People and Places along the Heritage Trail
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted.
Welcome to the People and Places along the Heritage Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana podcast where we chat with some of the most interesting people representing some of the most interesting places in Elkhart County.
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Episode 88: A Pinterest-worthy event, the yellow brick road and villains galore!
September 28, 2023 10:02 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. It’s still festival and event season in Elkhart County and we’re talking about three upcoming fun ones you won’t want to miss! On this episode we learn about more about Market Under The Lights, a Pinterest-worthy incredible event happening Saturd...
87: Fun fall festivals and events you won't want to miss!
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. It’s still festival and event season in Elkhart County and we’re talking about three upcoming fun ones you won’t want to miss! On this episode we learn about more about the 2nd Annual Bristol Corndog Festival sponsored by the Monogram Foods Loves...
Episode 86: Great art, fun musicals and exciting performances!
August 31, 2023 10:12 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode we learn about more about the 10th Annual Arts on the Millrace event Saturday, September 9, 2023 from Adrienne. Arts on the Millrace is an annual juried event in downtown Goshen, Indiana, along the Millrace Canal starting at Powerh...
Episode 85: A new distillery, a fun arts event and never-before-heard bands!
August 17, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode we learn about more about Elkhart's newest distillery, Dragon's Mouth Distillery! Dragon's Mouth is female-owned and produces unique, high-quality spirits, which include, but are not limited to whiskeys and gins. You'll hear all ab...
Episode 84: All things environmental - EnviroFest, Elkhart County Parks and 380 acres of Fairgrounds!
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode we learn about the Region's largest environmental festival, Elkhart EnviroFest, from Annie at the Elkhart Environmental Center! She shares that this 26th annual event will include food vendors, booths, raffle & silent auction, live...
Episode 83: Stunning live theatre and a delicious fundraiser!
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. We kick off this episode with Dave and Brock from the Elkhart Civic Theatre, located at the beautiful Bristol Opera House. Dave and Brock share a bit about The Prom, which is the last show remaining in the 2022-2023 season. But don't fret becaus...
Episode 82: 4-H Fair fun and a lesson in pottery
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode, we learn more about what's in store for the 2023 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of Elkhart County's largest events! You'll hear about everything from what days are ride specials, to the concert line up and what food can be found on...
Episode 81: Fun events at The MEC, FREE Quilt Gardens and exciting summertime fun throughout the Goshen Parks
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. We kick off this fun episode with Karen from The MEC and holy cow, if you're looking to do something nearly any day of the week you can find something there! Karen shares what's happening there this month and fills us in on some other events com...
Episode 80: Fun, FREE, family-friendly activities with the Elkhart Parks Department, ArtWalk and Middlebury Summer Festival
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. We kick off this episode hearing from Jamison, superintendent of the City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department. He shares all the fun things happening this summer in the parks plus a little bit on what's happening with Ideal Beach and how it's...
Episode 79: The minor league is #INElkhartCo plus fun curbside concerts and a stunning 50th anniversary!
May 25, 2023 10:02 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. Baseball is America’s favorite pastime, and for a good reason. There’s something about the sound of a bat hitting a ball, the smell of freshly cut grass, and the excitement of a close game that brings people together. But what’s even more fun than...
Episode 78: History and heritage in the sky and on the ground #INElkhartCo
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. In this episode, we talk to Andy Jones, Elkhart Municipal Airport Manager for the city of Elkhart. Andy tells us all about the air show and WWII reenactment “Salute to Veterans World War II” event that will be held on May 20 and May 21 at the Elkh...
Episode 77: Food, artisan markets and pottery right here #INElkhartCo
April 27, 2023 10:06 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. In this episode, we talk to Cami and Michelle with Visit Nappanee and they share all of the fun planned for Taste of Nappanee and Spring Artisan Market. This annual event, held outside on the beautiful grounds of The Barns at Nappanee, is a fantas...
Episode 76: Exciting events to jump-start your springtime fun
April 13, 2023 10:08 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. In this episode, we talk to Adrienne, director of the River Bend Film Festival, happening in downtown Goshen April 20-23, 2023. She shares all of the fun details of this unique event celebrating its 20th Anniversary. There will be more films, work...
