First Snow of 2012
From Larry… I’m not a big fan of cold weather, especially when it involves snow and ice, but aside from that it’s always exciting to see that first snow of the year. I can enjoy it for a day or two, but that doesn’t mean I want to live in it. 😉 It actually snowed […]
Appalachian Mountains? Smokies? Blue Ridge?
The Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Appalachian Mountains all come together for you at Timberwolf Creek.
Gunfights and glory at Ghost Town in the Sky
From Larry’s Desk… People always ask me ‘What’s there to do in Maggie Valley?’ My answer, with a wink is, ‘Nothing. And we like it like that.’ But truth be told there are a lot of things to do. Unique things that you just can’t do most other places. Like this one. The Ghost Town […]
Quarterversary – the 3 Month Anniversary Gift List
I love my brides. You all know that I do. Grooms are pretty ok, too. And they’re always saying, once the wedding ceremony’s done and they’re heading back home, “We’re definitely coming back for our anniversary!” I’ve taken to responding, “You don’t have to wait a year. You can come back on your 3-month anniversary.” […]
Horses in the pasture come to greet me
The air is fresh and cool after a good rain. The only sound is coming from the creek. It’s hard to describe how serene it is. You have to just see it for yourself.  —Larry
Buttermilk Pancakes – light as air and lots tastier
The meringue makes the pancakes say, “Poof!” when they hit the griddle.
The Engagement Ring – a note to my brides
The intention has now been realized, and the promise fulfilled.
A Hosta, by any other name…
Ok, maybe you can help. I’ve spent endless hours on Google, trying to identify my hostas. These are the ones I have in abundance, planted in the outdoor wedding chapel gardens… but there are others… I’ve learned more about hostas than I ever dreamed there was to know! Margins and leaf shapes and textures, etc. […]
Mid-spring Walkabout
the last of the daffodils, the last of the hyacinth
Daffodils, Lilacs and Hostas – Oh My!
It must be April! The daffodils have already been blooming like mad in an early spring frenzy. The one pictured here is a late-comer (if you can imagine a daffodil being late on the first of April. But isn’t he a beauty, all white and dapper with his pale yellow collar… His name is actually […]