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A scenic vista from the parking lot at Showalter's Orchard in Timberville, VA.
An old school turned into the Forestville Quicksburg Community Center.
Jon Henry General Store in New Market, VA always has an abundant supply of seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants.
A view looking down the lane from Mem's Bottoms Covered Bridge in Mount Jackson, VA.
Freshly picked apples at Showalter's Orchard in Timberville, VA.
Edinburg Mill in Edinburg, VA.
G.G....and truck Showalters Orchard Timberville VA 10/7/23
A beautiful bunch of dried hydrangea at Showalter's Orchard in Timberville, VA.
Mem's Bottom Covered bridge in Mount Jackson, VA.
An old oil can overhead at Swover Creek Farm Brewery.
Third Hill Winery, Quicksburg, VA.
Some old local crates on display at Third Hill Winery in Quicksburg, VA.
Cave Ridge Vineyard in Conicville, VA. This is a favorite vineyard for Mike and Alice.
Sun shining down on Third Hill Winery in Quicksburg, VA.
Alice's find~ an old purple bike with a basket for seasonal flowers/decorations.
The view outside the front of Alice's house.
Beautiful morning walk on the Storybrook Trail on the Massanutten Mountain.
Mike took a walk in the water under the Mem's Covered Bridge in Mount Jackson and captured this shot with leaves and shadows from the bridge.
Another shot under the Mem's Bottom Bridge in Mount Jackson, VA.
Muse Vineyard at sunset, Woodstock, VA.
Another view of Muse Vineyard at dusk, Woodstock, VA.
A view from the deck at the overlook from the Storybrook Trail in New Market, VA. Looking at the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background.
A very yummy charcuterie board at Cave Ridge Vineyard in Conicville, VA.
A great bite of peppered Genoa Salami, Gouda cheese and raspberry preserves from Cave Ridge Vineyard, Mount Jackson, VA.
A look down the rows of grapes, still beautiful even in the fall. Cave Ridge Vineyard, Conicville, VA.
A last look as we walk away from the vineyard at Cave Ridge Vineyard in Conicvile, VA.
Muse Vineyard, Woodstock, VA.
The "Guy" grabbing a shot before leaving Muse Vineyard, Woodstock, VA.
A quick jaunt up the Storybrook Tail (The Overlook) outside of New Market, VA.
The view from the observation deck on the Storybrook Trail in New Market, VA.
A beautiful November morning at the end of the Storybrook Trail in New Market, VA.
The trees made a perfect window to peek through a few steps away from the observation deck on the Storybrook trail.
We spotted this mural in Mount Jackson, VA on Veterans Day.
A mural on a building on Main Street in Mount Jackson, VA. Of course, it depicts one of our favorite spots!
The Union Church and Cemetery believed to be erected in 1825. Over the years many soldiers have been buried there. It was also said to have been used as a hospital and stable during the Civil War. Reuben Moore, in 1822, gave the 1/2 acre of land for the sole purpose of having a meeting house, a school house and a burying ground to be used by all Christians. Betsy Steenbergen from Mt. Airy led the effort in the building of the church. The church combined congregations from Lutheran, Episcopalian. Methodist and Brethren churches. Around the 1930s, the churches all took on their own buildings. After the church had been abandoned, the first Garden Club ladies of Mount Jackson took on the task of cleaning up the grounds. Since then, a board of trustees oversees the needs of the building and cemetery.
The Union Chruch and Cemetery is a landmark of Mount Jackson, VA.
The Winery at Kindred Pointe in Conicville, VA. This vineyard is owned by Alice's old high school friends, Bruce and Amy Helsley.
One of the first pictures that "The Girl" took from her Leica D-lux7. (A little decoration on Alice's coffee table.)
A view from the driveway of Alice's house.
A beautiful fall day on the Storybrook Trail.
The sloping side of the mountain from the observation deck on the Storybrook Trail.
The view from the observation deck at the Storybrook Trail.
From the observation deck on the Storybrook Trail, the road looks so tiny, but so prominent at the same time.
So many beautiful things to notice in this picture from the Storybrook Trail.
Another great view from the Storybrook trail.
A beautiful view of the mountains opening up from the evergreens on the Storybrook trail.
The walk back down the Storybrook Trail~ a stop to look at the rocks and lichen growing.
Walking back down from the Storybrook Trail.
The Girl and The Guy catching their shadows walking down the Storybrook trail.
The beauty and contrast of a tree's bark on the Storybrook Trail.
Lichen covering rocks on the Storybrook Trail.
Yep! Another shot of the Covered Bridge in Meem's Bottom.
Meem's Bottom Covered Bridge.
The side of the road near the covered bridge at Meem's Bottom.
Mike was able to walk down to the bottom of the Meem's Bottom covered bridge to capture this spectacular shot!
The foundation of the Meem's Bottom Bridge in Mount Jackson, VA.
"The Guy" stepped into the Shenandoah River at the covered bridge at Meem's Bottom.
Another look at the foundation of the covered bridge at Meem's Bottom.
Standing in the Shenandoah River at the covered bridge.
The Veteran's Memorial in Mount Jackson, VA honoring all branches of the military.
Front door of the Union Church in Mount Jackson, VA.
The Union Church in Mount Jackson, VA.
This was the first time "The Girl" and "The Guy" were stopped by someone asking why we were taking pictures. This building used to be Southern States that Alice remembers as a little girl. Throwing out family names made the fella that stopped us much happier.
Formerly the Southern States in Mount Jackson, VA.
Mount Jackson remembering Veterans.
A view of one of the buildings at Kindred Pointe Winery.
Wine and cider tastings at Kindred Pointe in Conicville, VA.
Unusual cider flavors at Kindred Pointe, including pineapple, raspberry, ginger and cherry bomb.
A look from the parking lot at Kindred Pointe.
Our view from our outdoor seating on the patio at Kindred Pointe.
On the wall at Kindred Pointe. Amy, the owner, loves horses.
Our view from our seats at Kindred Pointe.
The pavilion at Cave Ridge Winery.
A very yummy charcuterie board at Cave Ridge.
Capturing the light at Cave Ridge Winery.
Another great late afternoon at Cave Ridge Winery!
A long look at the vines at Cave Ridge.
A few grapes remain on the vines at Cave Ridge Winery.
