noble county visitors guide 2015

C O U N T Y, I N

V I S I T

NOBLE

LAKES • OUTDOOR RECREATION • HERITAGE &

CULTURAL SITES

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2015-2016

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

VisitNobleCounty.com • 260-854-2115

EXPERIENCE NOBLE COUNTY

Experience history

Experience the outdoors

Experience rural life

Take the Tombstone Trail and learn about the

people who shaped northeast Indiana in the

historic cemeteries that are their fi nal resting

places. Visit Gene Stratton-Porter’s “Cabin at

Wildfl ower Woods” on Sylvan Lake and learn about

the famous author–naturalist of the Limberlost.

Visit any of Noble County’s Farm to Fork partners

and see how real food is grown and produced.

Trek to our farmers markets to get a taste of fresh,

wholesome Noble County produce.

Enjoy water sports and wildlife at popular Chain O’

Lakes State Park or hike along the trails of our many

nature preserves. Enjoy the many quiet fi shing lakes or

go camping at one of the numerous campgrounds. Go

to www.visitnoblecounty.com for information.

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Brick Ark Inn215 N. Orange St.

Albion, IN(260) 636-6181

[email protected]

Brick Ark Inn Bed & Breakfast

Come as friends... return as family

Enjoy your favorite

breakfast on your schedule

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FROM NOBLE

COUNTY TO THE FOLLOWING CITIES:

Bloomington, Indiana................................. 200 milesIndianapolis, Indiana .................................. 150 milesChicago, Illinois .......................................... 160 milesLafayette, Indiana ....................................... 197 milesCincinnati, Ohio .......................................... 214 milesLansing, Michigan ...................................... 128 milesColumbus, Ohio ......................................... 215 milesLouisville, Kentucky .................................... 260 milesDetroit, Michigan ........................................ 193 milesMilwaukee, Wisconsin .............................. 255 milesEvansville, Indiana ...................................... 375 milesSouth Bend, Indiana .................................. 76 miles Fort Wayne, Indiana ................................... 30 milesToledo, Ohio ................................................ 131 milesGrand Rapids, Michigan ........................... 130 miles

SHERYL PRENTICEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NOBLE COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

260-854-2115

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

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

Memorial Day thru Labor DayGroup tours by appointment all year

Admission: Adults $5, K-12 years $3

1930’s Hospital Museum2 fl oors of medical artifacts, nurses’ uniforms and caps and a working iron lung.

260-635-2490 • 260-693-3788www.luckeyhospitalmuseum.org • [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE GOING ON NOW!

SECLUDED LAVENDER FARM April - December

Tuesday to Saturday • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.2258 E. Northport Rd. • Rome City, IN 46784www.TheLavenderLane.com • 260.854.4494

Tours and Gift Shop by appointment any time

The Lavender Lane

CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARKChain O’Lakes State Park2355 E. 75 South, Albion, IN 46701260-636-2654http://www.dnr.IN.gov

This is lake country and a small boater’s paradise. Nine connecting lakes will be the center of your adventures at Chain O’Lakes. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 15 miles of diverse trails, fish the electric-mo-tors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, visit the park’s old one-room schoolhouse or nature center. Other facilities available include a campground, boat rental, beach and picnic shelters.

RESERVATIONSCamping, family cabins and

shelters: camp.IN.gov or toll-free 1-866-6campIN

(1-866-622-6746)Boat/Bicycle RentalBoats, canoes, kayaks, paddle-

boats and bicycles are rented by

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

CAMPINGA shaded campground is

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

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

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

TRAILS The park has 10 trails of varying

lengths, ranging from easy to rugged, for more than 15 miles. Hikers are encouraged to remain on the marked path.

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

Trail 2: 1 mile, moderate; begins and ends at Bowen Lake north shore parking lot and follows the shore through the woods

Trail 3: 1.3 miles, easy; links campground to the beach and nature center

Trail 4: 1.5 miles; moderate; passes four lakes, wooded areas, swamps and open fields

Trail 5: 1.3 miles, easy; follows the Sand Lake shore through willows, deep forest and open areas

Trail 6: 3 miles, moderate; trail 6 can be accessed near the cabins, campground or Dock Lake boat ramp. The longest trail follows the southern shoreline of Dock

Chain O’ Lakes Cabin.

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Welcome!

Ligonier Visitor Center and Heritage Station Museum

Ligonier Artifacts & HistoryPre-arranged tours available

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

Handicap accessible • 260-894-9000 • 888-822-0262Open May - October, Tues. - Fri. 10-3, Sat. 10-12:30 • Volunteers and new members welcome!

800 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767

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Medical and Surgical Services for companion animalsScott A. Taylor, D.V.M.

Offi ce Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:30 PMWed. & Sat. 8:00 AM - 12 Noon

522 Professional Way • 347-9644 • KendallvilleAnimalClinic.com


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

Trail 7: 1.8 miles, easy; begins and ends at Sand Lake fishing pier, following the channel to Bowen Lake and then west to Weber Lake. The path winds through lowlands and an upland forest along two different channels.

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

Canoeing on the chain.Boat Rentals


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Gift Shoppe Open to Publict S oppe Ope to uMonday - Friday, 10am-5pm

Tour A Real PerfumeryVisit our Gift Shoppe!

MADE IN USA

Free AdmissionTake a Sensory Tour™

Sample Natural World ClassFragrances

Create your own Home Sprayat the only perfumery in the US

DeCampGardensFarm Market

Mid-May - Mid-October2 miles north of

Chain O’Lakes State Parkon CR 75E in Albion

Open Daily9 AM - 6 PM


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

the outstanding vista of Long Lake atop the hill looking to the south.

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

area.

FISHINGLargemouth bass, bluegill,

crappie and other small gamefish are common. A state fishing license is required and may be purchased at the park office.

Beautiful view at the Chain O’ Lakes State Park.


LIGONIER PARKS,SPORTS & RECREATION• Full-size gym & walking track, fi tness center, ladies fi tness room, saunas & spa

• Splash pad, Noon - 8 p.m.

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

Kenney Park • 520 West Union Street, Ligonier, IN 46767 • 260-894-7344

Artisans/Farmers MarketPettit Memorial Park

Saturdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.May - October


SWIMMINGThe beach is open the Saturday

before Memorial Day and no later than Labor Day. A bathhouse with modern toilet and shower facili-ties and a concession stand with refreshments are available.

