Friday, July 18, 2008

Bracken Village

Marty and I have driven by Bracken Village once before, when we first moved here and our pastor and his wife took us to San Antonio to see Christmas lights. One of the places they drove by was Bracken Village. Even in the dark I knew it was a place I'd like to return to visit. It took a few years but we finally found our way back!


We poked around in a few of the shops. In one shop the owner, Ruth Ann, gave us lots of information and history of the village. Apparently it is 20 acres of what used to be a farm. Mr. Travis buys old homes, moves them to the village, restores them, and turns them into shops. Part of the original farm buildings are still there, including the big red barn. One of the yellow houses used to be a train depot. It was fascinating to visit Bracken Village and to learn of some of its history. Ruth Ann also told us that the Friday and Saturday evenings of the 1st and 2nd weekends in December are Dickens days and all the shop keepers and even some of the visitors dress accordingly. Carriages are available for rides through the village and farm. Guess where I'll be begging Marty to take me come December??!!!




The red barn that was part of the original farm.







A windmill at the entrance.







A large gazebo at the center of the village.









Ruth Ann


The shop Ruth Ann runs:



This is how some of the buildings look upon arrival:





I loved this shop, especially the porch!





Even the yards of each shop are decorated.







Sepia tones seem to compliment some of these settings.





Isn't this whole village a pretty setting?





The porch railing of one of the shops.

7 comments:

E @ Scottsville said...

Awww, what a quaint little village. I've never seen or heard of it before?!

Cool find!

Tammy said...

Well, I'll just have to take you with me when I go back!!! Most of the shops were closed or closing when we arrived.

E @ Scottsville said...

...and you're right, the sepia is perfect for that village!

Tom said...

Hi Tammy
Welcome to Sky Watch... I saw you on the end of the list and thought I drop by and welcome you on behalf of the team... your pictures and the overall posting really is a delight.. I'm glad you signed the link and other can find this great looking blog... I hope you join us again next week... we have icons in the post below this weeks Sky Watch post if you require them

Tom

imac said...

What a great selection of photos.

The Team thanks you for posting at SW and helping to make this new venture a success.

Anonymous said...

Nice series of pictures. My favorite is the windmill.

Sherri Kaye said...

Very beautiful photos! Looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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