Edelweiss is a full service florist with fresh flowers, balloons, and cards. Browse their selection of gift items including candles, ceramic angels, coverlets, plush animals, and more. Come in and enjoy this enchanting shop filled with wonderful items to decorate your home or office or to give that special someone for their happy occasion.

1037 W Main Street Vevay Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Website “Offering quick and delicious subs and salads customized your way. Tuesdays are fundraising days, where a portion of all proceeds go towards the local schools, and we are a platinum Swiss Wine Festival member. Don’t forget, Wednesday is free cookie day!”  

Vevay Farmers Market – Opening May 5th  Calling all farmers, artisans, or those who just love to craft! Vevay Farmers Market will open the first Saturday in May from 8am-12pm. If you would like to reserve a space, please fill out the Farmers Market Vendor Application and Rules form and return it to the Visitors Center. For more information, call 812.427.3237 Farmers Market Vendor Application and Rules  

The River History Museum is located in the former parsonage of the old church that houses the historical museum. It features a rare and diverse collection, depicting life and work along the Ohio River. An unusual collection of riverboat models, important documents from the steamboat days and many other interesting artifacts are on display. The River History Museum also has a gift shop for your shopping enjoyment! Open seven days a week from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

I am a farmer in South Eastern Indiana. I raise and show donkeys in the summer. In the winter, I don’t have much farm work, so I started turning wood. I started by making Christmas gifts, on a small cheap wood lathe. I made pen, bottle stoppers, and bracelets and Christmas decorations. I now have a good large lathe and turn every free moment I have. I make bowls of all kinds, vases, plates and platters, and one of a kind art. I love wood. Every tree is different and each piece of wood from the tree is different. There is a lot of character in every piece especially the crotch or where limbs fork off. I start with green or “wet” wood, turn it to shape and let it dry for 2-6 months and then turn to size, sand and finish. When I turn a bowl or vessel, I let the wood character show. I leave knots, holes, bark and repair cracks. A wood bowl is like furniture in your house, it shrinks when it is dry and swells when the humidity is high. That is why a lot of hand turned wood bowls have a wavy rim. If […]

KYLE HOUSE The first hotel built on this site was known as the Kyle House. George Harrison Kyle took possession of the lot in 1853 from the International Order of Odd Fellows. He was an architect and builder and must have built the original hotel. It was destroyed by fire (date unknown) and was rebuilt by Thomas Delaney, who had bought the property in 1884. An impressive brick house, it then became known as “The Delaney House.” DELANEY HOUSE Delaney was an old Irishman. He came from Ireland as a hod carrier. “The hotel had an oil lamp in every room and had 22 regular boarders – the courthouse men, some school workers and lots of traveling men. They would display their goods in the sample room. There were lots of draymen who pulled wagons to and from the river. Storekeepers from all the country stores and from Ghent, Carrollton and Warsaw, Kentucky came to pick up goods.” PHOENIX HOTEL By 1898 the place was known as “The Phoenix Hotel,” because it had risen from the ashes. “There are thirty-two guest rooms, hot and cold water baths, is lighted by electricity and heated throughout by furnace. The culinary department and […]

Family owned and operated by Steve and Sam Jones-Ellard. Catering available from weddings and parties to intimate dinners. Community supported bakery featuring artisan breads by subscription. Menu includes several different breads, brownies, muffins and bagels. All of our food is handcrafted in a commercially licensed kitchen, here at the Farmstead. Visit our website for more details.

I like to wear jewelry that is colorful, with interesting shapes and textures. I began making earrings and necklaces about 13 years ago using gemstones, glass, crystals and pearls. Then I discovered polymer clay beads at a bead store. Polymer clay is a man-made, clay-like medium which comes in a variety of beautiful colors. The blocks of clay can be mixed into an infinite number of colors, tints and shades. It can be molded, carved, sanded, textured and combined in a myriad ways to make amazing shapes and designs. During the last 7 years, I have been constantly inspired to try new techniques with polymer to create pendants and beads for my necklaces and earrings. Many necklaces I make today include my own handmade polymer clay beads. I am a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in Indiana, New York State, Singapore, Libya, Japan and Kuwait. My husband and I live near Florence, Indiana, overlooking the beautiful Ohio River. We enjoy gardening, traveling in our RV, and cruising on the waterways of the eastern United States aboard our trawler.

