Seasonal – Ashwood Farmhouse

Category: Seasonal

Just Peachy

Posted on September 8, 2018October 11, 2018 by Mme. Annette

We are at the end of peach season and I almost missed it! Thankfully the orchard we go to for peaches, strawberries, etc. has sunday hours and we were able to snag a bushel. From these golden orbs I was...Read More

A Bit Of Snow

Posted on January 29, 2017December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

In case you are coming to the area to ski, there is something you need to know.... The slopes are currently open on Thursday - Sunday, meaning closed Mondays - Wednesday. Tubing is closed. The ski slope webcam can be...Read More

Highland County Maple Festival

Posted on March 8, 2016December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

Every year, residents and visitors alike, look forward to the Highland County Maple Festival. This celebration occurs the second and third weekend of March; for 2016, March 12-13 and 19-20. One weekend will be beautiful and the other rainy/snowy. We...Read More

Christmas Ghost Stories

Posted on November 24, 2015December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

[caption id="attachment_2517" align="alignright" width="300"] One of John Leech’s illustrations for A Christmas Carol, 1842.[/caption] The Christmas we celebrate today has not changed much from that of Victorian England; decorating an evergreen, sending Christmas cards, caroling, and stuffing stockings. The exception...Read More

Waxing Sentimental

Posted on November 9, 2015December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

For some, this is a bit soon to be thinking of Christmas and for others, planning began months ago. Our holidays are normally low-key (except for Halloween) yet I am waxing sentimental for the coldest of holidays - in the Northern...Read More