Wednesday, October 10, 2012

A charming symbol of the past!

Manfull's Orchard and Farm market is a  charming symbol of the past that continues to thrive in the present.  It has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. 
 
 
 
Located in the small village of Augusta, Ohio it welcomes locals as well as visitors.   Here neighbors and friends gather to chat and catch up on the latest news. 
 
In autumn the market is a feast for the eyes.  Large pumpkins, gourds, and potted mums line the front of the building.    Inside lovely handmade furniture and crafts are showcased waiting for someone to take them home.    
 
 
    
  
 
 There is a great variety of apples from which to choose.    Yellow delicious is always a favorite.
 
Melrose will make a great sauce.
 



In this changing world it is pleasant to know some places withstand the test of time.
    So glad I could share the legacy of this special market.
Hope you enjoyed your vist.          

17 comments:

  1. It's a very pretty place - I would love to shop there. it's like something right out of Country Living Magazine - let's hope there will always be a place for these lovely markets to survive and flourish and that our own consumerism doesn't push them out.

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  2. That homemade furniture and vintage pieces do make me drool. I so love places like this. It would be so cool to be a fly on the wall as the locals gather to chat. I love hearing about farm issues (there was a place we used to go to that always had the old farmers gathered for breakfast and you could hear them talking about different issues).

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  3. Hello Debbie,
    I enjoyed seeing those pumpkins, flowers, apples, etc. It must be really a very enjoyable scene as you see those in reality. What a nice neighborhood is that. I wish we have that near our house. Anyway, thank you for sharing those photos and may God bless you always. Greetings!

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  4. Aw, that is SUCH a cute place! Are you going to draw and paint some of those things you took pictures of? I wouldn't be able to resist!

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  5. Oh what a nice place! I'd want to linger over everything-I also love the smell of those places-especially when there's apples around.
    Love you~
    Debra

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  6. Applesauce! I could add it to almost everything. Surprisingly, it's not bad on coffee ice cream.

    Great pictures, Debbie

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  7. It is, indeed, comforting to know that some places withstand the test of time. It looks like a very welcoming place.

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  8. What a lovely place. I wish the whole world was still like this...

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  9. What a delightful place ... and so many photos that could be paintings! :) xx

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  10. Debbie you have definitely got an artist's eye. You are able to capture beauty even through a camera lens. Thanks for sharing the delights of your part of the world with us. Take care. xx

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  11. This is wonderful, such great images! It's great that in these difficult times the owners have been able to maintain this charming place!

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  12. Beautiful setting. Lovely photos.

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  13. I love places like this!! We have a few here on Long Island and I love visiting them. Have a great day!

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  14. How lovely; I would love to stroll about -- and shop! -- there. Thank you so much for visiting, and your kind words :)

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  15. Hi Debbie! Augusta, Ohio...must check this out...My kind of town! This is beautiful living...small town U.S.A! Just thought you would like to know...."PEARL" is located in GERMANTOWN, OHIO...not Columbus, OH. GERMANTOWN is south of Dayton, OH. Thank you for your sweet comments! Have a wonderful weekend...Blessings! Roxie

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  16. This looks like a wonderful place...I would love to visit. Thanks so much for visiting my blog, and for your kind comments. Your blog is very lovely and welcoming! Have a great weekend. :)

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