Longaberger Basket Factory/Homestead
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Previa1994
Chicago, IL6,228 contributions
Jun 2020
This is a review for the Longaberger building in Newark. The now-unoccupied building of the bankrupt Longaberger company is an architecturally attractive building visible on Highway 16 in Newark. When we stopped by, the building was closed, but we drove by the building in the parking lot and enjoyed imagining all the people working in the building at one time. The building is a vivid and sad example of Change is constant, and This too shall pass.
If you are in the area, certainly stop by to look at the building built in the shape of a basket.
If you are in the area, certainly stop by to look at the building built in the shape of a basket.
Written July 21, 2020
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Christopher M
Lancaster, OH17 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
I recently passed the homestead, my friend and I decided to see how much we could actually see. We ended up pulling up the lane and to our surprise the parking lot was open. We passed through to see shops with some lights on, on the inside...as well as Christmas lights decorating the roof top, as if to just outline it. It was a very eerie visit. There were no lights on in the parking lot or along the drives leading to the shops and the big Apple Basket.
As we drove around the complex, we found that everything was abandoned but many lights would remain on in the various former shops, the barn and what looked to be a 2 story home (that had only one light on that could be seen on the 2nd floor through a wide window without any curtains).
The big apple basket looks to be worn from the weather. The basket weaves were much darker than I would have imagined them being.
It is a shame this facility sits empty and unused. I'd love to visit again and be able to explore the Homestead and shops.
As we drove around the complex, we found that everything was abandoned but many lights would remain on in the various former shops, the barn and what looked to be a 2 story home (that had only one light on that could be seen on the 2nd floor through a wide window without any curtains).
The big apple basket looks to be worn from the weather. The basket weaves were much darker than I would have imagined them being.
It is a shame this facility sits empty and unused. I'd love to visit again and be able to explore the Homestead and shops.
Written November 20, 2018
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Rose B
Uniontown, OH1 contribution
Apr 2015 • Friends
No one person is to blame for what's happened with Longaberger. First there was an economic down slide then there were online auctions where people were looking for something for nothing. We all need to remember that Longaberger baskets are "American made"! If nothing else, we should remember that each of these baskets are "hand made" in America! Hard to find things made in America. For those of us who love Longaberger, we should support this wonderful company and not complain about extra money we might have to spend on these beautiful products. Yes, the Homestead needs some repair but let's get on the wagon and support this company and Dave and Tami who have worked hard to make this company and American success. Nothing stays the same. There is always change. Let's make the "change" a good one. Thanks to Longaberger for giving us so much!
Written May 10, 2015
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Dolly J
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Aug 2018 • Friends
Does anyone know where I can get repairs done? I have two baskets needing repairs and can't find any info on line.
Written August 28, 2018
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Roxanne M
Mechanicsburg, OH1 contribution
Jan 2019 • Business
I’m so disappointed!! Why and what happened to Longaberger, and the town of Dresden? Dave would be heartbroken! I have spent many good times here, and have taken many bus trips here with family and friends, I own several baskets and pottery pieces, I have dumped a lot of money here... there come a time I had to slow down as many of you probably did as well, but that didn’t mean it couldn’t go on... jobs were plentiful, it had to hurt a lot of families, I had heard rumors, but I want to know the truth!!! Tammy can you make that possible?
Written January 5, 2019
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Harvsher
1 contribution
Jun 2015
Nothing like the web page! The place is deserted grass overgrown everywhere entrance to Homestead was blocked off. You could get into parking lot around the entrance but why bother? Place is like a ghost town. Seems an update is needed on their web. Just saying....
Written June 26, 2015
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B&Jalways
Virginia194 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
I have been traveling to the Homestead and Dresden area for many years and recently returned from a girls weekend trip there. So much has changed recently that is disappointing. There are no longer tours of the weaving area on a walk in basis and the factory store is closed. There was nothing on the Longaberger website about this before our trip so we were highly disappointed to learn that you have to make a reservation one week in advance to see the weaving area. We later learned in the weekend that LB is down to 65 weavers so I'm sure this is to prevent visitors from seeing how bleak the weaving area is.
The economy has hit this area just as hard as other parts of the country. Dresden is like a ghost town and LB decided to not open the Patio Stores there this year. Popeyes is closed as well. Many of the other favorite retired basket stores are now closed there too. We heard some visitors from a bus tour say that their tour guide is not even having them stop in Dresden this trip. Very sad as this little town thrived on the visitors from the Homestead stopping in.
Make a Basket is still there in the Crawford Barn but, our weaver is unsure as to how much longer that will continue. I think the new strategy for LB is to take the business to the people by opening the stores in various outlet malls but it's really hurting the Dresden/Homestead area. The restaurants at the Homestead are now run by Millers (an Amish restaurant family in the area). We ate at the restaurant there and the food was good...just very salty!