INTERPRETIVE NATURE CENTER AND NATURALIST SERVICE

The Nature Center located in the beach bath house is open during the summer months from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A

naturalist is available through the summer months for hikes, Junior Naturalist, Hoosier Ecologist and evening programs. Schedules are at the gatehouse, parks office and nature center or online at Interpre-tiveServices.IN.gov .

ONE-ROOM HISTORIC STANLEY SCHOOLHOUSE

The one-room Stanley School-house, was built in 1915 and the fourth school structure at the site since 1848. The school served grades 1-8 and then grades 4

through 6 before it closed in 1954. The school is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for visitors to experience what it was like to attend a one-room school in 1915.

AMENITIESThe campground general store

offers firewood, ice, groceries and souvenirs. Picnic areas feature tables, toilet facilities, playground equipment and play fields. Shelters may be reserved through the Central Reservation System.

2015 SPECIAL EVENTSJanuary 1: Chain O’ Lights

Luminary WalkApril 25-26: Indiana Trail 100June 6: Family Fishing DerbyJune 20: Poker PaddleJuly 4: Family Sand Castle

ContestSeptember 26: Park Heritage

Day and Stanley Schoolhouse 100th Birthday

October 23-24: All Hallows Eve Celebration

December 17: Gene Stratton-Porter Christmas Bird Count

Stanley SchoolhouseStanley Schoolhouse


CHAIN O’ LAKES STATE PARK2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN 46701

THINGS TO DO:

413 Camp Sites • 18 Family Cabins

ENJOY DISCOUNTED RATES WHEN YOU CAMPSUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY DURING THE WEEK!

Class A(Electric)

$19.00

$26.00

$29.00

Class B(Non-Electric)

$12.00

$15.00

$18.00

Class C(Primitive)

$10.00

Camping Fees - Plus tax: Cabins

$70.00

$80.00

$90.00

BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARYBlack Pine Animal Sanctuary1426 W. 300 N., Albion260-636-7383www.blackpine.org

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s mission is to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals “for the rest of their lives” and to educate people about responsible pet ownership. Thousands of captive animals are surrendered, abandoned or confis-cated each year and face losing the only home they’ve ever known. The sanctuary offers educational, interactive tours, kids camps, family overnight camps, student internships, a volunteer program, and field trips. The sanctuary is not a zoo. It does not buy, sell, breed, trade or use animals for commer-cial purposes.

VISITOR OPTIONSStaff-guided Sanctuary Tours

are recommended for first-time visitors. Tours are offered

Top Cat is one of 10 tigers at Black Pine.


www.midamericawindmillmuseum.org

A MUSEUM TO COLLECT,DISPLAY AND PRESERVE THE

STORY OF WINDPOWER

BAKER HALLFor Receptions and Gatherings For

more information call 260-347-9706.

GIFT SHOP10-Minute Video about Wind Power

Inside and Outside Displays

53 MODELS ON DISPLAYGroup Tours Welcome

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Closed Monday

South of U.S. 6 on 1000E 732 S. Allen Chapel Road,

Kendallville, Indiana260-347-2334

BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

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

Staff-Guided Feeding Tours are offered weekends only from May through October, beginning at 3 p.m. Feeding tours are open to all ages and chaperoned by staff at all times. Feeding tours are not recommended for infants or toddlers due to the time of day, length of tour and graphic nature of carcass feedings. If children become disruptive, they and their supervising adults will be asked to leave the tour.

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

Self-Guided Private Tours are offered by appointment only from September through April, and only when other tour options are not scheduled. Private tours are for ages 10 and older and are chaper-oned by staff at all times.

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

Groups of 20 or more are asked to make an appointment, and may be eligible for discounts. Call 260-636-7383.

ADMISSION:Self-Guided and Staff-Guided

Sanctuary Tours: ages 3 to 9, $7, ages 10 and older, $10.

Guided Feeding Tours: ages 3

Meira is a cougar living at Black Pine.

Anson is a llama living at Black Pine.


STONE’S TRACE HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUMCorner of SR 5 & US 33, 1-1/2 miles south of Ligonier, IN

Hearthside Dinners re-enacted by Stone’s Trace members May - October. Reservation needed

Site of the ANNUAL STONE’S TRACE FESTIVAL - weekend after Labor Day

Historic 1839 Stone’s Trace Tavern Museum (built by Richard Stone) is one of the oldest restored buildings in Noble Co. It is full of local artifacts from the area’s prairie days.

Find out more: www.stonestrace.com

• Pioneer craft vendors • Food • Entertainment • Children’s activities • Civil War encampment

BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

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

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

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

2015 EVENTSSunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day

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

Saturday, June 20 – Wine in the Pines

Our 6th annual wine tasting; must be 21 or older. Enjoy wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, and the animals from 6 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration recommended. Visit the website for rates and to register.

Sunday, June 21 – Father’s DayBlack Pine will be open from 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. with a free gift for the first 40 dads who visit. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, July 11 – Kids Camps, 3-4 & 5-6 years

Two three-hour morning camps for ages 3-4 and 5-6 years, 9 a.m. to noon; $15 per child. Pre-regis-tration required. Visit the website to register.

Saturday, July 18 – Kids Camp , 7-8 years

Three-hour camp for ages 7-8, 9 a.m. to noon; $15 per child. Pre-registration required. Visit the website to register.

Saturday, July 25 – Summer Fest

A fun day of zookeeper talks, animal encounters, refreshments, and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Montrose is one 10 tigers at Black Pine


Kimmell House Inn

260-635-2193 • 888-892-2194www.kimmellhouseinn.com

email: [email protected]

On Historic Lincoln Highway 1397 N. US 33, Kimmell, IN

• Full-service coffee bar and tea room• Open to the public for breakfast and lunch

Mon. - Sat. 9AM - 3 PM• Dinner, tea parties & special events by reservation

Our bed & breakfast offers 4 beautifully restored and modernized rooms. Full gourmet breakfast for overnight

guests. Flat screen TV, Jacuzzi tubs and free Wi-Fi.

Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant

BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARYGeneral admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members.

Saturday, Aug. 8 – Safari Supper Camp for Kids 9-12 years

Kids ages 9-12 years love this camp, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $25 per child. Pre-registration required. Visit the website to register.

Saturday, Aug. 15 – Lions & Tigers & Hot Rods

Our 5th annual casual cruise-in, wagon rides and sanctuary tours. Cruise in with your classic car or truck, rat car, motorcycle, 4x4, or whatever else you can drive and park at the 4-H Park adjacent to Black Pine. Refreshments are available. Visit the website for rates and information. Cruise-in spectators free!

