I spent last week in the Adirondack forest, by a lake. The house is called Road’s End and it is among other things, a former turn of the century cure cottage.
There are lots of sleeping porches ( to facilitate the cure) and I used this one for my work room.
It was glorious and I sewed a ton. And when I wasn’t sewing or sleeping or swimming or reading I hiked up things. The views were spectacular.
The view from Whiteface Mountain – a frightening 3,676 ft.
And I collected twigs and whittled some beaks.
The beaks were for two songbirds I finished and photographed there – here’s a peek at those:
It turns out vacations really are good for people. I don’t take vacations. I barely take breaks or days off- partly because it needs to be that way (so far anyway) and partly because I like to work and partly because I’m pretty compulsive. I did make things and sew my ass off but there were breaks and activities outside that and there was almost no internet – that may have been what was really vacationy. What a relief. A discomfort too – but less so after a couple days.
I came home with an organized and clear head; motivated and with something that was puzzling me figured out – I’ll tell you about that tomorrow.
I am desperate to know if this is a house that can be rented? And if you’ll tell me who to call.
The genius of Ann Wood.
Oh, Ann, this looks beautiful!
What a studio!
Hope to see you soon,
Beautiful! We all need vacations…even little ones. They were always hard for me too, but not anymore; I now know how important they are to rejuvenate and to get clarity, etc. This is so true now that I am much older. Before it was go, go, go, do, do, do and do more. And because I am so creative…well that can lead to a disaster if left to be. For me anyway.
I love your birds and other critters. You are an inspiration for me. I thank you.
I have learned to take even one day vacates. No technology is my rule for myself. Makes a huge difference for me. No computers, no phones, no TV. Music is okay…instrumental.
LOVE your photos. Love that house. So you were cured!!! ♥♥
Your teal songbird is gorgeous! Road’s End looks like an incredible place for a vacation! I love that ’sleeping porch’!
Ann, how lovely…everything, house, lake, mountains,and your little birds. You have inspired me…I have been in a creative funk for a long time. I have begun to paint my pictures again, and plan crafts to make. I even started the horses you gave us. Thanks so-o-o-o much. Your grateful friend, Dianne
A change of scenery is a must, even if it’s only every once in a while, (and no technology). Seems as though you had a wonderful vacation in a beautiful spot!
What a wonderful porch to create in! There’s nothing quite like a nostalgic place by a lake – glad you had a great mini-vacation.
I dream of working on a porch like that!
Love your new birds and reading about the “cure” which really is the cure for our culture.The world even.
Time “off”.
Time away.
Hikes, sleeping,nature ,rest.
Ahhh, I am inspired just writing those words.
Thank you for sharing.You are a delight to follow and get peeks into.
I understand about the work schedule.So happy to see your vacation!
I could see ‘rejuvenating’ yourself in a place like that.
hey Keith, did you get any info about that cottage? I’d love to rent it as well! Can you share the contact info Anne?