The land tract known as Cross Creek dates back to 1775 and sits along the Paunacussing Creek. It is believed that the original stone structure was built in circa 1876 as a carriage house by one of the Issac Stover family members. Although not a lot is known about many of its past owners, the home has taken on a wonderful personality, reflecting a bit of them all. A recent renovation of the home and property brought it up to date while preserving its very unique style and character. You will find features from raised plaster treated walls with over glaze to a corn crib style garage keeping the home's traditional look alive. The landscape design is centered on native vegetation preservation and erosion prevention. Putting all of this together has brought Carversville yet another showplace of history and beauty.

The land for the cottage was part of Solebury's largest William Penn grant given to John Scarborough in 1709. The original home was built on a 102 acre farm in the circa 1858 by Thomas Ely. Meetinghouse Cottage is a "farm twin" style home. Thomas built it for his two sons, Jeremiah and Mahlon, while he lived in what is now known as Maple Lane Farm. The cottage was then bought by artist Paul Froelich who added the great room as his art studio. He and his wife lived here until 1961. During the 1980s many Meetinghouse and Creamery Road residents banded together to preserve the area's farmland, now known as the Aquatong Valley and Honey Hollow Watershed. Meetinghouse Cottage and the surrounding land will help forever pay tribute to the area's proud Quaker history.

Circa 1850 this barn was dismantled and reconstructed by Ralph Stover for viewing during the Centennial Exposition Fair in 1876. The fair was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The barn is an example of a forebay bank barn, used primarily for hay storage and cattle. The Stover family lived in the house until 1953 when it was subdivided, including the 134 acres which is now a state park, and sold to several different buyers. Today the grist mill, tenant house, and barn are all private residences. The manor house is now a bed and breakfast. All owners have worked to keep the history of the Stover family alive and the beauty of the estate preserved.

In 1682, Wm Penn deeded 250 acres to John Scarborough. In 1746 it was reduced to 60 acres and sold to Enoch Pearson. The house was completed in 1748 and the barn in 1762. Thomas Paxson acquired the property in 1762. It stayed in the family for generations. There are many war stories and traditions handed down in the Paxson family regarding Rolling Green. It served as a camp for many armies from the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars. Many relics have been found such as the wooden mess bowl from a Continental soldier, who died and was buried there. The current owner enjoys sharing these stories and continues to make guests feel welcome in this historical home in Bucks County.

Unfortunately, we have removed this home from the tour due to un-expectedly wet conditions in the parking area.


- If you already have your tickets, new driving directions will be given to you at your first house.
- If your first house was Millhouse Cottage or Meetinghouse Cottage, please start at Trinity Church and get new driving directions there.

The house tour committee wishes to thank the generosity of our sponsors and contributors. For information on sponsorship, please click here.

The house tour committee is reaching out to our community and to members of Trinity Church, offering sponsorship opportunities. Your name and/ or company name will be listed in our professional designed communications, including our mailing to over 1,500 people.** In addition, the tour website will have a logo of approx. 100 x 200 pixels with your business name and link to your website. Many of our house tour patrons are frequent visitors to the Bucks County area as well as local residents.
We have four contribution levels:

Cottage @ $100 in addition receives 1 tour ticket

Farm @ $250 in addition receives 2 tour tickets

Manor @ $500 in addition receives 4 tour tickets

Estate @ $1,000+ in addition receives 5 tour tickets

Your donation will help support Trinity's various missions, including local charities NOVA, Aid to Friends, Bucks County Habitat for Humanity, Doylestown Area FISH, A Woman's Place and many more. A committee member will contact you to follow up and answer any questions.

For more information, please email housetour@trinitysolebury.org or contact Barbara Yount (215-968-6661) or Charlotte deJesus (215-297-5280).

** Donation must be recieved by August 27 to appear in brochure.

If you would like to make your sponsorship donation online, please click here.