Life if changing

I am working for a company in Kansas City and we may be moving. The Gathering Place has come to an end for now, but who knows what the future holds. Please stay tuned.

Thanks for all the support and may God bless!

Lowell and Laura Lane

Talent! Talent! Talent!

The Holiday Craft Show December 2010

The day started out really early. I was up at 1:30 am and Laura was up at 5:00 am. I was out early to get my route done and get back by 6:00 am to let vendors in to set up. Laura was busy making cinnamon rolls.

And homemade cocoa. MMMM!

We had a great time Saturday. All the time and effort came to fruition and we had some of the best talent the Ozarks has to offer. Not only did we have great crafts to choose from but we made some new friends.

Let's just take a tour!

In the Entry way

Malorie Mae Designs Handmade jewelry!

In the Living room

Mrs. Stiles, a local Carthage artist shows off her handmade Santa's and snowmen, beautiful!

                                           Mrs. Stiles quite the display!

Mrs. Turner had cross stitch and other sewn items.

Mrs. Maggard had many Canvas art and stitch work.

Mrs. Schrader, her daughter and grandson displayed handmade blankets.

Ann Sutton is an Author and creator of the Kritter Kozy. 

Marie Thomason had gourmet mixes, dips, drinks, and lots of samples.

We had the girls in the closet.  They had the cutest baby clothes and they sewed all day long.

Handmade Books from Springfield came to show off her awesome custom books and journals.

Paper Mache` decorated plates... beautiful.  

My wife Laura and daughter Emily were very busy making hads, doll clothes, and other hand sewn or stitched items.








Emily Lane age 13.

                                            Amy Lane age 9 was busy making handmade greeting cards.

                                                     Michael Lane age 11 made hand carved and stained walking sticks.

Nancy West is a dear lady who works at the highway patrol office across the highway.  She was very helpful and inspirational in us opening The Gathering Place.  She displayed very nice Fall decorations and craft kits.

 These ladies had all kinds of hand sewn items from clothes to dishtowels to pillows.

As you can see we had a great turn out with 15 vendors and we had over 100 people through the house that day. 

As I said earlier, we had a great day and made some new friends.  Can't beat that.

Lowell Lane

 

The Holiday Craft Show TV Promotion

Lowell is on the KSN morning show as I write promoting the Gathering Place Holiday Craft Show.  He left about 4:30 this morning laden with bags full of wonderful handmade gift items from some of our vendors.  We've distributed flyers all over the place.  A lot of interest has been generated.  I'm sure some folks want to see inside this beautiful house that has generated interest over the years.  That's just fine, more folks to shop!

We still have room for a couple of vendors if you're a crafty person looking for some Christmas money.  Just give us a call.  (417) 358-0963

You can see the interview HERE

Holiday Craft Show Vendor Information

THE GATHERING PLACE AT HARVEST LANE

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW NOVEMBER 13, 2010 9AM-5PM

While planning this holiday craft show we have had the pleasure of meeting several vendors and seeing some beautiful items. I can't wait to get them all under one roof.

Booths are $20.00 except the foyer, it is $40.00.  Remember that we reserve the spots on a first come, first serve basis. If you have a spot you really want you need to indicate it when you bring your check by, or mail it. 

Please list your top 3 choices for booth spaces. We already have several taken, and a list of folks who want in, so for best choice you need to respond quickly.

Several vendors have wanted to set up on Friday night. That is fine and I will have the building open from 6pm to 10pm for setting up. Call Friday morning to see if you can come earlier. You will also be able to set up Saturday morning from 6am-8am. I would like all booths set up and ready by 8am.


PROMOTIONS:
We have already started promoting this event to the public, but I need your help. When you send or bring by your check, please have a list of some of the items you have so that we can highlight them. We are trying to promote the idea that these are handmade crafted items for the holidays. We will be making every effort to get the word out in order to have a great turnout.

We will have sack lunches available to all vendors for just $5.00. It will include a sandwich with homemade bread, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a manyaise or mustard. It will also include a bag of chips, fruit, a homemade cookie, and your drink.

We will also have homemade baked goods available and drinks such as coffee, cider, tea, and water.

Of course we will have Christmas music playing softly in the background as well as a fire in the fireplace, if it is chilly.

Looking forward to visiting with you soon.

Lowell Lane
The Gathering Place at Harvest Lane
4865 S. Garrison Ave. Carthage, Mo 64836 417-358-0963

Murder !

2010 Murder Mystery

It was a night of murder, clues, sleuthing, food and fellowship. 

Jane Richart - Your Hostess

Bob and Jane Richart (the Host and Hostess) are members of the Chow Hounds Supper Club.  They wanted to have a Murder Mystery night, and everyone had a great time.

View Jane's Smilebox photos








I had a few shots myself.

The evening started out with visiting and everyone finding out who each other was.  Everyone was assigned a character, some were dressing the part.



Did he do it?



The fellowship was awesome!



Don't forget the appetizers

Love those overalls Kent

 

Now everyone is gathered in the foyer learning about the other characters.

Did the Butler do it?





Winston is searching for clues to learn who the killer is and where the money is at.

     





Kent searching the scarecrow?








Dinner is served!

Salads was first, got to get those veggies

        

                        Laura's homemade chili with all the fixings and for dessert, Harvest Celebration Cake....

yummy! 

Fun was had by all, the clues led to the killer, Winston found the money, and everyone went home.  

NOW IT IS TIME TO CLEAN UP, YUCK!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING A MYSTERY DINNER FOR YOUR GROUP, CALL TODAY.

Happy 80th Birthday!

Happy Birthday to You!  Happy Birthday to You! 

 It was a great day for Marilyn Gordon of Carthage, Missouri. Saturday October 23, 2010.

  

The trees were starting to turn colors and the leaves were falling, fast. 

The red Maple is named after the owners wife, Jane. 

Well let's go inside, there has been a lot of work done to make this a very special day. 

 Mrs. Gordon was a teacher, so her daughter thought the old teachers desk would be a neat registration table.  Everyone who entered was able to share a memory.

                                                                             There was also a photo album on the desk, it was very special.

The living room was all set for folks to eat and visit. 

This painting was signed by the artist, Lowell Davis. 

 It is of the Mark Twain Elementary school where Mrs. Gordon

taught for over 20 years.

Mrs. Gordon's daughters wanted to give the place a homey feeling so they brought some of her collections to use as decorations.  She collects Elephants all kinds of dolls, and teachers stuff.

                                                                                      This was on the desk.

FOOD ! FOOD! FOOD! 

                                                                          Your caterer for the evening. 

                                                                       She started at 9am, what a trooper! 

 She put on quite a spread.  It was very nice and everyone enjoyed it.  The fire was nice too!                                    

                                                                                                                                         Didn't that punch table turn out nice!

 When it came time to pick Mrs. Gordon up, she was at home getting ready to go on some errands.  Her daughter showed up and told her to go get dressed they were going to take her to a new place to eat.  When they showed up, Mrs. Gordon said, "This looks like someones house". 

Boy was she surprised to find out that all these folks were here to celebrate her Birthday. 

  There was lots of visiting to do.  Many local folks and relatives from several states. 

I think the best part was the Family photo.

It definetely was a day to remember.

Thank you Mrs. Gordon and family for letting us be part of this very special day.  God bless you all!