Barn Quilt Trail - Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Rail Fence / Horse head Owners: David and Evelyn Jones History: Barn constructed in 2009 as a riding facility for equine assisted activities for people with disabilities. The 70 x 140′ barn is built of custom milled 1 x 12″ lumber. This solid construction and natural weathering will ensure this barn will be as long lived and beautiful as the neighboring barns. To learn more about equine assisted activities for people with disabilities please visit: http://www.spirittrc.com/

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Barn Quilt Trail - Old Preece Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Midnight in the Garden Owners: Lorraine Barrick and Paul Maybee History: This farm on the corner of Sorenson and Denmark Roads is known as the Old Preece Farm. At the age of 16, Joseph Preece ran off and joined the British Marines and saw much of the world. On a trip to through the Kittitas Valley he resolved to move to this beautiful area when he settled down. In 1881 he filed a homestead. In 1891 Joe met Mary McDonald, a young Scottish maid for a local family, at a party at the Bull Ranch and soon after they were married. They had four daughters and eventually built this house in 1916. The daughters all married into local Kittitas Valley farm families. The Long family followed by the Anthony family kept the farm in the (Preece) family for a total of 98 years. The current owners, Lorraine and Paul, have beautifully maintained the home, outbuildings and gardens in their original condition. Paul is an accomplished potter and has converted the silo into a kiln room for firing his pottery.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Land Title Building by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Desert Rose Land Title Building Owners: Desert Rose LLC. ( Linda Rehaume) History: The Tenino Sandstone, brick and timber building was built in 1911 by architect FR Spangler, a local Ellensburg citizen. The intricate designs of Lion heads, gargoyles, and sheaves of wheat, were popular motifs on buildings of this type in the day. Originally home to the Farmer’s Bank. The Farmer’s Bank became the National Bank of Commerce in 1937. Judge Ray Whitfield and Don Broughton, Rehaume’s grandfather and father respectively, purchased the building in 1967 for their land title business. It has been in the family of current owners for 55 years. Linda Rehaume chose the quilt block called Desert Rose, inspired by an applique-style quilt representing her family’s corporation. The initials on the corner of the stand proudly for each of her family tree surnames, Whitfield, Broughton and Rehaume. The grandson’s intials are included in the center diamond.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Harmon (Dreyer) Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Diamond Star Owners: Allen and Billie (Dreyer) Harmon History: Herman and Katherine Dreyer built this old barn in 1932 for milking cows and hay storage. It then passed to Ben and Flossie Dreyer in 1942 until 1987. Allen and Billie (Dreyer) Harmon became owners of the family farm in 1987 to the present. The farm was a producing dairy until 1960 selling its milk to Darigold. The barn is currently used for mechanical repair and woodworking, but the original trolley and rail in the eve of the barn are still in place. The trolley loaded hay from the wagon into the barn.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Koch/ Carpenter Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Compass Rose The quilt block was designed by Allison is a geometric combination of origami and compass rose patterns. Owners: Gary Koch and Allison Carpenter History: The barn was built in the 1960′s by Carole and Mickey Porter, who raised and sold quarter horses on the farm. The barn’s current function is for hay storage, livestock, and farm equipment storage. The farm sat empty for some time until the Koch-Carpenters acquired it and made it their home. They raise grass-fed goats and Highland cattle and have a large organic garden and berry patch.

