RED HATS IN RIDGEWAY

The Kinzua Kuties Red Hats of Bradford enjoyed a great time at South Street Botanicals in Ridgeway. After an hour of travel to the south, we arrived at this beautiful gift store with a large cobblestoned driveway.

The Messinger Home was built near 1894 on South Street in Ridgway, PA as a residence that was used for nearly 100 Years; at which time it was converted into a bed and breakfast until the present time. In early 1999, it was purchased by a local lumbering family with hopes of restoring the complete property; at which time it would become a fresh flower and gift shop...

After shopping for awhile, we enjoyed a lovely luncheon in the conservatory. There was chicken salad in a croissant, pasta salad, mousse or sherbet with cookie, and punch and various teas or a chicken salad. It was a beautiful setting.


The tables were set with Provencal cloths and napkins with yellow and blue teapots.

 

Shawna, our hostess, and the staff were extremely friendly and competent and made our stay at South Street Botanicals so pleasant. Shawna gave us a brief history of the house and told us about the events which are held there. Not only do they have teas, but the house is full of shopping and brands such as Vera Bradley can be found in the large rooms. They also have a floral decorating business.
After eating and shopping we stepped outside into the garden and were met with a large fountain, artfully done garden landscape, and a butterfly chair.

   

ME in the butterfly chair. Above, my friends Jeanette, Joan, and Lisa.