Linton's Colorful Inspirations Show 16
Linton's Enchanted Gardens participates in the nationally recognized local Quilt Gardens Tour, sponsored by the Elkhart County Visitors Bureau. This popular tour attracts many locals along with thousands of out-of-state visitors and bus loads of tourists to our facility, as well as throughout the Elkhart County to view the many different, and ever-changing gardens all of which are planted in a one of a kind quilt pattern design. Each garden is unique and different, and the design changes annually. This is the fifth year of this popular garden attraction, and we don't see it ending, it just keeps getting better each year. The Quilt Gardens...along the Heritage Trail, was voted as a USA Today Readers Choice. This nationally recognized circular route take visitors through the seven welcoming communities of Amish Country, and according to our visitors, Linton's Enchanted Gardens is one of their favorite stops!
Ruthmere Through the Ages
The history of Ruthmere and the families that lived there.
2012 Quilt Gardens ... along the Heritage Trail
More than a million vibrant blooms • 19 gigantic gardens and 20 hand-painted super-sized murals • 7 welcoming communities • May 30 - October 1.
The Quilt Gardens ... along Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening and art into a one-of-a-kind event. A colorful patchwork of quilt inspired gardens and quilt-themed murals linked by the roads that form the Heritage Trail.
Every quilt garden and quilt mural has its own intricate pattern, many are original designs, and each has its own unique story. Each of the seven unique communities that host quilt gardens & murals has its own special character and fun finds you'll want to explore.
For more information, visit QuiltGardens.com
Celebration of Life Gathering | Dr. Leslie Anne (Linton) Greising
On Tuesday, July 30 2013, Leslie was surrounded by the people she has called dear in her life throughout cancer and before it. Over 450 friends and family members filled the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart, Indiana for a Celebration of Life Gathering.
Leslie was diagnosed in 2006 with cancer, Mark and Kirk, Leslie's brother's, said. Last week, when she was told her cancer was spreading too fast for treatment, Leslie decided to host her celebration of life service. She didn't like the sound of her own funeral, This was her idea and wish.
She once said that cancer is the best thing to ever happen to her. The statement may feel surprising coming from someone who has fought inflammatory breast cancer for 8 years and whose life will ultimately be ended by it.
But Leslie, formerly a professor of business at Bethel College, believes that her cancer has brought her contacts and experiences she wouldn't have had otherwise.
Leslie grew up in First Presbyterian Church and married her husband, Daryl, there. They have a daughter, 13, and a son, 8.
A line of visitors snaked through the sanctuary and into the lobby to greet Leslie. They were asked to give cards listing special memories with her.
Visitors had come from near and far to offer their goodbyes. Guests ranged from the Greising family's to babysitter to family members to colleagues.
Mark described Leslie as always putting others ahead of herself. He said that after her diagnosis, she sought to educate as many people as possible about cancer.
Though Leslie has outlived her original prognosis of three to six months that followed her diagnosis in 2006, Linton said time with her is now limited.
Ruthmere
Elkhart historical museum Ruthmere
Cute birdy giving himself a dirt bath
A cute bird giving himself a dirt bath at the Linton's Enchanted Garden petting zoo.
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Goat wants to eat
Goats at Linton's Enchanted Garden's petting zoo.
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