Nestled in rural Surry County in Westfield is an event venue with sprawling meadows, hiking trails, and a strong sense of togetherness guests can experience with their loved ones. Daniel and Ann Wilson are the owners of Big Creek Lodge. They acquired the property for the lodge ten years ago. At the time, they were already operating the Luna’s Trail Farm and Event Center, … [Read more...] about Big Creek Lodge
August 2024
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What do you want more of? Have you ever thought about that? I’m not talking about something you go out and buy to fill already over-stuffed closets and cupboards with more stuff. I’m talking about things we intrinsically know are good for our souls. Things like more time with family, more fishing, more stargazing, more live music. I’ll ask again: what do you want more … [Read more...] about More
Decades in the Water: Summers Remembered
I go back in my mind to recollect summers of my youth — my parents taking us kids swimming at the river. Many of the swimming holes had names. One was called “the bluff,” while another was called “the Davis hole,” and another called “the pinky hole.” To this day, those names bring me right back to summer and the water. Dad was 36 and mom was 31 when I was born. Two beautiful … [Read more...] about Decades in the Water: Summers Remembered
Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini
Zucchini squash are typically one of the first vegetables I harvest from my garden each summer. Finding those little green squash hiding under the big leaves of the plant is so exciting. Some years, those few squash plants can lead to a bumper crop, and by the end of the summer the excitement of finding zucchini has worn off. If you have prepared zucchini every way … [Read more...] about Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini
Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)
The Sweet and Savory Life Texas Caviar or Cowboy Caviar is a quintessential summer salad with fresh garden vegetables, black-eyed peas, black beans, and a tangy honey-lime dressing. It is full of nutrients and is a delicious way to eat more vegetables! This is the summer salad that I make and keep in the refrigerator because it is one of my favorite go-to lunches! I … [Read more...] about Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)