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Barn Quilt Trail - John Clymer Museum and Art Gallery by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Grandmother’s Fan (Best viewed from 5th Ave.) This quilt block is a replica of a quilt made by John Clymer’s aunt between 1925-1935. Barn Quilt sponsored by Edna Madson. Building History: The building was built in 1901 by the Ramsay family as a hardware store, Wagons and other farm equipment were repaired here. The horse drawn wagons would be brought to the back and lifted by a pulley to the second floor of the building where they were repaired. The building currently contains a collection of art by the well-known artist, John Clymer. It also features an art gallery of rotating exhibits.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Gibson Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: American Independence Owners: Louie and Kris Gibson The women of the Gibson Family and Kay Lym painted this patriotic barn quilt for the old Rego Barn. It is one of the favorite little red barns in the area and has been featured in several newspapers. Jacob Rego left Missouri to come to the Kittitas Valley with his parents in 1912. He married a Missori girl, Emma Ross in 1883 and they settled on this farm. The barn was built in 1912 by Jacob Rego, for Durham cattle, hay storage and calf pens. The farm was passed down to the John Rego family, who lived here until It was then purchased by Herb and Kay Lym who owned it until 1989. Kay’s son Louie and daughter-in-law Kristin have been keepers of the farm since then. Square nails, round pegs and a sheltered location have served this barn well. The minature donkeys share the lower barn with a family recreation room on the top floor.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Grunden Lavender Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Log Cabin Owners: Mike and Sheryl Grunden History: Mike and Sheryl Grunden bought their property in 2008. The monitor style barn is for hanging and drying their fresh picked lavender and tractor storage. The Grunden’s Lavender farm is open for visitors to pick fresh lavender, June-September. The Grundon’s have chosen the shades of purple in their quilt block to represent the many varieties of lavender they grow and ‘log cabin’ is one of their favorite designs. This particular variation of ‘log cabin’ is called ‘barn raising’. Sheryl says,” My grandmother, Ruth Hickenbottom and my mother and big sister are all quilters. I have always appreciated their talent and the quilts they made for the family.”

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Barn Quilt Trail - Skibeness Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Nordic Star Owners: Bruce and Jean Skibeness The barn is likely the oldest standing barn in the lower Kittitas County. It was built in 1875 by Edwin Nelson, the original owner of the farm. A Texas style barn, it has withstood many years of wind and snow. It’s original function was for hay and animals and it is still used for those purposes today. The farm was part of the Strande family land holdings for almost a century. The Skibeness family purchased this piece of the farm in 1988 where they lovingly keep their Grandaughter’s horses and ‘Cocoa’ the pigmy goat they rescued as a baby. Bruce and Jean are faithful painters of barn quilts in the valley.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Wright Farm (Old Hanson Farm) by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Grandma’s Flower Garden Star Owners: David and Louise Wright The farm was originally known as the Hanson Farm. The barn was built in 1910 by Mr. Hanson for hay storage and his team of draft horses. It is unique because it is set into the hillside so that access is available to off load hay on the upper level and feed the animals at the lower level. The farm has been in the Wright family since 1982. They have taken great care in maintaining the barn and Victorian era home. The quilt block was chosen from David’s Granny’s quilts. Her name was Bessie Lunger. She made quilts for all of her children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren up to her death. David and Louise chose this quilt block to honor her memory.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Riegel Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Corn and Beans The original quilt was made by Bessie Riegel, Kirk’s grandmother, in the early 1930′s or 40′s. She lived to be 103 years old, a life long resident of the Kittitas valley. Owners: Kirk and Marie Riegel Barn History: The Barn was originally built around 1900 by Henry Prater for boarding work horses and hay storage. When he switched to mechanized equipment, the loft was removed and the walls stabilized with cables to allow for hay storage- all hand stacked. Kirk and Marie Riegel purchased the farm in 1985 from his Mom and Dad, and have been farming the land ever since. The original Riegel farm is just up the road on the east side. (white barn and building.)

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Barn Quilt Trail - Kittitas County Fairgrounds by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Blocks: Log Cabin, Carpenter’s Wheel, and Windmill History: The Kittitas County 4-H club started in 1916. There are currently over 26 clubs with 90 enrolled volunteers and 420 enrolled youth. The largest projects are Swine, Leadership, Shooting Sports, Horse and Sheep. The Barn Quilt club is a recent addition to the county 4-H clubs. 4-H leader, Naomi Trago and six 4-H members painted the three barn quilts that grace the gable end of each of the 4-H barns at the fairgrounds. The students researched the historical quilts which are housed at the Kittitas County Historical Museum, chose 3 quilt block designs and then created a a beautiful color scheme to coordinate with the fairgrounds and each of the barn quilts.

