Evolution of a Gift Shop
Next time you’re in the Castle’s Gift Shop searching for a stuffed dragon, princess fairy wand, Castle memento, or the perfect wedding gift, give a little thought to the story […]
What is an Ice House?
Before modern refrigeration, Ice Houses were used to store perishable food, especially in the hot summer months. While many households had small ice boxes to keep food cool, a working […]
A Castle Couple, a Castle Family, a Castle Home
Bridie had no idea what to expect when she logged onto Facebook that night in 2010. Her mom had told her about a guy who was coaching Bridie’s brother’s basketball […]
What’s the Secret Hiding Under the Castle?
“Abandon hope, all ye who enter here,” a sign attached to the Castle’s basement door once read. The sign is long gone, but the basement remains. And what used to […]
Shuffleboard, Anyone?
Chess might be the game of kings, but shuffleboard ranks a close second. The game, which originated in the pubs of England over five hundred years ago, was a big […]
Historic Cake Toppers
Castle Farms owner Linda Mueller started her wedding cake topper collection after reading a magazine article about brides using vintage cake toppers. Linda still had her own cake topper from […]