Saturday, Sept. 12 – Roar ‘n’ Snore Family Overnight Camp

Pitch a tent and camp on the grounds for a backyard barbecue, bonfire, s’mores, nocturnal tour, outdoor movie and more. Pre-registration required for age 5 and older only. Event begins at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Visit the website for rates and to register.

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

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

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

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

Saturday, Dec. 26 – Animal Enrichment Day

Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join keepers as they deliver toys and treats to the animals. General admission rates apply. Free for Park Pal members!

Mufasa is the male lion that lives at Black Pine.


CALF DAYSAT COOK’S BISON RANCH

SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH • 10AM - 4PMFREE

WAGON RIDES TO SEE

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

WWW.COOKSBISONRANCH.COM866.382.BFLO (2356)

5645 E. 600 S., WOLCOTTVILLE, IN 46795

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

FARM TO FORKNoble County producers and

growers have partnered with the Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Purdue Extension Service-Noble County and Merry Lea Environmental Center of Goshen College in a county-wide program to offer events for visitors. Other events for 2015 may be scheduled in addition to those listed below. Go to www.visitno-blecounty.com or the websites of individual growers to get updated information.

2015 FARM TO FORK EVENTSApril 18: Rain Barrel Workshop,

10 a.m., DeCamp Gardens. RSVP required, cost to be announced. Contact [email protected] .

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

May 2 and 3: Plant and Herb Sale, DeCamp Gardens; a Passport to Fun: Explore Noble event. Go to [email protected] or www.visitnoblecounty.com for information.

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

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

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

June 23: Introduction to Juicing

Workshop, 1 p.m., DeCamp Gardens. RSVP required; cost to be announced. Contact [email protected] .

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

Aug. 27 and 28: Wilderness First Aid, a 16-hour course taught by SOLO Wilderness, Merry Lea Environmental Center. The course results in certification at a basic level and safer times outdoors. Go to www.goshen.edu/merrylea for information.

Oct. 1-31: Pumpkin Fantasy-land, Fashion Farm, featuring displays of the U.S. presidents, storybook and movie characters, animals and other characters which are made from pumpkins, gourds and squash. Each weekend of October is filled with special events for the kids along with hay rides and draft horse wagon rides.

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

market at Orchard Hill Farms. Children (even the adults who are kids at heart!) are encouraged to color or sticker ornaments to hang on the tree. Check www.orchard-hillfarms.com for other events.

FARM TO FORK PARTNERSCOOK’S BISON RANCH5645 E. 600 S., Wolcottville, IN 46795866-382-2356www.cooksbisonranch.com

This working bison ranch was established in 1999 in Amish country and is now home to more than 300 head of bison. This family-owned and operated farm believes that bison meat is the meat of the future, provided by an animal that is a great American icon and once plentiful in Indiana. The ranch uses no growth hormones or stimulants and raises almost all of its own hay and grain for feed.

Tours: Open tours are available with no reservations required


www.romecitychamber.com

2015 SPECIAL EVENTSEVERYONE WELCOME!

OUR BUSINESSES WELCOME YOU TO VISIT & SHOP OUR SYLVAN & WEST LAKES AREA!

ROME CITYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

260-854-2412

Farmers Market: Every Friday, May - September 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Town Wide Garage Sales: May & August • Fun on Sylvan Fireworks: July 4

Lyrics at Lakeside: July 11 & August 1Gene Stratton Porter Memorial Site: Chautauqua Days August 1-2

Advance Rome City Parade: August 1Chili Cook-off at Gene Stratton-Porter Memorial Site: October 17

Holiday House Walk: November 21 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FARM TO FORKbetween Memorial Day and Labor Day on most Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tours departing on the hour. Call ahead to check for availability as the ranch be closed for private events.

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

COUNTRY HERITAGE WINERY AND VINEYARD0185 County Road 68, LaOtto, IN 46763260-637-2980 www.countryheritagewinery.com

Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

The winery offers a well-rounded variety of wine, from dry reds and whites to sweet and fruity. Each wine is crafted with high quality fruit, and produced on site. Country Heritage grows 8 different grape varietals, as well as produce fruit during season such as blueberries, raspberries, sweet corn, melons, and pumpkins.

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

www.countryheritagewinery.com for the schedule.

DECAMP GARDENS1165 N – 75 E, Albion, IN 46701260-636-2924localharvest.org/decampgardensEmail: [email protected]

Hours: open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DeCamp Gardens is located two miles north of Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion. Visitors experi-ence a relaxed atmosphere as they walk among a variety of Certified Naturally Grown organic vegetable and flower gardens. Fresh vegeta-bles, free-range eggs and other items harvested from the gardens are available. Educational activi-

ties and tours are offered through the Garden Adventures Program. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth.

FASHION FARM1680 Lincolnway West, Ligonier, IN 46767260-894-4498www.fashionfarminc.com

Hours: The restaurant is open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for available hours for the greenhouse and floral shop.

The farm is famous for its Pumpkin Fantasyland every October, featuring displays of the U.S. presidents, storybook and movie characters, animals and other characters which are made from pumpkins, gourds and squash. Each weekend of October is filled with special events for the kids along with hay rides and draft horse wagon rides.

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

DeCamp Gardens.


Merry LeaEnvironmental Learning Center of Goshen College

Where Earth and People Meet

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homemade pie. The greenhouse is open April 1 through Oct. 31 and offers a garden center, landscape design and installation, water features, and annuals, perennials, vegetable plants and garden seeds. The floral and gift shop opened in 2014 as a full-service florist open year round.

FOX TRAIL FARM 1272 N. 75 E, Albion IN 46701574-536-0761email [email protected]

Tours: Wednesdays or other times by appointment June through October. A minimum

group of 5 people and maximum of 50 is required for a tour. A donation of $5 per person is requested. On-site Farm Market open Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m., May through October

Fox Trail Farm, established in 2004, is set on 25 acres of rolling woods and farmland. It is a developing model for small-scale sustainable farming. The property was originally owned by the current owners’ great-great grandfather and was part of his original homestead. The farm is certified naturally grown and offers CSA memberships, an on-site farm market and is a member of the Whitley County Farmer’s Market.

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

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

Fashion Farm.Fox Trail Farm.


