November finds us very busy prepping for Thanksgiving: planning extra baked goods for the Breadstand here at Rock Run and for our upcoming celebration with extended family. And of course, while all this is happening, we are also working to prepare for Christmas at Rock Run House. We are SO excited to bring the sightsContinue reading "Christmas at Rock Run House"
A Great Harvest Celebration!
We celebrated the end of the harvest season in style here at Rock Run House this past Saturday, November 8th — all of it centered around the historic 1840 timber-frame barn on the property. The day kicked off with our Barn Market, featuring local goods, breadmaking supplies, and extra festive treats for sale. Later inContinue reading "A Great Harvest Celebration!"
Harvest at Rock Run
Don't miss our upcoming Harvest celebration at Rock Run! The celebration starts in the morning with our annual Harvest Barn Market from 10am - 1pm. This is a free event where we open up the barn to feature our selection of baked goods, local produce from a partnering farm, and much more. Then be sureContinue reading "Harvest at Rock Run"
Fall Colors
For a range of reasons, the onset of Fall has caught me off-guard this year. I had hardly settled into the thought of summer coming to a close before the official start of Fall occurred. During these next few weeks I need to focus on harvesting. I grew a lot of basil and various otherContinue reading "Fall Colors"
Rock Run Creek
We named the house for the impressive creek that borders the property and runs all the way from Aberfelda Hills to Mad River. The creek is small but mighty, with beautiful falls along its gorge. A good bit of lore is associated with Rock Run, including the story that Tecumseh and his followers escaped theContinue reading "Rock Run Creek"
Spring Tea Fun
We had a lovely time at our Rock Run House Spring Tea & Garden Party a few weeks ago! Our food and drink featured all botanicals in honor of the season, many of them harvested right out of our Rock Run House herb garden, which never fails to amaze us in its early-spring abundance. TheContinue reading "Spring Tea Fun"
Spring Garden & Tea Party
Join us in celebrating the freshness of spring with local teas and flowers! We're excited to kick off our programming this year with a garden and tea party, and hope you'll come to Rock Run House and be part of the fun! Check out our website for details and to reserve your spot.
Our Christmas Event
Visitors to Rock Run slowed down during this busy holiday season and enjoyed an evening of carolers in the courtyard, chamber music in the living room, Dickens in the library, and old world gingerbread made in our antique bread oven. These are just a few of the elements that were a part of our holidayContinue reading "Our Christmas Event"
Grateful for You!
Harvest Market Thank you to those of you who stopped by the Harvest Market either in person or virtually. We’re grateful that you support small businesses and handmade goods, as well as food grown and made locally. We’re also grateful for our friends at Oaks & Sprouts Farm, who brought local produce for your holidayContinue reading "Grateful for You!"
Holiday Home Tour
Our annual tradition is back: the Rock Run House Holiday Home Tour takes place on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17. Choose your time slot (with arrivals at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30pm) and plan to join us for an evening of handcrafted holiday decor, costumed carolers, old-world gingerbread baked in our wood-fired oven, aContinue reading "Holiday Home Tour"