点评:Been a while since we visited there. Was lucky enough to have commissioned a Wren Carving from Gary that eventually won First Prize in Ocean City at the Ward Museum. My wife's father had always wanted one so it was special that i was able to get this one. Took over a year to complete but well worth the wait. The B & B and Alpine Restaurant on site are great places to stay and eat. The old bridge that crosses in a small town was a nice walk with lots of shops there as well. The Village has a lot of premier artisans there from soap makers to weavers to blacksmiths. We stopped at a local farmer's markets for fruit that we shared sitting by the bridge and listening/watching the water. Gary is a lifelong resident of the area and his work is showcased at the Smithsonian as well as other venues. Even if you don't have a lot of money to spend you can get a great feather carving to start your own collection. The food at the Alpine Restaurant is Amish style and simply great. Lots to buy in the Alpine Store as well. All reasonably priced. Gary is always willing to take time to talk about his carvings and share his experiences. This is a must stop for anyone heading either to or from Cumberland, MD and the DC area. What are you waiting for? Reserve a room at the B & B and enjoy a trip to the past. Rev Ron Grossman
翻译:我们上次去那里已经有一段时间了。很幸运,我委托加里制作了一件鹪鹩雕刻,最终在海洋城的沃德博物馆获得了一等奖。我岳父一直想要一件,所以能得到这件作品对我来说意义非凡。虽然花了一年多的时间才完成,但等待是值得的。民宿和酒店内的阿尔卑斯餐厅是住宿和用餐的好地方。小镇上的老桥很适合散步,桥上还有许多商店。村里有很多一流的工匠,从肥皂匠到织布工再到铁匠,应有尽有。我们在当地的一个农贸市场停下来买了一些水果,大家一起坐在桥边,听着/看着水声分享。加里是这里的终身居民,他的作品在史密森尼博物馆和其他一些场所展出。即使你没有很多钱,也可以买一件很棒的羽毛雕刻来开启你的收藏之旅。阿尔卑斯餐厅的食物是阿米什风格,非常棒。阿尔卑斯商店也有很多东西可以买,价格都很合理。加里总是愿意花时间谈论他的雕刻作品,分享他的经验。对于往返于马里兰州坎伯兰和华盛顿特区的人来说,这里是必经之地。还在等什么?赶快预订这家民宿的房间,开启一段穿越时空的旅程吧!罗恩·格罗斯曼牧师