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Photography by Carmen Troesser
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Photography by Carmen Troesser
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Photography by Carmen Troesser
Hannah and Miles James, owners of the Vinchester Inn and The Schiller House, have added a modern-day general store to their portfolio of businesses in downtown Hermann. Like the two inns, The Fancy Pheasant is located in a historic building, dating back to the 1800s. Stocked with pre-packaged products and an array of cheeses, beverages, meats, and dairy, the shop offers tourists and town residents everything they might need or want. The couple commuted from St. Louis to Hermann in 2018, but have now settled in the quaint, historic city. Their plan is to eventually renovate part of the building to make it home. On tap is the opening next month of Evergreen, a cocktail bar, housed in the same location, as well as an expanded inventory of cycling gear and supplies for riders heading out on the Katy Trail. “Hermann makes you take a step back, appreciate the history, and soak in the charm of this beautiful place,” says Hannah. “If you can be in love with a town, we’re head over heels.”
