This past Saturday, I started my weekend by going on the annual Rappahannock County Farm Tour. I figured this particular event would be a wonderful opportunity to get more acquainted with the area
I started my tour over on the southwestern side of the county at the Belle Meade School & Farm, where I was greeted by a student leader who seemed to be a nice, centered young gentleman.
Belle Meade looks like a great place to go to school. I know I would've been happier in high school if I'd been able to enjoy views like this.
I was also more than satisfied with the home-cooked lunch the Belle Meade volunteers were offering to visitors. Their BBQ pulled pork sandwich in particular was quite tasty!
In Little Washington, I visited with a lady who'd opened up her personal gardens to the public. Thanks to her, I've actually developed an interest in raised-bed gardening -- which, for me, has the potential to be a lot more accessible.
My next stop was Lee's Orchard on Route 211. Of course, before I went out to pick some apples, I had to take yet another picture of the view.
I couldn't explore the orchard for as long as I would've liked because I was starting to feel heat exhausted, but I still managed to collect a gallon's worth of apples. Yum!
My final stop was at Crowfoot Farm in Amissville, where I visited with folks who will be my future neighbors -- and numerous farm yard animals.
On Sunday, meanwhile, I decided to visit historic downtown Occoquan to check out the Arts & Crafts Show, eat some funnel cake, drink some old-fashioned orange cream soda, and enjoy the riverfront.
Coming up next Monday: The State Fair of Virginia!
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