The Weekly Bleat
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
~Henry David Thoreau
Meadows of Dan, Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway
Categories: Reflections on Farm Life
Categories: Reflections on Farm Life
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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Lovely photos Tonya 😊😊😊
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Thanks so much, Ritu! 😊
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And your early morning walk becomes a blessing for us all by proxy and dint of your delightful images 🙂
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Osyth. The sunrise was so uplifting that I had to share it. 🙂
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Heading out to the BRP next month. Looking forward to it, especially after these photos..:)
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That’s so nice of you to say, George. Thank you. I hope you all have a wonderful time!
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Love all the photos, especially the first one (because it was such a beautiful scene), and the last one (because it made me smile)! 😊
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Many thanks for your kind comment. I’m delighted you enjoyed the photos! 😊
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Beautiful!
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Thank you! 😊
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Then with such surroundings You are truly blessed ☺
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Thank you, Nareszcie. 😊🌻
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what a beautiful sight to start off the day, absolutely heavenly 🙂
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Thank you very much! 😊💛 The Blue Ridge Parkway has some amazing views!
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It is beautiful 🙂
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😊
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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much! 😊
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Do you run a B & B?
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Yes, it’s the Cottage at Greenhill Farm. We had a brick cottage next door that was falling down. We discovered that it was built between 1750-1775, plus my dad was born in it. So, we thought it was worth saving. We finished restoration in 2011. Afterwards, we thought: “What are we going to do with it now?” We decided to make it a B&B. Because we’re busy with our day jobs presently, it’s mainly let out to friends, family, or referrals from both. We’ll probably run it more consistently when we retire.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is absolutely gorgeous through your camera, Tonya! 🙂 I liked all he early morning mist or fog, as well as your family animals. There is something amazing and hopeful when the sun rises.
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You’re so sweet, Robin! Thank you. I agree with you about sunrises—they’re inspiring!
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Beautiful pics for a beautiful quote, Tonya.
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Thanks so much for such a kind comment, Laura. 😊
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That quote is true! I love a good walk in the full countryside, yes please! 🙂 Fab photos too! 🙂 x
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Thanks very much! There’s nothing like being in nature to lift one’s spirits. 😊
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