People and Places along the Heritage Trail

The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring  more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and  celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. As we gear up for the Quilt Gardens to start on May 30th, this Quilt Gardens mini-series will give you the inside scoop as Sonya Nash, Qui...

The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring  more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and  celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. As we gear up for the Quilt Gardens to start on May 30th, this Quilt Gardens mini-series will give you the inside scoop as Sonya Nash, Qui...

The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail and we have some amazing surprises planned! On this episode we catch up...

The Heritage Trail makes road-tripping easy! This scenic winding loop takes you through the vibrant communities of Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Bristol,  Wakarusa, and Shipshewana. It’s easy to explore, easy on your budget and you’re sure to discover fun at every turn. On this episode, we catch up with Vince Turner. Vince is a voice legend here in Elkhart County and has called Elkha...

First we learn more about RUHE152 , a fun and inviting bistro, brewery and distillery located in Nappanee, Indiana. Co-owner Kami Tuttle is joined by Head Brewer David Michael and Executive Chef Zach Lucchese in sharing the story behind the beautiful building, how their made-from-scratch kitchen features a very eclectic line up of fresh, farm to table ingredients and dishes plus how their 14 beers...

We're kicking off April with a lot of great information on things to see and do in Elkhart County!  Today you'll learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County from Jim Pinkerton, Director of Public Relations and Marketing.  Jim tell us how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County inspires and empowers young people to reach their full potential. He also shares some fun...

Every week we're bringing you more great ideas on things to see and do right here in Elkhart County, Indiana.  Today's episode, you'll learn more about the Nappanee Center from Martha Owen, Director of the Evelyn Culp Heritage Collection at the Nappanee Center located in downtown Nappanee. Martha shares fun stories about she became a fan of history as a kid and what you can expect when you ar...

We're nearing the end of March, but keeping the episodes packed with great information on things to see and do in and around Elkhart County. First off, get to know Jerry Beasley, executive director of Menno-Hof . He explains the mission behind the cultural center located in Shipshewana where you can see and hear the Amish-Mennonite story through multimedia presentations, historical environments an...

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!  We’ve got an exciting episode for you! We’re catching up with Jesse Sensenig, founder and Jesse Shoemaker, head chef  at Goshen Brewing Company (or GBCo as the locals call it!). These guys share how they were able to take a former NIPSCO building and turn it into a cool and unique family-friendly brewery. Then we chat Shar Rach, general manager of Golden Bear...

Thanks for joining us to get to know the people who make Elkhart County a Well Crafted place and learn more about all the things to see and do  here. On this episode we catch up with Chelsea Gorsuch, founder of Joyfully Said Signs located in Middlebury.  Chelsea tells us about the inspiration for her signs, shares more about home décor and how the words we surround ourselves with truly i...

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast where we get to know some of the people and places that make Elkhart County, Indiana a Well Crafted place. In this episode, we chat with Laverne Miller, owner of Teaberry Wood Products.  He shares how he and his wife Rachel along with their family went from operating a sawmill and dry kiln operation to becoming full time in the arts and craft bus...

Join us as we continue to explore the people and places that make Elkhart County a Well Crafted place. On this episode, we catch up with Ronda DeCaire from the Elkhart County Parks. She tells us about the incredible parks throughout the county along with some of her favorite spots. Then we catch up with Penny from the the Michiana Master Gardeners Association to learn more about their upcoming Gar...

Today's episode is jam-packed with ways to get engaged in the community!  We know that when you love where you live, you relish chances to contribute to the community and help make your neighborhood, workplace, or city that much better. First, you'll learn more about Vibrant Communities, a movement in Elkhart County focusing on the connection between economic growth and quality-of-place initi...

We're back with more fun things to do in Elkhart County in February! Calling all Superhero fans!  Allen Stewart is back to tell us about the Hall of Heroes Comic Con!  This massive event is Indiana’s fastest growing comic, gaming, sci-fi, horror and pop culture event, happening March 5 & 6, 2022 at the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Indiana. Then Chris and Jason from Linco...

Welcome to February!  We know it's cold outside in northern Indiana, but our podcast will get you warmed up and excited for things to see and do in Elkhart County.   In this episode Brittany Short, co-owner of Pumpkinvine Cyclery in Middlebury, shares more about the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail.  This linear park offers scenic vistas through unspoiled prairie, farmland and wetlands for...

We're continuing the fun on Season 2 of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail podcast!   In this episode you'll hear from Dave Dufour about the upcoming Elkhart Civic Theatre performances at the Bristol Opera House in Bristol and from Karen Flanhardt who tells us more about the beautiful - and BIG - Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana along with what events are coming up in Februa...

Thanks for joining us to get to know the people who make Elkhart County a Well Crafted place and learn more about all the things to see and do here. In this episode, get to know Allen Stewart, founder of the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum. Allen shares how he wound up having the largest collection of superhero memorabilia, art, and comics in the United States. Then you'll get to meet Jeff, Annie...

For Season 2 of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail podcast, we’re exploring all the things to see and do in Elkhart  County, Indiana and getting to know the people who make Elkhart County a Well Crafted place. In this episode, learn more about the Elkhart County Historical Museum's unique exhibits and hear about a fun-filled 2022 season for Premier Arts. Learn more about the Elk...

Welcome to the second season of the People and Places along the Heritage Trail podcast! This year, we’re exploring all the things to see and do in Elkhart County, Indiana and getting to know the people who make Elkhart County a Well Crafted place. In this episode, you’ll learn about the history of Coppes Commons and hear some exciting activities the Elkhart Parks Department has going on for the wi...

To wrap up first season of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail host Sonya Nash has a lively chat with Craig Gibson, executive director of Premier Arts . There are lots of people who have a bunch of ideas and Craig is one of those who have a LOT of great ideas. Craig is also one of those rare individuals that take those ideas and makes them happen. Learn how Craig made his way to Elkha...

Listen to host Sonya Nash chat with Vickie Estep, owner of Great Life Tours , a receptive tour guide service in Elkhart County, Indiana. Learn how Vickie got started as a receptive tour guide, how she comes from Amish roots, what her favorite tours are and so much more.  Connect with Vickie and be a fan of Great Life Tours on Facebook .

On this episode, host Sonya Nash talks with Amber Burgess, executive director at the Goshen Theater, located right on Main Street in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Amber has had a life filled with theater, performance, pageants and more.  Listen to Amber share the unique path she took to becoming the executive director at the Goshen Theater, how renovations of this historic building are progressin...

Listen in as host Sonya Nash chats with Patrick McGuire, curator of education at the Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol, Indiana in this episode. Patrick shares how his love his history took him all over the United States and eventually led him to Bristol. Listen to him tell tales about the historical museum, how exhibits are curated to connect with visitors and residents, and other fun,...

We're welcoming Eric Garton, the Robert & Peggy Weed Executive Director at Wellfield Botanic Gardens located in Elkhart, Indiana to chat with host Sonya Nash about the history and beauty that makes Wellfield Botanic Gardens so unique.   Wellfield is a 36-acre natural enclave touted as a "living museum" and a working source of hydropower and drinking water for the city of Elkhart.  Er...

On this episode, host Sonya Nash talks with Adrienne Nesbitt, director of events for Eyedart Creative Studio located in Goshen, Indiana.  Adrienne has a passion for seeing her community thrive and what a better way to create positive change than to host city-wide celebrations?  Sonya and Adrienne talk about Goshen First Fridays, Arts on the Millrace, the Goshen Theatre, how the Hawks bui...