The Quilt Gardens are back! Each of the 18 Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals open officially on May 30. The gardens look great right away, but if you give the plants a few weeks, by late June or so they’ll look amazing! We’ll shut up now and let the flowers from last year do the … Continued
What’s new for fall, you ask? One thing they have added is a new sprinkler system for the building, this will help keep the landscape. The fall colors may be coming in and trees and other plant life may be preparing for dormancy, but there’s new life and new projects sprouting to life as we … Continued
By Eric Garton Since its founding in 2005 by the Elkhart Rotary Club as a 100-Year Anniversary Celebration Project to Rotary International, Wellfield Botanic Gardens has included in its master plan a central, Japanese garden-inspired space called the “Island Garden.” And thanks to the generosity of Jurate and her late husband, Don Krabill, the Island … Continued
By Eric Garton Where else can you start off with bacon-wrapped dates before moving onto pulled pork soul rolls and grilled salmon with golden quinoa and lobster Vin Blanc, followed by chocolate raspberry shortbread bars for dessert and wash it all down with a glass of wine or the finest brews from Iechyd Da and … Continued
Get inspired to re-create a room or two at the Black Crow on Main in Elkhart. It’s packed with cleverly paired new and restyled furniture plus fun and funky accessories. In Goshen, explore Found where you’ll feel like you’re perusing the stalls of artisans in faraway places. The shop owners travel the globe to pick … Continued
The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail begins May 30, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever showcasing 20 quilt gardens and 21 quilt art murals. Be sure to see the four eye-popping additions to the line-up. A corner lot is coming up roses – actually it’s mostly begonias and petunias – as … Continued
Let the Heritage Trail audio driving tour be your personal guide to must-see attractions, special finds and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Amish life. Traveling along lively Main Streets and scenic back roads you'll find surprises at every turn and soon discover why it’s considered one of the country’s most scenic drives.