The History of Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes
Passing down her knowledge and skills to one of her grand-children, we see Sylvia Wolf showing her granddaughter Chelsea Wolf of, VA, of how to create a horse out of corn husks which she get’s at a long running relationship with a Amish family located in Lancaster, PA and local flowers grown on the premises.
Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes Fall Decor. Fall 2004 Straw horse with floral accents; scarecrow
Over the thirty-nine years, the Wolf's have slowly been restoring their home and established Fox & Wolf Inc., as a well known master cabinetmaker. Today, the Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes and home is a glimpse into the simpler life that Skippack Village has been for many years.They invite you to stay local take the opportunity to stop by and visit and walk away enriched by the historical significance which they support and dedicate themselves for the arts and crafts.
Passing down her knowledge and skills to one of her grand-children, we see Sylvia Wolf showing her granddaughter Chelsea Wolf of, VA, of how to create a horse out of corn husks which she get’s at a long running relationship with a Amish family located in Lancaster, PA and local flowers grown on the premises.
Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes 4010 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474
I fell in love with this home when I was in my mid teens.. While driving to and from my home a mile up Store Road in Lowers Salford Township, I would stop at Route 73 and gaze across the street at that beautiful old home and dream of someday living there. Years later I met my husband who was managing an apartment complex in Lansdale and who was restoring furniture on the side. After marrying, I told him about that old home I loved so much and three years later we purchased it. The home was not much of a home at the time we bought it. I tell people we did not buy a house we bought walls practically, but we still love it.
Visit Fox & Wolf, inc Now Clebrating 40 Years!Serving the Tri-State Area
Family Finds Art, Culture and Community in Skippack Village…
(Written Oct. 2009)

Harry and Sylvia Wolf, owners of Green Wolf’s Village Barn Shoppes located at 4010 Skippack
Pike, started their journey in Skippack over forty years ago.  They were among the handful of shop
owners who founded the renowned Skippack Days Arts & Crafts Festival in 1972.  The festival,
celebrated annually during the first weekend in October, showcases artist and artisans from the
surrounding area.  In keeping with this tradition, on September 25, 2009, The Village Barn will
introducing a Bi-Monthly Art Exhibit featuring the work of such artisans.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Harry and Sylvia knows their passion for art, from
painting to sculpture, weaving to glass blowing, to the artists and artisans who create it all.  Harry
himself is an artisan by trade, as both a master cabinet and fine furniture maker.  

As a student at The George School, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Harry was captivated by the
art of woodworking at a young age.   While working in real estate in his early years, Harry continued
to dabble in his first love - furniture construction, repair and restoration. In fact, it was as a
woodworker that Harry came to meet his future wife.

Harry was introduced to Sylvia Green, a resident of Harleysville, who had a piece of furniture that
was in need of repair.   They both found a shared love for art, culture and community.  After
marrying they purchased a German farmhouse built in the 1840’s, where Sylvia could establish her
children’s clothing shop, The Poor Match Girl. In 1967 the farmhouse was in serious disrepair, and
to this day Harry and Sylvia continue to joke “… we did not buy a house … we bought walls.”    
Today the home is a testament to Harry and Sylvia’s hard work and effort.

The Village Barn is adjacent to the Wolf’s home and stands as a modern interpretation of a barn.  
The barn was designed and constructed by Harry around an old chicken coop. In 1969 he
established Fox and Wolf, originally a furniture stripping and repair business, which now focuses on
fine furniture and cabinet making.  Harry is now celebrating his 40th year in business.  His quality
craftsmanship can be found in homes and businesses throughout the Tri-State Area.

As Skippack Village continues to evolve, The Village Barn offers a glimpse into a simpler time, and
is a place where Harry and Sylvia share their love for Americana, art, and history with the
community.

Today, Green Wolf’s Village Barn Shoppes continue to offer a wide array of shopping in the rural
and quaint setting of Skippack Village.   Harry and Sylvia are excited to announce the addition of
their new Bi-Monthly Art Exhibit.   This free exhibit will showcase the work of area artists and
artisans.  Many of the exhibitors are members of local art organizations and their work will be on
exhibit at the barn every two weeks.

The idea of an art exhibit has been a dream of Harry and Sylvia’s for many years.  “We always
wanted to have a place where artists can come to exhibit and share their knowledge, especially with
children” Sylvia excitedly states.   Harry mentions “Our family is looking forward to sharing our love
of art with everyone...  we see this exhibit as a great addition to Skippack and the region.”

The Village Barn is now home to five shops, a preview of Gift’s From Our Loving Husbands – an
exhibit of 19th & 20th century household inventions designed to make a woman’s work “easier”,
and historic Skippack memorabilia.

For featured artist information, store hours, town events, as well as other wonderful local links,
please visit www.greenwolfsvillagebarn.com

Harry and Sylvia welcome you!