An informative sampling focused on herbs and tea with an occasional sprinkling of fairy dust and a glimpse into family activities too. The contributions to this blog are the combined efforts of the sisters of The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances.
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
Laurel Lodge, Harpers Ferry WV
This curious lodge was built as a family bungalow in 1913. It is filled with all sorts of interesting and unique touches.
From sayings stamped into the concrete to the beautiful view, it was a lovely place to stay.
The builder of the lodgetacked up many sayings in the screened in room. He also scrounged bottles, pot belly stoves, gears and other oddities which he used to make the house.
The bottles and other oddments are thought to be left overs from the huge encampment of Civil War soldiers (25,000 soldiers involved at Harpers Ferry!) Below are a large number of bullets which he used in various ways throughout the house. He also used bayonets as well. Many of the bayonets have been pried out of the cement over the years.
Breakfast included granola, vanilla yogurt and fresh cherries. The second course featured oatmeal pancakes.
What a quirky historic house! Your breakfast sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative builder to include those unique things into what sounds like a fascinating place. Your breakfast sounds like it was delicious.
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