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Stable Tour Highlight: Art Show & Picnic Lunch in Millwood
The Stable Tour Committee convened today and we’ll be briefing you shortly on preparations for the Lark Through Clarke Stable Tour and More. Meanwhile, don’t forget to register at the stable tour web site to receive updates via email.
Several people have asked if the Locke Store in Millwood (situated opposite the Old Mill on Route 723) will be offering box lunches during the stable tour. The answer is yes. In fact, special box lunches will be on hand that Saturday, October 9th. A couple of small picnic tables are available on the porch outside the entrance. However, as you will quickly observe from the picture above, seating is limited. Larger picnic tables await you, a mere hop, skip, and a jump away, in a natural park setting behind the historic Burwell-Morgan Grist Mill (circa 1782)—the oldest operable mill in the Shenandoah Valley and purveyor of corn meal for the Locke Store. On leaving the store, just cross the street and follow the pathway past the entrance of the Mill.
At the far side of the Mill, you will be greeted by the sound of rushing water as you pass by the overflow from the 20-foot water wheel housed within the Mill itself. The Old Mill is closed for the winter, but will be open for the October 9th stable tour.
As you continue along the pathway, you will come upon a charming walking bridge over the bubbling stream, leading to a park setting where you may enjoy your picnic lunch in peaceful surroundings.
Of course, this time of year, the picnic tables are not in use, understandable when considering the below-freezing temperatures this month. But wait: take a closer look at the photo below. Do you see what I see? There appears to be someone seated at that last table. Click the circled area for a closer examination, if you dare!
The Burwell-Morgan Grist Mill will be hosting an annual art exhibit the week of the stable tour. This exhibit is featured as one of nine stops on the stable tour. So, either before or after your picnic lunch, you definitely will want to check out the Mill before proceeding to other points of interest. But you don’t have to wait till October for a first hand look, inside and out. You may enjoy a virtual tour of this unique historic mill now!
Coming soon: Unlocking the Secrets of the Locke Store.
Lark flight path to feature historic stopovers…
The October 2010 Lark Through Clarke Stable Tour and More includes a visit to historic Long Branch House and Farm — famed for its annual balloon festival. Sorry, this is a self driven car tour, so no balloon rides, at least not at this event! But several “dog and pony” shows will be featured. The Long Branch Therapeutic Riding Center will be holding several exhibits. Also, not to be missed is a beagle demonstration at one of several other beautiful estates on the Lark’s flight path.
Gourmet box lunches will be available for purchase at nearby Locke Store in Millwood where “Eating is an agricultural act!” Or bring your own sandwiches and refreshments. Picnic tables are just a hop, skip and a jump away, in a lovely setting behind the Old Mill, also a part of the tour.
The Burwell-Morgan Mill , established in 1785, will be hosting its annual Art Show, which will be open to the public during the Lark through Clarke Stable Tour.
The starting point of the tour will be at Christ Church, 809 Bishop Meade Road (Route 255), directly across from the Carter Hall manor house (now headquarters of Project Hope) and just up the hill from the Locke Store in the village of Millwood. Proceeds of A Lark Through Clarke Stable Tour will go to the benefit of the ministry of Cunningham Chapel Parish.
More about scheduled stopovers on the Lark’s flight path as the Fall 2010 stable tour coming as the event unfolds.
