Long before Holly Hill Inn was a famous Kentucky restaurant, it was formally known as Hermosa — but simply called Up Home by the family who lived there. Native son Bob Rouse has written an intimate and heartwarming story that captures the lives, love, joy and heartbreak of his Parrish ancestors.

“Bob Rouse, in his beautifully written stories about his family and their happy home, details why the Holly Hill Inn is so special. It was always about the people.” Chef Ouita Michel

The Parrish family was for many decades the leading family in MIdway. Bob Rouse has done a wonderful job of recalling and producing a snapshot of what is such a rich history of the Midway area.” Ben Chandler III, Former US Congressman, Kentucky Attorney General and Kentucky State Auditor