A hamlet has emerged on Main's southern plain.
Moose Creek Village, adjacent to the furniture and accessory boutique overseen by the antlered critter, is home to small architectural marvels - steel sheds.
Their intended use ranges from the utilitarian (lawnmower storage) to cabin (a bunkhouse), according to village "mayor" Tom Paulson.
The village, still in its evolutionary stage, holds home decor in each of the buildings - "from antique to shabby chic."
The maintenance-free, Amish-made sheds can be custom designed with windows, shutters, window boxes and decorative doors. Skylights are also an option.
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The sheds can be ordered in a variety of sizes and styles, including playhouses, Quaker barns, hunting cabins, fish houses, potting sheds and hunting stands.
"It's no longer an eyesore," Paulson said of the once vacant lot, owned by Diane Smith.
The idea emerged when Don Guida arrived to offer advice on treating the log building on the grounds. He envisioned diminutive log structures on the property.
Meanwhile, Paulson determined steel buildings were more affordable - and maintenance-free.
The response to the mini municipality on 4th and Main has been "great," he said. Kids, spying the rockers on the front porch, take off running, he said. The house - in proportion to their size - holds appeal.
Pop, popcorn and ice cream may be added to the menu next summer. And more outdoor furniture is in the offing.
People have referred to the village as a "gift to the community," Paulson said. "It's an attraction on the south end of town."
