Butte Creek Mill — Attraction in Eagle Point

I was quite upset when the mill burned down a few years back. The Mill was my go-to place for fresh spices, a throwback to the days of the general store. I just heard that it is rebuilt and open for business. I immediately drove out there and purchased replacements for all the store bought spices in my spice rack. The spices cost a tad more than the store bought ones, but the difference between them is amazing. The day I went, the museum was open. A very interesting peak into how the stores and the product packaging have changed since the time of the general stores. I could go on and on, there is so much more than I can put into this review. If you haven't been, go. If you haven't been back go now. You...

The mill has been beautifully restored. The structure is amazing. They still have the small store where you can buy fresh ground flour and misc. Items. I took my great grandson with me, he's 12 and was fascinated with it all. While talking to the owner, they offered to give him a tour of the areas where public was not allowed so he really enjoyed that. The only thing I missed was the big water wheel that had been on the back by the creek . I was sad it was not there,it was an integral part of the old mill. But the owners are very nice and we really...

Meeting everyone that keeps the mill afloat, how they make all of the baking goods, the folks that in all of the years that have owned this mill....that's why we love it here. This place with lots of help can and will get back up and going. They're going to need A lot of help. Whether it be volunteering or digging just a little deeper in our pockets, we as a loving community and those far away can help immensely. I pray that good things are headed their way. May our Great God give them an abundance of strength, courage to get through the rough times and...