Crossland stands in front of the general store, originally built in 1900 as a dance hall. — Standard-Radio Post/Madeline Duncan
Business
Blumenthal reborn
The historic community of Blumenthal has gotten a facelift after two and a half years of renovation by its new owner, Chelsea Crossland. The new Blumenthal Farms opened June 1 at 9396 U.S. 290 East.
Crossland renovated Blumenthal Farms’ general store and old house and added a new wine tasting room, outdoor amphitheater, pickleball court and putting green.
“We wanted to keep the history and bring it back to life with a new flair,” Crossland said.
The only new building is the tasting room, a la...
