Thursday, May 24, 2012

Friends, Food & Fun!~Part 2

If you read Part 1 you know that my friend Maria and I had gone to the Walker Homestead’s garden party to visit Kris & Doreen.

After visiting with them for a bit,  Maria then suggested that we have our lunch over at the

Salem Cross Inn

in W. Brookfield, MA.

This magnificent Inn has been beautifully restored by the Salem family.

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When we pulled into the driveway, I was  in such awe over the rolling green hills, and the cows peacefully  grazing in the pastures. This was the perfect backdrop for this historical yellow colonial…I felt as if I stepped back in time.

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Just as good as the scenery looked…the meal was even better!

“Get to know what good is!”

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I’m looking forward to going back again, this time with my husband. I  was imagining that one day one of my own children would  have a wedding there…♥

Okay a girl can dream right??

http://www.salemcrossinn.com/

Maria & I hit the road again, we then stopped at

The Rusty Roosta

http://www.therustyroosta.com/

also in W. Brookfield.

There’s a lot of eye-candy in

Jack & Paula Fisher’s shop! 

Look how beautiful the front of their home is all done up in patriotic bunting.

They were recently featured in the winter issue of

Country Sampler Magazine

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 We then made one final stop at a very beautiful, old abandoned church on the water.

It was so serene…

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We set aside Memorial Day
Each and every year
To honor those who gave their lives
Defending what we hold dear.

In all the dark and deadly wars,
Their graves prove and remind us,
Our brave Americans gave their all
To put danger far behind us.

They made the ultimate sacrifice
Fighting for the American way;
We admire them and respect them
On every Memorial Day.

By Joanna Fuchs

Have a very safe Memorial Day & remember those who are no longer with us. ♥

Blessings, Bonnie

7 comments:

  1. Love, love, love... beautiful, Bonnie <3

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  2. beautiful photos and that food looks so good!
    Have a good weekend.

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  3. Bonnie:
    I am so hungry for a visit to this beautiful part of New England. Your photos and words fill my heart with joy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Cheryl Davis

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  4. Good morning Bonnie,
    What a fantastic outing you two had. Love it all.

    My husband and I ate at Salem Cross Inn on one of our trips east when we went to Sturbridge...and wonderful event in itself just eating there.

    Thanks for the tour.

    Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend.

    Karen

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  5. Bonnie,
    Your eye for capturing an image is incredible! Thank you for blogging about the Salem Cross Inn. Next time that you are coming, please let me know so that I can meet you! Thank you so much!
    Martha Salem
    Salem Cross Inn
    West Brookfield, MA a quaint New England town!

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  6. I got married at Salem Cross Inn and it was gorgeous! I highly recommend!

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  7. Beautiful photos! I did married at the Salem Cross Inn and it was a perfect day. Not only was it a lovely setting, but the food was awesome and the Salem family was very accomodating and generous. We eat there on our anniversary every year and take some time to enjoy the gardens and the view. I feel blessed to live in such a lovely part of the world and your pictures capture it so well.

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I love hearing from you!~Blessings, Bonnie