Episode 75: Fun, family-friendly events plus stunning artifacts
March 30, 2023 10:01 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. In this episode, we talk to Karen from The Michiana Event Center (also known as The MEC) and holy cow, if you're looking to do something nearly any day of the week you can find something there! Karen shares what's happening there this month and ...
Episode 74: Get out and enjoy performing arts and mother nature
March 16, 2023 10:01 - 27 minutes - 25 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. We kick off this episode with Dave and Brock from the Elkhart Civic Theatre, located at the beautiful Bristol Opera House. Dave and Brock share a bit of their history with ECT including how Brock, at the age of 11, was cast as a Munchkin in The W...
Episode 73: Cool RVs and family-friendly fun!
March 02, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode we move all around the area from Elkhart to Nappanee! First we chat with Ryan from the RV Hall of Fame. The RV Hall of Fame recognizes, preserves, and honors the history, pioneers, and individuals who have been instrumental in ...
Episode 72: Soapy Fun, Superheroes at Comic Con and Trains Galore!
February 16, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode you'll learn more about Soapy Gnome from founder Jenny Frech. Jenny shares more about the amazing store in downtown Goshen, what's being planned for their 10th anniversary and more on the artists featured in the Soap of the Mo...
Episode 71: Delicious Dining and Amazing Event Experiences!
February 02, 2023 11:07 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. On this episode we move all around the area from Nappanee to Shipshewana! First we chat with the crew at RUHE152 about so much, including their delicious drink shown on the People & Places along the Heritage Trail area guide this year! Trust us w...
Episode 70: Gearing up for some fun #INElkhartCo
January 19, 2023 10:48 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. We're back and filling each episode of the People and Places along the Heritage Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana podcast this year with fun and exciting things to see, do, experience and explore in Elkhart County! On this episode learn more ab...
Episode 69: Get ready for some outdoor fun #INElkhartCo
January 05, 2023 11:35 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBElkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration result in a well crafted life. With an appreciation for all things handmade and homegrown, we leave our mark on everything we hold. Elkhart County is Well Crafted. We're back and filling each episode of the People and Places along the Heritage Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana podcast this year with fun and exciting things to see, do, experience and explore in Elkhart County! On this episode learn more ab...
Episode 68 - Get to know bloggers Pam Howard and Cindy Ladage!
December 15, 2022 10:52 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWe're continuing the podcast in December with Terry, director of communications, having some fun and lively chats with a group of journalists who have been raving about Elkhart County on their blogs for months. You'll be inspired to start planning your adventures in Elkhart County as you're spending time with family and friends! On this episode Terry chats with Our Adventure is Everywhere blogger, Pam Howard. Pam is an advocate for busy working moms who love their kids, but feel too tired,...
Episode 67 - Get to know Traveling Tanya and Lori Loves Adventure more!
December 08, 2022 11:07 - 36 minutes - 34 MBWe're continuing the podcast in December with Terry, director of communications, having some fun and lively chats with a group of journalists who have been raving about Elkhart County on their blogs for months. You'll be inspired to start planning your adventures in Elkhart County as you're spending time with family and friends! On this episode Terry chats with Traveling Tanya. Tanya Shelburne has lived in Indiana most of her life, so she has explored a good portion of the Hoosier State and...
Episode 66: Learn about '100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die' and more
December 01, 2022 10:55 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWe're kicking off December by kicking the podcast from one Elkhart County CVB staff person to another. For the month of December Amanda, director of destination branding and data intelligence is kicking the podcast over to Terry, director of communications for some fun and lively chats with a group of journalists who have been raving about Elkhart County on their blogs for months. You'll be inspired to start planning your adventures in Elkhart County as you're spending time with family and f...
Episode 65: Ways to relax, recharge and light up your holiday season
November 17, 2022 11:16 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAs we begin to wrap up the 2022 People & Places podcast season, we're giving you ways to relax, recharge and light up your holiday season! On this episode we chat with Kris Losch, owner of Ray of Light Holistic Health Studio and Soak Up The Light essential oils. Kris gives us some ways to help fight off the winter blues, recharge after a busy family holiday season and if you've been contemplating acupuncture she talks us through what those "scary needles" look and feel like. Then we cha...
