Vermont Gathering 2009

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We attended the Manahan family reunion which was held in Vermont this year from August 16th to the 23rd. We stayed at the Winding Brook Lodge. And yes, there is a winding brook in back of the lodge. And a couple berry bushes were next to it.

Paul standing next to a small winding brook behind the lodge

Close view of blackberries and one red berry hanging from a bramble

Large green flower buds clustered together against a grassy background

Yellow black-eyed Susan flower in bloom

Close view of a peach-colored daylily showing its stamens

The house itself was rambling - the type of house that kids love to explore (at least, I always did). Paul and I were in what they called the West Wing, which was actually on the south side of the building.

Large rambling lodge with many decks and stairways seen from across the swimming pool

Wood-paneled lodge living room with sofas, chairs, built-in shelves, and a lamp

Side garden path beside the lodge leading toward the winding brook through tall plants and trees

Side view of the lodge with screened upper rooms and lush gardens along the building

Cars parked beside the lawn at the lodge with woods behind them

West Wing bedroom with striped sofa, lamps, and luggage beside the bed

West Wing bedroom showing a fireplace, dresser, and part of the bed

Another view of the West Wing bedroom with bed, green chair, and closet doors

The weather the week we were there was HOT. Good thing the lodge had a swimming pool. It really made a huge difference. Did I mention that it was hot while we were there? There were a lot of card games during the week; you can see some evidence of them even by the swimming pool.

People relaxing beside the swimming pool behind a white picket fence