Shenandoah Firefly

10/24/2023

The sky before the cool air changed the leaves. Autumn has fallen and nobody shows up for fall, like the Appalachian Mountains.

10/21/2023

The great Stoic Seneca reminds us to take breaks, in order to keep yourself optimal in our daily lives.

10/16/2023

Dolly Parton and Harriet the Pasture Princess enjoying some watermelons from Calixto farms.

The animals love em, thanks Jose!

10/15/2023

Morning walk up to the firefly field with the pups Annie and Zelda.

10/05/2023

Valley Sheds not only helped us get what we needed, but their driver backed in and balanced the shed. The whole process was stress free.

If you need space, either to store or to turn into a shop, Valley Sheds - Staunton

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10/05/2023

Harriet and Dolly, enjoying the morning sun.

10/04/2023

The insect life is adjusting to the cool temps. This dragonfly visited the Firefly cottage this morning.

08/26/2023

08/14/2023

Number one main street in America!

https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/news/g4519/best-main-streets-in-america/

Picturesque ice cream shops, antique stores, and bed and breakfasts galore.

07/31/2023

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day!

02/09/2023

Dolly loves to be pet, a good ole pork rub. If you get her just right, she'll lay down and fall asleep while you're petting her.

02/06/2023

Marley the chillest boar in the world, enjoying the great weather with a pig nap.

01/23/2023

The girls and momma Pixie are doing great. They are full of energy and are almost ready to go out in the pasture with the rest of the herd.

01/15/2023

Went out to the barn and found that Pixie had her kids. Two beautiful, healthy girls.

Katie Mayre Jeremy Etienne

12/31/2022

It's been an amazing year of growth, understanding and investment. We thank you all for being a part of our adventures, and look forward to more!

From our family to yours, Happy New Year's!!!

#2023

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas to all of you, and to all of you have a happy holidays!!

12/20/2022

Max post...half of the time he thinks he is a goat too.

12/18/2022

Dolly soaking up some of the sun that slipped through the cloudy sky.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

11/17/2022

One of our top recommendations to our guests!

Born in 1952 in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Kathy had an entrepreneurial outgoing spirit from the start, and of course, a love of the people and the food of the Shenandoah Valley. Kathy was raised on simple, fresh and homemade food and dinner around the table was always a place to share your day’s experience.

That experience of childhood culture and meal making has led her philosophy in building her restaurant business.

Kathy’s signature is her breakfast, which is served all day. Since the day Kathy opened the doors of her restaurant, she has been known for her outstanding pancakes which have received rave reviews by not only the locals but travelers from all over the world.

Along with her famous breakfast, Kathy’s is also known for her great lunches and dinners which include everything from Southern Fried Chicken to Fresh Fried Oysters to Hamburger Steaks and an assortment of fresh vegetables including pinto beans, okra, mashed potatoes and other staples in home cooking.

11/11/2022

Honoring all those who served

10/25/2022

These foggy fall mornings, give you a glimpse into the past across the valley.
Some guests say they see civil war soldiers marching out front. Others see tribal warriors on the hill. Then there's the girl upstairs. The workers in the field. All ethereal glimpses of a time past. Like a bumped record player that plays a few bars of incoherent music.

10/19/2022

If you really want to experience Virginia, go to Marino's and enjoy!

10/05/2022

Mums, pumpkins and so much more

10/05/2022

I'm not sure who's happier, Ember or our new Kune Kune, Dolly!

10/03/2022

The leaves are starting to change and these trees are getting ready to show off their fall colors.
Here are some of the natural artists and their mediums.

09/26/2022

It was a phenomenal event this year.
Don't miss next year's Queen City Mischief & Magic

09/23/2022

Marley, Gypsy and Max are enjoying the cool temps and some apples.

09/10/2022

Ember and the chicken known as 2B.
She is the only chicken I remember the name of, the rest are named not2B.

But if you ask Ember, she knows all of their names and favorite foods.

09/01/2022

Today's meeting at the water cooler. Clipsy, Pixie and Bukowski all catching up on the latest farm gossip.

08/31/2022

Curie and Freya have got it surrounded. It's your move laser!

08/28/2022

Breakfast this morning. Curie is determined to be Freya's friend, but has learned not to mess with her until after coffee......but the camera, is fair game!

08/27/2022

Marley and Bear working to get your attention. These two enjoy the guests and all the petting they can get.

08/18/2022

This is going to be another great event from the Frontier Culture Museum.

Our Annual Oktoberfest is back!

Join the Frontier Culture Museum this October 1st for a fun filled day. This year we will be hosting Stadtkapelle Gersthofen band from Germany and Elbe Musikanten German Band.

The event will start at 9 AM, and the music will start at 12 PM.

Want to learn more? Be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information.

https://www.frontiermuseum.org/2022events/oktoberfest

08/15/2022

The old dirty goat, Bukowski got moved into the pen with "his" doe's Clipsy and Pixie.

Needless to say.....he's a happy boy!

08/08/2022

Aladdin : Genie, I wish for your freedom.
Genie : One bona fide prince pedigree coming up. I... What?
Aladdin : Genie, you're free!

Genie here found its freedom this morning sheding its nymph skin to join the other cicadas in their song of the south.

08/08/2022

Is it a bumblebee?
Is it a hummingbird,

It's a moth, the Snowberry Clearwing
This moth is sometimes called "hummingbird moth" or "flying lobster"

It's sighting yesterday led to a whole science trek through nature.

08/05/2022

Storm brewing over the ridge.
Plants are loving it.

08/04/2022

Our parking area got a face-lift with a retainer wall and rock.

Tightens everything up and gives years to the frog pond.

Thank you Snyder Hardscapes L.L.C.