This is the Barboursville ruins where one of my life-long friends just got married. They are next to a beautiful vineyard.

Above is Monticello. Thomas Jefferson's home. Architecutally fantastic and nestled in the indescribably beautiful mountains near Charlottesville, VA.

A gazebo Thomas Jefferson built next to some of his gardens. A place to refelct and look out over the mountains. Especially beautiful (I think) when a storm is blowing in.

A unique and gorgeous plant from the gardens at Monticello -- the snail plant.

Vibrant and lush cockscombs... perfect contrast to a stormy sky.