Open seven days a week, 9am to 9pm for your used book needs. Book barn 200 troy schenectady rd, latham, ny 12110 closed. The only negative thing i can say is the woman at the front cash register at the book barn has always been on the unfriendly side whenever i inquired about a book or item. Best hotels near the book barn, niantic, connecticut. Selling used and rare books since 1948, whitlocks book barn operates from two weatherbeaten barns in a scenic pasture. I now live in florida, but i used to live on sperry rd in bethany down the street from whitlocks book barn when mr.
Media in category barns in new york state the following 59 files are in this category, out of 59 total. Baldwins book barn was established in 1934 and has been a leader in buying and selling rare, used, out of print and antiquarian books. Book barn 41 w main st niantic, ct book stores mapquest. Is the book barn in niantic, connecticut, the most unusual bookstore in new england. Baldwins book barn was established in 1934 and deals in all things books. Now when i return to connecticut to visit i like to stop in and visit the book barn. Since then the ketcham inn foundation, under his passionate direction, has. We decided to embark on a visit to the other eastport.
Throw a soiree of 5 people inside the barn alone or expand outside via tents for even most guest fun. The ketcham inn part i december 2010 fineartistmade blog. The book barn niantic 2020 all you need to know before. Apr 10, 2012 if you were as amazed as i was with this connecticut barn wedding than you are in luck because i have more pictures from this wedding to help keep the barn wedding ideas coming. The barns at wesleyan hills is a wedding venue offering the perfect blend of elegance and a rustic, country feel in middletown, connecticut. The 140yearold barn is surrounded by romantic willow trees, ponds, islands, and a fountain. Stonecroft country inn offers guests the perfect mystic bed and breakfast experience in a private setting in ledyard. Charlotte hitchcock, lead researcher, historic barns of connecticut. Open thursday and friday 1 pm 5 pm and saturday and sunday, 10 5 pm. Search for other book stores on the real yellow pages. The white barn at south farms is on the state of connecticuts registry of historic buildings and the ct historic barn trail.
Thats the connecticut barns trail, launched by the. Hiking, kayaking, and zip lining give you a unique perspective. Dripping with stunning details inside the barn itself and bursting with florals just outside the door, this connecticut venue is no doubt a oneofakind location for your wedding ceremony and reception. Graybarns on the silvermine river is most definitely the latter, as we confirmed on a recent visit to the norwalk, ct, inn. We focus on filling the shop with updated, stylish pieces in a mixture of natural materials and textured fabrics that come together to create a warm, organic look. Ellis island at the book barn, niantic ct where the books first arrive.
The webb barn was the most gorgeous, picturesque venue we could have imagined for our wedding. About our mystic bed and breakfast stonecroft country inn. Ketcham inn, built in 1693 was a historic inn and tavern. The book barn, spread over four locations along route 156 in niantic, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The book barn, on the ketcham inn premises, offers a variety of gently used books. This is the best place ive ever been in my entire life. There are many ways to go exploring in the nutmeg state. I dont even know where to start with how i feel about my experience with the barns at wesleyan hills. A great place to find books and cats it can be hard for small businesses to thrive even in the best of times, but in the current economy its becoming harder and harder to find independently owned stores still afloat. With the thanksgiving holiday approaching, i got a hankering for old friends and old haunts. The colebrook book barn was established in 1955 at its present location in colebrook, connecticut in the northwestern corner of the state, about 3 miles from the massachusetts border. The ketcham inn foundation represents over 300 years of history. We offer a unique array of modern farmhouse decor items. Markham starrs barns of connecticut offers a lovely introduction to the architectural, functional, and agricultural roles these structures played in early connecticut.
It is a resource of funding for the restoration efforts. Top 10 niantic hotels near the book barn connecticut. The book barn niantic 2020 all you need to know before you. Media in category june 2010 in new york state the following 123 files are in this category, out of 123 total. Search for other book stores in latham on the real yellow pages. Insider perks presents a look inside the barn inn located in the heart of amish country in millersburg, oh. Site produced by preservation connecticut with support from the state historic preservation office, department of economic and community development, and funds from the community investment act of the state of connecticut. Ketcham inn book barn, 81 main st, center moriches, ny 2019. This stunning wedding took place at tyrone farm which is located in pomfret, connecticut and featured an outdoor ceremony with a classic barn reception. The day book barn in niantic celebrating 30 years news. Ketcham inn foundation, inc 81 main st, center moriches, new york 11934 rated 4. The barns at wesleyan hills in middletown, ct wedding venues. This beautiful bride wears a saja dress which is one of the. The book discusses the importance of barns to connecticut agriculture across our state and up to the present day.
For a romantic getaway, come to our mystic bed and breakfast in ledyard for intimate surroundings and amenities. Established in 1989, the foundation developed a mission to restore the terry ketcham inn, a settlement site, resident blacksmith, social center, meeting house, former stagecoach stop between manhattan and sag harbor during the 18th and 19th century. Before 1989 came to a close a small group of local citizens was granted permission from the then owner of the havensterry ketcham inn to clean up and check out the building. The book barn, niantic, ct family daytrip new england today. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a tv and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a stovetop, and a washing machine. White said his business experience came from working in his familys pizza shop. Learn more about wedding venues in ocilla on the knot. It is there that you will find postcards and ephemera. Donations of books of all kinds, including childrens books, are always.
Seriously, just so magical and whimsical and everything thats great about the world. I made this a must stop when visiting from new hampshire. Ketcham inn, havens homestead visithistoriclongisland. View all attractions near the book barn on tripadvisor. T here are hotels booked for nothing more than a nights restand then there are hotels you never want to leave. That year saw this historic site being prepared for sale and new uses that probably would not have required the old building.
I can honestly say that without the connecticut wedding group the hosts of the barns, and particularly my wedding coordinator mary beth, i probably would have had a mental break down from stress lol. The barn at the inn, birch vale updated 2020 prices. Ketcham inn, havens homestead historic long island. Barn with inn offers an elegant yet homey farm experience focusing on farm life, animal care and local farmtotable foods. Jun 18, 2018 this charming book barn hiding in connecticut is like something from a storybook. We were in the area for a wedding and found the book barn brochure at a hotel in mystic what a joy to realize we were only about 20 minutes away. May 16, 2018 the book barn, spread over four locations along route 156 in niantic, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Ketcham inn foundation, inc museum center moriches. Just sheer bliss to find this thriving and energetic community of book people. We offer a wide variety of gently used and several new local long island history books. Our inn is just five miles from mystic, connecticut, and the historic new england coast. Contact us to learn more about our private dining options, and view some of our catering options below. Volunteers to act as docents, colonial artisans, musicians, and help at the book barn, museum shop and our gardens. The ketcham inn foundation represents over 300 years of history, reestablishing an authentic look at 18th century life on the south shore of long island, new york.