Episode 64: Start planning adventures for the whole family
November 10, 2022 11:53 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBAs you're getting ready for the holidays with family gatherings and fun-filled friend adventures are you wondering what fun things there are to do? Don't worry - we've got you covered! On this episode you'll learn more about Shipshewana's Majestic Noel happening at The MEC. This show is two full hours of nonstop Christmas excitement filled with nonstop equestrian adventures, singers, dancers, aerialist, hogs, dogs and more! Then learn about the Elkhart County Historical Museum Research L...
Episode 63: Get ready to fight off the winter blues with great events #INElkhartCo
November 03, 2022 10:53 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBNovember is just getting started and the leaves have changed their color. But that doesn't mean that you need to get ready to go into hibernation! We've got lots of great things in store for this month in Elkhart County. This episode is filled with fun activities the Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department has planned and workshops that The Imagination Spot in downtown Goshen has on the books. Make plans for craft fairs, holiday parades, present wrapping, chalk painting and more! As alway...
Episode 62: All Things EPIC ART with Angie Thieszen, Benji Wall, John Mishler, Emma Zuercher and Heather Gabel
October 27, 2022 10:02 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBFind beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail We’ve been celebrating 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens throughout all of 2022 and while the world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures are getting ready to depart Elkhart County we've got a lot of talented artists who joined in the celebration with their creative and playful takes on public art around every corner on the Heritage Trail. On this episode we get to know a little bit more a...
Episode 61: All Things EPIC ART with Adrienne Nesbitt, Brandon Jimenez, Jeff Stillson and Beth Stokes
October 20, 2022 10:05 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBFind beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail We’ve been celebrating 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens throughout all of 2022 and while the world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures are getting ready to depart Elkhart County we've got a lot of talented artists who joined in the celebration with their creative and playful takes on public art around every corner on the Heritage Trail. On this episode we get to know a little bit more a...
Episode 60: All Things EPIC ART with John Mishler, Steve Lerma and Sunday Mahaja
October 13, 2022 10:11 - 31 minutes - 29 MBFind beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail We’ve been celebrating 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens throughout all of 2022 and while the world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures are getting ready to depart Elkhart County we've got a lot of talented artists who joined in the celebration with their creative and playful takes on public art around every corner on the Heritage Trail. On this episode we get to know a little bit more...
Episode 59: All Things EPIC ART with the Seward Johnson Atelier and Josh Cooper
October 06, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe're kicking off the month of October by celebrating all things EPIC ART! You can find beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail and as the listeners know we celebrated 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens with world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures. But that wasn't all! Talented artists joined the celebration, with their creative and playful takes on public art around every corner on the Heritage Trail. On this episode, we chat w...
Episode 58: Great October events #INElkhartCo you don't want to miss!
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBWe're wrapping up September with a fun episode with great things to see and do throughout Elkhart County in October! First, we catch up with the Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department to hear about their jam-packed October of events ... the Hispanic Heritage Fest, Trunk or Treat, Pinewood Not So Haunted Walk and a fun cult-classic drive-in movie at Ideal Beach. Then learn more about a fun partnership between Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum and Wellfield Botanic Gardens with their new Garden...
Episode 57: The 2022 Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail are a wrap ... but wait!
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWe've been so excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail this year. So many fun memories, stunning gardens, amazing visitors, superb volunteers, great photos and so much more! As we've said on this podcast before, celebrating with Quilt Gardens with the Epic Art Adventures has been so much fun! On this episode, you'll hear a little bit more about the 2022 Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals. This experience officially ended on September 15, but we j...
Episode 56: Great places to shop this fall
September 15, 2022 10:07 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNorthern Indiana is slowly swinging into fall weather which means there are fun festivities happening nearly every weekend! The other thing happening is great shopping in the vibrant downtowns of Elkhart County! We kick off today's episode with Stephenson's of Elkhart where we'll hear about shopping for wedding dresses, what trends are making their way into fall fashion and Lily gives us some insight into the long standing question of "Can I wear white after Labor Day?" Then we chat with K...
