I could have and probably should have taken a bike ride today as it was so beautiful out there, although things are cooling down. Instead, I took at drive north, to Cherry Point Farm and Market, the place that has both of those things and includes the “labyrinth” I’ve written about before.
I bought honey crisp apples, asparagus strudel (not sweet) and cherry strudel (yum!) Also I talked to Barbara E. Bull, the owner of the place and an author of many books about Cloud Cottage. I just started reading the book again which gave me the idea to drive up there. I wasn’t expecting her to be running the cash register today. It was quite busy there also, with people taking Sunday drives. I was able to ask her if Cloud Cottage is a real place. She said no, but she said if it did exist it would be at a place she described and I knew exactly where that place was. Seriously, I have fantasized about having a cottage there many times! I also asked her about what I called the stone pit on the property. She said, “that’s the word garden.” I will be saying more about the word garden in another post (when I host TankaTuesday on October 22.)
After the market, I drove the few miles to Silver Lake, took a left at Mac Woods Dune Rides (closed for the season) and followed the road that snakes through natural areas and nice homes. I took the pics of the trees in a roadside park on a lake? river? creek? There was a strange feel to the place and the trees reflect it (or did the trees give me the creeps?)
I drove along Lake MI and got to Little Point Sable Park that has the lighthouse. It was cold and blustery and I brought no jacket and so enjoyed the view from the car. Then I kept driving until the road ended. Looking to my left and up, I gazed upon the hill Cloud Cottage rests on in my (and Barbara’s!) fantasies. Looking straight ahead, I saw that a piece of property that had been for sale there forever has been sold. Installed there now is a sign:
Tao Talk 
You have a wonderful day Li. Love the pictures and that signpost is just awesome
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:) Thanks, I did. You also, my friend.
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Thanks ☺️
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Love that sign! 😂
Sounds like you had a beautiful Sunday, Lisa. 😎
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Me too. Almost makes me want to put it to the test. Almost. Yes I did, thanks. Hope you did also, Nancy.
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Thank you, Lisa. I did! I went for 3 walks outside today! I’m still restricted to flat surfaces, at least for another month, but I feel strong even using the cane, which is more for balance and not ass a crutch. I still have a way to go but I’ve made much progress. 🤗
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Nancy, I’m so happy to hear you are on the mend. Back surgery ain’t no joke. Are you on painkillers?
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I was, absolutely, but I’m off now. It’s not the easiest going without them but in the long run, it’s for the best. Thanks, Lisa.
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<3 Good.
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That is a wondrously strange tree!
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Yes it is! I’d like to hear its story.
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I always enjoy your pics, Lisa. Looks like you had beautiful weather. Those trees do look a bit creepy, especially the one of the left side. Usually, I don’t find signs that scream “private property” particularly pleasant, though this one gave me a good laugh! :-)
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Thanks, Christian. I’m about to check out your Sunday 6 in a minute. Was gone quite awhile today and got behind.
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No worries, Lisa. Please don’t ever feel like you have to comment on my posts. Of course, I like reading your thoughts, but I never want this blogging thing feel like an obligation! :-)
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I know but I still like to make sure and listen to your Sunday Six. Have a great night, Christian and a wonderful Monday.
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Thanks, you too!
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Enjoyed the two minutes of calm in the video, Lisa. Thanks. What a gorgeous place. A lovely post. Thanks for sharing
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It is a peaceful place for sure. Glad you felt it in the video.
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Loved the sound of the wind in the video…those trees could star in a Hammer Horror…they are creepy.
The sign…I like it! lol
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Yes, that place with the trees is dead quiet. You walk over a small bridge and once you do you feel like you’re in another realm, a dark one! I’m not sure how I feel about the sign. Part of me wants to laugh. The other part thinks what arrogance!
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It looks like they did that sign to be funny…I had to laugh.
The sign that got my attention…wasn’t meant to be funny at all…but it sure was ironic….”New Hope Cemetery”
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That’s a hilarious name for a cemetery lmao
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I know right!
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Sounds like a great day, Lisa
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It was. And another one in the making today :)
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How lovely
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<3
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You had me at cherry strudel. Yum.
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It was delish. So was the asaparagus. The same kind of super flaky crust used on both.
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I can’t argue with the yum factor there. :-D
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What a pretty place. The one pine tree is amazing! How did it grow like that? I enjoyed the video. It was windy as all get out yesterday.
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Colleen, I have no idea how it got like that. I don’t see how the one trunk on the other tree fell and left the other trunk standing either! I was so cold yesterday with the wind.
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This is so beautiful!! I kept thinking I saw a family of animals living in the tree❣️
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I like what you saw there, Cindy <3
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👍❣️
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That tree on the is beautiful. 🤩
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It’s a one of a kind for sure.
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