(606) 787-7106 P.O. BOX 278 Liberty, Kentucky 42539 3 Liberty-Casey Co. Chamber (606) 787-8858 | Rosie Roy’s Daylily Patch, located at 3365 Thomas Ridge Road in Dunnville, comes to full bloom from May to October. Rosie grows a variety of daylilies for customers to choose fresh from the patch. The patch is open for business seven days per week seasonally. 2 Located in Liberty, Kentucky DAYLILY PATCH (606) 787-2622 | Located at 3765 South Fork Ridge, this greenhouse is owned by Tristan & Lorna Esau. Homestead is a large garden center that carries garden tools, sprays, fertilizers, pots, birdhouses, feeders, wind chimes, soils, roses, fruit trees, shrubs, etc. The center is open February through September from 8 AM to 5 PM, from April to June and mid August through September (closed Sunday). HOMESTEAD GARDENS GREENHOUSE (606) 787-8480 | Located at 803 Thomas Ridge Spur Road, Teresa Luttrell’s greenhouses and gift shop are open seven days per week March through July and September through October. Ridgetop’s gardens feature vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, and cacti. The gift shop offers chimes, candles, and keepsakes. Also offering landscaping. 1 RIDGETOP GREENHOUSE GARDENS & GIFT SHOP HOME & GARDEN Join Us on the Trail! Nestled amongst the hills and winding creeks of Casey County is a community with serene beauty, country roads and some of the kindest folks you’ll ever meet. The Mennonite Community in the South Fork area brings with its way of life the essence of a simpler time of long ago. Many of the businesses, points of interest and breathtaking scenic views will surely inspire each visitor. T he History of CASEY COUNTY’S Mennonite Community Deep within the South Fork area of Casey County lives a small community of Mennonites that have existed in the area since 1976. The group first came to the area when three families traveled to Casey County from Pennsylvania in search of affordable farmland. According to Edward Martin, a minister in the community, some of the members of the group originate from Missouri as well. In the South Fork area, Mennonites are considered Old Order Mennonites, which means the group tends to be more traditional in its beliefs. The local community, which consists of about 300 people, attends the Cedar Hill Mennonite Church. The Mennonite community primarily rely on a good ol’ horse and buggy for transportation through the counties rolling hills and valleys. 8 HOME & GARDEN continued... 4 MARTIN’S PRODUCE SUPPLIES (606) 787-9389 | Owner Edward Martin has operated this family business since 1997 and sells anything you could ever need to commercially grow your own produce. With irrigation and vegetable-growing supplies for sale, he also offers greenhouse supplies. Mr. Martin offers free consultations at 5627 South Fork Ridge Road. BURKHOLDER SEEDS & 501 PRODUCE MARKET (606) 787-8362 | Leah Burkholder’s home business is located at 9357 KY Hwy. 501 and opens for produce sales in June. Burkholder’s sells garden and vegetable seeds all year long and a variety of produce seasonally – including vegetables, peaches, and apples. Almost all produce is homegrown and sold retail or wholesale. MISTY MOUNTAIN VARIETY (606) 787-0404 | A gift shop with everything you’d ever need to commemorate your trip to the area, Misty Mountain offers fabrics, shoes, cards, gifts, toys, quilts, furniture, wood stoves, housewares, and books. Misty Mountain is located at 425 South Fork Creek Road. SUNBONNET QUILTS For all of your hand-quilting needs, call Nacky Eads at (606) 787-5055. Some quilts on display at Misty Mountain Variety. 9 (606) 787-9568 | This locally-owned furniture shop offers a variety of tables, chairs, bedroom suites, and more. All furniture is Amish-made and most pieces are available in all varieties of wood. Come check out our huge sales floor at 2644 South Fork Creek Road. SCENIC VIEW WOODWORKING (606) 787-1404 | Titus Hoover’s custom woodworking shop offers bedroom suites, desks, table, etc. His showroom, in Misty Mountain Variety, features Titus’ handmade work for sale. The shop, located at 4245 South Fork Ridge Road, features a few finished items and others still in the works. DINING THE BREAD OF LIFE CAFE & SWEET SHOP (606) 787-6110 | This down-home dining experience is another operation of the Galilean Children’s Home and is operated by many of those who live or work there. The restaurant offers a full menu and has quilts, keepsakes and homemade treats to sell. Hours are from 8 am until 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am until 9 pm on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is located on U.S. 127. SOUTHFORK FURNITURE 7 THE WAGON TRAIL (606) 787-0706 | This western-themed restaurant is a family affair. Mom or Dad cook while kiddos take and deliver orders. They boast a menu of gourmet sandwiches on bread baked daily, hand-dipped shakes, and lots of madefrom-scratch goodies. Enjoy your lunch or supper at the picnic tables or under the covered porch. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. N OR . YB RD RA ILL H A NG OU NY LO MA S . THO 14 10 7 EK R CRE YF DR To Lexington . GE ID RK . F ORK RD. FOOD, GROCERIES & SUPPLIES U T H FO SO SLOAN RD Casey County, Kentucky 55 RD. O 910 TURKEY CR EEK R D. RD . 18 RIT RIDGE R H C 20 ME R PIN E RD . ST 24 D. S B RAN RRIT RID G E RD. EK K CRE FOR . RD GO OS E D. CR EE ME E FORK RI DG E UT H SO OAN SL AS OM OWE N 12 15 910 TH 4 EM SOUTH K CHUR F OR. C H RD SOUTH FORK C REE K 16 3 K RD. 22 13 21 17 2 D. D 8 NR GE RID R UR SP R D. RK R RS O 6 1 11 LAWHO R N DR . 