When I see houses like that I think about the people that built it and the first people to live there filled with pride and excitement. And now it sits empty waiting for nature to take it back.
Frog Hollow, also known as the Samuel Ryland Garden Park, is a tract of land encompassing about 28 acres with a small house, natural trails and picnic pavilion. The site was willed in trust to the South Schuylkill Garden Club to be developed in memory of Samuel Ryland by his granddaughter, Elsie Krammes.
That house was very quaint and would be perfect for you as its set right in amongst the trees and wildlife, and if that wasn't awesome enough it is right next to the creek. A beautiful area to wake up to each morning, thanks for sharing.
The foundation is nothing but stacked rocks and a little bit of mortar. This house would've caved in long ago if not for those added concrete reinforcements. I'm sure the insulation, if there is any, is just crumpled up old newspapers too. Been in many of these kinds of houses up in north Jersey. Other than the foundation, this house looks to be in pretty good shape. Some minor repairs, some new flooring and some paint and this house would look great and perfectly habitable. Just nice to see an old house just sitting in the woods that isn't completely destroyed by kids and graffiti. That's a rare sight in America.
Wow, I would definitely love to live in that old home! Plus, to sit alongside the creek. I smoke a pipe, and that is the ideal place to sit, relax, and puff away on one's pipe.
You of all people really need a place like this one somewhere similar to this one. A Wandering Woodsman Wigwam. Thanks for another great video. Very nice park with a lovely creek and house. Have a fine autumn! Daveyjo in Lancaster Co.
The house needs water and septic which means you would have to dig. Also, no electric wires visible so it would involve living off-grid unless you can get the electric co to run lines back there (very costly). Also, no visible right of way for vehicle ingress/egress which would mean dealing with zoning boards. It would take a ton of money plus lots of headaches to try to turn that place into a dream home. It needs a total gut. Probably at least $500,000 just to get it into livable condition, that's assuming all the "other" elements fall into place.
Aren't the gutters a bit of a modern touch as well? The house itself looks very, very old, but maybe has a few modern updates? I wonder what the inside is like.
Thanks WW! That old house begs to be restored. What a great old house. I can see you sitting by the fireside reading about wild flowers. One day you certainly deserve finding your dream home in a setting like this. Thanks Again! DaveyJO
I got stung on the neck a few years ago by a white caterpillar. I whelped and saw spots. Not fun. I was ginsinging with my family. Please pack a gun when you go out!
Ever been told ur a special soul? Hope so. Cuz U R. I want my sons to learn from U that we can B compassionate n still stand our ground, I want them to see a hunk of wood is alive w memories n hope. & how very brave it is 2B different. :-p And...EWWW you're down in the dregs again - YECH! LOL
I noticed most of the trees are young. That last catipillar was pretty. Miss seeing more wildlife and flora. Hope you take us along when you find the perfect home.
Looks like a dog skeleton. Poor animal, maybe, died of starvation if it were domesticated. So sad😢. The house is nice and quaint and in a great position. Certainly would have some peace and quiet if you lived there. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful filming.
As someone who lives in the Los Angeles area of Southern California, the thing that jumps out at me in of most of your videos is the absence of other people. Also, how green and beautiful the countryside is in your immediate area! Of course, I do have to remind myself that I live in a desert, albeit a largely irrigated one. I'm with you on that house! It looked so dreamy, like something out of a fairytale nestled in the woods like that. I wonder who lived in it and how long ago? I'll definitely be Googling "Frog Hollow" just as soon as I send on this message. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Having been a life long (28 year) resident of South Eastern, PA and only having been to SoCal once (2008); I can appreciate how shocking our rural state (outside of the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia metro areas) can be!
If I had to use one word to describe Pennsylvania it would be lush. After all we're a forest state, Penn's Woods. We're also blessed with open areas for crops and livestock and an abundance of streams and rivers. On the down side there's the humidity and the bugs. Greetings from Lancaster County PA, breadbasket of colonial America, richest non-irrigated land in the nation. PA proud while swatting mosquitoes in hot and humid August.
Why doesn't someone take care of that house! It still could be brought back to life, but if the people who administer the trust [the South Schuylkill Garden Club] don't take the steps necessary to do so, it will soon be too late! I'm sure they could find a caretaker to live there and watch over the property. It's so beautiful!
Yeah probably not, it would be really hard to conceal out there because it would have to be a solar power setup. But hey signs and the possibility is enough many times and dummy camera's work great too. It's just really a damn shame that this world has come to being such a horrible place I mean why would anybody want to go out and destroy such historic beauty. Very Sad!
another great vid. Thanx. What was NOT in "Frog Hollow"? Frogs. . .not even a toad. Beautiful little house. Wonder if it belonged to 'Elsie Krammer' or her family? Have a great weekend Woodsman!
I observed you seemed to have been bitten on your neck while in that wood. I absolutely hate mosquitoes and will avoid them no matter what......did you put repellent on before going out? I found myself itching while watching this. You don't seem to be concerned a bit by the pesky insects. Ergo. your desire to live in a place like this all the time. A true woodsman.
A) are you allergic to poison ivy? B ) how do you carry your camera while walking without making it very Blair witch Project. I dont feel like I need a double dose of dramamine watching it . C) I realize this was uploaded in October but when did you hike it? The vibrant green and all the moss made me think spring. So gorgeous.