Group Farm Tours, Horse Boarding & Riding Arena

Event Center For Weddings, Graduations & Other Special Events

3343 N 900 W, CROMWELL • (260) 215-2292

FARM TO FORKFREEDOM ACRES3343 N. 900 W, Cromwell, IN 46732260-215-2292 or 260-856-3059freedomwireinc.com/freedom-acres

Tours: Call for an appointment.Freedom Acres is an interactive

farm experience near the Lincoln Highway and Lake Wawasee, and is an ideal place to bring a family, classroom, or group for a leisurely day on an authentic mini farmstead. Visitors who have never been on a horse are welcome to learn to ride or meet the cows, chickens, ducks, dogs and cats. The farm also offers basic horse handling and training sessions, farm tours, animal feedings and caretaking, fishing, wooded walking tours and countryside picnics. The farm offers horse boarding and bookings for 4-H events, social events and field trips.

MAPLE ACRES535 S. 500 E.Avilla, IN 46710260-636-2073; email [email protected] Tours: Limited to small groups by appointment only.

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

Taste of Spring – all year long”.Maple Acres taps between 1,400

and 1,500 sugar and black maples, using more than 9 miles of tubing.

The sap is brought into the sugarhouse each day and boiled immediately to produce some of the finest organic, naturally produced pure maple syrup available. Product is sold locally as well as shipped nationally. Many international visitors stop by – friends have been made from England, France, Dubai, Greece, Italy, Japan and Taiwan and syrup has been taken for gifts on the travels of our local customers.

While maple syrup is only produced during the early spring weather of February and March, products including syrup, pure maple candy, pure maple cream and pure maple granulated sugar are available while supplies last.

Freedom Acres.

Maple Acres


Coming September 12th, 2015

11 AM - 4 PMProducts and services from local

businesses are showcased in and around the Merchants Building at the Noble

County Fairgrounds.

Food - Entertainment - PrizesOpen to the public!

Contact the Chamber to Showcase your Business!

260-347-1554

Come and see what Kendallville has

to offer!

• FISH• STEAK • LUNCH SPECIALS• GREAT SMOKED

MEAT MENU

110 W 300 N, Albion • 636-8965Across from the Courthouse

The Friendly Inn

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MERRY LEA ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER OF GOSHEN COLLEGEP.O. Box 263, Wolf Lake, IN 46796260-799-5869; fax (260) 799-5875

www.goshen.edu/merryleaGoshen College owns this

natural sanctuary of 1,189 acres “where earth and people meet.” Several unique geological features are located here as well as wetlands, prairies and savanna

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

ORCHARD HILL FARMS11061 E 415 N, Kendallville, IN 46755260-347-3682 or toll-free 800-618-7400www.orchardhillfarms.comEmail: [email protected] ; Facebook: orchardhillfarms

Tours: Offered year-round by appointment only; check the website for tour options. Tours begin with a wagon ride in the orchard to learn how fruit is grown, and then move indoors to

Hiking at Learning Center

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MAP KEY1. NOBLE COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU2. GENE STRATTON-PORTER STATE HISTORIC SITE3. ECONOMY INN4. COOK’S BISON RANCH5. NOBLE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS6. BEST WESTERN7. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS8. MID-AMERICA WINDMILL MUSEUM9. BIXLER LAKE CAMPGROUND10. ORCHARD HILL FARMS11. ST. JAMES RESTAURANT12. MAPLE ACRES13. COUNTRY HERITAGE WINERY14. MOOSE LAKE CHRISTIAN CRAFT VILLAGE15. FOX TRAIL FARM16. DECAMP GARDENS17. CHAIN O’LAKES STATE PARK18. BRICK ARK INN19. OLD JAIL MUSEUM20. BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY21. LUCKEY HOSPITAL MUSEUM22. MERRY LEA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER23. KIMMELL HOUSE INN24. STONE’S TRACE HISTORIC SITE25. DELUXE INN26. LIGONIER VISITOR CENTER & MURAL TOURS27. SOLOMON MIER MANOR28. FASHION FARM29. ANNIE OAKLEY PERFUMERY30. MIRROR LAKE BED & BREAKFAST31. LAVENDER LANE32. SYLVAN CELLARS

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

Orchard Hill Farms offers fresh-picked apples and an orchard market store that features locally produced honey, maple syrup, apple cider, apple butter, apple syrup, apple jelly, apple cider vinegar and apple spice. Fresh organic vegetables and herbs from the farm are available in summer and fall. Dick and Hertha Meyer, along with their children Rick, Hertha and Kurt, established the orchard in 1969 by planting the first 600 trees by hand. The farm developed a wholesale market with area grocers and opened the market store in 1995. The farm offers 31 varieties of apples as well as peaches, pears, plums and both

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

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

THE LAVENDER LANE2258 E. Northport Road, Rome City, IN 46784260-854-4494email [email protected] www.thelavenderlane.com

Hours: April through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tours: The peak blooming season for lavender is mid-June and early July, with a second blooming for some varieties in September. Tours, activities, field bookings, and gift shop visits are available anytime by appointment.

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

Lavender Lane

Lavender Lane


GENE STRATTON-PORTERGene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City260-854-3790genestrattonportershs@indian-amuseum.orgwww.genestratton-porter.com

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and December through March except by appointment. Tours begin every hour with the last tour beginning promptly at 4 p.m.

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

Gene Stratton-Porter is Indiana’s most widely read female author, as well as a gifted nature photographer and entrepreneur. She began her career writing about nature for magazines.

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GENE STRATTON-PORTERSoon she decided to reach larger audiences by sweetening her nature studies with a veneer of fiction. Porter’s first novel was “The Song of the Cardinal” in 1903, although “Michael O’Halloran,” written in 1915, was the first book she wrote in Rome City.

In her lifetime, 1863 to 1924, Porter authored 12 novels, seven nature studies, three poetry books, children’s books and numerous magazine articles. With an estimated 50 million readers, her works have been translated into several foreign languages as well as Braille. Eight of her novels were produced as motion pictures.

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

2015 EVENTSCabin OvernightDates determined by partici-

pants; $1,000 per group; limited to groups of up to 10 guests; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; reservations

required 14 days prior to stay.This is the chance for your

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

Volunteer TrainingMarch 28; 9 a.m. to noon; freeAll volunteers, new and experi-

enced, are encouraged to attend this training for an overview of the upcoming projects and exciting changes at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Meet the Memorial Society board and learn how to make the biggest impact as a volunteer, then get to know other GSP volunteers during a light lunch served at the end of training.

