Our Story
harry and sylvia wolf
Harry and Sylvia Wolf have been beloved members of the Skippack community since 1967, when they purchased and moved into their historic farmhouse built in the 1830s. In 1973, they designed and built Green Wolf’s Village Barn, a unique and enduring establishment that serves as a blend of historical appreciation, craftsmanship, and local tradition.
In 1972, Sylvia co-founded Skippack Days, originally a fine arts and crafts festival celebrating local artisans. The festival featured local artists, blacksmiths, broom makers, potters, and more, becoming a cherished tradition in the village. To this day, Harry and Sylvia continue to host fine artisans during Skippack Days, as well as during other village events, maintaining a welcoming space for creativity and community.
Green Wolf’s Village Barn became home to two distinctive family-owned businesses: Fox & Wolf, Harry’s woodworking and furniture business, and The Poor Match Girl, Sylvia’s boutique. Harry, who grew up in Gwynedd Meeting, Pennsylvania, graduated from George School, a Quaker high school located in Bucks County, where he developed a passion for woodworking that would shape his career. Originally, Fox & Wolf focused on furniture repair and restoration but soon transitioned to custom cabinetry, earning a reputation as one of the most distinguished cabinetry shops in the Greater Philadelphia area—a legacy that endures to this day. Beyond his work, Harry dedicated 15 years to the Skippack Township Planning Commission, contributing to the thoughtful growth of the community.
Sylvia’s childhood began in King Manor, later relocating to Harleysville, Pennsylvania. From a young age, she admired a historic farmhouse in Skippack, often sharing with family and friends her deep love for the home she would one day come to own. This dream became a reality, and today, she and Harry live in that very farmhouse right next door to the Barn. Together, they have fostered a rich family life, nurturing two children, Stacey and Craig, who now continue the family’s legacy in the community.
Sylvia’s business, The Poor Match Girl, began as a children’s clothing boutique specializing in smocked dresses and later transitioned to offer handmade gifts, antiques, and reproduction furniture until closing in the mid-1980s. Over the years, Harry and Sylvia expanded Green Wolf’s Village Barn to include additional retail spaces, creating a welcoming marketplace where local artisans and small businesses could flourish. They also curated a personal collection of early 19th-century antiques, affectionately known as Gifts From Our Loving Husbands, which is displayed in the barn’s nave for visitors to enjoy.
Today, Green Wolf’s Village Barn stands as a testament to Harry and Sylvia’s commitment to preserving heritage, promoting local artistry, and fostering a close-knit community in Skippack—a village they are proud to call home.
We warmly welcome you to explore Green Wolf’s Village Barn, where you can immerse yourself in the charm of our historic venue with its diverse assortment of high-end local businesses, and connect with our lively community. Join us to experience the exceptional shopping and dining that defines Skippack Village, and be part of our ongoing journey.