Longaberger at Home store at the Homestead has much less inventory than before but, now has the factory store items combined with regular items. It was still fun to browse through.
If you have ever been to the Homestead before, your next trip there will be much different so be prepared!
The economy has hit this area just as hard as other parts of the country. Dresden is like a ghost town and LB decided to not open the Patio Stores there this year. Popeyes is closed as well. Many of the other favorite retired basket stores are now closed there too. We heard some visitors from a bus tour say that their tour guide is not even having them stop in Dresden this trip. Very sad as this little town thrived on the visitors from the Homestead stopping in.
Make a Basket is still there in the Crawford Barn but, our weaver is unsure as to how much longer that will continue. I think the new strategy for LB is to take the business to the people by opening the stores in various outlet malls but it's really hurting the Dresden/Homestead area. The restaurants at the Homestead are now run by Millers (an Amish restaurant family in the area). We ate at the restaurant there and the food was good...just very salty!
Longaberger at Home store at the Homestead has much less inventory than before but, now has the factory store items combined with regular items. It was still fun to browse through.
If you have ever been to the Homestead before, your next trip there will be much different so be prepared!
Written May 3, 2012
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Mike P
Uniontown, OH7 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
This recent trip to the Longaberger Homestead was very hard to do. We went many times in the late 90s when this was a bustling shopping area. When we pulled in on a Saturday, there were maybe 8 cars. The parking lots were in bad shape and grass was growing through the pavement. The factory is closed to the public now and the old trolley sits broken down. The landscaping is nonexistent now. Where flowers once grew are all weeds and dead plants. It was truly heartbreaking to see this. There are hardly any employees in the store, all of the checkout locations sit empty except one. We still truly appreciate the good quality of the pottery and baskets so it's so hard to see it like this now from what it once was. Even the restaurant was nearly empty and is now a buffet. We drove over to Dresden as well and the same feeling exists here. Popeyes is now closed as are many of the original patio shops. I rated excellence because the quality is still there but this was really sad to see the current state this place is now in.
Written July 29, 2014
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plantsiren
Columbus, OH153 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
The Homestead is closed. The property has been sold. Longaberger is opening up "Patio Shops" in Dresden where it all began when Dave Longaberger was alive. The Homestead Website is still up but when clicking on anything on the website it redirects you to the new Patio Ships. The Patio Shops are opening the first weekend of February.
Written January 26, 2018
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Carriesguy
7 contributions
Oct 2014
I'm local so I stop by often (used to). Last several visits it was a ghost town. Repairs going undone, food quality lower and prices higher, product selection very low.
This used to be an awesome destination but in the last few years it is really a reflection of the downward spiral the entire company is in. They used to employ 8500 now around 200! They even sold all the property and lease it back just to stay afloat.
Truly sad that Tami's greed has destroyed her father's company.
This used to be an awesome destination but in the last few years it is really a reflection of the downward spiral the entire company is in. They used to employ 8500 now around 200! They even sold all the property and lease it back just to stay afloat.
Truly sad that Tami's greed has destroyed her father's company.
Written February 9, 2015
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Darrell W
Janesville, WI1 contribution
I would like to know who bought the property and what the plans are to use the building. I am a real estate developer asked to visit the property soon after it closed as the plants were still alive, but needed water.
My suggestion for conversion to a hotel and condominiums, using Crowdfunding to raise the equity needed.
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Did they really shut down.i
Christopher M
Lancaster, OH17 contributions
Pretty much...this location sits abandoned....at one point they had shops open, but it was abandoned on my visit.
Travel4Fun31
Roselle, IL367 contributions
Are you still able to get close enough to get a picture of the apple basket??
plantsiren
Columbus, OH153 contributions
When I was there they had the parking lot closed. I did not walk past the barriers at the time it was possible
Where can you take a basket to get repaired
I have a hamper that needs repaired. Can anyone help me?
Looking for pat richter prints what shop would have some ??
plantsiren
Columbus, OH153 contributions
I don't know of a physical store, They do have a Facebook page that sells prints. You could call the shop to see if anyone there knows a local retailer.
Was the factory store still open?
Carl W
Owatonna, MN747 contributions
There was a store across the road that was open, but nothing was open on the main grounds. At the store they said it was closed for inventory, but less than 10 cars in lot. How do you inventory a large place like that in only one day, as we were told, with so few people?? The parking lot was in bad shape and like a deserted amusement park that you see in the internet. We talked to another business a few miles away and they said it is closed. I think the people in the store were only selling off left over inventory.
Jayne M
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States4 contributions
Is it true that the longaberger company will buy back the consultants have leftover? If so, do they have to be in original packing? Can someone explain the entire story....please
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