After an exhilarating two day Garden Bloggers Reunion at P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm, Lisa Steele from Fresh Eggs Daily and I had the unique opportunity to partake in a road trip through North Central Arkansas, courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism #ARStory Road Trip promotion.
The entire adventure was a blast from start to finish! And, I had the best travel partner ever. If there were chickens, ducks, gardens, food, cows, horses, etc., we stopped to take it all in. Although we lacked a bit in navigating skills, our spontaneity and pure love for the outdoors made getting lost fun!
I hope you enjoy my photos and get a feel for the beautiful, charming State of Arkansas. Perhaps you will visit Arkansas, too!
Let the fun begin!
The start of an awesome road trip with Lisa Steele. We are probably calling for directions already!
Lisa and I love animals so we stopped often for photo shoots!
We spotted this sweet little red barn along the way.
Stopped at Ferguson’s Country Store & Restaurant for lunch and look who we ran into.
Our first stop, Gaston’s.
We were warmly greeted by Blue, the Chief Welcoming Officer! Blue loves belly rubs.
Lisa fell in love with this coop. She wanted to get inside with the birds!
I am still in awe over this fabulous white Peacock. Oh my!
Mr. Tom Turkey enjoyed walking the nature trails with us.
Captain Red took us on a lovely boat ride down the White River.
The White River is beautiful at dusk.
Who wouldn’t fall in love with a pink bungalow. I did!
Sweet little heirloom seed shop along the road.
Lisa and I did a bit of shopping, eating, and exploring at Calico Creek Mall. Charming!
We had a wonderful lunch at The Printing Press Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor. The decor was shabby chic and the food was delicious.
Of course we had to jump on the big rocking chair for one of many photo shoots.
The road sides of Arkansas are picturesque!
This little garden center was so cute.
Yummy homegrown fruits and vegetables along the roadside.
Our final resting spot, Gone with the Wind, was at Pinewood Cabins in Mountain View. The inside is as delightful and cozy as the big welcoming front porch.
Lisa and I are so grateful for this one-of-a-kind travel experience. We’d like to thank Mimi and the entire P. Allen Smith Team for selecting us and a special thank you to Elizabeth from CJRW and the Arkansas Visitor’s Bureau. The entire journey filled our hearts with so much fun and joy, we want to do it all over again!
P.S. Thanks Garden Girl USA for supply me with my favorite work-wear for women!
