Selim and I went away for a very romantic anniversary weekend to Virgina. We stayed at an absolutely amazing hotel called Keswick Hall, it was part of the Orient Express Hotels, just stunning. Loved every second.
View at the endless edge pool
Main Entrence of Keswick Hall
We got to do every thing we had been hoping to do, swim lots, play some tennis, ride bikes, go for walks, and eat great food. But most of all we had alone time together. We eat dinner by this pool one night it was so romantic.
All of the rooms were decorated individually, and designed by Laura Ashley. It was such a treat to see all of the unique rooms.
Our Room over looked the Golf Course
But one of our favorite parts was the food tastings. When you first arrived you were first greeted with freshly squeezed lemonade, then when you arrived in your room there waited for you was a warm soft almond cookie(wow that was great, Selim wanted all of mine but I would not give it up)(the next day I had to ask for a second helping, to good to pass up). They served high tea each day and then at 5pm they would serve a sampling from the chef. Just a mini bit of delectable treats to leave the taste buds asking for more. Every where you looked on the grounds it was just so tastefully landscaped, from the 18 hole golf course to each individual garden.
TJ's House as Selim liked to call him
On one of our adventures we visited Thomas Jefferson's house, what a visionary he was. He was so far ahead of his times. The man had almost every thing we would have today in a modern home. Indoor pluming, Ice box, sky lights, dumb waiters, Smoke House, and so much more. Not to mention all of his books in his library, the man loved to read in many languages. Don Qihote was his favorite to read in its original language and he would give his grand children all goals to read it at least once fully in its original language.
Over all we had a very relaxing and restful vacation the two of us. And we have renewed our contract for at least one more year, up for negotiation ha ha.
We could not wait to get home to our little angel Alex after being away for such a long weekend. It is always so nice to get home.
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