http://www.rockbridgemo.com/ It is a wonderful "resort" or hunting lodge hidden in a hollow on a beautiful creek. It is the home of an old grist mill that has been restored, and a wonderful restaurant whose premier dish is rainbow trout caught there on the property.
The whole bunch of ladies awaiting a wonderful lunch in the lodge. Oh, sorry, baby Paul! We did have a gentleman escort!
Me, Katie, and my mother enjoying the meal. I went with their yummy angus burger, but several of the ladies tried and enjoyed the trout.
Emma Jane, Gracie, and Markie enjoy the view while waiting for dinner. In the fall, they say the view from these windows is spectacular! It is lovely in the summer, too!
Our gentleman escort got a little bored with girl-talk and decided to take a nap, in spite of all the goodies!
Two little sweeties having fun -- they didn't coordinate their outfits, but they ended up coordinated. What a good time!
If you zoom in, you can see that the original mill was built in the middle 1800's. It was burned down during the War Between the States (by the Yankees) and rebuilt in 1863. The lodge, which was originally a general store, is still the post office for the area.
Heading over to check out the mill -- no, Rosie and Rachel! This way! Adventurous girls always want to explore!
A nice gentleman took our picture in front of the old mill, just before the rain hit. There is a cafe/pub in the mill but it wasn't open when we were there. Someday we would like to go inside and look around.
Deciding whether to venture under the mill to see the baby trout.
Better not! sounds like rain is coming soon! Back to the vehicles.
Rachel did do a little exploring and brought Grandmother a handful of sweet wildflowers.
Another portrait of everyone in front of the lodge. The rain was already starting, so we were heading home!
Back in Florida, we decided to try and duplicate the WONDERFUL deep fried squash like we had at the Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch. Here, Markie helps me batter slices while Gracie patiently watches them cook in wonderful palm oil shortening.
Not quite the same, but a pretty good substitute! Yummy!!
Well, there is still more to come from our trip to Arkasouri! Thank you, Lord, for this wonderful time of sweet fellowship with the ladies we love!
6 comments:
What a beautiful group of ladies! Looks like ya'll had lots of fun!
Kelly
Mmmm, mmm! I'm just remembering that fantastic trout and fried squash! We had a very good time there, didn't we!
Love,
Katie
Thanks so much for such a beautiful day! That squash...mmm...mmm... and that's from a non-squash lover! I just have to wonder what's in that secret recipe?
We did a pretty good job the other night and I've had some pretty great fried squash at the Stricklens too.
Love,
Beth
Once upon a time there was a wood-mouse, and her name was Mrs. Tittlemouse. She lived in a bank under a hedge. Such a funny house! There were yards and yards of sandy passages, leading to storerooms and nut-cellars and seed-cellars, all amongst the roots of the hedge.
B.P.
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What lovely pictures! It looks like you had a great time there at the trout ranch. It sure is alot prettier this time of year rather than in mid January!!
The trout there is fantastic!
Love you!
Molly
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