Haines takes a walk in the woods.
Category Archives: Valle Crucis
This morning’s early light was beautiful, but fleeting. By the time I made it out the door with my coffee and camera, I missed the light show. No matter. Sloshing around the boggy fields in flip flops while watching the morning birds was sublime. Location: Goodnight Farm, Valle Crucis
My last post had me lamenting the lack of winter here in the mountains of NC. I’m over it. Spring is here…and it’s glorious. Long days, warm and delicate light, and early morning fog. Now I remember why I love this place. Here are some morning pics from one of my favorite neighborhood hikes. ...
It’s official. the Heistand boys will be getting some sugar and spice and all things nice in their world. The stork should be making a delivery in late July. We couldn’t be happier.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
Cue the Burl Ives and step into a North Carolina Christmas tradition. We are fortunate to live in the “Christmas tree capital of the world.” Our farmers don’t grow corn. They grow Fraser Fir Christmas trees and export them all over the country. Boone is bustling with vacationers who have come to cut their own...
It began with a few Episcopalians selling their crafts and baked goods in a modest apple barn in 1979. The Valle Crucis Country Fair is now a full blown spectacle of 100′s of craftspeople and tens of thousands of visitors. Vendors set up well before dawn and miles of cars begin lining up along Hwy...
We had our coldest Oct 1st on record, beating the previous low mark by 4 degrees. Higher elevations picked up their first dusting of snow. I was out early on my way to the Hound Ears Climbing Competition and this was the scene that was unfolding near by house. The light only lasted a few...
Clement turned 8 today and began his birthday celebration with a soccer match. The Animals played hard but were outmatched by their opponents.
