Note- I am receiving no compensation for this, I just found a nifty little literary related business that I wanted to share. It's a small, locally owned business, and I enjoyed my time in this space!
We went up to Lancaster, Pennsylvania a couple of weeks ago. While wandering through town, we stumbled into this beautiful little courtyard and found a most wondrous place called the Rabbit and Dragonfly. It's a nifty little coffee shop that is run by a group of local artists and writers. The space is inspired by the space in England where Tolkien and C.S. Lewis (among many others) would meet, talk, hang out and write. The space here in Lancaster is filled with tributes to Lewis and Tolkien. We entered through the courtyard, but the entrance on the street side is guarded by Mr. and Mrs. Beaver. Inside, you will find art work related to the works of Tolkien (including a mounted Smaug head and a wardrobe leading into Narnia), as well as a small collection of used books for sale. My favorite part of the space were the tables and games. You can pick up some coffee and something to eat and then sit at a table and play a board game with a group of friends. It's a space that invites you to come in and linger, talk, and spend some time with like minds.
When we entered, we were welcomed by the wonderful owners, who had just finished up with their Saturday morning "Cereal and Cinema" program. They have a regular schedule of events - ranging from gigs featuring local musicians to small art shows, writers support groups, dance classes, and children's story times. It's a warm, wonderful atmosphere that fosters creativity in the community. While enjoying our time in this space, we felt like we had been transported to another time, and another place. Creativity like that tends to seep into the very stones of a place, and make it magical. It was hard to leave and come back into the "real" world.
If you're going to be in the Lancaster area, take the time to stop by and explore this creative little corner of the world!
For more information, check out their website: Rabbit and Dragonfly!
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