Our getaway began in the 1800's, wellllll kind of! Our vacation spot was The Grand Hotel, Pt. Clear, AL (on the Mobile bay) and it opened up in the 1800's.
DeDe and I took a couple days off of work and we really enjoyed just being together alone with no agenda. The hotel was used as a hospital during the civil war, a training camp in WWII, has been destroyed by fire and has been renovated several times over the last 100 years. Ironically, this hotel, despite it's eventful past has been a long standing tradition in vacation spots for many families in the south and beyond. One of the first things about the property was the gorgeous grounds filled up with big Oak trees, fountains, color, flowers and greenary. It had a marina, along with a small private beach, pier and backyard a plenty. We stayed in the main building which is the oldest and most original part of the whole resort, unaware that there were three weddings planned nearby the same weekend. We were treated to "high tea" and cookies at 4pm each day and sat around the center of the hotel speaking with people.
We took advantage of the great weather while laying out at the wonderful pool, visited fairhope on a few occasions for food and shopping, met a few intriguing locals, and even ate at a gas station that had no sign out front. But I think the best part of it all was just being together, laughing and relaxing.
Despite the amazing time, we missed our little 15mos old and next time she will be going with us!
So here are a few shots of our getaway. Matt
Below is a pedal cart called a "surrey".. This thing required some serious foot power but lots of fun and complimentary from the hotel.
DeDe and I took a couple days off of work and we really enjoyed just being together alone with no agenda. The hotel was used as a hospital during the civil war, a training camp in WWII, has been destroyed by fire and has been renovated several times over the last 100 years. Ironically, this hotel, despite it's eventful past has been a long standing tradition in vacation spots for many families in the south and beyond. One of the first things about the property was the gorgeous grounds filled up with big Oak trees, fountains, color, flowers and greenary. It had a marina, along with a small private beach, pier and backyard a plenty. We stayed in the main building which is the oldest and most original part of the whole resort, unaware that there were three weddings planned nearby the same weekend. We were treated to "high tea" and cookies at 4pm each day and sat around the center of the hotel speaking with people.
We took advantage of the great weather while laying out at the wonderful pool, visited fairhope on a few occasions for food and shopping, met a few intriguing locals, and even ate at a gas station that had no sign out front. But I think the best part of it all was just being together, laughing and relaxing.
Despite the amazing time, we missed our little 15mos old and next time she will be going with us!
So here are a few shots of our getaway. Matt
Below is a pedal cart called a "surrey".. This thing required some serious foot power but lots of fun and complimentary from the hotel.
3 comments:
I mean, seriously, could ya'll be any cuter!!!
yes as a matter of fact. God fashioned this little baby for us named SA.. She is the ultimate cute of us!
Thank you Sherry and you are always sooo complimentary of us. You are such a sweet friend
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