19 FORK RID GE RD RD. 910 SOU TH 501 (606) 787-6612 | A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this quaint bed and breakfast is located slightly off the beaten path at 1159 South Fork Ridge Road. The inn, with a log cabin look, holds four bedrooms, a dining room, kitchen, and large living room with a crackling fireplace. Reservations are recommended, call Becky Martin for more information or to book your room. Campbellsville 23 Green River Lake State Park 55 501 910 910 55 80 80 80 Columbia Somerset 80 12 OVERVIEW OF THE TRAIL HOME & GARDEN 1- Ridgetop Greenhouse Gardens & Gift Shop 2- Homestead Gardens Greenhouse 3- Daylily Patch 4- Martin’s Produce Supplies 5- Buckholder Seeds and 501 Produce Market HOUSEHOLD GOODS 6- Misty Mountain Variety 7- South Fork Furniture 8- Scenic View Woodworking SUNNY VALLEY COUNTRY STORE & HILLSIDE GREENHOUSE (606) 787-5946 | Located on South Fork Creek Road, is a popular market for Mennonite families and individuals from neighboring communities. They offer bulk food, spices, homemade baked goods, and sorghum molasses. Also on the shelves are handmade aprons, jams, and homemade canned goods. Outside, the store is complete with a hitching post for horses with buggies. Next door is a seasonal greenhouse that draws a crowd in the summer months. 13 LAVERN’S COUNTRY MARKET CASEY CO. PRODUCE AUCTION (606) 787-5158 | Ran by Milton Brubacher, this auction is like no other, selling in-season produce and flowers from local area residents and Mennonite farmers. Auctions occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from April to October at 525 South Fork Creek Road. A market information line is available at (606) 787-0570. Call (606) 787-5158 for exact open dates and special auctions. (606) 787-2723 | A surefire favorite among visitors, Oberholtzer’s Sorghum Mill promises a new, educational experience. During the months OBERHOLTZER’S of September and October, SORGHUM watch Allen Oberholtzer and his MILL family make sorghum at 79 Sloan Fork Road. 15 16 CASEY CO. DISCOUNT FOODS (606) 787-0957 | Discount groceries, household products, health and beauty products, meats, cheeses, and snacks are available under one roof. Alta Tucker’s convenient store is located at 1763 KY Hwy 910. Stop by to check out new shipments Monday through Saturday. DINING 9- Bread of Life & Sweet Shop 10- The Wagon Trail Restaurant LODGING 11- Horse & Buggy Country Inn FOOD, GROCERIES & SUPPLIES 12- Sunny Valley Country Store & Hillside Greenhouse 13- Lavern’s Country Market 14- Casey County Produce Auction 15- Oberholtzer’s Sorghum Mill 16- Casey County Discount Foods HORSE SUPPLY 17 (606) 787-9845 | Specializing in vine-ripe tomatoes year-round, watermelons, vegetables, fall apples, home-made jams, jellies, relishes, honey, sorghum, cookbooks, and crafts. Located at 52 South Fork Creek at the junction of KY Hwy 910 and KY Hwy 501. Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 14 501 5 9 . JOD Y TH O A S RD M 11 SOUTH FORK AREA LODGING H OF T HE CO MB E A MAP HORSE SUPPLY 17- Rocky Top Horseshoes 18- Turkey Creek Leather 19- Woodland Harness 20- Goldenrod Feeds MISCELLANEOUS 21- Galilean Children’s Home and School 22- Dutchman Metal & Market 23- Showalter’s Country Meats 24- H&H Bicycles MISCELLANEOUS 21 ROCKY TOP HORSESHOES (606) 787-1550 | Owned by Clement Brubacher, this shop is your source for saddle repair, leatherwork, and horseshoe dressing. Take a nice quiet ride through the country to arrive at 4343 South Fork Ridge Road. 18 WOODLAND HARNESS (606) 787-2076 | This down-home leather and harness shop, located at 505 South Fork Ridge, features biothane harnesses and in-stock collars and pads. Andrew Brubacher owns this business, which is operated by him and his family. (606) 787-5120 | Owned and primarily operated by Jerry Tucker, this independent children’s home and school is funded entirely through donations. This ministry has helped and is home to hundreds of little ones. Fulltime school and boarding are also available. Both residents and children from the community attend the school. DUTCHMAN METAL & MARKET TURKEY CREEK LEATHER (606) 787-0998 | Just down the road, on Turkey Creek, sits Turkey Creek Leather, owned by Dave and Mary Lou Miller. This full-line leather shop offers tack, saddles, bridles, and custom leather work. The store is located at 1704 Turkey Creek Road in Windsor and is open by appointment only. 20 SVETLANA DUNLAP PHOTOGRAPHY (606) 787-1901 Svetlana Dunlap is a young lady in the South Fork area offering photo cards and prints of local scenery. GALILEAN CHILDREN’S HOME & SCHOOL GOLDENROD FEEDS (606) 787-1748 | Albert Shirk’s family-owned business offers all types of feed, animal health supplies and supplements for livestock and pets. Goldenrod Feeds also sells fencing supplies and pesticides and is located at 887 Sloan Fork Road in Liberty. (606) 787-9004 | (606) 787-0504 At 107 Thomas Ridge Spur Road, located just off KY Hwy 910, is Dutchman Metal, a building supply and hardware store. The business, which is more than 30 years old, is owned by Timothy Martin. Call (606) 787-9004 for metal or (606) 787-0504 for hardware store. 23 24 SHOWALTER’S COUNTRY MEATS (606) 787-7070 | The Showalter Family processes beef, deer, hogs, and more. Their new facility is located at 2301 Sloan Fork Road. Call for season opening dates. H&H BICYCLES (606) 787-1847 | Earl Shirk, owner, supplies area residents with mountain and road bikes of all brands. Also, available are lights, fenders, accessories, and just about any type of repair needed. Find your new bike at 890 Sloan Fork Road.