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Welcome to the Frog Hollow Farm blog! I've been blogging since January 2010 and have switched from Blogger to Word Press, but I'm back to Blogger because, for me, it's easier to use. My husband and I live on a little farm in Northwest New Jersey. We have some chickens and a very large vegetable garden with asparagus and raspberries, and rows and rows of sunflowers, snapdragons and zinnias. Traveling, entertaining, gardening, spending time with family, studying Italian, blogging and reading keep us busy and happy. With all of this going on, moving towards a simpler life seems almost impossible but it's definitely a daily goal.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Flatrocks at Lindenmere

As promised I'm posting some photos from the flatrocks on Lake Champlain.  Everyday around 4:45 when we're visiting Lindenmere we all pack a couple of picnic baskets full of delicious Vermont cheddar, whole grain crackers, olives, various spicy Italian salamis, fruit and of course - lots of wine! 

After we're all packed up we take as short walk down a narrow path through the beautiful cedar trees down to the flatrocks, which are these huge flat rocks that hug the perimeter of Lake Champlain on the west side of South Hero Island.  And when we arrive here's what we see:











 This flatrock area is the perfect place to set up several Adirondack chairs and sit back to watch the sunset with friends and loved ones.




 
It's such a gorgeous day here in north western New Jersey.  We're looking forward to a wonderful weekend with friends on the back porch!

Ciao, bella!











10 comments:

  1. Makes me yearn for the ocean, seeing these pictures. I can picture it now, picnic basket in hand. The sound of sea gulls floating in the clouds and the enchanting scent of salty sea air as the wind whips my hair. sigh.... I miss visiting the ocean.

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  2. It's gorgeous Ann-Marie!! There are so many beautiful places (and so close) I'd like to visit in the US. I'll definitely put this one on my list.
    I love the wicker basket too :)
    Amities

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  3. Beautiful, thank you for taking me in these familar places. I was in fact born in Bennington, VT! But soon after moved permanently to Rome.

    Ciao
    Eleonora

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  4. Glad you had a wonderful day. Your picnic with good food and scenery sounds great.

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  5. Ann Marie, I have never heard of this beautiful place. Perfect place to unwind from your day.
    I love the picture with the gull.
    Beautiful!
    Yvonne

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  6. O, how beautiful this is.
    The snack with wine sounds right up my alley. :)


    I have to go back thru and see photos of your olden home...especially the walk in fireplace. I am sooo envious. :))

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  7. back to say i am your newest follower...:)

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  8. HI FARM GIRL,
    WHAT A LOVELY TRIP, AND YOUR PICNIC BASKET WAS FILLED WITH YUMMY FOOD. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR. HAVE A GREAT WEEK.
    LOVE, AUNT RIZ

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  9. What a gorgeous place to visit and your pictures absolutely capture that. I love seeing and hearing about new places that I never knew existed. This world is such a marvelous place.

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  10. Hi Ann Marie,
    I thought I had left a comment on this beautiful post but I guess I didn't?? I have been away and can't remember whats going on in these days LOL...Well you know I love this post because Vermont is one of my favorite places in the world. we just got back from Vermont a little while ago. I love the rocks and the pristine beauty of your photos!!
    Hope you are enjoying this gorgeous weather
    xx

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