great food, shelter, friendly people
nature walks, interpreted history
petting zoo, antiques & collectibles
perfect for the whole family

Jane's, a place where people are relaxed by nature!

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Jane's Gang remembers Larry Sheaffer

Willie, the Mammoth,
 
our mascot..

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Jane's Saddlebag 2008 Schedule

August 16 Cornhole Tournament

September 7 Grandparents Day

September 27
Bobby Mackey Bluegrass Festival
Rumpke Mt. Boys
Ma Crow & The Motherpluckers
Gary Strong & Hard Times
Bobby Mackey & The Pine Hill Pickers

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September 6, 2007

Dear Nancy and Pete,

I want to thank you both for making my birthday so nice. I had such a good time and I love your place. So thank you. Thank you so much for being so nice to Tonya and her husband Chuck. (My children).
Thank you Thank you.
Love ya,
Lynda (Tonya’s MOM)






 

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Pete & Nancy your hosts

Relax on our covered deck.
We serve specialty HOMEMADE foods

Woolly Mammoth Burgers
Giant Sloth Brats

Healthy Weekend Specials
Expertly prepared...

Ice Age Cappacino Pie
fresh brownies always

Ice Cream
COLD DRINKS

                  our horse Satchel
           Tokey, our horse; the "talking" pony made famous in the children's book about Ice Age fossils "The Storey of Big Bone Lick"...
Kentucky Heritage
Learn firsthand about local history. Visitors can tour the flatboat and walk through the restored saddlebag house, smokehouse and 100 year old barn. Jane's Saddlebag features educational programs presented by Nancy Jordan Blackmore local author of
 
The Story of Big Bone Lick.
Children can also visit Tokey the "talking" pony from the book, who has been honored by the State of Kentucky as an Ambassador of Goodwill for the Commonwealth.



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What is Jane's Saddlebag?
Jane's is a hands on historic educational experience. Complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life size replica of a 1700's Flatboat, 100 year old mortise and tenon barn, and live farm animals. The backbone of the experience is
 
The Story of Big Bone Lick,  a children's book about the rich history of this world famous fossil location
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Jane's Saddlebag features modern restroom facilities and is ADA accessible.

PERFECT destination spot...
Our Petting Zoo VIDEO



Our historic smokehouse has been preserved for your enjoyment.. naturally cool in the summer

our family friendly grounds is a history lesson... this is a replica flatboat used in the area... circa 1800

Educational topics for all ages include:
*Ice Age Animals  *Lewis and Clark at Big Bone Lick   *Thomas Jefferson & Big Bone Lick     *Ohio River History   *Primitive Living    * Flat boat History   *Follow the River ...The Story of Mary Ingles    *Guided Farm animal tours   *guided nature walks


Our newest DOGGY addition... XENA







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