History of A Pickled Heron Gallery

The building that holds this unique space was built in 1922 by the Nazarene Church. It was sold to the Pekin Ferry Grange in the '70's, and my husband and I purchased it in 2002.

Visiting Ridgefield is kind of like going back in time to "Mayberry" and walking down the streets with Opie and his Pa. The people are friendly, the town is charming, and it's a great place to spend the day escaping the big city hassles. I grew up in Ridgefield, so I was very excited to reinvest in the future of this sleepy little town I call home.

We have refurbished the wonderful old sanctuary. As I cleaned and painted, I had fun discovering the space I could create. Downstairs, I have added an art supply store and custom framing shop, and have created a room for all sorts of classes. The gallery/ballroom is upstairs, and boasts a warm ambiance. It features beautiful wood floors, a stage, a dutch vaulted ceiling, and awesome chandeliers.

So, step back in time and spend a day with us in Ridgefield - Lewis and Clark did twice!