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EXTREME BEAUTY
No landscapes, no places, no human beings are perfect. Landscapes, places, and people exhibit flaws and imperfections, what some philosophers have called a state of brokenness. The challenge is to find beauty in the brokenness—and to make the effort, sometimes an extreme effort of love, to find it. Extreme beauty drives the development of the landscape (3 acres) and the Walker House (16,000 sq. ft.), and it informas the interactions with guests who come to the House through the 5 enterprises. The enterprises cover the recurring bills and build an endowment to perpetuate the work related to extreme beauty. No money accrues to the owners, Dan and Kathy, who volunteer their time. The enterprises illustrate a fundamental principle of extreme beauty: people reveal beauty in their brokenness when they are talking, walking, eating, and so on. In other words, they show their real beauty when they are doing things, because activity reveals talent and individual talent is always beautiful. THE WALKER HOUSE
Carved into the same hillside rock from which mineral ore was first discovered and mined in the 1820s, the Walker House stands proud as one of the oldest, unique, and most beautiful buildings in the United States–it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Come stay with us and relive almost 200 years of history–from the miners’ badger holes to the space age heating system. You can gaze in awe at the building’s stone, unchanged from the time Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States. And when you leave the Cornish Pub, you will not forget to rub the horse brasses for good luck!
09/11/2026
Happy Birthday News at the Walker House! In honor of Pope Leo XIV’s 71st birthday on September 14, the Walker House has created a Pope Pasty–The Leo. Make your reservation now to join us for a special Pope Pasty birthday lunch to celebrate this special occasion! Dine In or Take Out.
So, what’s a Pope Pasty? It’s a scrumptious pasty filled with Beef, Sweet and White Potatoes, Beef Broth, B**r, Onions, Peas, Cilantro, Cumin, Siracha Sauce (just a pinch), Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and wrapped in our fabulous flaky crust. In short, it’s a mix of American and Peruvian cuisine (Pope Leo holds citizenship in both the United States and Peru).
Why is the number 14 featured in the ad below? Well, The Leo is our 14th pasty creation, he’s Pope Leo the 14th, and his birthday is on the 14th of September!
Some fun facts about Pope Leo…born in Chicago, Illinois, the first American and Peruvian Pope, an avid tennis fan, speaks 5 languages, and loves chocolate cake and Easter peeps.
09/02/2026
WALKER HOUSE CORNISH FEST PASTY DINNER! We’ll be serving 100+ of our award-winning beef pasties again, along with delicious sides PLUS our spectacular spooky edible ghost! Looking forward to seeing old friends and to meeting new ones! Reservations not required.
08/29/2026
Happy Birthday News at the Walker House! In honor of Pope Leo XIV’s 71st birthday on September 14, the Walker House has created a Pope Pasty–The Leo. Make your reservation now to join us for a special Pope Pasty birthday lunch to celebrate this special occasion (dine in or take out)!
So, what’s a Pope Pasty? It’s a scrumptious pasty filled with Beef, Sweet and White Potatoes, Beef Broth, B**r, Onions, Peas, Cilantro, Cumin, Siracha Sauce (just a pinch), Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and wrapped in our fabulous flaky crust. In short, it’s a mix of American and Peruvian cuisine (Pope Leo holds citizenship in both the United States and Peru).
Why is the number 14 featured in the ad below? Well, The Leo is our 14th pasty creation, he’s Pope Leo the 14th, and his birthday is on the 14th of September!
Some fun facts about Pope Leo…born in Chicago, Illinois, the first American and Peruvian Pope, an avid tennis fan, speaks 5 languages, and loves chocolate cake and Easter peeps.
08/26/2026
Happy Birthday News at the Walker House! In honor of Pope Leo XIV’s 71st birthday on September 14, the Walker House has created a Pope Pasty–The Leo. Make your reservation now to join us for a special Pope Pasty birthday lunch to celebrate this special occasion!
So, what’s a Pope Pasty? It’s a scrumptious pasty filled with Beef, Sweet and White Potatoes, Beef Broth, B**r, Onions, Peas, Cilantro, Cumin, Siracha Sauce (just a pinch), Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and wrapped in our fabulous flaky crust. In short, it’s a mix of American and Peruvian cuisine (Pope Leo holds citizenship in both the United States and Peru).
Why is the number 14 featured in the ad below? Well, The Leo is our 14th pasty creation, he’s Pope Leo the 14th, and his birthday is on the 14th of September!
Some fun facts about Pope Leo…born in Chicago, Illinois, the first American and Peruvian Pope, an avid tennis fan, speaks 5 languages, and loves chocolate cake and Easter peeps.
04/29/2026
CELEBRATE MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY WITH A WALKER HOUSE PEACH PASTY and a heart-shaped Mom sugar cookie! Wondering what a peach pasty is? It’s a scrumptious pasty (7oz) filled with chopped peaches and splashes of sugar, lemon juice, and butter… and it’s wrapped in our fabulous flaky crust. Mom’s pasty and sugar cookie will be packaged in a beautiful bakery box with a Happy Mother’s Day message (see photo). $5 each.
Taking orders now for frozen peach pasties (baking instructions included). Call or email Kathy: 608.553.0728 – [email protected] PICK-UP DATES START ON MONDAY, MAY 4.
03/21/2026
THE WALKER HOUSE IS STILL TAKING ORDERS FOR THEIR POPULAR EASTER HAM POT PIE PASTY! Let the Easter Bunny put more than eggs in your basket this year. Ask him (or her) to hop down to the Walker House and pick up some of our delicious ham pot pie pasties! It’s a scrumptious pasty filled with honey baked ham, carrots, peas, onions, creamy sauce, fresh herbs and wrapped in our fabulous flaky crust. Easter dinner at its best—super yummy and fuss-free! Taking orders now for frozen ham pot pie pasties (baking instructions included). $5 each. Call or email: 608.553.0728 – [email protected]
03/11/2026
WALKER HOUSE EASTER HAM POT PIE PASTY IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Let the Easter Bunny put more than eggs in your basket this year. Ask him (or her) to hop down to the Walker House and pick up some of our delicious ham pot pie pasties! It’s a scrumptious pasty filled with honey baked ham, carrots, peas, onions, creamy sauce, fresh herbs and wrapped in our fabulous flaky crust. Easter dinner at its best—super yummy and fuss-free! Taking orders now for frozen ham pot pie pasties (baking instructions included). $5 each. Call or email: 608.553.0728 – [email protected]
02/22/2026
01/29/2026
Check out some fun facts about St. Piran at https://www.coombefarmcottages.co.uk/everything-well-14.../ The information includes a song about St. Piran:
“He is remembered on this special day
He found his way to us through Perran Bay
Storms and tempest did not stop this man
Sailed to Cornwall which is our homeland
We can still remember what he did for us
Sailed from Ireland and in God he’d trust
His name was Piran and on mill stone round
Sailed to Cornwall which is our homeland”
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