Fall festivities

The middle of October equals peak foliage in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. I stole off for a weekend getaway with some friends of mine to soak up the essence of autumn. We started off at the fall festival at Shelton Vineyards, which was absolutely delightful. Along with the wine tastings, there was a craft show and local vendors selling apples and pumpkins, which happen to be two of my favorite fall fixtures. To immortalize the event, I bought a whimsical tin crafted angel to symbolize the carefree feeling that epitomized the day.
A beautiful drive in the mountains brought us to Olde Beau, where Geoff and Whitney were married exactly one year ago. It was fun to reminisce on that special day, and sweet to see the couple look so lovingly at one another. We started the party early at her family’s home in the mountains, accompanied by a hoppin Itunes mix, dinner and drinks, and best of all, lifelong friends sharing stories, laughs, and good times.


Before heading back to reality, we woke up the next morning to take a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway, captivated by the endless array of oranges, yellows, reds, and greens. A hearty breakfast at a local joint filled us with sweet potato pancakes, blackcherry jam, and the best homemade biscuits I have ever had. I hope that this getaway becomes an annual tradition, a perfect celebration of God’s gift of nature, friends, and the simple pleasures in life.