38 PLACES AND THINGS I LOVE ABOUT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

A series of essays....

TAKE A SEAT OVERLOOKING THE POND THAT'S
SURROUNDED BY WILDFLOWERS AND MOUNTAINS....

....as seen through my eyes!

By: Jacqueline E Hughes

Seeking the autumn colors of the trees along the mountains was certainly not one of our main purposes for being in Waynesville, North Carolina this past weekend. Our early October visit predetermined this, I’m sorry to say. Although, there was a bit of color to be seen and appreciated. Relaxation, scenic beauty, a stay in an old log cabin, being with friends, and enjoying life in general met our criteria for this particular adventure.

Thank you Messy Nessy and your ‘cabinet of Chic curiosities,’ a website I’ve enjoyed for quite some time. One of their latest contributions, 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today, includes specific pictures they felt were unique or filled them with genuine curiosity, enough to make a mark on Messy Nessy, anyway, as well as on me!

So, with many pictures taken during our latest trip to Western North Carolina, I’ve decided to share some of them with you  in a similar manner adding my personal twist and/or caption along the way. 

1. The best way to travel, ever....with good friends!

ROAD TRIP PICNIC

2.  With the mountains hugging us and deep, dark shadows greeting us upon arrival, it's nice to have the moon and stars saying, "Good night, sleep tight," as we crawl into bed.

3.  As the sun rises over the mountains in the morning, we're greeted by the mist and fog rolling down the hills like a soft blanket of protection and love. So beautiful! 

MORNING COFFEE ON THE PORCH

4. Reflections on the Pond

5. Boyd Mountain Log Cabins and Tree Farm, Waynesville, North Carolina

6. Collections For the Birds 

7. The foggy, wild side of the Blue Ridge Parkway

8. Taking care of some business while we were there. We're selling our 2.3 acres of land in the mountains just outside of Maggie Valley. Sad to say that our 'log cabin dreams' are no more. Someone else is slated to enjoy our spectacular views!

9. Flora and Fauna?

10. More garden delights at Boyd Mountain Log Cabins

It's always so difficult and emotional when leaving this amazing place. We've stayed in several of their eight cabins throughout the years, each as beautiful and steeped in history as the next. We've shared the Long Branch with our oldest daughter and her husband and the Little Cosby together on a romantic getaway. But, our favorite cabin is the Meadow Fork that sits just above the pond. We have shared it with our then three-year-old granddaughter, Brenna, and Chris, Dan's youngest brother. We've now had the pleasure of sharing the Meadow Fork with Janis and Fred, our friends, who now hold this special place in their hearts, as well.

Next time, I will take you into the Meadow Fork cabin and share a bit of its fabulous history as it was built in the late 1790's in the beautiful Meadow Fork community of Madison County, North Carolina.

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY

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