Wildflower Walk & BrunchApril 25; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m.; $20 per person Reservations required by April

20Enjoy a hearty brunch at the

Carriage House and take a 30-45 minute interpretive walking tour through Gene’s woods and part of her formal or “Tame” gardens. See why she named her property “Wildflower Woods” and learn many of the old-fashioned

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

Birding with Gene Field TripsMay 16 (NE Indiana) and Nov.

14 (JP); $10 per personJoin GSP Site Manager Dave

Fox, well-known birder, on field trips to some of the best birding hot spots in the region! We’ll travel to Pigeon River and surrounding spots in Northeast Indiana during spring migration in May then head to Jasper-Pulaski to see the amazing Sandhill Crane migration in November. Partici-pants are responsible for transpor-tation to and from locations, but carpooling is available. Additional details will be provided closer to the trips and advance registration is required.

Moonlit Garden TourJune 27; 8 p.m.; $25 per person;

reservations required by June 5; guests must be age 21 and older

Enjoy an elegant evening under the moonlight at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. A perfect date night or girls’ night out, you’ll enjoy live music and local wines expertly paired with locally made cheeses and chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert. This event benefits the maintenance and restoration of Gene’s gardens and grounds.

Indiana Master Naturalist Course

Thursdays; July 9 through Sept. 3; 6 to 9 p.m.; $80 per person for class, field guides, test and certifi-cation; reservations required; space is limited

Learn about Indiana’s natural history with this nine-week course in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Purdue Extension and Soil & Water Conservation. Students will hear from experts on eight different topics such as trees, birds, ecology and wildflowers. For more information on the Indiana Master Naturalist program, visit www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/6321.htm or call the Site.

GSP Memorial Society Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

July 12; 1 p.m.; freeThe Gene Stratton-Porter


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

Star Gazing & Night HikeJuly 18; 9 to 10:30 p.m.; $4 per

person; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

The Site’s naturalist will lead guests through Sower’s Woods to introduce them to the creatures of the night! Bats, owls, moths and other critters may make an appearance. Depending upon the clarity of the sky, star gazing will be available to identify major constellations, satellites and other celestial bodies by telescope, thanks to Fort Wayne Astronom-ical Society. Bring binoculars for a closer view of the stars!

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

per personJoin us to celebrate Gene

Stratton-Porter’s birthday with Chautauqua Days! Festival activi-ties include tasty food, birthday cake, live music and other entertainment. Guests can also watch artisans at work, get an up-close look at classic automo-biles and browse hand-crafted items from local vendors. Families will find crafts and games as well. An afternoon filled with family fun, learning and more. Additional festivities include a parade in Rome City on Saturday evening before the concert. Sunday starts with a church service on Boy Scout Island.

Barn SaleAug. 7 & 8; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; freeFind a new treasure or perfect

gift at the Memorial Society’s fundraiser to support educational programming and restoration projects at the Site. Contact us about renting space or donating items. This event is part of the Rome City town-wide garage sale weekend.

Wild Game Cookout*Sept. 12; 6 p.m.; $5 per person

suggested donation Here’s your chance to sample

wild game while learning more about local conservation efforts. Goose, deer, dove, alligator, antelope, bluegill, rabbit, crickets and squirrel have been on past menus! Conservation organiza-tions and officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Stop by early in the event for the best selection of wild game.

*All wild game used for the program has been donated by local hunters.

Gene Stratton-Porter Autumn Tea

Sept. 26; noon to 4 p.m.; $25 per person; reservations required by Sept. 18

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


Full Service FloristLily of the Valley

Mon. - Fri. 9 to 5 • Sat. 9 to 3

107 E. Main St., Albion • 260-636-3113

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GENE STRATTON-PORTERand formal gardens. If you choose to wear your “tea-time best” make sure your attire includes appropriate walking shoes. Festive hats are part of our tradition!

Owl-oweenOct. 16 and 17; 5:30 to 8:30

p.m.; $4 per personThis annual event is suitable

for all ages and is more about the fun of Halloween – treats, not tricks! At this event, you’ll learn about owls, bats, raccoons, snakes and other creatures of the night. Children are encouraged to attend

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

“A Dream of Beauty” Holiday Walk

Dec. 6; 2 to 7 p.m.; $5 per person

See the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site when it’s all decked out for the holidays. Gene’s Cabin will be open and decorated according to her description of the Christmas of

1917, which she called “A Dream of Beauty.” Guests can enjoy live entertainment, holiday goodies, crafts, and horse-drawn wagon rides around the property. Santa will arrive in a very special way at 2 p.m. and will visit with children and families. New this year is a Gingerbread Cabin decorating contest. Contact the Site for more information.

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

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONSANNIE OAKLEY PERFUMERY300 Johnson St., Ligonier, IN 46767260-894-7219 or toll-free 800-652-6643; www.AnnieOakley.comFacebook.com/AnnieOakleyPerfumery

Hours: The Gift Shoppe is open to the public free of charge Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round except holidays.

Tours: Sensory tours for the public, individuals and small groups are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday promptly at10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Private sensory tours for tour groups, clubs or circles of friends may be scheduled in advance by contacting [email protected] or calling the toll-free number.

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

Annie Oakley Perfumery was founded in 1980 by perfumer and

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

2015 EVENTSApril 29-30 and May 1May Day & Cherry Blossoms

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

while they last!June 24-26Essential Oils & Aromatherapy

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

July 22-24Anniversary Gala and National

Day of the Cowboy: Free VIP sensory tours daily at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. with speciality soft drinks and treats. Visitors will see a special museum exhibit of favorite cowboys and cowgirls from the 1920s through the 1950s and sign up for drawings for anniversary giveaways. The Annie Oakley Gift Shoppe will be open. Award-winning wines will be featured Friday at a tasting from noon to 2 p.m.

Oct. 1-3Fall Harvest Fair: Sample the

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

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


Orchard Hill Farms

Tree ripened Fruit... with taste!

11061 E. 415 NKendallville, IN

www.orchardhillfarms.com

260-347-3682

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“LEGENDS OF LIGONIER” HISTORICAL MURALSLigonier Visitors Center & Heritage Station800 Lincolnway South, P.O. Box 353, Ligonier, IN 46767Union and Cavin Streets (Indiana 5), Ligonier260-894-9000 or 260-221-1990; www.ligonierwelcomecenter.com

Hours: Open May through October

Start your tour of Ligonier’s more than 30 historical murals at this 1920s Lincoln Highway service station. The handicapped-acces-sible visitor center offers a gift shop, tourism information and a museum of Ligonier artifacts and memorabilia. Tours of the city are available and may be arranged in advance at the center. Ligonier, an early Jewish settlement, is home to one of two original 19th century temples in Indiana, several 1890s historic mansions, Solomon Mier Manor Bed & Breakfast, five sculptures and the Jennie Thompson Gardens and water fountain.

