Katherines Corner

A blog by Minister Katherine. Inspiration and creativity for you and your home

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • PRIVACY POLICIES DISCLOSURES
  • BLOG
    • BLOGGING TIPS
    • BLOG SERIES
  • CONTACT
  • CREATIVITY FOR YOUR HOME
  • INSPIRATION FOR YOUR LIFE
  • SHOP
  • GIVEAWAYS
    • GIVEAWAY WINNERS
  • RECIPES
  • TFT
You are here: Home / KATHERINES CORNER / A Visit To The Castle

in KATHERINES CORNER· LIFE STORIES and Inspiration· Wordless Wednesday

A Visit To The Castle

We ( my sweet hubby and I) went for a drive the other day. As you know, it’s one of our favorite things to do. The weather was perfect, the sky was clear, and the company was exceptional. I wish I could have taken you with us too. It truly was a “blue bird day”.  We decided to drive a few  minutes out of town ( only about 10 minutes) to a lovely park, Fern wood Park.

The wordless Wednesday post below was taken at a park by our home on the same day.

On the drive up the hill to the park you pass this home. It’s  a  castle! Isn’t it wonderful.

-story of the castle/ home- A man ( Gary) fell in love  with a lovey lady ( Lynda), it was love at first sight. They traveled the world together and then married. A Short time later Lynda  was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.During one of her remission periods Gary vowed to build her the home of her dreams. It  has a pool, tennis courts and a lovely stable area. Just by looking at the outer gates you can see that  Gary placed his wife’s beauty not only into the home but into all that surrounded it as well. Soon after he began to build it Lynda lost her battle with cancer. Sadly she did not live to see her dream home finished. However, Gary later dedicated the home to his lost love and held tours for a short while. ( Those who toured left a donation; later to be given in her memory for the fight against cancer) Built with love and admired from heaven.-

 

I will often ask to stop at random places when we go for drives.  I love taking photos of bridges, click the link to see –windows   and doors among other things. Are you drawn to anything in particular when you take photographs?

 

 

 

 

We arrived at the park and started down this beautiful trail hand in hand ( we always hold hands). I wish I had someone behind us to take our photo. Instead it is held securely in my memory.

 

 

 

 

 

We sat for a few minutes to enjoy this view

 

 

 

 

 

There was a lot of activity at the park, there were hundreds of lady bugs( ladybirds)  flying around.None seemed to land for more than a second. Except for this one, it perched itself right on my face and then slowly crawled up ( yes it felt weird). Sparky ( my husband) snagged the camera and got this shot of my little hitchhiker. ( personal note way to close for comfort  with the zoom)

 

 

 

 

Look at these gorgeous ferns. What would fern wood park be without them?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red berries for the deer and the little black spider too. You can see it when you click the photo.

 

 

 

Autumn color bright and bold.

Time flew by and soon we were on our way home. A lovely day of happy memory making.

 

Do you have a park in your neighborhood that makes the hours fly by?

 

 

 

 

Have you entered the giveaway? It ends soon.

 

 

 

Linking to these hops today- Stalk Hop Friday

Share this:

  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
  • More
  • Print
  • Pocket
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit

Related

37 Comments

About Katherine

Thank you for making Katherine's Corner part of your day. It is my sincere HOPE that you will leave here feeling ENCOURAGED and INSPIRED enough to SUBSCRIBE and visit often. The monthly giveaways are pretty darn awesome too!
Thank you for leaving a comment, I love reading them. Comments are like hugs, they make me so incredibly happy. All comments are moderated, so you may not see it posted straight away. xo

« Thursday Favorite Things Hop 6
Meatless Monday Spooky Treats »

Comments

  1. Jen says

    November 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Wow, you caught some gorgeous shots! Thanks for linking up to the very first Head to Head Showdown on icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com! ~Jen

    Reply
  2. bridgetstraub.com says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    All of the pictures are beautiful, but I particularly like the trail.

    Reply
  3. GraceinAZ says

    November 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I feel relaxed just reading this post! I love the ladybug pic, too! Time to hop on to the next friend! I hope your day has been blessed! Hugs, GraceinAZ

    Reply
  4. Eileen says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Lovely photos. The walk sounds heavenly.

    Reply
  5. Doylene Brents says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What a beautiful place to visit. The pictures are great. I enjoyed the story.

    Reply
  6. Claudia says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Aw, what a sweet story – I love that ladybug, too!

    Reply
  7. Satakieli says

    October 31, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful photos, what a lovely location! The ladybird is too funny 🙂

    Thanks for linking up to the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge!

