Steeples & Peoples

If you are gonna have a career or plan to work after you retire, at least make it something you thoroughly love to enjoy and if you are really lucky a loved one will be able to join you on your next chapter of life. The journey for Steeples and Peoples podcast this week brings us to Mazzaroth Vineyard in Middletown Maryland. I'd love to tell you we sat down with co-owner Garry Cohen and had a disc...

The foundation of our world is rocks. They come in many different sizes, shapes, colors and textures. On the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week Richard Bailey, long time owner of Earthly Elements joins us to talk about his passion for these treasures from the ground. He shares about how as a young boy in Dallas he became fascinated with rocks and his personal business as a child that was uniqu...

In 1979 it started then 2 years later a migration to Frederick County occurred and a small piece of land was purchased with a dream of growing a vineyard and creating one of the best wines that your palette could enjoy. The Steeples and Peoples podcast visits Elk Run Vineyards and talks with majority owner, Fred Wilson. Fred shares with us what led him to the Mount Airy location, how his passion b...

Tucked away in a  tranquil setting in a serene location with plenty of wildlife naturally roaming the grounds looking for their next meal. The Steeples and Peoples podcast ventured out to Fox Haven Organic Farm and talked with Joann Coates-Hunter the Farm Director. Joann shares with us the history of the farm along with its transformation over the years. She talks about the variety of farm ready p...

It has been a growing year 2 for the Steeples and Peoples podcast. We have continued to learn and grow and hopefully, inform Frederick County through our mission statement all of the amazing things that happen right at your doorstep. From Emmittsburg to Adamstown to Urbana we scoured and met with people who had amazing stories about how they've created their life's adventure whether it be a restau...

Not even a year old and our guest is putting their thumbprint on the Mt. Airy community. Jumping in at any opportunity to work and have fun is what our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is all about. We sit down and talk about all things Liquidity Ale works with owners, Billy Deavers and Ray Tignall  . The property in and of itself is part of the rich history that makes this brew...

SleighBells ringing, Carolers caroling, the festive time of year that warms the heart and brings good cheer to all. We take a short drive up route 15 to Gettysburg Pennsylvania this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast to talk with Jill Sellers, the President and CEO of the Main Street Gettysburg non-profit organization. Jill shares with the origination of the festival and how it has grown in...

As winter sets upon in the next month, Frederick has annual traditions that keep spirits high, when it is dark at 5 pm and cold. We were fortunate enough to connect with one of the key people behind the Boats on the canal or Sailing through the Winter Solstice. The Steeples and Peoples podcast sat down with Peter Kremers,who has played an intricate role in the growth and production of this Frederi...

In today's world there is zero excuse for drinking and driving! Take the keys from a friend if you can, call them an Uber or better yet listen to this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast and find out about a non-profit organization that has your life in mind. Wayne Dorsey, founder of SOS Saferide discusses with us the origins of his company and how they help those who have had a little too...

Slytherin, Griffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Harry Hermonie, Ron, Hagrid, Dementors, and the list goes on and on. Harry Potter has been one of the most engaging movies for the last several years reaching generations and captivating minds alike. On this episode, the Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with Nate Johnson. Although a realtor by trade, he is the owner and Headmaster at Wizard's Escape,...

All it took was one glimpse and they knew that this place was a future home for Frederick Counties next farm. Although it was only five years ago, our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast has grown in leaps and bounds. Fingerboard Farm, COO Tiffany Lewis, Daughter of CEO and owner Dawn Gordon sits down with us to take us through the journey Dawn has had in creating her vast opportun...

As the story goes, moving and opportunity have helped this business grow to the heights it has achieved. All it starts with is a dream and opportunity. Melissa and Eric Aellen of Linganore Wine Cellars took a break from their busy schedules and joined the Steeples and Peoples podcast to talk all things Linganore Wine Cellars! We get into the rich history that is starting its 3rd generation. We tal...

