We have a new chicken coop! This small coop sits on a hillside by the barn and is surrounded by Zinnias and Marigolds. The coop is primarily used to raise baby chicks. This new coop has 4 nesting boxes, a ramp, and a perch. We also have put a flower pot filled with dirt inside of the coop so that the young hens will learn to take a dust bath. Chickens take dust baths in order to stay clean and healthy.
We have recently added new porch cushions to the Garden Cabin. These striped cushions with muted greens add a look of natural elegance to the porch. The porch has a wicker type table for two – perfect for a romantic meal under the stars. There are also two metal chairs and a metal loveseat. The porch also features a private hot tub and a propane & charcoal grill (propane and charcoal provided).
We have recently added some lovely new furniture to “Our House.” The one cushion sofa is turquoise and is perfect for napping. The two chairs have stripes of turquoise embedded in stripes of muted grays. The area rug has a turquoise and brown design, accenting both the new furniture and our handmade wormy chestnut furniture.
Prepare to be enchanted! “My Roundette” features a semi-private garden that is nothing less than magical. Tall Phlox, Roses, and Comfrey captivate the eye. Emerald Green Arborvitaes, a Purple Leaf Plum, and a Fig Tree provide shade and privacy. The garden is surrounded by a wigwam fence made from Locust Wood. Enjoy the beauty of this garden while sitting on a red metal bench.
Please enjoy this aerial view of a piece of The Cove at Fairview that was taken by a drone. On the bottom left is the barn, on the middle right is My Roundette, above that is the Garden Cabin, and on the top right is Our House. My Place (not pictured) is just up the mountain. These homes are nestled in our lovely mountain cove!
Every house at The Cove at Fairview features paneling and/or furniture made from refurbished wood. The types of wood are Wormy Chestnut, Oak, & Heart Pine. The Wormy Chestnut comes from 2 barns we purchased. One was a dairy barn and one was originally to dry tobacco. The Heart Pine comes from a family home built in 1919. The Refurbished wood gives The Cove at Fairview a touch of rustic elegance and warm memories.
Children love holding our chicks. This year we bought Arucanas, Laced Wyandottes, and Turkens. This is our first year having Turkens. Turkens have no feathers on their necks. The chicks are all 10 weeks old. At 12 weeks they will be able to jump up and perch. They will start laying eggs at 6 months.
This week we welcome Spring. We fed the Koi Fish their first feeding of the Spring. Koi Fish semi-hibernate through the Winter. Our Koi Fish have been awake for over 2 months. However, we have to wait until the weather is consistently warm to feed them. This year we have had some cold weather later than normal. The Koi Fish are very excited to be fed and children are very excited to feed them!
Our latest improvement is a picnic table on flower hill. Guests climb up steep steps made of railroad ties with a newly added rope rail. Flower hill features seasonal wildflowers including Yarrow and Iron Weed. At the picnic table you have a great view of a gentle mountain. Mountain filtered sunshine creates a magical morning view. Also, enjoy a great view of the barn and watch our three horses in the pasture.
Today we dusted off our gardening tools and inventoried our gardens. Then we got our hands in the dirt! We filled several oversized flower pots with marigolds, rosemary, and other culinary herbs. Guests enjoy this splash of color when walking to the barn. More gardening updates to come soon!
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