In the Woodlands

The old maples found in canyons surrounding The Abandoned are spectacular.  I often wonder about the things they may have seen over the hundreds of years they have been growing here.

There are enchanted stumps in these forests.  This one looks as like a doorway into an enchanted castle.

And here a window in what is obviously a fairy condo.

This lovely green thistle grew along the road just before the path to Deer Valley.  What a magical place.  I often think of the privilege we had as children--living here, playing here...what a beautiful place for imaginative children to live and play.

WARNING: You shouldn't visit The Abandoned without permission from the owner or caretaker. If you do, you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Giant of The Abandoned

This maple tree must be hundreds of years old.  It is huge. There is something mysterious about a tree this ancient.  The immensity of the passing years place a certain alluring patina from the past here.   One wonders what stories a tree like this could tell, if it could talk.

Surprisingly, many old growth trees are found nearby, this is only one of the giants to be seen near The Abandoned. 

Here is a closeup of only one of the portions of this huge tree--timeless beauty.

WARNING: Anyone wishing to visit The Abandoned, must have permission from the owners.

The Old Maple Tree

This is just a portion of the gigantic maple just on the edge of The Abandoned.  It must be hundreds of years old.  It is steeped with the ages.  Summer sunshine dapples the craggy bark of this amazing tree.  I wonder what stories it could tell?  What parts of history it once knew.  I wonder.


WARNING: Anyone wishing to visit The Abandoned, must seek permission from the owners.

Beauty in The Abandoned

There are new owners who are evaluating the property and buildings of The Abandoned!  They were in a meeting as Sissy and I made our rounds.  I hope they will undo what the previous owners have allowed here.  This is a decidedly exciting development!

I thought the 15 mph sign was interesting with the kitchen area of The Abandoned in view.

I don't know that I've ever seen a pink Queen Anne's Lace flower before.  I loved this picture--it almost seems magical to me.

Near the grounds of The Abandoned we found this ancient maple tree.  It is massive.

I am sure it was here, growing green and strong, when the Union fought the South in America's Civil War, maybe even before that.  I am in awe of its sheer size and age.

We found the fire bush in bloom.  What lovely blossoms!  It is so interesting to find such contrasts of beauty and ugliness all in one place.  Today I have concentrated upon the mostly beautiful side of The Abandoned.


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.