Fallingwater

Have you been to this organic architectural masterpiece?

GO!

This is one of those places that pictures just cannot capture with any degree of mastery.

You must feel it.

Smell it.

Hear it.

Breath it.

Frank Lloyd Wright was pure creative genius.

And when you go, stay here.

The Summit Inn

Authentic History

Wide comfortable verandas perfect for a little knitting hour, people watching and sunset viewing.

Wonderful Dining and

The most perfect large stone fireplace

ideal for a nightcap with the one you love.

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If you are a lover of art and architecture as I am, visit Artsy.net  
Their Frank Lloyd Wright page is worth exploring!  



Hopping Over the Pond

I've been on a little journey.

to Merry old England.

To visit a dear friend. 

Who took many more photos than I.

And told the story so well

right here.

It was a needed and memorable trip.
Full of exploring the gardens and colleges of Cambridge,

Punting on the river,

 With much girl talk and laughter and family getting-to-know-yous,

a festival full of sheep and hounds, clangers and french lemonade, and a bit of fun with the borrowed grandchildren,

A few glasses of wine and some knitting, beautiful walks and antiquing, tea and amazing dinners.

Thank you Sue and Peter and Family.

Thank You.  

A Work-In-Progress Retreat

Wine tasting and Wool.

My kind of retreat.
 

 

The afternoon event was sponsored by Fibre Space one of my local city side go-to yarn shops, and held at the lovely Zephaniah winery in Lounoun Co, Virginia.

Bill and Bonnie welcomed us to their historic home and into their parlor tuned tasting room.
We enjoyed tasty treats and cheeses, a sampling of seven wines, some of the best sangria these lips have ever met and a chance to get out the WIPs and work a few rows.

Chatting, wine and knitting...how many mistakes do you were discovered the next day?

I am still oogling over that mantle.

 

I must admit that I did not accomplish much on my current WIPs.

Vests for the little boys. There is one in red and one in blue coming up next.

 

Mystery yarn. Label lost long ago. I love the copper and nickel colorway.

 

There was just too much exploring to do outside.

And purchases to be made back inside.
 

 

 

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Sharing with WIP Wednesday

Barnery Turned Winery

Our way of preparing for a monster storm?

Going motorcycle riding with our oldest and his friends while stopping in at a couple of those awesome Virginia Wineries.

Although I have been to the small and quaint Sharp Rock Winery a few times, looking at it from the vantage point of posting Barn Charm photos was a new opportunity.

We also had stopped at

 Early Mountain Vineyards (formerly Sweely Estate Winery)

I am quite happy the old barn was spared demolition when the large stately

hospitality areas were built.

The new owners have made vast improvements since we last visited.

Inside was a fabulous tasting room

and outside plenty of space for relaxing

or if the spirit moves you...and you are as competitive as my Joey

a little game involving trying to catch a ring on the hook on the pole.

 Joey won.

 I lost count on how many tries it took.

(Or how many glasses of wine were consumed waiting for someone to score)

 I do believe a good time was had by all. 

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Hope all my fellow Mid-Atlantic blogger friends stay safe.

I will be knitting and baking my way through the wind and rain. 

And maybe enjoying a glass of wine or two..

~ Joan

Sunday Drive

Seemed many had the same thought.

The GPS lady had no say at all this time.

We knew where we were headed.

Up and over the mountain from our home and along Fort Valley Road.

One of the most scenic in Virginia.

Enjoy the tour!

Apple Harvest Shed

I like the evolution of this old home. Can you see where a porch used to be?

 Old Rag Mountain. A hiker's paradise. Our farm is on the other side.

That orb would make a great centerpiece in the garden

Much respect for those enjoying the moment without the motor.

All of the photos were taken while cruising. Thank goodness for the super fast automatic shutter setting thingy.

Happily sharing with Barn Charm
Hope you have a wonderful week.
~Joan