Back to the Cradle

Well, it's been a while since I've posted a blog. Time to get moving!

Check and I had decided to volunteer again here at the Cradle of Forestry for the fall session this year, as we did last year. Before we left, though, we talked with the manager, Christy, about our interest in running the cafe' if they were going to be able to open it again. Between COVID and roofing projects, they had closed the restaurant, gutted the kitchen, and were no longer able to have an independently-run restaurant in the space. Everyone agreed, though, that offering some kind of food here was a must. Christy contacted us in March, asking if we were still interested, and by the end of the month we were here helping with set-up.

Unfortunately, Check had to make a trip to Montreal, where he is spending some time with his folks. So I am now running the Cradle Cafe', open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I love it!




Check's mom made me the hat. I'm official!



It has been fun seeing this area come to life this spring. We have never been here before mid-August. Right now, early July, it is quite rainy and buggy!




The azaleas were gorgeous this spring







I finally visited the Biltmore Estate with friends Colleen and Cal




Hello little Red Salamander, also known as the Eastern Newt