New owners update Rockome Gardens

ARCOLA – The historic Rockome Gardens, west of Arcola, has undergone a change in ownership that has returned Amish cooking to the restaurant, and is bringing events that range from historical re-enactments to cowboy camps to glass-blowing demos to the site.

The new owners of Rockome Gardens have updated the Amish theme park into what they call a historical and event park.

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