The Holy City

Every February, for the last 10 years, my family has taken a trip to what has become our families "adopted" city.  Unfortunately, with our moves this year it was impossible to make the trip and I've been left with  feelings of  withdrawal.  I've been promised a trip later this year, but until then I will enjoy a few pictures from trips past.

With the numerous steeples dotting the city's skyline, Charleston is known as The Holy City and I make it a point to attend services at a different church each time we visit.  Our family is Episcopalian, but as Mother often says, "It's good to shop around for a good sermon on occasion."

I have many recommendation of things to do while in Charleston, but today I'd like to share a place we visit every single year...






Magnolia Plantation was founded in 1676 by the Drayton family and has survived the centuries.  It has witnessed the history of our nation from the American Revolution to the Civil War and beyond.  It opened its doors to the visitors in 1870 now becoming the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America.

From the beautiful azaleas and camellias to the Monet like white bridges, it is an unforgettable experience to walk the gravel paths and if you look closely perhaps you will find the bench seat where John Drayton sat and composed his sermons before and during the Civil War.

Oh, June can not come quickly enough...


Mosaic Mondays with Little Red House