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