Tasting Room
NEW WINTER HOURS: FRI- SUN: NOON - 6 Tastings are $5 per person.
Want to make a day, or weekend, of it in Elwood . . .
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Private Tasting Appointments
Looking for a fun and unique place to schedule your next group meeting? Schedule a Private Group Tasting Appointment for up to 15 people (all individuals must be 21 years or older) here at the Meadery. There is a $10 per person charge, which includes a full-flight tasting. (An event fee may be applied for depending upon appointment details.) Please call us or email us to schedule your private group tasting appointment today!
Directions
Directions from Indianapolis:
Take I-69 North to the SR 37 Exit (Exit #5, Noblesville).
Take SR 37 North for 24.8 miles to SR 13.
Turn Left (North) on SR 13 (which is called South Anderson Street in town).
Go 1.6 miles to 701 South Anderson Street.
We are located on the East side of the road, on the corner of S. Anderson and South F Street.
Directions from Ft. Wayne:
Take I-69 South to the SR 28 Exit (Exit #45, Muncie/Alexandria).
Take SR 28 West for 14.9 miles to South Anderson Street (SR 13).
Go South (left) on South Anderson Street for 0.4 miles.
We are located on the East side of the road, on the corner of S. Anderson and South F Street.
Directions from Chicago:
Take I-65 South to the SR 28 Exit (Exit #158, Attica/Frankfort).
Take SR 28 East for 8 miles.
SR 28 becomes East Walnut Street (US 421) in the town of Frankfort, follow East Walnut Street for 0.7 miles.
Turn right on US 421 and follow it for 5.9 miles.
Turn left on SR 28 and follow it for 29.4 miles.
Turn right (South) on South Anderson Street for 0.4 miles.
We are located on the East side of the road, on the corner of S. Anderson and South F Street.
WHAT TO DO IN ELWOOD!
Now that you're here visiting New Day Meadery, let us help you make a day of it here in Elwood!
PLACES TO SHOP
SPENCER LAPIDARY
What: Indiana's largest rock, mineral and art glass shop and home of "Spheres by Spencer"™. Family owned and operated in the same Elwood, Indiana location for over 22 years. They are master sphere cutters and provide a complete line of lapidary services that includes: custom rock cutting and polishing, hot glass fabrication and sterling silver jewelry repair. They also create their own unique sterling silver jewelry.
Where: Corner of SR 37 and SR 13 (9033 West 1000 North) - look for all the rocks, you can't miss them!
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Contact: 866-552-0784 www.spencerlapidary.com
PRESTIGE ART GLASS
What: Fine, handblown glass art that Elwood is famous for! Paperweights, lamps, vases, urns, marbles, seasonal decorations, figurines, and more. Watch them work while you visit their gift shop.
Where: 526 South 28th Street [take Main Street (SR 28) East to S. 28th Street, take a Right (South) and you'll see their production facility on the left side of the road].
Hours: Being a family business, their hours vary, so give them a call before you head on over.
Contact: 765-552-0688 www.prestigeartglass.biz
HOUSE OF GLASS
What: Conceptual art glass paperweights and other uniquely designed creations. Stunning, professionally crafted art glass is created for the serious collector and hobbyist alike. The highly detailed, meticulously crafted, colored glass content is encapsulated in brilliant optical quality crystal.
Where: 7900 E State Road 28
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Contact: 765-552-6841 www.thehouseofglassinc.com
VENUS CHOCOLATE SHOP
What: Specialty, hand-dipped chocolates created using antique German chocolate molds, marble tables, and their family's recipes which they've been using since the 1920's!
Where: 2840 South A Street [take SR 13 (South Anderson Street) to South A, turn right (East) and you will find them on the left side of the road just before the railroad tracks]
Hours: Call for Hours
Contact: 765-552-0430 They don't have their own website, but here is more information about them: http://www.indiana.edu/~tradarts/slideshow/i69/slide49.html
YOUNG'S COUNTRY COTTAGE
What: Gift shop focusing on country and primitive decor, candles, wreaths, figurines, and more!
