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In today’s fast-paced society where there the same fast food restaurants are on every corner and every shopping mall has the same national chains, it is a joy to experience something that is lovingly handmade or homegrown. In Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area individuals are creating and operating small businesses that celebrate that which the hand has touched. Our entrepreneurs understand that sometimes it takes more work to create or grow something by hand, but the results are worth it in the quality of what is produced. Help us create a climate where these people and their businesses can thrive and where others like them can follow their dreams. Your purchases will be valued souvenirs to remind you of your visit to Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area. Every community in Ohio’s Hill Country has special places where
you can find products that are handmade and homegrown and a sampling
of these places are included here. Resources to Explore: Art of the Hocking Hills (Fairfield, Hocking and Athens Counties)A beautifully illustrated in-depth guide to the extensive and diverse collection of artisans, galleries and cultural centers of the scenic Hocking Hills has been published recently. It offers detailed information about dozens of artisans (many off-the-beaten-track), individual sites, special events and suggestions for lodging and restaurants. www.hockinghillsart.com Athens Farm Market (Athens County) Students, faculty and townspeople meet at the twice-weekly Athens Farmers’ Market to stock up on fresh produce, meats, baked goods, plants and flowers each Wednesday and Saturday in the University Mall parking lot on East State Street. The market has become an institution in the area and one that welcomes visitors as well as residents University Mall Parking Lot Athens, Ohio www.athensohio.com Bowen Family Farm (Monroe County) This family-operated farm in the rolling hills of Monroe County (frequently called the Switzerland of Ohio) grows and dries a wide variety of everlastings for use in wreaths, flower arrangements, baskets and swags. A gift shop and flower arrangement classes are also offered. 43907 Hopton Road Rt. #3 Beallsville, Ohio 43716 www.bowenfamilyfarms.com Cambridge Main Street Come visit the unique and beautiful downtown of Cambridge Ohio. Study the architecture of the Historic County Courthouse, the numerous downtown churches and the historic retail buildings comprising our downtown. Plenty of shopping for arts, crafts, antiques and the unique represented by Ohio's Appalachian area. 740-439-2238 927 Wheeling Ave Cambridge, Ohio 43725 downtown@cambridgeohio.info www.cambridgeohio.info Fioriware Art Pottery (Muskingum County) Established in the tradition of American arts and crafts, this locally-owned art pottery is in Zanesville, which is the historic home of the art pottery movement in the United States. Housed in three historic downtown buildings, the colorful and contemporary pottery is handmade and hand decorated. Its products have been featured in magazines and is at home in the White House! Store hours Monday-Saturday 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and Sunday 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. (740) 454-7400 33 Market Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701 www.fioriware.com Foothills School of American Craft (Athens County) Located on the historic square in Nelsonville, the Foothills School of American Craft celebrates the work of local artists and artisans, provides a wide variety of classes to those interested in trying their own hand at creativity, and offers scheduled tours to artists’ studios. A storefront gallery and gift shop features pottery, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, and stained and blown glass objects among other media. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M; (740) 753-4189 25 Public Square Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 www.foothillsartworks.com Garden Accents, Logan Clay Products (Hocking County) Known for over 100 years for its high-quality clay sewer pipe, this historic Hill Country industry has expanded to offer a retail location for its garden planters, birdbaths, decorative stepping stones and garden edging. The showroom is located in one of the original brick beehive kilns. All products are fired at a high temperature and are able to withstand the freeze/thaw cycle and can be left outdoors. 201 South Walnut Street Logan, Ohio 43138 Harrison Hills Cottage Industries (Harrison County) Individual artisans in five eastern Ohio counties work in their homes to create folk and traditional art for sale to the public through this non-profit volunteer organization. Harrison Hills has a store in downtown Cadiz which has established weekend and holiday hours, and an excellent website where individual items can be viewed and ordered. For shop hours call (740) 942-2582 (740) 942-2582 142 East Warren Street Cadiz, Ohio 43907 www.cottagefolkcrafts.org Holmes County Amish Country (Holmes County) The Amish culture and its emphasis on the “handmade and homegrown” can be found throughout Holmes County, home to the largest Amish population in the world. You can find everything from hand-made quilts, pottery, furniture and woodcrafts to mouth-watering cheeses and baked goods. All the while, you will be reminded of the simple way of life of the Amish as you see fertile farmland and horse-drawn buggies while traveling on miles of designated scenic byways. See for yourself why Holmes County attracts over 1,000,000 visitors annually. Ohio www.visitamishcountry.com Land Reformers Nursery (Meigs County) Gardeners interested in learning more about sustainable landscaping should visit this nursery, located on a certified organic botanical reserve near Rutland. The nursery specializes in providing low-maintenance perennial plants that are not dependent on chemical fertilizers, pesticides or other environmentally unsafe materials. High quality medicinal herbs, native perennials, trees and shrubs are for sale and tours of the reserve are offered by appointment. (740) 742-3478 35703 Loop Road Rutland, Ohio 45775 Lewis Mountain Herbs & Everlastings (Adams County) A visitor to Lewis Mountain will be introduced to the lore and history of herbs, as will leave with an appreciation for how they are grown, preserved and their many and varied uses. A well-stocked gift shop, group tours and craft classes are also offered. Tours and classes are by prearrangement. An annual Herb Festival is held the second weekend in October and an annual Olde Thyme Christmas is the first week in December. 2345 State Route 247 Manchester, Ohio 45144 mtherbs@bright.net Meigs County Appalachian Artisans Sampler (Meigs County) Meigs County, along the Ohio River, is home to dozens of artisans and crafters in Middleport, Pomeroy, Racine, Rutland, Syracuse and surrounding communities. A published guide will help you seek out the best the county has to offer. Ohio www.meigscountycrafters.com Rossi Pasta (Washington County) Attention pasta lovers! Carefully hand-crafted pasta is created in historic downtown Marietta on the banks of the Ohio River. An extraordinary range of 19 flavors of pasta is made of natural ingredients and hand cut and slowly air-dried for the best homemade pasta taste. A gift shop offers pastas, sauces and gift packages for you to take away or ship to family and friends. Group tours can be arranged in advance by calling (800) 227-6774. 114 Greene Street Marietta, Ohio www.rossipasta.com Slate Run Living History Farm (Pickaway County) In 19th century rural Ohio, most of what was consumed by a family was either handmade or homegrown. A visit to Slate Run Living History Farm will give you a peek at the seasonal chores of daily life on the farm. Visitors are encouraged to join in the chores. Whether it is picking produce, canning preserves or feeding the animals, Slate Run offers a unique educational experience for the entire family. For directions and hours visit the website. 1375 State Route 674N Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 www.metroparks.co.franklin.oh.us/slaterun
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