This is an interesting article concerning the rise in farmland prices. Click HERE to read it.
Pike County Ramble from the Spring Mentioned in the Landmark Association’s Newsletter
402 North 3rd Street, Louisiana, MO FOR SALE
Built in 1871, this important home has been admired for years in the historic river town of Louisiana. Most of the heavy lifting has been done in restoring this showplace- new roof, tuck-pointing, copper gutter/downspouts, zoned HVAC, electric, restored windows, restored cornices/soffits & much more. Finishing costs for this fine home's interiors meet requirements of the MO State Historic Preservation Office & can qualify for 25% MO Preservation tax credit program. Architects drawings are available for exterior porches and other work required to complete the careful restoration that has already been started. This is a labor of love and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own & restore a Missouri treasure!
$155,000
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com
The Pet Deer
The year was 1978, my grandfather bought a yellow Jeep for the farm and used it to drive around the acreage. There was a fawn hiding in the tall grass and he hit it. My cousins put it in a chicken coop and raised it back to health. It became a pet. This is one of my favorite pictures. I think I took it with my new disk camera. They brought the deer into the house for Thanksgiving or Christmas. At one point it jumped across a rather large cocktail table. Eventually the deer was let loose. It lingered around the lawn for a few days and then we did not see him/her again. I hope he/she did not think a hunter was as friendly as us.
Eagle’s Nest Winery, Inn & Bistro, Louisiana, MO FOR SALE
This is a rare opportunity to take over ownership of a highly successful Bistro, Winery, Inn and retail store located in the historic town of Louisiana right on the Mississippi River. The Eagle’s Nest is the meeting place of Louisiana for locals, visitors & business people. The formal dining room can seat 55 people for nightly dinners, special events and functions. There is also a casual bistro dining area that can handle 40 people. An on-site bakery is the place to pick up pies, cakes, breads & more. An outdoor courtyard is a popular space for dining, dancing and sampling the award-winning wines of the Eagle’s Nest Winery. An adjoining, large retail store is popular with shoppers to find gifts, food items & a nice selection of wine. The Inn offers 7 comfortable rooms with luxurious bathrooms- some with jet tubs. Guest have access to a hot tub! The purchase includes plenty of additional unfinished space ideal to add more guestrooms, retail space & more. $899,000
http://theeaglesnest.canbyours.com/
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555 tedwight@aol.com
Old Gas Station
I love this old gas station on 79 just outside of Clarksville. MO
Butterlies and Zinnias….and a little Paintball
Yesterday one of my sons had a group of friends out to our farm to do a little paintballing. While they were out in the woods and fields, I had an opportunity to clean the house, do some gardening and read some of my book (East of Eden…..I love it!) We don't have AC in our house, so it was back to basics to stay cool….sitting on the porch, fans, water and loose clothing.
The butterflies were in an abundance in my garden. There are so many reasons why I like zinnias….they attract butterflies is one of them.
Clarksville Skylift
Clarksville is such a lovely little town right on the Mississippi. There are great shops, Bed and Breakfasts, Overlook Farms Restaurant and much more. For the quaint town to really reach its potential…the Skylift must be reopened. Visitors need more to do while visiting.
I remember taking my 18 yo son there when he was a baby right before it closed….so it has been a long time shuttered. I got excited when I saw the sign below on the structure, though I understand that it has been there a while with no progress.
Overlook Farm’s Luv Luv Festival , August 12th and 13th
I attended the Saturday PM chef's table event for this event last year and had a great time! Make your reservations today!
July 4th in Pike County ….and Hannibal
I spent July 4th up at our farm in Pike County…weeding…cleaning the house and checking out the freshly baled hay. Last night I went up to the Rockcliffe Mansion in Hannibal to see the fireworks from the roof-top deck. Spring of 2010 I sold the 14,500 sq ft mansion to a nice couple from Miami. They were in town and invited me up to see their progress. The mansion is lucky to have them as stewards. They have restored some of the Tiffany sconces and windows….including tracking down some of the sconces that were sold off.
Rockcliffe Mansion
Hay Bales @ Rockford Farms
My Farm Garden