Tuesday, August 19, 2014

International Celtic Festival Hunter Mt.

International Celtic Festival
Hunter Mountain hosts the International Celtic Festival featuring fantastic entertainment from the Emerald Isles, plus world-class Irish-American bands and dancers. Dozens of authentic Irish vendors, traditional foods, and plenty of beverages. Sunday features a Bagpipe Competition, followed by the spectacular Mass March as hundreds of pipers and drummers march down the mountain in unison. After the Mass March, the entire procession will play as one at the base of the mountain – it’s a spine-tingling sight that is not to be missed. For more information visit their website.  
http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/festivals/summer-festivals-celtic.aspx

Newports Castle Hill Inn

The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn
is the perfect classic New England al fresco dining
experience.  The rolling Lawn really is a timeless Newport
icon.  The little rock beach below the Inn has been named the Grace Kelly Beach.  
Over the summer of 1956, Grace Kelly retreated to the solace of Castle Hill between takes of High Society, an American musical-comedy set in Newport. The film also starred Hollywood greats Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, who vie for Kelly’s socialite character amidst the glamour of the oceanfront mansions. When not relaxing in her Harbor House at Castle Hill, Kelly would sneak down the rocky landscape to the water’s edge.  
The staff ended up building her a staircase to make it a little
easier for her to climb up and down.  David came with me on our day trip on Friday.  
It was an "embarrassment of riches" as David would say.  



Wednesday, August 13, 2014

A gift from Randy

For almost 20 years now the Frog & Swan
owned by Randy Grobe has been at the bottom of 
our hill in Tryon N.C.  Randy is like an uncle
to the Wolfe Gang.  Who can count how many times he found 
Spencer outside of his antique shop in diapers.  
When I was visiting home a few weeks ago I was on the
hunt for a great ring I could have fun with.  I pulled this one out
when mom and I were talking to Randy.  He took a look at it then said
"It's yours."  Such kind generosity. It's priceless to me. 
When I wear it i'll always think of you Randy.
Thank you.



Friday, August 8, 2014

Stone Barns Harvest Fest 2014

Join in this community celebration of the farm at its most fruitful. Festivities for the whole family include live music, hands-on farming activities, food-crafting, a farmer's market with delicious seasonal fare, hayrides, farm Olympics and more.

Sunday, October 5, 2014
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, rain or shine

http://www.stonebarnscenter.org/visit/harvest-fest.html

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Joy, Jamie and Little Lewie

Joy one of my dearest most beloved 
friends in the world had a beautiful little baby boy.
I finally was able to have a little visit with all of them.
Her husband Jamie (a musician) is just wonderful and 
Lewie is just so precious.  

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Rea's Farmhouse

Ok, so i'm not even going to mention how long
Reagan and I have known one another.  But she and her
husband have been redecorating her Grandfathers old farmhouse 
and it is coming along so beautifully.  From the gorgeous view
of chocolate drop Mountain to her Great-Grandfathers 200 year old dining 
room table.  It's a house full of love and timeless antiques.

Monday, August 4, 2014

My little Supermen

I got the chance to watch my adorable little nephews 
for a few hours in Hendersonville N.C. while
mommy went to the doctors 
and the grocery store...by herself! 
I just love these two little supermen.