Your First Days in Town

 

Day I (Part I):

         

     A timber framed gatehouse looms before you, like a sentinel standing as a portal into the past, as you enter into the Town of Taylor reception room. Scents of freshly barked sap and  clean soil mingle with the aroma of cooking pastries and roasting meats. You’ve heard stories about this place; A Tudor community, that is not merely a Co-op of residents producing their own merchandise, but a thriving historical town where everyone within dresses in period apparel. A place of such immersion, visitors and residents alike are in garb. It is a form of living history town, unlike any other in the world, that is fully functional. It is a small roadside town nestled in lush green forests, where life becomes what you’ve seen in history books and movies. A town reminiscent to those you’ve read about in fantasies, and have wondered on their origins. The Town of Taylor…

 

     Your transformation begins with a smiling face that awaits you in the humble reception room, prior to entering the town. A modest fee includes a set of peasant garb and a cloth bag to put your modern clothing in. You have the choice of renting, or purchasing any level of garb.

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     Before entering the town, you look around the shop. The ‘West Belle’ is the name of this place, and you notice then that the reception room is also a clothier. There is a full variety of colors and styles to choose from at each turn of your head, to better suit your personality. You could dress as a merchant, a traveller, a troubadour, or even a noble if you choose! ‘Garb’, is included in the entrance fee… however, having your own garb drastically reduces an already conservative price for entry. This town, in dynamics alone, is already proving very interesting! Once changed into your new garb, you enter into the town. Walking across the threshold of the West Belle, and immerse yourself in the Renaissance world…

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     Some come for the day, some stay the weekend in the period cottages, but you have a week long reservation to stay in the ‘Belladonna Inn’ for the ultimate experience. An entire week of excitement, of relaxation in the town, and of the most fantastic food in the inn. Of actually time traveling to the 1500’s Europe!

 

 

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Day I (Part II):

         

     Step out of the West Belle clothiers, adorned in a dazzling azure blue merchant's garb, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Town of Taylor. As you take in the surroundings, your eyes are immediately drawn to the stunning white-washed buildings with ochre wood frames, standing proudly against the backdrop of lush green forests in the distance. The sky above matches the same brilliant blue as your garb, adding to the enchantment of the scene.

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     As you gaze at the mountains surrounding the town, you realize the absence of modern distractions. No cell phones, no tablets, no cameras capturing moments instead of experiencing them. This is precisely why you chose to visit the Town of Taylor – to escape entirely and step into the past. Here, you are surrounded by a sense of both tranquility and excitement. It truly feels like stepping into a time machine, a place unlike anywhere else on earth today.

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     The dirt-flattened streets are bustling with activity. On either side, you pass by the rhythmic tink-tinking of a blacksmith's anvil and the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the open doors of the local bakery. Various shops line the streets, filled with merchants offering their wares. The residents and patrons alike are dressed in period attire, transporting you further into the Renaissance world.

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     In the distance, at the end of the main street, you spot the town's tavern. Upstairs in the tavern lies your home for the next week – the Belladonna Inn. As you stroll along the road, taking a moment to peer into the shop windows and admire the exquisite creations on display, you make your way to check in at the inn. There will be plenty of time to explore the wares, even if it's just to appreciate and learn about them.

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     Breakfast time has arrived, and the tantalizing scents outside the Belladonna Inn are simply heavenly. The air is filled with the aroma of sizzling ham, flavorful peppers, eggs cooked to perfection, juicy pears, and a soothing cup of tea.

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      And let's not forget, all of this excitement has surely worked up an appetite within you! So, are you ready to indulge in a delicious meal and revel in the extraordinary experiences that await you in the Town of Taylor?