MOOSE LAKE CHRISTIAN CRAFT VILLAGE11330 E. 500 S., LaOtto IN 46763260-637-2372 or 260-466-7741Email: [email protected] www.mooselakechristiancraftvil-lage,comFacebook: mooselakechristiancraft-village

This new resort features an 1800s general store, Amish foods, bed-and-breakfast cabins, a five-acre lake for fishing, swimming and boating, and shops for local artists and craftsmen. The store offers Exclusively Yours Jewelry & Boutique as well as beading

classes and supplies, watches, religious items and name-brand accessories. The pioneer chapel is available for weddings, anniversa-ries, baptisms and special events. Families can enjoy hay rides through Moose Lake Woods, ride the Moose Trax express train or enjoy Moose Trax Playground.

2015 MOOSE LAKE FESTIVALSMay 16-17 – Chainsaw Carving

Festival: Watch the carvers as they transform a log into sculpture.

June 20-21 – Native American Day Festival: Celebrate the Indian Heritage, life size tee pee, and crafts

July 10 – Children’s Pioneer Day: Kids can experience pioneer life with our school Marm teaching the curriculum of the 1800’s in our one-room village church. Make homemade butter, flat bread over a fire and homemade lemonade, make crafts and play games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MUSEUMSMID-AMERICA WINDMILL MUSEUM732 S. Allen Chapel Road, P.O. Box 5048, Kendallville, IN 46755260-347-2334; www.midameri-cawindmillmuseum.org

Hours: April through November, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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


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MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONSadvance notice.

The windmill played a very important part in the develop-ment of northeast Indiana and the nation. The non-profit museum preserves the story of the use of wind power from the beginning to the present with a collection of 53 windmills displayed on the grounds and many other artifacts. Visitors may watch a video to learn the story of wind power, tour the 1880s barn and walk the path among the restored windmills. Baker Hall is available to rent for specials occasions, weddings, receptions reunions or business meetings.

2015 EVENTSMay 10: Kite Day. 11 a.m. to 3

p.m. Families may enjoy a day of flying kites with members of the Hoosier Kitefliers Society.

Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13: Winter Wonderland light display, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See dazzling windmills and holiday features decked out in Christmas lights. Admission: $3 per person for 13

and older.

STONE’S TRACE HISTORIC SITE5111 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767U.S. 33 and Indiana 5, 1 ½ miles south of Ligonier (across from West Noble High School)260-856-2666; [email protected] ; www.stonestrace,com

Summer Hours: Open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 2, and during the annual pioneer festival.

Richard Stone, the second white settler in Noble County, built the tavern in 1839. Stone’s Tavern was a wayside stop for travelers and a center for community meetings, a post office, jury room, jail, and school. The tavern was sold about the time of the Civil War. The building was used as a home and then a barn until local druggist Graydon Blue convinced property owner Mary Slagle that he could save the original tavern building.

She donated the tavern and three acres to the Stone’s Trace Histor-ical Society, formed in 1964. The site is home to the Stone’s Trace Regulators, a re-enactment group of the pre-1840 pioneer era, and the restored Gramling Cabin moved from DeKalb County. The tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival: Sept. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; no pets allowed. The festival includes entertain-ment, Stone’s Trace Regulators reenactments, 1812 and Civil War encampments, demonstrations of blacksmithing, gun and knife skills, weaving, wood carving and needlecrafts; children’s activities and displays of cabin and camp life. Admission is $5 per person and free for children younger than 12. Parking is at West Noble High School with a free shuttle to the grounds.

2015 EVENTSHearthside Dinners: with a 19th

century menu, May 9 and Oct. 3 by reservation only, with a suggested donation of $40 per guest. Call 260-856-2666 or email [email protected] for reserva-tions.

FREE WORKSHOPS Participants pay only for the cost

of supplies. Go to www.stones-trace.com for details.

May 3 – Civil War Music & Re-enactors

Adult Workshops: Cross Stitch Samplers, Quilting, Penny Rugs, Fly Tying. Youth Workshops: Pressed Flowers, Plant a Tomato. If accompanied by an adult, youth may participate in adult workshops.

June 14 – Pie Baking Contest & Pie Auction

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

July 12 – Stone’s Trace Regula-tors Open Shoot

Adult Workshops: Blacksmithing, Soap Making, Print Making, Dried Herb & Flower Wreath. Youth Workshops: Butter Making, Potato Stamp Family

260-350-1119 • [email protected] Licensed Service Animals Allowed. Handicap Accessible.

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OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2015 SATURDAY 9-6 • SUNDAY 9-5

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

Early 1800’s pioneer festival featuring skilled demonstrators, children’s activities, craft vendors, contests, primitive village, antiques and over

30 delicious foods plus live entertainment on 3 stages.

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

August 2 – Artist Paint DayAdult Workshops: Water Color

Painting, Oil Painting, Painting on Glass, Gourd Painting, Carved Walking Sticks. Youth Workshops: Woven Rubber Band Bracelets, Make a Kaleidoscope. If accompa-nied by an adult, youth may participate in all adult classes with the exception of Carved Walking Sticks.

LUCKEY HOSPITAL MUSEUMP.O. Box 143, Wolf Lake, IN 46796, at U.S. 33 and Indiana 109Email: [email protected] ; www.luckeyhospitalmuseum.org

Hours: Open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group and school tours are scheduled by appointment year round by calling Sandy at 260-635-2490 or Jane at 260-693-3788.

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

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

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

2015 EVENTSMay 23: Season-opener Bake

SaleJune 6: Pork burger sale at the

museum July 18: James E. Luckey Day (in

recognition of his 150th birthday)

Aug. 1: Pork burger sale at the museum

Aug. 5-8: Onion Days at the Wolf Lake Park

Sept. 5: Pork burger sale at the museum

Sept. 12, 13: Civil War Hospital Exhibit at Stone’s Trace

OLD JAIL MUSEUM215 W. Main St., Albion, IN 46701; one block west of the Noble County Courthouse; call 260-740-8692

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

make an appointment. Admission: $3 per adult and $1

for school-aged childrenThe Noble County Histor-

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


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FESTIVALSAPRIL

Tombstone Trail is open through October. Go to www.visitnoble-county.com for details or to buy the guide book.

