We started with a special, peaceful place. The little valley of Ginger Brook Hollow is named for the brook lined with wild ginger that runs through the middle of the hollow. (You can always find Grandma Sunday’s special gingersnap recipe by visiting her pantry included in “The Town”. Although we don’t use wild ginger in this recipe, it is yummy.)
Next we added the characters. The stories and dolls are from the life of the person you will first meet as Grandma Sunday. Her simple wisdom and ability to share love with others grow from her life in Ginger Brook Hollow. As her stories unfold, one at a time, you will meet the people she knows and grow to love them as she does, beginning with the seven orphan girls from the town just above the valley. Over time, you will be able to see how several generations grow and fit together.How could there be a more charming time period than the late 1800’s when life, despite its challenges, was beautiful, gentle, and sweet. We chose this period of time so that we could step out of the fast pace and noise of today into a time when simple joys often came from time and things shared together. We hope that you will enjoy the style of this period as well as some of the activities that can still be done today. You may want to use some of the patterns from Harold’s General Store to create fashions of your own for your dolls from “The Hollow”, copy the orphans’ activities, or plan a special tea with friends (big or little).
Cheri Maude is the designer and creator of Ginger Brook Hollow. However, she says that it has taken a whole team to make it what it is. Our sculptor, Erasmo; our artists, Joy Anne, Jackie, Julianne, and Jan, and our manufacturers and friends around the world have all shared their talents in hopes that you enjoy what we offer at Ginger Brook Hollow.