Misty Mountain Camp Resort
Greenwood, Virginia
Yesterday we enjoyed dinner with Dave's nephew, Dwayne, shortly after we arrived in town. Dwayne and Elaine have lived in Charlottesville quite a while and know all the best places to go.
Saturday is a busy tourist day at Monticello so we were glad we got an early start today. Heat and humidity also are more prevalent later in the day.
A group of 25 people start a tour about every 5 - 10 minutes. It is unbelievable how many people can be in different areas of the house at the same time.
The original property included about 5,000 acres. Beautiful ornamental flowers grew along walking paths. The extensive vegetable gardens have been recreated with heritage seeds.
Orchards and vineyards dotted the hillside. A wine cellar in the lower level of the house stored the wine made from the fermented Monticello grapes.
We enjoyed the day at Monticello but we went home with sore feet after touring the house, gardens, slave quarters and taking a hike on the grounds.
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