Where: 119 South Anderson Street, Downtown Elwood
Hours: Call for Hours
Contact: 765-552-3855 www.youngscountrycottage.com
MOSER JEWELERS
What: Second-generation jewelers, offering a wide selection of bridal, karat gold and sterling jewelry, colored stone and diamond jewelry as well as watches, clocks and crystal. They have full service repair facilities. Moser Jewelers also offers in-store diamond setting and some custom design work.
Where: 117 South Anderson Street, Downtown Elwood
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm
Contact: 765-552-3182 www.moserjewelers.com
PREVIOUSLY PLAYED
What: Buy or trade your electronic or card games at this great little store!
Where: 211 South Anderson Street, Downtown Elwood
Hours: Call for Hours
Contact: 765-557-2333
SUNFLOWER PRIMITIVES
What: Buy or trade your electronic or card games at this great little store!
Where: 1534 Main Street
Hours: Call for Hours
Contact: 765-552-5755
PLACES TO STAY
THE PLUM HOUSE
What: This cozy bed and breakfast has three comfortable, nicely decorated rooms and is located just three blocks from New Day Meadery! Owners Dick and Caroll will take good care of you during your stay!
Where: 1024 South Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana
Contact: 765-552-5831
PLACES TO EAT
Fine Dining
BONGE'S TAVERN
What: The BEST place to eat, in our humble opinion, for MILES AROUND! Fine dining in a comfortable, friendly, casual atmosphere - people come to dinner in jeans and others in tuxes! The food is GREAT, with a selective menu that changes often. A great beer and wine selection and great staff make Bonge's Tavern a favorite for locals and jet setting travelers, alike. [FYI: locals pronounce it "Bungy's", so sound like a local when you go!]
Where: 9830 West 280 North, Perkinsville [from the Meadery: take SR 13 to SR 37 (right - towards Noblesville), turn left at SR 13 (it splits off from SR 37) and take a left on West 280 North (there is a LITTLE b/w sign telling you where to turn), you'll see them on the left]
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 4:30 to 9 pm, Friday - Saturday 4:30 to 10 pm [NO SMOKING & 21 Years and over only.] *Note: reservations are taken ONLY for parties of 10 or more. Be prepared to wait to get in - bring food and beverages to tailgate while you wait. Tailgating is part of the fun at Bonge's!
Contact: 765-734-1625 www.bongestavern.com
Casual Dining-Family Owned
(Note that most dining establishments in Elwood allow smoking.)
EL CHILE POBLANO RESTAURANT
Mexican fare (lunch and dinner - alcohol available): 1900 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN - (765) 557-9660
FRIENDLY'S RESTAURANT
Diner fare (breakfast and lunch - no alcohol): 2115 Main Street, Elwood, IN - (765) 552-5333
MR. HAPPY BURGER
Hamberger Drive-In (lunch and dinner - no alcohol):7634 West SR 28, Elwood, IN - (765) 552-2781
AIRPORT RESTAURANT
Full breakfast, lunch and dinner (no alcohol): 10130 N SR 37, Elwood, IN - (765) 552-6400
CATTAILS GRILL
Full lunch and dinner (alcohol available): 9273 W 1050 N, Elwood, IN - (765) 552-5244
ROBY'S GRILL
Diner/Grill fare (breakfast, lunch and dinner - alcohol available): 1537 South A Street, Elwood, IN 46036 - (765) 552-9051
CHINA BUFFET
Chinese fare (lunch and dinner - no alcohol): 7408 West SR 28, # 5, Elwood, IN - (765) 552-7988
PIZZA KING
Pizza and subs (lunch and dinner - alcohol available): 1904 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN - (765) 552-5014
LINCOLN SQUARE FAMILY RESTAURANT
Full breakfast, lunch and dinner (no alcohol): 1514 South SR 37, Elwood, IN - (765) 557-0009
RICHARDS RESTAURANT
Full breakfast, lunch and dinner (no alcohol): 1803 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN - (765) 557-2520