    Reply
  8. Pink Dandy Chatter says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Very cool pictures! I like the one of the ladybug =)
    Thanks for stopping by Pink Dandy Blog Hop
    Already following you =)

    Reply
  9. CREATIVE MIND says

    October 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hi Thanks for writing the sweet words at my blog!,
    I have joined your blog Hop & now following you, come & follow back, definitely you will enjoy my tutorials 🙂
    Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Treat and Trick says

    October 30, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Fantastic photos and the sad story behind that castle! So glad you’d an enjoyable outing. Have a great weekend ya!

    Reply
  11. Aimee @ ItsOverflowing says

    October 30, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    A castle!?!? Wow!!! I’m your newest follower and would love you to follow me on your next visit!!!

    Aimee @ ItsOverflowing

    Reply
  12. Sarah Kay says

    October 29, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Gorgeous photos!
    I just hopped over from the blog hop at the chickenista reviews

    I am your newest GFC follower:)

    I would love it if you could stop by and follow back and check out my blog (and giveaways) sometime!

    Hope your having a great weekend!

    Sarah Kay
    @ http://magicallifeofmamas.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  13. Runnermom-jen says

    October 29, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    What gorgeous pictures those are!! What a sad story about the castle.
    Glad you enjoyed your beautiful autumn day 🙂

    Reply
  14. Melanie says

    October 29, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Gorgeous pictures – glad you had such a lovely, relaxing drive. That castle and the story behind it…I’ve read about that somewhere! So neat that you live near it.

    Reply
  15. katya kate says

    October 29, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Oh such a touching story about the castle you got there! Thanks for sharing. Gary found a way to fight cancer and I love his dedication. I love your photos too. Indeed you had a good day! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Eva says

    October 29, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Katherine,
    Beautiful pictures – I believe it was a really nice drive. The autumn has so many nice colors hasn’t it? I like this time of year, as long as it doesn’t rain all the time. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a lovely Saturday and Happy Halloween! Hugs x

    Reply
  17. Ellen says

    October 29, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    What a wonderful day and beautiful pictures.

    Thanks for visiting me at A Season for All Things. I’m your newest follower and look forward to reading more of your posts… especially the book club/reviews.

    ~ Ellen

    Reply
  18. GraceinAZ says

    October 28, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    We don’t have a park nearby, and the ones we have in town are not nearly as beautiful as yours. I am drawn to windmills when I have my camera along on a drive outside of town. I love the story of the castle…sad and beautiful. Hugs, GraceinAZ

    Reply
  19. New End Studio says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I have the same dilemma regarding the photos. Once in a while a total stranger will offer to take our photo, and that’s been very nice. Now I do the same when I see a similar situation with a couple or group- no one’s left out then. Pretty photos and thoughts, tfs.

    Reply
  20. annie says

    October 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Lovely photos. I like a little island by my house connected by a tiny bridge. There are coves there and sailboats to watch, swings to fly in and swans on the bay. Its a nice place to swim or just sit and think.
    When I lived in Utah, I used to like to go to Tipples Fork in American Fork Canyon and wander around. Not quite a park but, a good place to be.

    Reply
  21. Jodi Hall says

    October 28, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    beautiful pictures!

    i hope you have alovely weekend my friend 🙂

    Reply
  22. Judy Haughton-James says

    October 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    You have shared some wonderful pictures with us Katherine. What a beautiful castle! I love to capture nature scenes as they give me a sense of peace. The ones you have here were captured at the right moment. Take care and have a good weekend.

    Reply
  23. Deborah says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    No park that we go to. I guess I need to find one. That castle is beautiful. Sounds like you had a perfect day. I would have loved to have seen the ladybugs.

    Reply
  24. Serendipity is Sweet says

    October 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    These are beautiful images. What a lovely day!
    Thank you for sharing them.
    🙂

    Reply
  25. Jacque says

    October 28, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Lovely pictures! My hubby and I walk in our pastures and woods on our property. We always enjoy the quiet, and the time together.

    Reply
  26. Pamela Gordon says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hi Katherine, I enjoyed this lovely post. I love outdoor scenery and taking pictures of it as you know by my blog. 🙂 We do have a beautiful provincial park near us but we haven’t been out there for a walk in months. I guess we were just too busy. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Blessings, Pamela

    Reply
  27. Leah says

    October 28, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Those are just stunning images! Happy Friday my friend! ~Hugs

    Reply
  28. Leah H. says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Newest follower from MBC blog hop- Hope you can visit and follow me back:)

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com
    http://www.loveablecassandra.com
    http://www.mommys4seasonsjourney.com
    http://www.sweethomephilippines.com
    http://www.heavenly-dreams.com

    Kindly, refresh the page if gfc page won’t appear..

