New Bench at Koi Pond!
We have a new bench at Koi Pond! Danny and a helper built this sturdy bench. This large bench has seating for 4-5. What a great place to sit and enjoying feeding our Koi Fish or simply to enjoy the relaxing sound of our fountain. This is one of several places on our property to enjoy the peacefulness of nature!
We have at least one Pileated Woodpecker on our land this year. These birds have a predominantly black body, with a distinctive bright red crest. Frank and Etta caught a view of this majestic bird from the driveway. Farris was lucky to see the Pileated Woodpecker at Koi Pond and she was able to take this picture. We love sharing the beauty of nature with our guests!
We have just painted the exterior of My Roundette, the barn, and the chicken coop. The new color, Homestead Brown, has a rustic feel. These buildings truly blend in with the mountains. We are excited to share our updated facilities with our guests.
One of our favorite wildflowers is Joe Pye Weed. Shown here is Joe Pye Weed that volunteered in a flower garden at “Our House.” Joe Pye Weed is named for a Native American herbalist. Butterflies enjoy nectar from the flowers of Joe Pye Weed, and we certainly enjoy its beauty.
Terramonga (formerly Troyer’s) has amazing deli sandwiches and delicious baked goods. Frank’s favorite is the tasty Reuban and Etta loves the wonderful oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. This family-run business also sells fresh, local vegetables and meats. We recently had an enjoyable family meal with their chicken, squash, and new potatoes. We look forward to many more great meals made with their fresh vegetables and meats!
The flower bed next to the chicken coop is now a garden for our hens. All of the plants, Marigolds, Parsley, and Kitchen Sage – are edible to the hens. Whether it is plants or dried mealworms, our hens always enjoy getting a snack. We feed high quality chicken food because a good diet adds nutrients to the tasty chicken eggs.
One of our favorite spring blooms are Azaleas. Seen here are the Azaleas in front of “Our House.” These Azaleas bloom 3 times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall). We also have Flame Azaleas, a native plant to the area, on our property. We find Spring in the Mountains to be a time of great beauty and renewal. We are happy to share the beauty of Spring with our guests!
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we are safe and grateful. So many have brought resources to Fairview. Duke Power, local law enforcement and firefighters have had responded to this disaster with heroic effort.
We are also grateful for the help of our neighbors. Troyers, Local Joint, and Trout Lily provided delicious free meals. Neighbors cut two trees from our driveways. Neighbors shared information about resources. And neighbors came together to share hope and prayers!
This picturesque pond has recently been renovated. We have had the pond drained and sediment removed after the Koi Fish were relocated to another pond, of course.
Now the pond is filled with fresh water and Farris and Danny have been moving Koi Fish back to this pond. You see several Koi now when you feed them!
Also, we have added a beautiful fountain to this pond which is accentuated by spring azaleas.
Root Cause Farm is a local organization that grows organic produce for the hungry on a one acre farm. Frank and Etta were able to view the garden at a recent festival. They were struck by how beautiful and bountiful the garden was. This volunteer-driven farm does a great service for the local community and The Cove at Fairview is glad to have contributed a monetary donation!
