Fireflies, Cool Creeks & Summer Nights

Woman sitting by a campfire watching the sunset with a glass of wine at the French Creole Cabin

July and August have their own rhythm out here. Shaded trails. Cool creeks. Late afternoon thunderstorms rolling through before the birds return to the gardens once the rain passes. Around the cabins, the pollinator gardens begin to peak this time of year. Hummingbirds dart through the flowers, evenings stretch a little longer, and fireflies rise…

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The Secret Season in the Shawnee Forest

October always slips by too quickly. The hills are still bright with color, but the golds and reds are appearing, and there’s that unmistakable edge in the air – the kind that hints Halloween is just around the corner. 🎃 Pumpkins sit on porches, the vineyards are wrapping up harvest, and the forest is slowly quieting…

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