Montreat (just north of Black Mountain) is the home of the college of the same name, as well as vacation and retirement homes (mainly for Presbyterian ministers and their families.) But in the last year or so, Montreat College opened another campus which had formerly been a retreat and before that had been a private mansion and grounds. That story needs telling in a separate post. But here's a good article I found on the internet "Intheoaks"
As the sign says, there are atheletic fields here, which are missing in the original Montreat College, just a couple of miles a way. The "Manor House" is probably the old mansion, I'm guessing.
The drive takes one back through heavily wooded areas, then there are parking lots available for students, and other smaller buildings.
The Manor House
These little shabby shelter buildings may be left from the last "retreat center" days...or earlier.
Today's quote:
“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.”
Vincent Van Gogh
...the setting is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI was glad to be there on a Saturday, thus less students around, and a sunny day. Those woods are very dark on cloudy days.
DeleteWhat a lovely spot for a campus.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing it again much improved...for instance the roof of the manor house used to be dark...with the woods all around, I remember it was very hard to photograph.
DeleteThat looks like such a lovely campus there. You took a beautiful drive through. (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your history of this place. Beautiful buildings and grounds.
ReplyDeleteMontreat is quite a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place!
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