$ 169 * $ 189 * $ 209 *
Chairs
A Brown County Spring Break
Cabin
Fever
Spring Package
For Arrival March 8 to May 20, 2015 Not available for arrival May 7, 8, or 9, 2015
Old chairs speak to me— especially chairs that have been caned or have a rushed seat bottom. Even the massed produced chairs— painted so many times there is more paint than wood— grab my attention.
I like to find old chairs that are made with scribe lines, hand split weavings, carved spindles, and other traits of being made right there on the property in the homeowners workshop. The chair was probably made with wood harvested in the local area. This is history that should be preserved.
Handmade rocking chairs are my favorite. If I could get away with it( and sneak them past the war department, my wife) I would have dozens of them. I have one chair that has its original, nearly gone, hickory bark weaving. One leg is chipped hard and when it is on level ground it’ s sits a little to one side— but that suits me just fine. It is still strong and comfortable. I know that this old rocker was made in Brown County before 1870.
It does not take much time to tune up an old chair. I enjoy the repairing of chairs too— weaving a seat, replacing broken parts if needed. It is rewarding when they are done. If they are not repairable, I save the good parts on them for future projects.
The next time you discover an old chair somewhere in your travels, take a little time with it. Dust it off and clean it up some. A little glue, maybe? Chances are it will be good for many years to come. •
— Paul Sackmann
Our Best Value 2-Night Package Stay
2-day / 2-night Overnight Stay, plus a $ 30 Dinner / Lunch Voucher, plus a $ 10 Breakfast Coupon
$ 169 * $ 189 * $ 209 *
Restaurant
( 2 nights / Sun.– Wed. arrival)
( 2 nights / Thurs. or Sat. arrival)
( 2 nights / Friday arrival)
$ 30 Food Vouchers may be used for any meal in either
Cocktail Lounge
Advance Reservation and Deposit Required
Available packages limited by demand. Not available for arrival May 7, 8, or 9, 2015. Not Valid for group room bookings beyond 10 rooms per stay. Children( up to age 17) stay free with parents. Maximum occupancy per guest room is 2 adults / 2 child.
* Add 12 % sales tax to all rates( food vouchers are not taxable)
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800-772-5249 SR 46 East in Nashville, IN
3 blocks to Nashville’ s 200 + Shops, Galleries, Restaurants and Theaters 2 miles to Brown County State Park
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