Category Archives: Poplar Forest

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  Discover the distinctive beauty of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

  Posted on August 3, 2009 by Shellie Leete in Bedford VA, Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia, Blue Ridge Parkway, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Poplar Forest, Smith Mountain Lake, Thomas Jefferson summer home

  Pursuit of Happiness Story by Lynda Imirie Photo courtesy of the Corp for Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Long before Smith Mountain Lake became a retreat/retirement destination away from the frenzy of city life, one of the United States’ most famous presidents chose this corner of Southwest Virginia to build his own private getaway in a quiet, [...]

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  U-Pick in Blue Ridge Country

  Posted on May 3, 2008 by Shellie Leete in Apples Virginia, Blue Ridge Fruit, Claiborne House bed and breakfast, Poplar Forest, UPick Blue Ridge

  Having just returned from picking fresh warm in the field strawberries yesterday, I have share some U-Pick places you will enjoy. There is nothing better than handpicked ripened on the vine/tree fruit. NOTHING!Guests from the U.K. this morning started their meal with handpicked red juicy strawberries and cream. As a part of their savory breakfast [...]

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