Thank You!

We want to say Thank You to all that rented or attended events at The Gathering Place. We are no longer open.

Come by and see us!

Hello everyone,

As some of you may have seen or have read, we opened up a home-based bakery business the first of April. Harvest Lane Cottage and Bakery. We make homemade, from scratch baked goods. Cinnamon Rolls, Bread, other goodies.

We get up early every morning and make bread, cinnamon rolls, and something special for the day. Call or come by and see what is baking.

THE GATHERING PLACE AT HARVEST LANE - If you are looking at having a small gathering we are booking for May and June dates and would love to talk to you about your next gathering.

Attention Businesses: Are you looking for a place to do a company or staff meeting. Come to The Gathering Place! We have several rooms to choose from and we can seat as many as 50.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Lowell and Laura Lane

HALF PRICE SALE IN THE SHOP

Everything is half price in the shop to celebrate Spring!

Please visit my shop.

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