 The south side of the Appalachian mountain range in October is a roller coaster of colors. Blushing red and vibrant yellow leaves fill the distance between farmhouses of all ages and conditions. Towns like Floyd, Virginia, and their surrounding communities are sparse reminders that Virginians have settled some of the most beautiful mountains in North America. Taylor's aunt, uncle, niece, and nephew met the two of us at the Buffalo Mountain Getaway in Willis, Virginia. Soon after making re-acquaintance, we enjoyed a delicious homemade stew and a competitive board game. Taylor's aunt took the victory before we all rested for the day ahead. The next morning, our homemade breakfast of bacon, eggs, potatoes, and preserved pears prepared us for our day of exploring Virginia's countryside. We headed into the town of Floyd to start the day.  The Floyd Farmers Market was our first destination. Despite the October chill, local folks were selling hardy vegetables, various cuts of meats, and handmade items. We set out into the countryside after exploring the town and having lunch at The Floyd Country Store. Driving toward the Rocky Knob Recreation Area after lunch revealed several beautiful views across Southern Virginia. The hills seemed to ripple away into a vast, green sea sprinkled with islands of bright change. We pulled into a few viewing areas before driving to the Mabry Mill. The property featured an overshot mill constructed in 1908, a blacksmith shop, and the home of the family who owned them.
  After our walk about the Mabry property, we made our way down the mountain to the Chateau Morrisette Winery. The massive winery featured tastings, cheese samples, and tours of the facility. It was a wonderful way to end a beautiful day in the mountains.
Our night ended after a homemade enchilada meal, a game of Catan, and reflection on the day. It was a quick but wonderful weekend with family in a the foothills of Virginia.
18 Comments
Laura
11/19/2017 02:14:21 pm
Looks so fun! Especially the winery! :) 11/19/2017 02:21:20 pm
Love the Blue Ridge Mountains! My family is from northern Virginia but I was talking to someone about how I know little about the southern part cept driving through it. May need to get up there to discover little towns like Floyd. What a wonderful find! 11/22/2017 08:00:50 am
Wow what a great weekend for you, I really love this kind of celebration as I lived in Philippines before we don't have this kind of memorable day for veterans and it's the same here in Belgium as well. I would really love to give recognition to those people who have contributed a lot to my country.
John
12/3/2017 03:32:08 pm
It was all very fun. The winery was a hidden gem. Leave a Reply. |
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