From May to September, sculptor, Peter Beerits gives eight periodic 1-hour tours of Nellieville: a collection of buildings, installations, characters and creatures made (mostly) out of found objects--nearly 20 years in the making. A Western town, juke joint, general store, church and clock tower share an eclectic campus with a jam factory (in a cottage. . .), shop, small tea room and several acres of orchard, woods and meadow.

In addition to developing Nellieville, Beerits makes and sells several dozen sculptures each year, ranging in size from pint-sized to monumental. His thoughtful tours are unscripted, informal and filled with fascinating anecdotes from history.

Sample our 15 jams /chutneys made on site or savor a cup of coffee and homemade scone after the tour--the shop and tea room are open daily 9-5 PM.