Advertising Deadline

812.340.8480

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A Great Family

Getaway Awaits All year long!

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

Come any time of year to enjoy our indoor aquatic center and have a splashin’ good time!

Located in Brown County where fun is all around.

Brown County State Park P.O. Box 547 | Nashville, IN 47448 Reservations: 1-877-LODGES-1 Direct Line: 812.988.4418

www.indianainns.com

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View Sports & Music Events on our MASSIVE 148” HD Screen

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IN THE HEART OF NASHVILLE • 61 S. Van Buren Street • 812-778-9730 For a complete entertainment schedule visit www.goldenticketproductions.com