Cabin at Three Ponds
Next we headed toward the southern state line of North Carolina to our a farm stay near Highlands N.C. Both of us were excited to get our hands dirty and spend some time moving our bodies outside. The winding road there took us past breath taking overlooks and through tunnels of glowing golden leaves. The last of the beautiful fall foliage that would disappear during our ten day stay at Cabin at Three Ponds.
Day 1, and it feels like Seattle.
Upon arrival we were greeted by Kwiyoung, David and their son Zion. They have owned the property for 9 years, but only living their full time since the near the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. While they are learning as they go, the property has had a lot of changes since Kwiyoung and David took it over. Clearing trees, reinstating terracing (which was most likely first created by a Cherokee settlement long ago), repairing the main home, clearing junk, building the guest cabin, which we stayed in and the sauna.
Our main task during our time there was mulch. The previous spring dozens of fruit trees had been planted and their goal was to mulch the rows of new trees in preparation for the winter. In addition to that project, we assisted with chickens, collected the seed stalks of invasive species, cleared around their blueberry patch, and prepared food. Rene even got to play with a chainsaw, drive his first tractor and learned a little salsa.
Every day there we were grateful to be in such a beautiful place with generous hosts. Upon leaving, once again our hearts were full and our brains brimming with ideas and edits to how we want our future to unfold.
