Barn Quilt Trail - Old Preece Farm
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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.
Category: Y Yodio Experiences
Located in 3460 Denmark Road, Ellensburg, WA
Tracks:
- Yodio Track 2
- Yodio Track 1