Our craftman's style house was built in 1908 by W.N. and Ellen Bailey. During the depression it was a rooming house. From 1936 - 1988 the Wisniewski Family filled it with life until Josephine died.
Karen Nelson and Stanley Stahl bought the house in August of 1988 and eventually got it listed on the historic register. Karen named the house "Grandma's" and rented it to students for the next ten years. Many locals still lovingly refer to our site as "Grandma's."
In 1998, Karen and Gail moved in, remodeled again, and in 2000 opened Fertile Ground Guesthouse. Karen's quiet classic reserve expresses itself in her simple yet elegant interior design. Her ability to create a sense of beauty and flow stems from her interest in Feng Shui and her experiences as a homemaker and artist. Karen continues to assist with the management of Fertile Ground while she lives offsite, developing other design projects.
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Josephine Wisniewski, 29, on her wedding day
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