MAYMay 2 and 3Passport to Fun: Explore Noble:

annual tourism open house sponsored by the Noble county Convention & Visitors Bureau. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for events and participating attractions.

May 1-2Nature Fest: Merry Lea Environ-

mental Center, Wolf Lake. A family-friendly camp-out with hikes, crafts and other nature activities. Call 260-799-5869.

May 10Kite Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

Mid-American Windmill Museum, 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendall-ville; Pam Younce at 260-347-9136

May 21-24 and Sept. 3-6Tri-State Spring Bluegrass

Festival: sponsored by Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Jim Winger at 260-918-4790 or email [email protected]

JUNEJune 6Trunk Treasures: a mobile garage

sale on the east side of Main Street, downtown Kendallville. This event continues on the first Saturday each month through Oct. 4; Don Gura, 260-347-3276.

June 10-13Chain O’Lakes Festival, Albion;

Sharon Leitch at 260-636-2128 or Chris Magnuson at 260-260-636-6200

June 25-27Avilla Freedom Festival, Avilla;

email [email protected] or go to www.avillafree-domfestival.com ; call 260-897-4166 or Avilla Town Hall, 260-897-2781

JULYJuly 4 weekendFun on Sylvan Lake, Rome City;

Randy Pippenger at 260-854-4788July 11-18Noble County Fair, KendallvilleJuly 18KPC Triathalon: sponsored by

KPC Media Group, Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville; Vi Wysong, 260-347-0400, ext. 161

July 17-19Cromwell Days, Cromwell; Bob

Leamon at 260-856-2108 or email [email protected]

AUGUSTAug. 1-2Chautauqua Days, Rome City:

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City; 260-854-3790; www.genestrat-ton-porter.com

Aug. 5-8Onion Days: Wolf Lake; Mark Beck,

260-609-1912Aug. 1Kid City: sponsored by KPC Media

Group, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Vi Wysong, 260-347-0400, ext. 161

SEPTEMBERSept. 4-7Ligonier Marshmallow Festival,

Ligonier. For information, call Margarita White at 260-302-2052, on Facebook as Ligonier Marshmallow Festival or go to www.visitnoble-county.com .

Sept. 12-13Pioneer Festival: Stone’s Trace

Historical Site, U.S. 33 and Indiana 5, Ligonier; Jan Sweeney, 260-856-2666

Sept. 19-20Harvest Festival, Albion; Bill Shultz

at 260-740-8692 or Carla Fiandt at 260-636-2762

OCTOBEROct. 1-31Pumpkin Fantasyland: Fashion

Farm, Ligonier; Patty Becker at 260-894-4498

Oct. 3-4Apple Festival: Noble County

Fairgrounds, Kendallville; Kendallville Park and Recreation Department, 260-347-1064 or www.kendallvilleap-plefestival.com .

NOV. 1 TO JAN. 1Christmas in the Country

DECEMBERDec. 4-6 and 11-13Windmill Winter Wonderland: 5:30

to 8:30 p.m., Mid-American Windmill Museum, 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville; Pam Younce at 260-347-9136

Apple Festival.Apple Festival.


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FASHION FARM RESTAURANTDaily Specials, Soup & Salad Bar, Homemade Pie, Bread & Ice Cream

Open 7 Days a Week All Year

NATURE PRESERVESACRES LAND TRUST PRESERVES1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748260-637-2273 www.acreslandtrust.org

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

LLOYD W. BENDER MEMORIAL FORESTWest River Road, Albion

This preserve has a variety of plants, lowland forest and sedge meadow with several types of trees, birds and wildflowers.

DETERING NATURE PRESERVEU.S. 6 East, Kendallville

This property was formerly a “Green Grocer” farm for the Kendallville area but the fields are regenerating hardwood forest. The trail leading to Round Lake finds wetlands, dogwood trees and wild iris.

ART HAMMER WETLANDS PRESERVECounty Road 1050 North, Eagle Island Road, Rome City, IN (Preserve is on the right)

This is the largest of the ACRES preserves in Noble County. It has a variety of habitats, swamp forest, upland forest, low wetlands, a small

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

RALPH E. GATES NATURE PRESERVECrooked Lake off Indiana 109 south of Merriam

This deep-ravine, heavily forested property is located between Crooked lake and the Indiana University Biology States. Crooked Lake is spring-fed and is the second deepest lake in Indiana. Blue and green herons, scarlet tanagers, kingfishers and wood ducks are often seen.

LONIDAW NATURE PRESERVESCounty Road 1000 North, Kendallville

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

EDNA W. SPURGEON WOODLAND RESERVECounty Road 600 West, Ligonier, IN

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

OTHER NOBLE COUNTY NATURE PRESERVESBIXLER LAKE PARKPark Avenue, Kendallville; www.kendallville-in.org

Known as the community swimming hole, the lands around the lake were set aside “as a place of public resort where all trees were to be protected.” Unique features include a wetlands nature area with deep woods and apiary display.

GENE STRATTON-PORTER STATE HISTORIC SITE1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, IN 46784260-854-3790 www.indianamuseum.org

The “Cabin at Wildflower Woods” is nestled on 125 acres of fields, woods and formal gardens along the Sylvan lake shore. Gene designed and developed both her formal and informal wildflower gardens using plants from all around Indiana.

JENNY THOMPSON GARDENSWest Union Street, LigonierLigonier Parks Department260-894-7344

This small quiet place of beauty is nestled in Ligonier. Take the brick pathways to enjoy brilliant flower beds and water fountain.


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Daily

416 S. Orange St.

Albion, IN 46701

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NATURE PRESERVESMERRY LEA ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER OF GOSHEN COLLEGEP.O. Box 263, Wolf Lake, IN 46796260-799-5869; fax (260) 799-5875; www.goshen.edu/merrylea

Goshen College owns this natural sanctuary of 1,189 acres “where earth and people meet.” Several unique geological features are located here as well as wetlands, prairie and savanna areas. The nature center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call ahead to confirm hours. Eight miles

of hiking trails for foot traffic only are open every day from dawn to dusk at no charge. Trail maps are available at trailhead boxes located at the Farmstead and at the Learning Center building. Visit the website for complete visitor guidelines and information.

