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11/19/2023

Due to popular demand we’ve added dates to our Winter Wonderland Hayrides.

11/19/2023

10/28/2023

Kenny Church Jr.

Captain Charles C. Boudrow House Circa 1889, Berkeley, California:

One of the most imposing Victorian-era homes in Berkeley, the Boudrow House at Sea Captain Corner was constructed circa 1889, when Berkeley, whose population then numbered about 12,000, was a favorite retirement spot for mariners.

The Boudrow house on Oxford Street was designed in the Queen Anne-Eastlake style by the noted San Francisco architect Julius E. Krafft (1855–1937), who was responsible for many stately Pacific Heights residences.

The entire Boudrow house is constructed of redwood. Multiple gables and bays, floral and geometric friezes, plaster reliefs, and scalloped shingles ornament its façades. A balustraded flight of 15 steps leads up to a front porch whose gable roof is supported by turned columns linked by trelliswork arches. A round turret crowned with a witch’s hat rises four stories on the southeastern corner. The central gable features a balconette surmounted by a sunburst.

The living quarters were on the main floor and included twin parlors separated by pocket doors, three bedrooms, and a dining room in the rear, connected via a butler’s pantry to the large kitchen. Two of the bedrooms had marble sinks and washstands, while the third (presumably the master bedroom) opened into the only bathroom, which boasted a seven-foot-long copper tub. All the bedrooms—as well as the foyer, the rear parlor, and the dining room—featured fireplaces with ornate ceramic tile surrounds and elaborate mirrored wooden mantels. The entire main floor was famed for its 12-foot ceilings, and the corridor running from front to back was clad in full-height wood paneling.

The ground floor housed a ballroom, while the attic floor remained unfinished.

The house was designated a City of Berkeley Landmark on 21 June 1976. It was acquired in 1994 by Frank Leba and Kelly Brown, who reunited the main floor, rebuilt the front staircase, and painted the exterior in more than ten colors. They received a BAHA Preservation Award in 2006.

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📖 http:// berkeleyheritage. com/berkeley_landmarks/boudrow.html

10/11/2022

Who doesn’t love a good before & after restoration?

The Octagon House, circa 1855 is located in Cedar Point, NC. This home survived the Civil War and boasts much of its original Greek Revival charm. The home sits on 60 acres of stunning waterfront property and located just minutes away from the Crystal Coast beaches.

For more information on this stunning home and incredible piece of history please head over to their official website 👇 👇 👇

http://beaufortartist.blogspot.com/2008/01/beauforts-connection-to-octagon-house.html?m=1

Enjoy, DVF Preservation Nation

10/10/2022

We love this place! Great place to stop and have lunch by the creek after a waterfall hike and visit to the Dam.

10/10/2022

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Hidden places in the Smoky Mountains you have to find when you visit, including a fairy house and an old fire tower.

10/10/2022

Golden hour in the NC Mountains. 💛 🧡

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10/06/2022

Have you tried to do a hike in the park but found it too crowded? Here are some great alternatives!

1. Hen Wallow Falls -- This waterfall is located on the Gabes Mountain Trail. The moderate 4.4 mile (Roundtrip) hike is tucked away in the quieter Cosby section of the park. This trail leads up to a 90-foot waterfall and features a wide variety of native plant species.

2. Baskins Creek Falls -- This 2.7 mile (RT) moderate hike can be reached by parking on the side of Cherokee Orchard road just before the entrance to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Baskins Creek has a little something for all nature lovers, including an abundance of tree species and outcroppings of quartz and sandstone.

3. Metcalf Bottoms Trail -- This 1.2 mile (RT) easy hike can be started from the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area. This trail follows alongside a cascading river and has a few bridge crossings. The highlight of this trail is reaching the Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse built in 1882.

What is your favorite spot in the park to escape the crowds?

10/05/2022

"Autumn Day along the River"