We enjoyed a weekend getaway to North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains last weekend, to enjoy the crisp mountain air and fall foliage. The North Carolina mountains are a short two hour drive from the lake, so it’s a favorite destination for a weekend getaway, to beat the heat of summer or to drink in the scenery.…
Happy Monday! Can you believe the Fourth of July is a week from today? I set a table in anticipation of Independence Day, and in celebration of the Red, White and Blue. North Carolina’s High Country and Blue Ridge Mountains are a two hour drive from the lake, making it a favorite weekend destination in…
Rod and Rowena visited the North Carolina mountains for some fall leaf peeping last weekend. The foliage was glorious but weather was brisk! It was 36 degrees and breezy. . . Rowena was chilled to the bone! Rowena doesn’t remember it being this cold in October the last time she visited the NC mountains. .…
Happy Weekend! I hope you’re finding ways to stay cool and beat the summer heat! We escaped to the NC mountains for a Blue Ridge getaway several weeks ago. The High Country of North Carolina is a short two hour drive, making it a frequent getaway to enjoy the fresh mountain air with its change…
We escaped to North Carolina’s High Country with friends for a Red, White & Blue Ridge Getaway over the 4th of July. Enjoying the scenery and beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here’s a prescription to beat the summer heat and lower your blood pressure. . . Have a seat and drink in the…
We took a trip to North Carolina’s High Country to escape the heat. . . Driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoying the scenic blue ridge mountain views. No humidity and a 15 degree drop in temperatures makes me want to pack my bags and head for the hills in July and stay until the end of September!…
For those of you who need an escape from the heat and humidity of summer, I’m taking you with me on a quick trip to the North Carolina mountains where the temperature ranged last weekend from the 50s in the morning to the mid 70s in the afternoon~ perfect weather in my book and teaser of fall…
We spent the weekend in the NC mountains recently to escape the heat. In addition to wine-ing a bit, we enjoyed the scenery along the Blue Ridge Parkway. I’m sharing some barn love and mountain views. . . I wish I could share the lower temps and humidity too. . . :) Please have a seat and…
We spent a weekend in the NC mountains recently to escape the heat, enjoying the scenery. While we were there, we took some time out to wine a bit. If you’re in the area, we recommend a visit to Grandfather Vineyard and Winery in Banner Elk! The terraced mountain vineyard and winery is nestled right on the…
We were fortunate to be invited for a weekend getaway to the North Carolina mountains with some friends in June. Enjoying some beautiful scenery and cooler temperatures with no humidity . . . Just the weather alone makes me want to abandon ship and head for the hills! A return visit to Grandfather Vineyard and Winery…