    Thank’s and have a great day:)

    Reply
  29. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    October 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Sad story about the castle.

    Reply
  30. lin says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Looks like a GREAT day!

    Bring a little tripod with you and set it up with a timer as you walk down the path. Then you can have a great photo of the two of you walking. I got a super light tripod at Target for $16 and it has a carrying case with it. It is great for taking along in situations like these.

    Reply
  31. small Kucing says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Impressive views. Happy Halloween, Kath 🙂

    Reply
  32. Odie Langley says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Great post Katie. Driving around on a beautiful day seeing sights we have not seen before is also a favorite pass time of Linda & I. Of course the older we get driving is far superior to walking. Email me and tell a little about what your new adventure is all about.
    Hugs,
    Odie

    Reply
  33. Katherine says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Hi, Katie
    I love these pictures. Seem like a very peaceful and relaxing day. Glad to see it. Have a great weekend.

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

    Reply
  34. Shady Del Knight says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    You described the perfect day, Katie. If you and your husband still walk hand in hand that says it all and I am very happy for you. My dad loved the great outdoors and his hobby was nature photography. He took pictures of blossoms, fall leaves, bubbling brooks, and even such things as tree bark and fungus which were simply studies of form and texture. He also loved to photograph covered bridges, barns and other man made structures found in rural locations. Have a wonderful weekend, dear friend!

    Reply
  35. Ms. A says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Lovely photos and very touching story of the castle!

    Reply
  36. Lattejunkie says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    What gorgeous photos and I love the story of the house 🙂

    Reply
  37. Jennie from Snapdragon Diaries says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Ohhhh super, I always with that I was captured in the shots more often but alas i guess Im always behind the camer capturing everyone elese lives.
    I love a good long walk, exploring new places, enjoying scenery and history. I’m particularly drawn to old doors or painted doors, big rustic doors and tiny alice in wonderland doors…. I will share some on my blog one day me thinks.
    Lovely blog post. Cute lil lady birds. 😉
    Jennie. x

    Reply

I'm so excited you are leaving a comment, I can't wait to read it! All comments are moderated, so you may not see it straight away. Thank you hugs coming your way! Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Katherines Corner, Inspiration and creativity for you and your home

WELCOME friend!

katherine corrigan

Hello and Welcome! I'm Katherine, Tea Drinker, Hug Giver, Friend Maker, Recipe Creator, DIY'r Online Shop Owner, Ordained Christian Minister and Child of God. Please click my smile to get acquainted.

Enter your email address to subscribe and receive 2 free subscriber-only recipes!

Join 20,750 other subscribers

Follow Katherine

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

katherine’s shop

katherine’s shop

izzy the blog dog

schapso dog

my namesake doll the new blythe lovely katherines corner

my namesake doll  the new blythe lovely katherines corner

my easy apple pie recipe

easy apple pie recipe, apple pie

This yummy recipe had nearly 30,000 pins on Pinterest, Then my blog went down and the IP address was changed when they fixed it. So all pins from Katherines Corner were no longer linked and Pinterest deleted them because the pins didn't go anywhere.When you make this pie I hope you'll pin it too. I was so proud of this accomplishment. xo

katherines corner life stories

rose petals

join me on Pinterest

rice cheese recipe contest winner receives $100!

rice cheese recipe contest winner receives $100!

rice cheese recipe contest

Join Us every Thursday – Saturday

share your blogs and discover new blogs

use coupon code KATHERINESCORNER for 15% off

use coupon code KATHERINESCORNER for 15% off

Search

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe and receive 2 free subscriber-only recipes!

Join 20,750 other subscribers

wild oats interiors

wild oats interiors

Categories

katherines corner prayer requests

people who will pray for you

katherines corner prayer requests

Katherines Corner Christian Minister and Blogger at Katherines Corner. It is where I share creativity for your home and Inspiration for your life.DIY, Free Printables, Easy Crafts, Home Décor, Easy Recipes, Tiered Tray Decorating, Holiday Home Decorating, Tablescapes, Life Stories, Cottage Living, Izzy the Blog Dog, Angel Stories, Prayers.

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

become a katherines corner prayer warrior

become a katherines corner prayer warrior
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Affiliate Disclosure

Katherines Corner is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking products to amazon.com. Some of the links on Katherines Corner are Amazon affiliate links or links to her shops, Keepsakes by Katherine and/or Zen Spirit Malas. Katherine receives a small advertising commission from Amazon when the linked items are purchased. When purchasing from her handmade shops you are purchasing directly from Katherine.

Copyright © 2023 · BobsKatie Enterprises parent company to - Katherines Corner, - all rights reserved

 

Loading Comments...