Episode 55: Fun Fall Happenings #INElkhartCo 🍂
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWe're still packing September with great things to see and do as we get into fall in Elkhart County! First, get ready for some dog-friendly fun at the 2nd Annual Waggin' in the Woods at the Elkhart Environmental Center. On September 25th, bring your family and furry pals to the EEC. There will be family and pet-friendly activities, vendors, food by That Guys Gourmet Rib and more! Then learn more about what's happening at Wellfield Botanic Gardens this fall! If you haven't been to Wel...
Episode 54: Great fall events #INElkhartCo you won't want to miss!
September 01, 2022 10:23 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBWe're kicking off September with a jam-packed episode with great things to see and do as we get into fall in Elkhart County! First, get ready for some fun in downtown Goshen for the September VOLKSfest First Friday! Downtown Goshen’s groovy VolksFest packs an evening full of the things Goshen loves most: local “volks,” food and beer, downtown shopping, live music, family activities, and a showcase of area-owned VOLKSwagen Beetles and Buses! Plus, because the July First Friday event was r...
Episode 53: Cool trucks, great performances and ways to de-stress
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe nights are getting cooler but the fun is still hot here in northern Indiana! We're loading this podcast with fun ways to experience cool trucks, nature, the performance stage plus giving you some great tips on how to destress from such a fun summer! To kick off this episode we connect with Tanya, the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department superintendent, and chat about two fun events coming up: Touch a Truck and the Maple City Walk. Then Robert from the Goshen Theatre in downtown Gos...
Episode 52: Great live music, thrill-seeking events and loads of fun in the county parks!
August 18, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWe're beginning to see the end of summer here in northern Indiana but we've still got lots of fun ways to experience live music, outdoor fun and see some incredible acts. On today's episode we chat with Jesse, owner of Goshen Brewing Co, or GBCo as the locals call it! Jesse shares all of the details about GoFest!, a fun music weekend happening in downtown Goshen. He tells us what acts are coming, where they are playing and talks about a great new beer GBCo is brewing for the event. Then K...
Episode 51: Fun, family-friendly events plus stunning artifacts and more!
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAugust is continuing to be full of fun and adventures! We know school is back in session and summer is winding down, but the fun events and great storefronts aren't! In this episode, we talk to Annie from the Elkhart Environmental Center about EnviroFest! Celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year, this fun family-friendly event is the largest in the region! Annie tells us about the food vendors, booths, raffle & silent auction, live music, kids’ area and entertainment, beer & wine gar...
Episode 50: Great BBQ fundraiser, stunning home decor and amazing classic cars!
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWe're celebrating Episode 50 with information on a great BBQ fundraiser, where you can pick up some stunning home decor and an amazing classic car event you won't want to miss! We kick of the big 5-0 with Jim and Amanda from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. They share information on one of their FUNdraisers, BBQ & Brew Fest. This family-friendly event happens August 13 and features live music, a kids zone, ax throwing, movie on the big screen and of course BBQ and brews! Then ...
Episode 49: Beautiful park facilities, fair trade products and great clothing deals!
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWe're wrapping up July with some great things to see, do, experience and purchase. We hope the People & Places podcast helps you plan out some of your fun summertime adventures and more! On today's episode we chat with Jamison from the City of Elkhart Parks Department and he talks about new pickleball courts, the all-new Parks Passport plus shares information on some great park facilities that can be rented for your next special event. Then we chat with Emma from Ten Thousand Villages in G...
Episode 48: A bit about Quilt Gardens and there are how many parks in Goshen?!
July 21, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe're sliding into the end of July (which here in northern Indiana means hot, hot, HOT!) with some great updates about the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail. We've said it a few times ... this is the 15th anniversary of the Quilt Gardens and we're excited to be celebrating the gardens, the murals, the volunteers, the locations and so much more! We also connect with the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department and chat about their amazing parks system and some of the cool classes, events...
