Drove out to the beautiful Long Valley to pick apples–which for me, is really about seeing the goats! omg, I just love them. I love fall and all the colors. It was a gorgeous day.
Walks in Autumn
The weather has been so gorgeous lately. I’ve really enjoyed my walks—even in fog. The pops of yellow and orange are even more stunning in the gray mist. The leaves are really coming down now and soon the trees will be bare. I will really miss this season. Daylight Savings starts tomorrow.
Whirlwind tour of the Berkshires
My friend and I embarked on a road trip to Western Massachusetts to catch the fall foliage—something I’ve wanted to do every year but didn’t plan. It started with the idea to go to Vermont, but that was a tad too far. We started in West Stockbridge and went to an amazing bookstore called Shaker Mill. It had the most incredible displays, props and open feeling. Windows were wide open and rocking chairs were scattered about for those who wanted to read. A converted barn packed with creativity and autumn views out the windows.
From there, we headed over to the Clark museum and I was impressed with so many Renoirs. An amazing collection. Then, a quick trip to Moca in North Adams, where I was more excited to see how they converted old mills than the contemporary art. I love those old mill buildings!
The next day we wound our way down to Stockbridge, then Great Barrington and back up to Lenox. Every single turn of the road yielded a more gorgeous view! Truly incredible! We went to the Norman Rockwell museum where I gained a new appreciation of this talented man. So impressive. And I really loved the time he took to so carefully set up photos for each of his illustrations. Insane! The detail…
Stayed at a crazy old inn with a roaring fireplace and panoramic views. Then headed home, stopping in Hudson, NY. What a fun trip! I will have to create a separate post about something I stumbled on in this town. I was so inspired. More to come!
after the rain...
Autumn is especially gorgeous after a rain storm. I took these while driving around town earlier this week. Those colors!!!!
A day in the country...
Had such a nice day apple picking a few weekends ago. Talk about gorgeous scenery! I couldn’t wait to see the goats, but like so much this year, Covid threw a wrench in that and they were not at the farm. :(
We had a lot of laughs and I am now the proud owner of WAY too many Fuji’s and Gala’s! (which I will bring back to my talented baker friend to turn into a pie!) Ha! :)
