Off to Afton

Noel and I made one of our twice (sometimes thrice) yearly trips to Afton, Minnesota yesterday. At Squire House Martin was excited to be leaving for New York soon to do some merchandise shopping for the store. I'm assuming it'll be for holiday treasures. Afterward, we stopped to see the buffalo (or I guess I should say Bison) on the way home. They're beautiful.

Bruno and Bosco

On our visit to Squire House yesterday I made sure to check in with Bruno and Bosco. Bruno (the brown one) was really in need of attention. Bosco was acting rather tired and groggy. While I was petting Bosco, one of the women who works there told me that I needed to be careful because giving Bosco attention has the potential to turn into a full time job. 

Squire House

Yesterday Noel and I took a drive out to Afton to visit Squire House. There were a few different signs for sale about not pissing off the fairies. I'm not sure what that all means and I hope I haven't done anything to torque the ones in our yard.  

Groggy Froggy - Squire House Part 3

While clomping around the grounds at Squire House Gardens on Saturday, Noel and I found this little guy on a lily pad in the lily pond. He looked quite content if but a little tired.

Squire House Gardens Part 2

This white hibiscus plant was growing in the garden at Squire House. I found it to be quite beautiful.

Squire House Gardens Part 1

My friend Noel and I took a trip out to Afton today to visit Squire House Gardens. We usually try to make the trip twice a year - once in warmer weather and once just before the holidays. Martin, the proprietor, is always friendly and happy to see us. We ate at the Afton Inn restaurant which used to be called the Catfish Saloon but is now going by the name Current. The new joint is much better. Squire House had some beautiful hibiscus plants. These two red ones were for sale.