It was a much needed break from the city sounds, sights and smells. As soon as the city was a distant reflection in the rear view mirror, the noise dissipated to near silence and we took in deep breaths of the crisp clean air. Sigh....
We arrived at our beautiful cottage cozy a fireplace to take away the autumn chill. It was perfect, but the best part was the view.
A little rain made the day rich and saturated with color. I put a plastic bag over my camera and went out into the rain.
We just decided to drive. We came across a sign for fresh apple cider. It brought us here to the back yard where the cider house showed the recent work of the fresh cider.
We found a small barn with fresh produce, apple cider and other treats for the taking...all using the honor system.
We stumbled upon a village doctor's farm and spent the rainy afternoon walking from pasture to pasture. Gracie enjoying the company of Uncle Tad and Auntie Helen.
We wandered upon an idyllic covered bridge.
Ate delicious apples from the cottage.
Took a rest after a hike through the woods along a beautiful stream to the perfect view.
No road trip is complete without our sweet sweet Lilly.
The colors, quiet beauty, and crisp clean air made for a perfect weekend, but the very best part was just being with family, family we don't get to see too often.
Getting to know "Auntie Helen" was a highlight.
Our day's drive back to the cottage encountered a wedding at sunset in this beautiful little church.
To top off the day, we chopped wood and started a fire snuggling in with a cup of hot cocoa.
It really was a perfect day.
On our last morning I awoke before dawn and tiptoed out of the house. I didn't want to miss a moment of the beauty of this special piece of creation. It was....awe-inspiring, re-prioritizing and well, peaceful. We left having spent much needed time together without internet, entertainment and other distractions of work and commitments. And, we left with promises to return...maybe not always to the same physical place, but to a place where we can escape our busy lives and just be - be together enjoying the gifts of family, enjoying the gifts of the simple life, enjoying the gift of creation.
4 comments:
Sounds heavenly! I'm feeling the need for our family to unplug from all distractions and get away together too...
What an escape!! Sounds (and looks) like it was heavenly.
beautiful pictures of your beautiful family! so fun!
Hey Martha! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. I am so happy I found your blog too! I love your pictures, especially that last one of the lake and fishing boat. Hope you guys are doing well!
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