The Miniature Bird Cottage was actually one of the very first gourds we ever made. It was designed by Ben Bear, Founder of Meadowbrooke Gourds, in his home's garage in the winter of 1994. His wife, Denise, helped him with dye colors and in 1995, it was introduced during our first year of business in 4 different colors.
In 1995, we sold around 4,800 of this design, with mahogany being the most popular color. They made a wonderful little decoration in a house plant on a hook or as a Christmas tree decoration to hand down from generation to generation.
This indoor decorative birdhouse is mahogany in color.
It is approximately 2 1/2" in diameter and 6" tall with the metal hanger.
This birdhouse has a cute gourd stem perch.
This design must be hung on a hook or tree (design does not sit flat on a table). Garden hook is not included.
Because this design is crafted using a natural gourd, each piece is ever so slightly different to make for a unique artisan piece with natural variance in color and size.
Warning: Gourds are flammable. Do not use candles in them or place near open flames.
This free festival is held on our 200-acre farm among the blue mountains. Enjoy beautiful scenery while you shop, dine, have a drink, and make your very own birdhouse, bird feeder, butterfly house, and bunny baskets with the help of our crafting experts!
Register for our Annual Gourd Egg Hunt to find 5 dyed gourd eggs to take home, and maybe even find prize eggs to win products, treats, or $100! Registration is required for the Gourd Egg Hunt.
Our unique gourd designs are grown and crafted by a small team in Carlisle, PA. Our goal is to craft designs that will bring a smile to your face for years to come.
Each gourd is grown and crafted by a small team on our farm, so only a limited amount of each design is available each year. Our collection is highly curated and new designs are added each year, while others are retired.