Fall Sunrise

Fall Sunrise

I try to always take a day off when the fall colors emerge. I started the day by heading up to Roanoke Mountain Overlook for sunrise. It’s so peaceful to almost have a whole mountain to yourself and to watch the sun rise on a cool morning. The contrast of the...
Beliveau Estate

Beliveau Estate

I’m just now posting about our visit to Beliveau Estates Winery a few weeks ago. We had been before, but it has been a few years. Since it’s only 30 minutes away, I can’t figure out why I haven’t been more? It’s beautiful — rolling...
Lavender

Lavender

After attending a peony workshop at Pharsalia in May, I was anxious to return and signed up for the Lavender Workshop, since I really love it and use the essential oil around the house for so many things. It was in partnership with Sunshine Lavender Farms from North...
Horticulture Garden

Horticulture Garden

We finally had our family photo shoot after having to cancel it 3 or 4 times due to crazy spring weather. So, our spring shoot became a summer shoot. Our wonderful photographer, Christina Wolfe, suggested the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech and I’m so...
How to be a tourist at home

How to be a tourist at home

We love to travel. And, we love our kids and are extremely lucky to be parents. But for us, these two don’t mix so well right now — traveling and twin two-year-olds isn’t the best combo. So, I have intentionally set out to find more fun things to do...