Off we went with map in hand, heading toward Monticello. We had no idea what to expect AND we were pleasantly surprised.
Glad that we had not eaten earlier and planned to eat at the Michie Tavern (thinking it was a small restaurant in Charlottesville) ... NOT! I know I could've read about it, and honestly, at one point I probably did BUT it all begins to run together as I make my plans for 6 weeks. This one dropped through the cracks. I was going on recommendations by a friend, Kate Cordell, and was so glad we did.
Michie Tavern was on the way to Monticello -- and, yes, a place to eat ... an old tavern moved to this area many years ago, piece by piece. Served up southern style cooking and dining along with a tour of the original home which back then was tavern, house, and boarding house. Quite interesting.
Here's MICHIE TAVERN, in Charlottesville, VA
Glad that we had not eaten earlier and planned to eat at the Michie Tavern (thinking it was a small restaurant in Charlottesville) ... NOT! I know I could've read about it, and honestly, at one point I probably did BUT it all begins to run together as I make my plans for 6 weeks. This one dropped through the cracks. I was going on recommendations by a friend, Kate Cordell, and was so glad we did.
Michie Tavern was on the way to Monticello -- and, yes, a place to eat ... an old tavern moved to this area many years ago, piece by piece. Served up southern style cooking and dining along with a tour of the original home which back then was tavern, house, and boarding house. Quite interesting.
Here's MICHIE TAVERN, in Charlottesville, VA
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The Ballroom/Assembly Room was one of the first VENUE SPACES it seems. Traveling musicians, etc. could use the room ....wasn't that nice.
We were almost too tired to leave for Monticello -- not sure if you can tell that EVERYTHING seems to be uphill......I don't recall going down :)!!! Figure that out.
Monticello - The Historic Home of Thomas Jefferson ..... visionary, intellectual, educator, architect and more and more including President of the United States.
Hard to believe that we were so tired, we didn't even take photos. It was spectacular .. take my word. We were ready, ONCE AGAIN, to head home -- it was about 3pm ... and chill for a while. We had Rockin' Ridgeview still to do that night!!!!
Hard to believe that we were so tired, we didn't even take photos. It was spectacular .. take my word. We were ready, ONCE AGAIN, to head home -- it was about 3pm ... and chill for a while. We had Rockin' Ridgeview still to do that night!!!!
Rockin' Ridgeview - another awesome FREE community event with some of the best music ... this night was Little Walter and the Convictions. I have to admit, I was pretty taken with this band (leader) and their amazing 50's & 60's music from A to Z. The Animals, The Kings, the Zombies ... and fill in between. I am loaded with youtube video from them. Check my channel HERE. But until there, here are a few clips.
I FEEL GOOD
It was hard not to enjoy this special night. Perfect for the weary tourist and a great night to settle into before we leave. One more day!!!!
Tomorrow is R&R ... Groceries ..... Getting Organized ..... One last festival day tomorrow in BATH, VA and then off to Wytheville, VA! (4th leg)