Episode 47: 4-H fun, delicious pretzels, and nature at its best
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSummer in Elkhart County is jam-packed with fun in every part of the Heritage Trail! We hope the People & Places podcast helps you plan out some of your fun summertime adventures and more! On this episode, we learn more about whats in store for the 2022 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of Elkhart County's largest events! You'll hear about everything from what days are ride specials, to the concert line up and what food can be found on the Famous Food Row. Then get to know the founder of Ben's...
Episode 46: Rally with the FROGs, fun passports and a Diners Drive-ins and Dives favorite
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWe've got an awesome episode jam-packed with fun ways to learn more about the history and heritage found in Elkhart County, Indiana! Did you know that Elkhart County produces over 80% of all RVs built in the U.S. and that more than eight in ten RVs shipped in North America are made right here?! That means we host a lot of RV rallies and the FROG International Rally is one of the largest. On this episode, we learn more about the FROG (Forest River Owners Group) and the rally being held Au...
Episode 45: Summertime fun and historical gems #INElkhartCo
June 30, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWe're wrapping up June with some fun ways to experience live music, outdoor fun and learn local history. On today's episode we chat with Michelle Frank, executive director of The Lerner in downtown Elkhart. Michelle shares some upcoming events happening on the beautiful stage inside The Lerner along with some great outdoor events happening on the Central Green stage. Then Jule Parke, director of the Elkhart County Historical Museum, shares more about the museum located in Bristol. You'll ...
Episode 44: Walking Tours, First Fridays and ArtWalks!
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWe're back with more things to see and do in Elkhart County this summer! First, we check in to see what's happening the next couple of months in Goshen during First Friday! This monthly downtown block party showcases artists, entertainers, and independently-owned businesses, attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year. Then put on your walking shoes and get ready to hit the pavement as we learn more about how the Nappanee Center museum guides give walking tours of Nappanee’s rich...
Episode 43: Custom-made invitations, unique eateries, and outdoor spaces galore!
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBThanks for streaming another episode of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail podcast! In this episode you'll hear from Jasmine Wall, owner of The Imagination Spot in downtown Goshen. Jasmine shares some details about how she started The Imagination Spot, what kind of unique finds she has in her storefront and how you can get the cutest custom invitations created for your next event. Then Cami Mechling, executive director of Visit Nappanee, shares more about Nappanee's retail shops, ...
Episode 42: Well Crafted cocktails, outdoor summer concerts and incredible views of the city
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWe're nearly halfway through Season 2 of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail podcast! In this episode you'll hear from Jeanne Kern, owner of The Vine in downtown Elkhart. Jeanne shares some details about their food and drink menu, plus how she got started at The Vine. Then Eric Garton, executive director of Wellfield Botanic Gardens, shares the details of the 2022 Groovin' in the Gardens series. We wrap up the episode chatting with Denita Henry, sales director at Hotel Elkhart. ...
Episode 41: Bike rides, jazz music, horse shows and more
June 02, 2022 10:13 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBWelcome back to another great episode of the People and Places along the Heritage Trail podcast where we share with you fun events, places to visit and introduce you to the makers that help shape Elkhart County as a Well Crafted place. Today you'll hear about some fun events we've got coming up later this month - the Pumpkinvine Bike Ride and the Elkhart Jazz Festival. You'll also hear about some great events happening over the next few months at The Michiana Event Center. For more great e...
Episode 40: Quilt Gardens 15th Anniversary with Nappanee Center, Linton's Enchanted Gardens and Das Dutchman Essenhaus
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBhe Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. As we gear up for the Quilt Gardens to start on May 30th, this Quilt Gardens mini-series will give you the inside scoop as Sonya Nash, Quilt Gardens project manager, takes us on a deep dive into some the 2022 Quilt Garden locations and chats with t...
Episode 39: Quilt Gardens 15th Anniversary with Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Downtown Wakarusa and Ruthmere
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. As we gear up for the Quilt Gardens to start on May 30th, this Quilt Gardens mini-series will give you the inside scoop as Sonya Nash, Quilt Gardens project manager, takes us on a deep dive into some the 2022 Quilt Garden locations and chats with the...