NOBLE COUNTY 4-H PARK1250 W 300 N, Albion; 260-636-2111

Visit an in-process 50-50-50 project featuring Indiana trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Signs along walking trails introduce a variety of native flora. The trails, which are

short and informal, are open dawn to dusk.

TRI-COUNTY FISH & WILDLIFE AREA8432 N. 850 E. Syracuse, IN 46567574-834-4461www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild

Contact for Eagle Lake Westland Conservation Area, Mallard Roost Westland Conservation Area and Rome City Wetland Conservation Area

TOMBSTONE TRAILNoble County Convention & Visitors Bureau260-599-0060 or toll free 877-202-5761www.visitnoblecounty.comwww.tombstonetrail.com

For some, a cemetery may feel like the end of the road, but in northeast Indiana, it is just the beginning of a journey through the region’s colorful past. Visitors take a road trip like no other as they visit historic cemeteries to learn the stories of the famous and not-so-fa-

mous who lie beneath the marble and granite gravestones.

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

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

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

KENDALLVILLEEvery Saturday from 8:30 a.m.

to 1p.m. from June 6 to Oct. 24, in the 100 block of South Main Street. Contact Don Gura, 260-347-3276 or

Pam Morgan, 260-347-9733

ARTISANS AND FARMERS MARKET, LIGONIER

Every Saturday from 8 a.m.

to 2 p.m. from May 2 to Oct. 31 , at Pettit Memorial Park on North Cavin Street. Contact Alan Duncan, 260-894-7344. Vendor space is free. Vendors may register at the Ligonier Recreation Center or call Duncan.

ROME CITYEvery Friday from 4 p.m. to 7

p.m. from May 22 to Sept. 25. Go to www.visitnoblecounty.com for the location or call the Rome City Chamber at 260-854-2412.

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All Roads Lead to Rome... CityHome of Caroline’s

Cottage CottonsSew Inspired. Sew Blessed by You!

Come visit our 1870 Post Civil War Quilt Fabric Shop.Each room in the house has a different focus on fabric.

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

LAKES AND BOAT LAUNCHESBear LakeBig LakeBixler LakeChain O’Lakes State ParkCrane LakeCree LakeCrooked LakeDiamond LakeEagle LakeEngle LakeIndian Village LakeKnapp LakeLoon LakeMallard Roost on the Elkhart RiverSacarider LakeSkinner LakeSmalley LakeSparta LakeSylvan LakeUpper Long LakeWest Lakes (Jones, Waldron, Steinbarger, Tamarack) at Duke’s Bridge

GOLF COURSES

COBBLESTONE GOLF COURSE2702 Cobblestone Lane, Kendall-

ville; 260-349-1550; www.cobble-stonegc.com

KENDALLVILLE GOLF COURSE120 Weston Ave., Kendallville;

260-347-3440; email [email protected] ; www.kendallvillegc.com LIMBERLOST GOLF CLUB

3204 E 900 N, Rome City; 260-854-4878

NOBLE HAWK GOLF LINKS3005 Noble Hawk Drive, Kendall-

ville; 349-0900; www.noblehawk.com

Chain O’ Lakes. Chain O’ Lakes.

Mirror Lake. Moose Lake.


Promoting growth in Noble County.

Two organizations working towards the same goal.

RECREATION

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

BRICK ARK INN BED & BREAKFAST215 N. Orange St., Albion IN 46701260-636-6181www.brickarkinn.com [email protected]

CHAIN O’LAKES STATE PARK2355 E. County Road 75 SAlbion, IN 46701Office: 260-636-2654Reservations: 866-622-6746 or Camp.IN.govwww.stateparks.IN.gov

DELUXE INN OF LIGONIER261 W. U.S. 6, Ligonier, IN 46767260-894-3323

ECONOMY INN KENDALLVILLE Highway 6 West Kendallville, IN 46755260-347-3500

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS1917 Dowling St.Kendallville, IN [email protected]

KIMMELL HOUSE INN1397 N U.S. 33 Kimmell, IN 46760-9783 260- 635-2193 or (888) 892-2194www.kimmellhouseinn.com

MIRROR LAKE BED & BREAKFAST11463 N County Road 150 W Rome City IN 46784260-854-4675www.mirrorlakebb.com

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

Freedom Acres3343 N. 900 W. Cromwell, IN 46732; 260-215-2292 or 260-856-3059Call for appointment to schedule visitwww.freedomwireinc.com/freedo-macres

BOWLINGAlbion Bowl: 4010 N. State Road 9, Albion, IN 46701; 260-636-7418

Shadow Bowl: 876 N. Lima Road, Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-347-4918

RECREATION & SPORTS CENTERSCole Center YMCA: 700 S. Garden St, Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-347-9622; www.coleymca.net

Kendallville Youth Center: 211 E. Iddings St., Kendallville, IN 46755; 260-347-1064; www.kendallville-in.org

Ligonier Sports & Rec Center: 520 Union St., Ligonier, IN 46767; 260-894-7344; www.ligonier-in.org

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

(260) 242-6898 or (260) 347-1064www.kendallville-in.org/departments/park

Visit Kendallville - A Great Place to Live, Work & Have Fun!

KENDALLVILLE’S

WOLF’S SWAP MEET andFLEA MARKET - 2015

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

$20.00 per space 6 AM-1 PM

$5.00 per carload for lookers

For Info: 260-635-2356 or 260-894-5392

4 miles south of Ligonier on US 33 and1 mile east on Albion Road.

MOOSE LAKE CHRISTIAN CRAFT VILLAGE11330 E. 500 S.,LaOtto, IN 260-637-2372 or 260-466-7741Email: [email protected]

SOLOMON MIER MANOR B & B508 S. Cavin St. Ligonier, IN 46767Office: 260-894-3668www.smmanor.com

PLACES TO STAY

Call 877-202-5761 or visitnoblecounty.com for more information.


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Sat., April 25: Wildfl ower Walk & Brunch

Sat., May 16 & Sat., Nov. 14: Birding with Gene Field Trips

Sat., June 27: Moonlit Garden Tour

Thurs., July 9-Thurs., Sept. 3: Indiana Master Naturalist Course

Sat., Aug. 1 & Sun., Aug. 2: Chautauqua Days

Sat., Sept 12: Wild Game Cookout

Sat., Sept. 26: Gene Stratton-Porter Autumn Tea

Fri., Oct. 16 & Sat., Oct. 17: Owl-oween

Sun., Dec. 6: “A Dream of Beauty” Holiday Walk

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