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 Welcome to Beechbrook Cottage, our home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come sit, relax awhile, and enjoy some of our pictures. We'll share a bit of history and give you a look inside. Again, welcome to our home.
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Beechbrook was given its name by Robert Weaver, builder and owner, in the early 1900's. Weaver chose the name because of the abundance of beech wood trees, and the two water sources that flow throughout the property. |
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Weaver
built Beechbrook Cottage in 1915 as
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| Early springtime arrives at Beechbrook. |
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The cottage was originally surrounded by some 100 acres, many of which were planted in apple trees. Today we enjoy the beauty of nature among the great oaks. |
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| A glance out the window | A view along the winding drive | ||||||||
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| The site of an old mill pond has become our "orchard". The pond was lost during a great flood in 1916. Four apple trees and one peach tree does constitute an orchard, doesn't it ?? | |||||||||
A view of the courtyard |
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Beechbrook, hidden among the oak, beech, pine, walnut and dogwood trees
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| North side of the cottage showing its gambrel roof architecture (winter view) |
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And yes it does snow in the mountains...
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...but what a lovely view from the bay window.
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And it's always warm and cozy on the inside.
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| Copyright © 1998-2008 Beechbrook Cottage | |||||||||
