Brown County Model Trains
Trains: Electric, Wooden, and Christmas
Magnets • Puzzles • Local Preserves • Kid-Friendly 75 S. Jefferson St. • Antique Alley • 317-783-6726
A floral arrangemnt workshop in the event space.
BARN BURNER continued from 45“ It’ s not, like, easy to run a small business,” she said,
“[ but ] it’ s going the way we thought it would.” Hammes worked as a Purdue Extension educator when the couple launched the business. She now runs the Barn Burner full-time.
She has also monetized her expertise about everything Brown County, through a blog, Tanglewood Hideaway.
“ I was answering the same questions all of the time of, well,‘ What are the wineries, or what trail should we hike? Or where should we do this or that,” Hammes said.
For Beveridge, it’ s clear what really sets the Barn Burner apart.
“ One answer, really: Kara,” she said via email.“ She makes all the difference.”
Beveridge described the host as someone who anticipates the guests’ questions, offers suggestions for activities and meals and provides small but impactful touches such as providing a s’ mores kit or pre-ordering cinnamon rolls. And, Beveridge said, Hammes knows when to leave guests alone.
“ If you don’ t need her for anything, she is definitely not intrusive. She seems genuine and it feels like you are friends,” Beveridge said.
“ At 78, I can easily agree with those who say that life goes by quickly. We should all enjoy the times we are able to be together. The Brown County Barn Burner is just that place.”
More information: bcbarnburner. com and tanglewoodhideaway. com. •
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The Educated Otter
A Fun and Unique Gift Shop
59 E. Main St. Suites E & F • Nashville Main Street Shoppes( Old School Way)
812-837-2011 • www. theeducatedotter. com
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