Where history & beauty Intertwine

established in 1940

1940

The Beginning

Our story began in the 1940s when our family purchased the original 156-acre property. The verdant fields became a cornerstone for local farmers, and over the decades, it burgeoned into a cherished family landmark.

For many years, our family farmed the land and rented it to local farmers, fostering a deep connection with the community. Long before we became an official wedding venue, many family members have celebrated their love here, solidifying Mary’s Meadow as a symbol of union and happiness.

2008

A New Chapter

We didn’t know it at the time, but in 2008, we embarked on an exciting new chapter. The oldest great-grandson of George and Mary McCann spent a year in California, where he spent time with numerous vineyard and winery owners. He was struck by the similarities between their stories and our family’s on Castleton Road. This revelation led to the decision to start our own vineyard, not intending to open a winery, but to continue spotlighting the property’s breathtaking allure that our family had treasured for decades. So in 2010, our family and closest friends planted 3,300 vines in our front field and sold grapes to Maryland and Pennsylvania wineries. Every September, a lot of the same people would return to the same field and help harvest the vines they planted just a few years prior.
 

2014

The Barn

In late 2014 early 2015, we undertook a significant project to rebuild the bank barn that sat untouched since the 1970s. This endeavor enabled Harold Petty Jr (Dean) and Shana Petty to share the family’s sanctuary with the wider community.  Our property and barn is one of a kind and it has been a privilege to witness others create their own memories here, which is a dream come true.

2023

The Farm House

More recently, changes include taking down the old house that was originally built by a doctor in the 1700s.  George, Mary, Harold, and Sue Petty aren’t here anymore so taking the house down in 2023 was difficult. We decided it was time to modernize the house by blending historical charm with contemporary comforts. The original house was built by hand-hewn logs and we saved every one.  Some of them are on display in unique ways inside the new home and we will continue to find fun ways to use them so we can keep the conversation going about the history we’re privileged to be a part of.  All the flooring was salvaged for the new home. Pine, oak, and chestnut flooring was resurfaced and milled on site and reinstalled on the main floor.  The wood only traveled about 100 feet to be brought back to life.

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