Murray's Mill

Life goes on despite our pain and sorrow. What better way to remember our lovely daughter than a day out in nature. Amy loved being strolled along the Greenway, around the park and just down the road to get fresh air and sunshine. We'd been to Murray's Mill with her years ago, so on Mother's Day my husband and I took a quiet and reflective drive out that way. Here's a few photos I took, although they didn't come out as well as I'd hoped.

We missed the Storytelling Festival but they will be celebrating their 100th birthday in July so we will venture back to visit then.

This is a beautiful wall that's been built, leading down to the mill.

Panoramic shot of the dam & water wheel.

I've seen the mill looking better. Apparently they had a big party the night before and the clean up crew was still in the process of cleaning up.

A tranquil tree shaded pathway and footbridge make a nice entrance into the forested area.

Lovely Mountain Laurel grows thick in this area.

Fantastic textures on this fern shrouded log.

I thought this tree was interesting. It looks like an old and dead poison ivy vine is permanently entwined in it's bark.

A footpath led down under the bridge and I just adored the rugged beauty and aging of this retaining wall. Plus the glimpse of the waterwheel in the background made for one of my favorite photos of the day.

An old Pepsi box (?) has been sitting for too long in the weather outside the old country store.

A pretty display of bright and bold colors at the corner of the front porch invites visitors to sit a spell and relax.

This tree sits in the front yard of a house across the street. As you can see, it's rotted clear through. 

This big guy was sitting on top of a fence post down the road.

There's a glimpse of our Sunday afternoon. 

Do you have a peaceful place to go and enjoy the warm weather and sunshine?

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