Fourth Day - Georgia Mountain Vacay - 9/12

 Saturday - 9/12

These are in the correct order :)

On this day, it was a very rainy day. Our plans were to go to this Winery/Vineyardd is called, "12 Spies". We waited until 2pm because we wanted to hear the live music that was happening at that time. 

A man named Tommy Joe Conner was performing. He was going to be singing Southern Rock, which we enjoy! 

When we arrived, it was raining, but not real hard. 

We entered the tasting room and tasted 5 wines. I chose this one as my favorite! David is not a wine drinker, but did taste them. I couldn't convince him to have a glass, though. 

This is how the vineyard got it's name -- 

The vineyard's name came from the Bible and tells the story of Moses sending 12 spies to investigate the Promised Land. While there, they discovered grapes so large that it took 2 men just to carry one cluster. They brought them back on a staff along with figs and other fruit to show off their bounty.

I wish I could remember to take selfie shots more often when we are traveling!

Tommy Joe Conner

I took this photo as we were leaving (which was too soon!), but "someone" wasn't happy because he didn't have his beer! :( 

This was a glimpse of the covered deck that we were sitting under.

The Vineyard

Third day - Georgia Mountains Vacay - 9/11

 Thursday - 9/11

We visited a nearby farm called "Julep Farms".

BEAUTIFUL place!! But... VERY EXPENSIVE!! 

CRAP!! I listed these in the wrong order again!! UGH!!! Please go to the bottom and scroll up.

We proudly flew our American Flag!! (and also our No Shoes Nation flag!)

They had two miniature horses, as well! So cute!

I didn't even see this sweet kitty until David pointed him out to me! He was napping in the flowers! He never even budged when we were there. We had to check to make sure he was breathing!! LOL!! 

I was hesitant to pet him because I didn't want to disturb him, but he didn't mind. He barely even opened his eyes. ;)

They had chickens, too and sold fresh farm eggs!

This garden was so BEAUTIFUL! 

Games area next to the barn and garden

The silo

Pumpkins at the barn

These two sheep were in the pasture with the dogs!

The two sweet farm dogs! The one with the black on it was named, Lucy. I didn't get the other one's name. They were both very sweet and VERY furry! 

A look from the main building towards the pond, garden and barn

Beautiful boardwalk from the patio area towards the back of the farm

Sitting outside on the deck, looking out over the east side of the farm at the mountains

I ordered a Mint Julep from the bar. This is there signature drink. It was quite potent! (and expensive!)

These dainty little vases caught my photographers eye as they sat upon the piano

Looking from the bar at the restaurant 

Pumpkins for sale as you walk in.

The main building (below) with the restaurant, bar, and market 

Driving into the farm

Later in the morning, we drove over to Julep Farms, just down the road. 

I loved painting outside under this beautiful tree at our campsite!