A Friday in a Castle

The Shoppes at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented the second installment of their monthly Indie First Fridays event on Friday May 3rd. The series, which began in April of 2013, consists of a variety of art, crafts, and music presented in an inviting atmosphere of which the venue has become well known for. Conversations filled the air echoing those that may have been shared long ago among the souls who walked through the majestic grandeur of the Inn’s halls throughout it’s historic presence in the area.

Music presented by Stan Stewart on guitar and vocals along with Matt Nonnemacher on percussion filled the gentle pauses found between the words shared among the sizable number of people in attendance. The songs they performed were well known to many and were considered very cool as they were remembered but hearing them played acoustically made them even cooler. All in all the sounds created by Stan and Matt allowed many to experience the ambiance of the event in its fullness.

The conversation and music shared throughout the evening was enhanced by the presence of the many artists and crafters whose love for their skills were on display upon tables and walls. The Castle Inn Gallery presented work created by a number of talents artists whose combined beauty made the space a haven for the heart. The Castle Inn Gallery will hold an Artist’s Reception featuring the work of Jasmine Abrams on Saturday May 11th beginning at 5pm. You’ll be able to learn more about the upcoming exhibit and the gallery  by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Inn-Gallery/159174520808670.

Other artists and crafters participating in the event included Mandela designer Anita Bondi, Artist Susan Bradford, Jeweler Kim of Cups of Peace, Jeweler Joseph Zaky, Steve Wootton of True North Farm PA, and Pottery by Bahereh. There were many shoppes within the Castle Inn offering merchandize of fine qualities. One of which was Dirt Wares by Adon presenting pottery, jewelry, and clothing of a very earthy nature of which any old hippie or hippie wanna be (like me) would be happy to be adorned with.

In addition to the offerings shared by the artists and crafters, opportunities for the children who ventured in with their parents to explore their creative sides were provided. Watching the little ones taking crayon or marker in hand in order to manifest their imaginations Upon paper proved to be an enjoyable sight. This, combined with the conversation, artistry, culinary treats, and wine made the event a delightful one. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the May 3rd Indie First Friday in The Castle Inn 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151630970105421.1073741832.636000420&type=1.

As mentioned earlier, the May 3rd Indie First Friday is presented within The Shoppes at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA the first Friday of the month. The next Indie First Friday scheduled to take place Friday June 7th beginning at 5pm. You’ll be able to learn more about The Indie First Fridays by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/IndieFirstFridays?ref=ts&fref=ts.

The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA was built in 1906 and was the last of the great hotels to be built in area. It housed an ice cream parlor, a mosaic floor, bowling alleys, a pool, and a billiard parlor. Performances were presented which included those given by Opera legend Enrico Caruso, Marching Band Leader John Phillip Sousa, and Big Band Leader Fred Waring along with the Pennsylvanians. This all came to an abrupt end when fire touched the Inn in the 1970s and it laid dormant until 2005 when it was purchased by Theresa Veltri and Frank Paccione who continues their endeavors to bring the Inn back as an asset to the community and all who visit it. You’ll be able to learn more about The Shoppes at The Castle Inn and all they have to offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/historiccastleinn?ref=ts&fref=ts.