Our son made this scrumptious chocolate raspberry cheesecake! It was as delicious as it was beautiful! Just thought I would post the photo so everyone could drool!
Take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway (15 minute drive from Blueberry Hill Farm B & B) or hike the Appalachian Trail. It’s much cooler in the mountains!
Explore a cavern, where the temperature is about 50 degrees. You’ll need to take a sweater! Grand Caverns in Grottoes, VA is about 45 min away and Luray Caverns about 1 hour away.
Swim in beautiful Sherando Lake at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 40 min away.
In the evenings take in a Shakespearean play at the Blackfriars Theater (www.americanshakespearecenter.com) in Staunton, or in Lexington go to a show at the Lime Kiln Theater (www.theateratlimekiln.com) or the Virginia Horse Center (www.horsecenter.org)
Staunton’s historic downtown area has developed a real nightlife recently, enhanced by the opening of the Mockingbird Restaurant this year. The Mockingbird specializes in artisan fare and roots music, with performances in the Music Hall most evenings and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on Sundays. Check out the schedule of events at www.mockingbird123.com. Besides the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Theater (mentionned in last posting) you will find the Clock Tower Tavern, and Shenandoah Pizza which have music and entertainment. The Visualite Theater plays first run independent films. For after theatre sweets, Coffee on the Corner and The Split Banana are within easy walking distance. The above picture is of Staunton’s signature Big Watering Can at the entrance to the downtown historic district. The photo was taken by Roger Neil. Check out his website at www.rogerneilphotography.com for more great photography.
Take in a play at the Blackfriars Theater in Staunton VA this summer. The American Shakespeare Center will be performing The Taming of the Shrew June 23 to August 29, Othello June 24 to August 27 and Wild Oats, a rolicking 18th century romantic comedy by John O’Keeffe, July 21 to August 25. For details visit www.americanshakespearecenter.com. Staunton is a 30 minute drive from Blueberry Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast.
John Harrell and Sarah Fallon in WILD OATS. Photo by Michael Bailey
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