You’ll love camping in our shaded space right on the riverbank. Lots of room for walking for both you and your pets. Beautiful river views can be enjoyed from shore or from your fishing boat, canoe, kayak or jet ski. Come on down and enjoy the friendly folks in Vevay, and have a relaxing time on the river. Seasonal Openings It is seasonal, open spring, summer and fall only. Camp Sites The primitive camping sites are on the East side; down the 2nd drive on the left, past the old boat ramp, in the shaded areas. There are 12 Full Service water and electric units and shower house on the West side, down the first drive, on the right-past the first shelter house. There are eight with gravel pads shaded on the East Side, down the second drive, on the left, past the old boat ramp. Shower House & Dump Stations Shower house and Dump Stations available the West Side of the park. Guest Limit The number of guests permitted per lot is four (4). Each additional person is an additional charge. Pets must be on a six foot leash. Campfires are permitted using downed wood or driftwood in the […]

Ken was influenced early in life by his father, a talented designer in advertising and a skilled woodworker. As a teen, Ken was employed in a sign shop and, related to his love of cars, became well-known for his ability to do pin-striping and flame painting on customized cars and motorcycles. After attending Ball State (at the time “Teachers’ College”) as an Industrial Arts major and Art minor, he was hired by a Muncie corrugated container company as a package designer. He retired in 2003, after 37 years in the packaging business, as a Senior Designer for Inland Container Company in Indianapolis. Joyce, a retired high school art educator, considers herself an artist/designer. She embraces the challenge of using post-consumer waste (used, discarded and found objects) as her medium to create witty and somewhat provocative works of art in both two and three dimensions. Her assemblages, collages, and mixed-media drawings reflect her sense of humor as well as her multi-media background as an art educator. Active in historic preservation, Joyce and her husband, Ken, have restored two nineteenth-century houses in National Register Historic Districts. In retirement they “reinvented” themselves as “Sam and Izzy”, dealers in antiques and uniques. The “Uniques” […]

“I am a lapidarian jewelry artist. I take stones and rocks, cut them and bring them from rough rock all the way to finished jewelry pieces. A lot of times there will be an image, color or texture that just grabs me and that just leads me through the piece. You don’t really have typical pieces, because every stone is different.There are a lot variables in there that you have to consider when looking at a handmade piece like that.”

Beautiful 18 hole golf course with rolling hills, 3 ponds, and 1 lake. A very relaxing, challenging, and exciting course to play at a reasonable price! Open year round depending on the weather. Call (812) 594-2627 for hours

Furniture Grade Kiln Dried Lumber Planing Available, Custom Sawmilling Walnut Red Oak Cherry More species available soon. Contact: Dennis Bontrager  (812)571-1496  

The marina offers covered and open slips, and are located in protected waters. Florence marinas are located approximately 8 miles east of Vevay, or 1 mile east of the Markland Dam Bridge.

The marina is located in protected waters and offers seasonal and overnight slips. Two shelter houses, wood heat, restrooms, showers and laundry. Open year round. By land, Florence Marina is located approximately eight miles east of Vevay on Hwy 156, and one mile east of the Markland Dam Bridge at 205 6th Street Florence, IN 47020.

OUR LIVES ARE LIKE QUILTS, BITS AND PIECES, JOY AND SORROW, STITCHED WITH LOVE.” Browse large selections of fabrics and panels at only $5 a yard. Quilts on display and for sale with custom quilting available. Owner Helen Hounshell’s passion for quilting goes back 40 years and is evident in what she creates. OPEN 9 am-5 pm Tuesday – Friday. Saturday 9 am – 3 pm. Closed every third Wednesday of the month.

See Rose for custom embroidery, printwear, vinyl graphics, banners and more at Creative Images. Select from in-stock hats, shirts and totes. Custom orders of various colors. styles and sizes are welcome. Proudly display your company or organization’s logo on promotional products that work! 116 West Main Street Vevay IN 47043 812-427-3773 Rose Leap, proprietor

Bonnie Peugeot has been painting since she was a little girl and feels that the act of painting is a sharing, an imparting of her soul to others through visual art. Her medium of choice is oil, but she is very versatile in her expression and also has a passion for mono-printing as well as chalk pastels on velvet paper. For Bonnie, it is the love of color that drives her passion to paint, “Color, to me, creates such mood and emotion which it then evokes from the viewer.” The majority of Bonnie’s paintings are traditional Flemish style with vague delineation of paintbrush strokes. She also has done a few impressionist style paintings and very unique acrylic abstract mixed media paintings. For Bonnie, it’s more about feeling free in her work and the color of having its own purity and expression. Throughout the early 1980’s, Bonnie was a regular exhibitor in the Madison Chautauqua Art Festival, and established her own art gallery in Madison from 1996 to 1998. Currently, Bonnie’s paintings are in collections at Oakland City University and England. Bonnie has a double major –in Art and in Education. She first attended Oakland City University for her undergraduate studies […]

October 7 & 8, 2017 Visit historic sites in Switzerland County Hearth cooking, heirloom gardens, period music, early trades. The Thiebaud farmstead features a restored 1860’s house with period furnishings. The French-Swiss cottage at Musee de Venoge dates to the early 1800’s. Free Admission:  Donations appreciated www.venoge.org  Phone:  812-593-5726 www.switzcomuseums.org Stonehouse Creations & Greenhouse

Dedicated in 2006 to honor Veterans of all wars, Patriot citizens, Schools and current Patriot businesses. Located just one block north of State Road 156 in the heart of Patriot, the only incorporated town in the United States with this name. A moving tribute to our country and veterans was held here on September 11, 2012.

