Hello Friends~ ~ ~Quaint and beautiful little house. Actually it is an 1800's tavern. It is a part of the Landis Valley Museum. If you ever get to Lancaster County, PA. be sure to visit the museum. What it is is a small village built in the 1800's by John Landis and his family. These two pictures are of the tavern.
This building is just behind the tavern. Beautiful stonework. The Pennsylvania Germans are an industrious bunch, of which I am a descendant.
Every Spring they host an Herb Faire during Mothers Day Weekend. It is my favorite faire to visit. For many years it was the only place locally to purchase heirloom vegetable plants. They really do taste better than the newer varieties. Try them if you haven't.
This Celsiana rose is one of the oldest varieties known. I was told it's first recorded appearance was in the 1500's. Three years ago I purchased this rose and it is now four feet tall with some canes growing to 8 feet and into it's neighbor a Crepe Myrtle. The fragrance is amazing.
The vendor selling these old roses is dependably at the faire every year as so many others are.
This is so much fun. It is the kitchen in the tavern. All day they demonstrate cooking.
How would you like to cook in this kitchen?
Making Bread.
How about this state of the art 1800 toaster?
I didn't notice the electric cord till I got home and looked at the pictures.
The fire for the oven is out back.
The homes in this village are beautiful.
Notice the man making and selling brooms by the fence.
Most of the homes are opened for viewing.
The building above is the General Store. It is stocked with antiques of the era.
Each home has a knowledgeable host inside to tell you the story of the home.
These next few shots are of the home of John and Elizabeth Landis founders of the village. The brick beauty above is the Landis home.
Lovely fireplace in the parlor.
The kitchen, love the colors.
One side of the home is a combo of brick and stone.
Looking down the street toward the faire.
Beautiful old shutters.
We had so much fun and I did purchase the Graham Thomas rose that I was searching for. What joy!
Foodie Friday
The fire for the oven is out back.
Honey, would you run outside and put another log in the fire
so I can bake the bread.
The homes in this village are beautiful.
Notice the man making and selling brooms by the fence.
Most of the homes are opened for viewing.
The building above is the General Store. It is stocked with antiques of the era.Each home has a knowledgeable host inside to tell you the story of the home.
These next few shots are of the home of John and Elizabeth Landis founders of the village. The brick beauty above is the Landis home.
Lovely fireplace in the parlor.
The kitchen, love the colors.
One side of the home is a combo of brick and stone.
Looking down the street toward the faire.
Beautiful old shutters.
We had so much fun and I did purchase the Graham Thomas rose that I was searching for. What joy!Hope you enjoyed the tour.
I am linking to these fun parties this week:
Foodie Friday
See you again soon.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
