Art At The Mill

Northern Virginia friends, or any of you who may be visiting the DC area between now and May 11, I do not want you to miss Art At The Mill at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, Virginia! This is a delightful event and venue that our family discovered in the autumn of 2011 when we were staying in a vacation home in the area. It's almost like finding a diamond in the rough. Most folks I have talked to in NOVA do not know where Millwood is or that this art show takes place there, normally twice a year (there is only a spring show for 2014). Don't miss out on this treasure!

This event is sponsored by the Clarke County Historical Association. 28% of each purchase supports the Association and the preservation of the Burwell-Morgan Mill. 2% goes to a scholarship fund in memory of Sarah P. Trumbower. The mill is quite unique in that it has an interior waterwheel. It is still a working mill, with grinding taking place on Saturdays. The kids and I want to go one Saturday to see how it all works and buy some freshly ground flour.

There are more than 1500 works of fine art by 300+ artists displayed in the mill. You can view oils, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculpture, pottery, stained glass and woodworking. Here is an idea of what you can enjoy. (Disclaimer: Since these items are for sale, they may have been sold since I was at the mill today.) 

The Burwell-Morgan Mill is not only a unique, historic, working mill, but it also has beautifully landscaped grounds that are the perfect picnic spot for one of our lovely Northern Virginia spring days. You can take your own picnic or pick one up from the charming Locke Store just across the street. 

April 26 - May 11, 2014

Burwell-Morgan Mill

15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, Virginia 22646

Hours:

Sundays - Fridays 12-5pm

Saturdays 10-6

Admission prices: 

$5 for adults

$3 for seniors

Free for students

Information:

540-955-2600

clarkehistory.org

Blessings and love. xo

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Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for this post. All opinions are my very own. 

An Afternoon With Friends

We had a marvelous afternoon yesterday with our SHIRE Co-op friends at the Rock Garden.

Our friend, Kenneth, put together this video of some of the memories...




Thanks for sharing your creative video, Kenneth! It was a wonderful memory-making event on a gloriously sunny day at the stunning gardens! We are so blessed with beautiful, vivacious friends!!!

Blessings in Jesus!

P.S. I can not figure out why only half of this video is showing. The whole thing shows up in my orginal post. Anyway, go to this link to see both halves...
Kenneth's Video

Blooms

The younger four children and I went to the Rock Garden this week while Emma was in drama rehearsals. It was a glorious spring day and the blooms were incredible.


We are thankful for spring!

All but the last two pictures were taken by Benjamin...


Blessings in Jesus!

Saturday Sunshine

We took advantage of the gorgeous sunshine and the fact that one of our favourite gardens had opened for the season and spent time enjoying the wonderful outdoors on Saturday!

Photo Credit (PC): Ben

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Many beautiful blessings! Happy May!

Nature Hike

We had a fabulous afternoon hike today! The weather was so mild. We were actually expecting storms and high winds but had a nice afternoon and then just a refreshing rain late this afternoon and evening.

Soon after we started feeding the birds, a couple of men came down the trail. They were so curious and did not believe that the birds would feed from our hands. The children shared some of their peanuts with them and the man in the black vest was thrilled that a couple of chickadees came and ate from his outstretched hand. He told me later that in all his 86 years he had never experienced anything like that and that you are never too old to learn something new.


















The last seven photos were taken by Ben, who loves to photograph things as much as I do!

Be blessed!