The mountains were calling

I had a million things to do today. I should have gotten my work done. But I couldn’t get my mind off a friend in Richmond who is going through some serious health issues and is back in the hospital.... (photos, continue reading here)

Photos ... Skyline Drive in late November 2014

The Friday before Thanksgiving … we took the day to play in Shenandoah National Park. It was sunny but a very cold 22 degrees with some wind and few visitors. I wrote about our day with photos.... (continue reading here)

Apple Butter Festival Saturday at Skyland

Saturday, September 21. Come to Skyland as the staff sets up the copper kettles and stokes up the fire for a day of apple boiling. Watch the process, give the kettle a stir, and try a delicious sample. Then take home some fresh-from-the-kettle jars of apple butter. The Chef will be creating a great menu of items such as grilled chicken with an apple salsa, apple smoked barbecue, granny apple cole slaw, apple cobbler and hot & cold apple cider. Wine tasting, pony rides, children’s crafts, and live entertainment featured throughout the day. Held on the historic lower level area at Skyland Resort, miles 41.7 or 42.5 on Skyline Drive.

Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell