Edwards Mill — Local services in Hollister

A local from Branson shared with us this gem of a place to visit. It's a college campus with many interesting things going on. Edward's Mill is run by students (plus lots of other shops) on campus. We walked into this neat old mill with it running and rumbling - making the floor vibrate. We were greeted by a student who explained what the process was and showed us around. They also had a lower level you could explore with interesting historical info. We purchased pancake/waffle mix (one of several different items they made). They ask for your name and email address in case you want to ever order anything online in the future keeping a record of what...

Cute rustic shop where students are happy to assist guests. There are samples to try which were tasty. I had a mini cornbread muffin as well as a sweet bread. Purchased pepper jelly that doesn’t have added sugars. There were lots of flavors available. There were soaps, lotions, lip balms. They have nice fragrance. I enjoyed both gardenia and vanilla. Purchased spearmint lip balm. Very smooth application for winter dry lips. The cabin outside is a perfect backdrop for photo op. Adjacent building is the stained glass and candle shop. If you are near the Ozark University, stop by for some natural...

What used to be an old mill is now a store and museum. All of the main parts of the mill are still intact and functional though I have no idea how often it is turned on. Originally a water wheel turned the grindstones but now several electric motors are in place. Lots of information on old time planting, harvesting, and milling. There is fresh flour for sale along with a few other items. Educational and maybe of...