Tuesday, January 29, 2008

The First Bloom of 2008


the first new blossom of 2008
the rhododendron bursts with brilliant vibrancy
as the dull winter garden awakens

Monday, January 28, 2008

footings & forms

From the ground up
footings and forms arise
thank you to the crew
who pumped concrete 300 ft
from truck, through pipe, down the slopes
to the dining & observation decks
today...

Monday, January 21, 2008

sunset moments

remembering that beyond the construction
it is the sunsets and natural beauty of Craidelonna
that adds the majic

Observation & Dining Decks BEGIN


it's all about that moment of committment to a project.
it seemed that as the blade of the excavator cut into the ground
of the new side decks it all became a GO!
WE BEGIN ...

Friday, January 18, 2008

eastern sunrise deck

it all begins as a thought
followed by a lot of spray paint on the ground & some ribbons to mark the elevation...
then the plans...
and finding the best crew for completion...









Tuesday, January 1, 2008

best NYE

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008
friends of craidelonna & guests
come together for a new year celebration
dinner menu
crab feast
that included roasted beef tenderloin with fresh rosemary from the garden
scalloped potatoes with ricotta, green beans with almonds,
carrot/pepper salad, waldorf salad, couscous salad
lemon meringue & key lime pies / home made cookies and lots of treats...
but of course.. RED WINE.. throughout
CATERING AVAILABLE AT CRAIDELONNA
WITH ADVANCED ARRANGEMENTS