Beautiful Setting

Too much haze and too many early morning clouds this week unfortunately for any colorful Cherokee Sunrises. Still, it has been a wonderful, restorative week of relaxing in this quiet, lovely spot, taking a few hikes and exploring the area. It has also been the perfect escape from the heat, humidity, traffic and crowds at home in Hilton Head, SC as well as all the covid craziness.

John Muir, the famed naturalist, always comes to mind when I’m walking through the woods or hiking a mountain trail. He wrote extensively about the importance of forests and wild places and preserving them. One of his thoughts more than 100 years ago: “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.”  Also from Muir, along the same lines:  “Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods, wash your spirit clean.”

I couldn’t agree more. We are very fortunate and grateful for the time spent here after a particularly tiring and stressful week at home. Many thanks! Happy 4th of July - The Kings