Message from the Mountain

Today is Flag Day in this country, and to me it symbolizes freedom. Nature is also flying its flags, both yellow and blue, and I am so grateful that I am free to observe these beautiful creations. Na…

I watched and photographed a butterfly as it drank sweet nectar from the wild asters in the Orchard. We didn’t plant the flowers. All we did, and do, is cut the grass in the fall. We may never know w…

The columbines are blooming in the gardens at the Center, and before long the wild variety will be appearing on the Mountainside. They come in a variety of colors that create a beautiful blend. The s…

There are little apples forming on the trees in the Orchard. I have hope for an apple pie in the fall. This is the time of year when young people are graduating from colleges, high schools, and even …

The rhododendrons are beginning to fade, their brilliant blooms having served as a prelude to the summer season. I look for something in Nature every day to be grateful about, and when I find it, my …

This is the time for anyone in this area to see the beautiful lupines in bloom against the mountain backdrop across the valley. If not, one can find something beautiful in their own area or take a fe…

On the way back from my first hike to the Lupine Field I watched the trail ahead for the best footing, and a heart sign appeared. My heart filled with gratitude knowing that I was receiving an affirm…

One of the apple trees in the orchard is surrounded by a blanket of wild asters that bloom this time of year. I always enjoy how nature creates different unique designs and patterns. Each person is a…

Last fall one of our birdhouses in the Lupine Field fell over and broke. Our son built and installed a new one and it has a bluebird tenant. Perhaps bird houses can somehow remind and inspire people …

Recently I was given permission by my physical therapist to attempt the hike from the Orchard to the Lupine Field, something I had really looked forward to doing. So, with two hiking poles I made it …

About seventeen years ago. I became aware that the energy on the mountain was an inspiration for messages from nature. I still rely on that channel to provide the positive words that flow through me …

The lupines have begun to bloom in the field at the top of the mountain. It won’t be long now until these beautiful flowers will create a landscape with the White Mountains as the backdrop that is wo…

June is considered to be the prime month for weddings, and our old-fashioned bridal wreath is in full bloom. Our lives are filled with traditions all year long, and Nature has a big part in providing…

The wild strawberry's tiny white blossoms have taken over parts of the fields around the cabin and in the Orchard. There is nothing like the taste of a wild strawberry, but it takes patience to pick …

As we turned onto the old dirt road leading to the Orchard, we encountered a beautiful female deer standing in the middle of it. It paused as it entered the woods and I spoke a few words to it and sn…

The flowers have been spectacular so far this year, and now the Iris are the center of my attention. I am constantly amazed at the intricate designs Nature creates, and that includes the design that …

It is Memorial Day in America, a day to pause and give thanks to all the veterans who have served and to those that gave their lives to protect our freedom. I have fond memories of marching in a para…

There is a movement of homeowners who have lawns that they do not mow them until June. We honor that this year as I am not ready to ride the lawnmower yet. Sometimes we overwork our thoughts or creat…

Over the winter the old birch at the edge of what-used-to-be-an-old-garden fell over, and it will still be another month before I can move it with the tractor due to my hip surgery, so my wife decide…

The lady slippers are dancing in the wind on the mountainside. We love to search for these delicate blooms when they are on display. It is also the time of year when people are beginning to take acti…