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Barn Quilt Trail - O.S. Johnson Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Blocks: Michigan Star, Star Variation, and Texas Star Owners: Jack and Kathy Johnson The original farm was owned by J.O. Sorenson. O.S. Johnson moved to Kittitas County from Tennessee prior to 1920. He purchased the Sorenson farm shortly after and raised hay on the farm. In 1968, Jack Johnson purchased the farm from his uncle. The original barn is in good shape and three large hay storage buildings have been added to facilitate the family business.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Ufkes Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: ‘Rolling Star’ (best viewed from Prater Rd., barn quilt is on the hill above) Owners: John and Julie Ufkes The straw bale barn was built in 2007, by an army of volunteers. 3 stringed straw bales are stacked and stuccoed to protect them from moisture. The barn is extremely solid and protects the old family horse, ‘Sunny’, from the winter winds. The quilt block, Rolling Star’ was chosen by Julie and her sister-n-law, an avid quilter. Julie is a landscape designer, Sagebrush Country Gardens, and hopes to start a nursery on the property of drought tolerant and native plants one day.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Eslinger Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Matt’s Choice (Lazy Circle K brand) Farm History: The old barn was built in 1921 by builder Fred Cortsen. for livestock and hay storage. The farm was formally owned by Peter Jakobsen, and sold to Robert Sorenson in 1945 to add to the family’s land holdings in the valley. The Sorenson family farm dates back to 1899 and it is being farmed by the sixth generation of Sorensons. Keith and Karen (Sorenson)Eslinger are collectors of vintage farm machinery and tools.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Old Graaff Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Snail’s Trail (best viewed from the North side of the barn from Sorenson Rd.) The colors in the quilt block represent the crops grown on the farm, hay, corn, beets and potatoes. The family brand is the ‘Cross Bar G’. Owner: Betty Severin Farm History: In 1891, George and Cecilia (Quinn) Michels, moved from Seattle and purchased 80 acres from Northern Pacific Railroad. The Farm remained in the family and was operated by Gerald and George Graaff, grandsons of George and Cecilia. In the 1980′s the farm was sold and the current 1.5 acres, part of the original homestead, is owned by great, granddaughter Betty Severin. The last remaining original farm building, lovingly called the Great Grand Shed, came down in 2011, but the history and memories remain for all their 64 great grandchildren.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Bull Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Double Windmill, a favorite of the Bull family. (barn quilts on both ends of red barn -- best viewed traveling west on Mountain View Ave) Owners: Curtis and Lucy Bull Barn History: Built 1910 by Leeland Bull for livestock and hay storage. Constructed on a rock foundation, board and batten siding with a full second floor. Considered for teardown in 1980. Curtis Bull (4th generation) replaced the roof, doors and window and it is currently used by the Bull family for livestock and hay storage.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Gokey Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Sagebud Owners: Ed and Diane Gokey History: Ed and Diane Gokey chose this quilt block called ‘Sagebud’ in memory of Ed’s mother, Catheryn Gokey, an accomplished quilter. Diane wanted to use autumn colors to relect her mother-in-laws favorite season. The new barn built in 2010, is used for the grandchildren’s horses and storage.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Seth Farm (Old Weaver Farm) by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Eight Pointed Star History: This barn was constructed in 1905 by Harry Weaver for his dairy cows and draft horses. The Seth’s purchased the farm in 1992. The current use is for hay and farm machinery storage. Mary Seth and their little granddaughter help paint the Barn Quilt. The Seth’s raise a long-horned, hairy cattle called the ‘Highland’ breed. A very old breed originally from Scotland.

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Barn Quilt Trail - Brunson Farm by quiltbarnwa

Quilt Block: Evening Star/Bear Paw Owners: Tom and Kathi Brunson History In 1895 John Burch built this barn with hand-hewn lumber to house his dairy cows and draft horses. In 1896, Dan W. Brunson, came to the Kittitas Valley as a homesteader, then purchased the present farm in 1912 from John Burch. He met his wife Mary Hawthorne, at a pie social where he was acting as auctioneer. He won the bid on her basket and married her in 1903. He continued to be the only auctioneer in the valley for farm sales until 1938. This extra income supported his farming during the Great Depression when many farms were foreclosed or sold. His grandson, Tom Brunson and his wife Kathi, have operated the farm since 1972. They are the third generation of Brunsons spanning 100 years of ownership.

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