Steeples & Peoples

Redesigning the way you approach your boutique needs. 15,000 square feet of something to meet the needs of women, men and children. Our guest this week on the Steeples and peoples podcast are the owners and proprietors of Belleza, Ann Tyler and Dawn Zimmerman. Friends who turned a small hair salon on 9th street into the largest of its kind in the Frederick area, they talk about how they became fri...

There is something to be said about the satisfaction of starting from scratch and developing something of your own. Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is Donald Crone, the mastermind and owner of Farmer Chuckbone's Pumpkin Patch. New to Frederick this year, Farmer Chuckbone's has a wealth of different pumpkin varieties to choose from and hayrides to get to the patch and a few...

Everyone has something that they hold near and dear to their heart when it comes to helping others and on this special drop of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we will be speaking with two of the three ladies who are the backbone of the St. Jude Jeepfest which is being held on Saturday, September 24th. Laura Johnson and Kerry Frey share with us about the event and how it has grown in leaps and bou...

The sound of the hay wagon coming to get you brings great joy to so many this time of year. It can mean only one thing really and that's a ride to the pumpkin patch. On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we sit down with from Gaver Farm and talk fall fun along with a little bit of holiday cheer mixed in. We discuss all that Gaver Farm has in store for you and when it will all begin....

9 Days of pure bliss happens every September (well unless there's a pandemic) in Frederick. You can enjoy a variety of games, food, entertainment and of course many different animals and this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast Jacqui Michaels and Karen Nicklas from the Great Frederick Fair  share with us about their roles and the tremendous undertaking that goes on each year. They talk about...

Whether Jumping for joy on the giant pillow or posing for photos with transformers, our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast will fill you in on all the fun fall activities that they offer. Amber Seiss, the new owner of Magnolia Meadow Farms and her events manager Ally give us an in-depth look at what you can expect while visiting the farm this fall. They will discuss when the farm...

Close your eyes and listen to the drip of a still and the faint sound of banjos in the background. Well maybe not the banjos but on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we interview a unique distillery in the county with a catchy name. Rosie Cheeks Distillery owners Lee and Kristy Rosebush talk with us about one of the newest family owned and operated spirits locations in Frederick Cou...

Feeling like yoga class is in your future? Want to relieve your days of playing on a team? Maybe learning to do voice acting or the ever popular pickleball? Find out about all those things that are possible and more on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast. We talk with long standing employee of the City of Frederick Parks and Recreation department, Mike Guckenberg. Mike speaks about pr...

Adventure Away is a bed and breakfast concept rivaled by only one other location in the world. Yes, I said the world! On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we speak with Wayne Denier II who along with his wife, Apple Reece have designed and implemented one of the most interesting and engaging ways to do a weekend away at a bed and breakfast. We talk about their creative dynamics and...

ou can not go wrong starting your day with a delicious cup of coffee and fresh baked pastry and on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we will tell you where you can find that along with some eccentric ambience. Matthew Schlener the manager and barista extraordinaire at 5 West Cafe talks to us about this historic New Market location. We discuss the property which not only serves as a...

Elegance yet authentic. A Frderick long time staple in the fine dining industry. All those things describe our guest the week on the Steeples and People podcast. We talk with Don Cline, General Manager and perpetual bartender of the Red Horse Restaurant located on the Golden Mile. Don shares the history of the property and how it came about. He describes the menu for us and talks about the "signat...

Lions and Tigers and Bears OH MY!!! Well not exactly but this week's guest on the Steeples and Peoples podcast does offer a variety of animals and experiences for all to enjoy. Laurie Hahn, multi-dimensional general curator, joins us to talk about the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve. We discuss the in and out of season care of all the animals, how you can get involved and support this family fun locati...

Who doesn't like a one stop shop? Purchasing your flowers and plants, getting some fresh eggs and cheese and having a beer while you make a food truck purchase all while listening to some local musicians. Our guest on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast is the jack of all trades from Thanksgiving farms, Louisa Zimmerman Roberts. Lousia talks with us about how her family turned a small...

Picture this, a nice warm breeze and a gentle flowing river and you're in a euphoric state floating along, stress free. Oh wait, maybe summer brings out the adventurous side of you and you'd rather tackle raging rapids! Either way, our featured guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast will enlighten you on how you can embark upon water activities and...

Since the 1940s Walkersville fire department has been hosting an annual carnival and on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we will talk with the long time chairperson Vaughan Zimmerman to find out all that's included in this year's 2022 edition. We will speak with him about how the funds are used and just exactly when the carnival began along with what the motivation is each year as...

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Buzz Buzz Buzz……..What makes Winnie the Pooh happy? Honey and who makes Honey……This week's guest on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast will answer that question for you. Scravel Creek Farm owner and operator, Allen Jacobs, tells us all about his adventures that have led to him raising bees. He talks about the process of purchasing and caring for...

All Aboard…..This week on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast we talk with the President of the Walkersville Southern Railroad, Wayne Kirchhof. Kirchhof talks about the history and funding of this volunteer based organization. He shares the various types of train events and informs us of the various events others can book. He lets us know the specific months and h...

Keeping the spirit alive through distilling spirits, what an ingenious idea!!! Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast is part of the duo that owns the award-winning McClintock Distillery, Braedan Bumpers. We sat down and talked with Braedon about the decision to open McClintocks and the history behind the name that they chose. We discuss the ma...

You can't help thinking of Frederick without reflecting on one of the most prominent and influential citizens that ever lived here, Governor Thomas Johnson. On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland we speak with Amanda Veneable and Kari Saavedra, the current and former curators of Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums were the first Governor of Maryland lived. We d...

One bourbon, One Chardonnay, One IPA… on this week's episode of Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast we talk with Valerie St. Angelo of Springfield Manor. Valerie shares the history of the property and how her family has embraced the opportunity to be one of the most notable tourist locations in Frederick County. She shares with us highlights about their various wines,...

Can't decide on seafood or Italian let us help you!!! This week's guest on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast is Hathan Clark, general manager and part owner of Fratelli's Seafood and Italian restaurant located in Middletown Maryland. We sat down with Hathan and talked about his experience in the restaurant business and how he connected with this family owned gem...

Oink, Gobble, Cluck, Moo…our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast is Farmer Gretchen the multi hat wearer of Green Meadows Petting Zoo in Ijamsville Maryland. We talk with Gretchen about the history of the farm and how it originated. She tells about the Noah's Ark variety of animals that inhabit the farm and all the events that they hold througho...

Ciao, mangiamo! Is the inspiration behind this week's guest on Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast. Olive and Basket Fine Foods and Gifts located in the Westview Shopping Center off of Buckeystown Pike has been around since 2014 and we speak with the mastermind of it all, Sharon Streb. We discuss her desires to open the store, the products she carries and how she parl...

If you think you would love swinging through the trees like Tarzan or go hunting for Bigfoot, we have the place for you this week on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast. Our guest is Ashley Schweinhart, Site and Marketing Manager, and one of the key cogs in the creation of Tree Trekkers. She talks with us about the opening of their facility in 2019 and how it has...

Waking up in the morning to the sound of a rooster may not be what it's all cracked up to be for some but for our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast it is part of their livelihood. Rocky Point Creamery, a 4th generation family owned business, started with 10 holstein cows and has now grown their seasonal business which includes a wide variety o...