Extol February-March 2019 | Page 24

EXPERIENCE rustling and water rushing were drowned out by our bellies grumbling and made our way back to the car to set out in search of dinner. We stopped at MaryScott’s Kitchen for dinner. The restaurant provided not only sustenance for our bodies but an overall experience. Everything on MaryScott’s menu is made to order, fresh and locally sourced when possible. There is no freezer or microwave, and the food is prepared by scratch, which diners can watch as they sit. The restaurant was warm and inviting, romantic and colorful. Each table was hand painted, ours with a fleur de lis, and the walls were adorned with vibrant paintings by regional artist Homer Duke. Jonny had perfectly seasoned and cooked salmon; I had the Bolognese. As usual, we retained our status as masters in the clean plate club and finished off every delicious bite. We made our way out of New Harmony just as the sun was setting and marveled at how much we still wanted to see. Jane Blaffer Owen, wife of a descendent of Robert Owen and philanthropist responsible for much of its preservation, said this of the town, “My greatest hope for New Harmony is that this be a place of healing and reconciliation. ... This is not to say there won’t be conflict, because there will always be conflict and difference of opinion, but we must use tools to resolve conflicts, so that there is no violence.” New Harmony offers that and much more. 22 EXTOL : FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019 EXPLORE WITH EXTOL IF YOU GO Heading to historic New Harmony? Be sure to put these stops on your itinerary. ATHENEUM NEW HARMONY SOAP COMPANY 401 N. Arthur St. 812.682.4474 visitnewharmony.com 512 Main St. 812.682.0515 newharmonysoap.com SARA’S HARMONY WAY CATHEDRAL LABYRINTH 500 Church St. 812.682.3611 sarasharmonyway.com 301 North Street NEW HARMONY GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART HARMONIST LABYRINTH 1239 Main St. 506 Main St. 812.682.3156 usi.edu/nhgallery HARMONIE STATE PARK MASON-NORDGAUER FINE ARTS GALLERY MARY SCOTT’S KITCHEN 510 Main St. 812.682.6127 mnfinearts.com 3451 Harmonie State Park Road 812.682.4821 518 Main St. 812.270.5030 maryscottskitchen.com