The old blacksmithy, shrouded by fog & wild growth.

Another view of the blacksmith’s shed.

The regal spruce at the edge of the Orchard, beside the raised beds & old blacksmithy.

This morning presented another spectacular fog at the farm. Seeing the eerieness that had settled in, I felt the mood like that of a Tim Burton landscape (an aesthetic I love), so I had to capture the beauty!

The heirloom apple tree, with a grand Norway spruce pointing the way.

Looking towards the grape arbor, with the heirloom apple beyond.

During these moments, I feel genuinely blessed to witness this display of Nature’s adornments. People are often very kind in complimenting pictures, & I feel humbled, and not in that puffed-up way. Never did I think I’d be in my dream home with such grounds. It’s been a labor of love, but so well worth it.

View from the Orchard, towards the pumpkin patch beyond.

Another view from the Orchard, in the opposite direction.

The collection of pictures featured here should give readers a sense of walking the grounds at the farm. As seen, when the fog descends it creates an ethereal beauty all its own. A good friend loves fog, & so this is in part tribute so that the fog in field & not only over water can be enjoyed.

Other side of the blacksmithy, obscured by shrubs that continue to grow.

From the Orchard, heading towards the farmhouse as pictured at the top.

Rather than write about anything too deep, this reverie shares the views captured during a spectral show of what appears almost otherworldly. I half-expected to see fairies flitting about, enjoying the gloaming.

The path from the lower path, looking up towards the Orchard.

The opposite side of the walking loop to the Orchard, towards the regal spruce, Kingsley (yes, a Potter reference).

Hopefully, you feel magic as I do, that perhaps my images can do the landscape some justice. We can only capture a small part, of course. The experience itself is quite a magnificent & awe-inspiring thing. And nothing I could write or post could ever truly convey its majesty.

View towards the farmhouse, near the apricot trees in the Orchard.

One of the apricot trees in the Orchard.

The Japanese maple beside the honey-locust.