Because she is.

Originally built as a country club in 1930,

the Mermaid went on to become a casino, brothel,

boy’s school, gay nightclub, legionnaire’s hall,

and the legendary Mermaid Tavern that

featured world-class music and more.

By the late ‘80s, the property lay in ruins,

structurally unsound, destined for demolition.

In 1989, an artist fell in love with her and began

a restoration effort that continues to this day.

The Mountain Mermaid is now a horticultural

garden, and a declared monument of

historical, architectural, and cultural significance.

The Mermaid is also a versatile location

for photographers and filmmakers.

Period antiques, rich architectural detail

and mellow coloration grace the

building and grounds.

Fresh air and extraordinary light

meld with great architecture for a sense of

rustic elegance amidst rural bliss.

The Mountain Mermaid

GARDENS