Exercise, wine, and cider, now that sounds like a fun time to me. As the leaves turn colors and the weather becomes crisp an annual event occurs in another one of Frederick County Maryland's hidden jewel towns, the Spook Hill Wine and Cider 4K in Burkittsville. The Steeples and Peoples podcast was able to sit down with race director, Bill Susa and discuss the event and some of the history behind B...

Family is everything and this week's episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast will get in depth on how a local family run business has thrived and grown for years. Tony Brusco, CEO of South Mountain Creamery, took some time out of his jam packed schedule to talk with us about all things South Mountain Creamery. We discuss their humble beginnings and the growth they have had even through the pan...

Chocolate as we very well know comes in many shapes, forms and sizes. Sometimes we think that you can never have too much chocolate. It soothes the soul and comforts during struggling times. Now that I think about it, chocolate is almost like a religion. On the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week we feature the owner and chocolatier of Perfect Truffle, Cody Marwine. Cody talks about what led hi...

After a small hiatus the return of the Art at the Park festival is rejuvenated and ready to rock again in late September. The Steeples and Peoples podcast made the picturesque drive out to Point of Rocks Maryland and spoke with Pamela Lesch and Shannon Sutter about the return of this incredible community event. They shared with us some history about the event and how it has some new wrinkles this...

Leaves changing, crispy evenings with bonfires to keep you warm and oh, how can I forget hot apple cider. Yes, we love fall at our house so much so that we visited on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast one of Maryland's original pumpkin patches, Jumbo's. We met with Jessica (niece)and David(Uncle) Huffer, who represented the family in talking all things Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch. They sh...

Changes, Origination, and historical site that has transcended throughout its origination into one of the best kept secrets not only in Emmitsburg but in Frederick County. The Steeples and Peoples podcast is honored to have the fortunate opportunity to not only interview one, two or three but five of the most instrumental individuals who make the Carriage House Inn the gem that it is. We dip into...

67 years is a long time, actually a lifetime for many and this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast we sit and talk with Cheryl Lenhart and Rodman Meyers about the annual Thurmont/Emmittsburg Community show held at Catoctin High School. They discuss with us the origination of the show and how it has prospered through the years. They talk about all things you can expect when you attend the show...

Always clowning around, Juggling, joking and making others smile. That is clearly the M.O. of our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast. Mark Lohr, has been entertaining since his teen years and his business, Theatricks is a Frederick based company that has entertained all over the world. Mark chats with us about how he got into entertaining and why he continues after 20 plus years....

Frederick is a place for everyone to achieve and succeed. It's always great when you have a group of individuals who have like interest who ban together to form a community to aid you in your mission. Our guest this episode on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is one of the key people who make Soul Street a premiere location for Black business people in Frederick and surrounding areas to grow and c...

Who doesn't love a community festival? Come on, You know you do and this time of the year they are everywhere. Our guest this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast Sally Arnold and Rich Goodman who are part of the minds and volunteers that orchestrate the Brunswick Community Festival held in Burkittsville MD. They share with us the dates, times and location of the event along with what partn...

Pass go and collect 200.00, Sorry! Uno and of course the ever popular connect four. Games, Games, games! New games, classic games. Ryan Chite and Mike Sayago of Aleventures join the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week to talk about their growing business that they bring to you. They discuss with us how they meet, their passion for playing board games and how they enjoy bringing that same passio...

Nestled away in one of the special little towns that make up Frederick County is a quiet little "cafe" that offers choice beverages, a personally designed menu and desserts for every palette. The Steeples and Peoples podcast ventures out to New Market to talk with Ashley Wright, the owner who wears many hats at Prospect Pantry. Ashley talks about how they came up with the unique name of their plac...

Scrub a dub dub….Fragrant to meet everyone's liking and to help soothe and medicate as needed. The Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with Misti Morningstar, proud entrepreneur and owner of Savage Soaps. What's with the name Savage Soaps, how about the interesting names of all your products, how do you come up with those? She tells us. How do you make those soaps and what types of impact can some...