A Picture Perfect Day

A sense of fall and the sweet melody of a mountain dulcimer filled the air as folks from near and far roamed through the Saturday Shoppe, where artists John Kollock, Kathleen Kollock and Acorn Hill's own Sarah Daffodil displayed their artwork. Nathaniel Barn Loft, also of Acorn Hill, provided the dulcimer music for the Harvest Festival.

Picture-perfect weather proved perfect for showing and selling pictures (and books and cornhusk dolls, among other things), and the turn-out was outstanding. The day was the culmination of many months of creation and weeks of show preparation. Acorn Hill citizens are taking a deep breath and enjoying it today, and they trust the same is true at Misty.

Fellow in Fleece

Teddy bears have nothing on Pastor Eli Hemlock. Hemlock is irresistible in fleece.

Earlier this fall there were some pretty crisp nights. Hemlock needed warm over night clothes. Main House President Dad and First Lady Mom found the perfect pajamas for him. "The colors were good and they looked soft," said Mom.

Dad and Mom find it hard not to pick him up and hold him close.

Thanksgiving Tree Time

This time of year leaves fall off of the trees. Inside the Main House there is a special tree where the leaves go on the tree.

Red, yellow, orange and brown leaves are cut out of construction paper- usually by Sarah Daffodil. They wait in a wooden box that Nathaniel Barn Loft made. Every day residents take a leaf from the box and write one thing that they are thankful for, then tape it onto a tree branch. Visitors are urged to take part as well.

The branch is selected from many around the grounds of the Main House. It is brought inside. This is the Thanksgiving Tree.

It is in full glory by Thanksgiving Day. This is when residents take turns reading the leaves after dinner. There is so much to be thankful for.

"I would guess that this is our sixth year of having a Thanksgiving Tree," said Main House First Lady Mom.

Christmas Music and Corn Husk Dolls

It was Christmas time for one day this fall season for Acorn Hill residents. They participated in the Christmas open house at the Homestead House.

Sarah Daffodil had a table set up with her corn husk doll creations. She enjoyed the warm weather and the nice conversations. She also made a lot of sales.

Main House President Dad and Nathaniel Barn Loft played Christmas music on the porch. It was a big day for Dad since he didn't need to use a music stand.