Interactive Bicycle Sculpture by Ted Brown On display  at: Community Art Center Vevay, Indiana 812-599-4048 Gallery is Open Mondays, Wednesday-Saturday

Painting: Oil, Acrylics, Tempra, Water Color Sculpture: Lexan, Acrylic, ABS, Wood, Metals, Plaster, Stain Glass, Cork/Bronze Wall Hangings, Scrimshaw, Walking Sticks, Canes, Bird Carvings, Fishing Lures, Golf Club Conversions to Cane, Large Pump Organ Sculpture, Tiki Pole, Golf Ball Clock

The nature of watercolor painting seems to lend itself to portraying old, weathered buildings in harmony with their natural settings. There is a beautiful simplicity in architecture created for utilitarian purpose whether it is an old barn or lighthouse. They were built to withstand the elements like sentinels watching the march of time. Jay likes to record their presence before they succumb to nature or man, and to share that special feeling and emotion that can be felt when light touches a scene in a magical way. Jay Benzing grew up not far from the ocean in New York as part of a family that considered art a part of everyday life. He found encouragement from his father who loved to oil paint and his High School art teacher who was also an accomplished Madison Avenue artist. Jay majored in art education at Morehead State then taught art in Boone Co., Ky for 30 years. Upon retirement Jay and his wife Wanda moved to South East Indiana to be closer to his subject matter…and the water. Jay is a member of the Madison Art Club and Gallery and the KY Watercolor Society. His watercolors are available at River House Studio […]

Come and enjoy a river view A-Frame home near Vevay, IN. This country home has a modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, completely furnished with linens and cookware. There is a great room/dining room to watch the Ohio River with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Satellite TV, fire pit, gas grill and furnace will make your stay very comfortable. Call for more information and rates. Owners: Bert and Debbie Allen.

Amish owned & operated.  Groceries, bulk foods, Amish crafts, & fresh produce.  Large selection of cheeses. dairy products & seasonal fruit.  Located on Hwy 56 in Center Square.  OPEN 8 am – 6 pm Monday-Friday, Saturday, 8 am – 3 pm.

A jewel of a Park, Jennings is located at the west end of Market Street in Vevay. It sports an Amish built gazebo with two picnic tables. Views of the river are spectacular. Features Basketball Pavilion Picnic Areas

Sellers Discount Home Goods has a wide variety of personal and home goods at great, low prices.

Get ready for the uncommon ground at Dagaz Acres state-of-the-art zipline and challenge course! Soar high above the tree lines and experience the rugged wilderness from a bird’s-eye view. Soak in the stunning views while safely secured in a comfortable harness. Your adventure begins with a climb to the treetops of Southeastern Indiana and continues over scenic valleys and ravines in a way you’ve never experienced before. Try a Premier 1 hour zipline course if you’re short on time or new to ziplining. Experience the Ultimate 2 hour zipline and canopy course for the ultimate adrenaline rush or if you’re an experienced Zipper. Special discounts for groups and non-profits. For adventures 7 years of age and older. Located close to Cincinnati, Lexington, and Louisville. For reservations or more information, go to www.dagazacres.com or call 812-594-2727

INDIANA’S BEST KEPT SECRET A Belterra Casino Resort Hotel offers guests the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Nestled beautifully along the banks of the scenic Ohio River in Vevay, Indiana, the Ogle Haus Inn features tasteful furnishings, a new pool with a river view deck, a spacious banquet hall, generous meeting facilities, and Jacuzzi® suites complete with sweeping river panoramas. And this exceptionally welcoming Tudor-style hotel is located just minutes from the Kentucky Speedway, the Indiana Wine Trail, and Belterra Casino Resort — A great value with a great location. You could tell your friends all about your charming stay…or it can just be your little secret. For Reservations call 1.888.BELTERRA (235.8377)

Seasonal flowers and vegetable plants beginning in April. Located a half mile west of Markland Bridge. Look for colorful flowers, hanging baskets, and flats to decorate your home or garden. State Road 156 one half mile west of the Markland Bridge Bovard Lodge Now available on site for overnight visits Rosemary Bovard, proprietor Phone: 812-584-5555

I was born in 1953 and grew up in the Beautiful Rolling hills and farmlands of rural Indiana. I am largely a self-taught oil painter. Oil painting is a medium I have grown even more fond of over the years. In my earlier years, most of my creative work consisted of the use of metal sculpture, pottery, watercolor, pen & ink and many other mediums, in which I had some formal training. I also completed two years of instruction in Commercial Art. I have had exhibits in Southern Indiana & Kentucky. After some time of having my own studio and small gallery at the Mellwood Art Center in Louisville, I completed a larger studio on my own property in Elizabeth, Indiana, where I now do most of my work. I think my Landscape paintings are a reflection of those earlier years in rural Indiana. Most are serene and remind me of those carefree years of growing up there. However, in recent years, I have added still life and abstracts to my creative palate.

The Switzerland County Historical Museum highlights the local culture and life from the Native Americans to the Swiss settlers on through the 19th & 20th centuries, featuring important artifacts. The Museum is located in the former Presbyterian Church at the corner of Market & Main Streets. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and ancient shade trees. Your visit will be a pleasant one. OPEN everyday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Visit our website for information on special events and changing exhibits.