We had an amazing time in Sapphire this weekend. It was in the 90's, which for up there is pretty unheard of, but coming from Athens, it felt like heaven.
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| Canyon Kitchen |
Friday night, we went to a late dinner at Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley. Normally, once we get to the house, we never leave, but I have been hearing about this restaurant for over a year. The chef came from Blackberry Farm, and the views from the property are supposed to be incredible. The restaurant offers a nightly prix fixe menu, and all the options for Friday looked incredible. "Looked" being the operative word. I have not been that let down by a restaurant in a long time. None of the dishes seemed hot enough, and I think the kitchen must have run out of seasonings. Everything was just sort of tepid and blah. It felt like such a waste of (a lot) of money and the effort to leave the house at Sapphire. But alas, we had to try it. The decor and the setting are gorgeous. I think it may be a fun spot to get a cocktail - even if my Pimm's Cup was a little light on the Pimm's.
When we got back from dinner, I lit a fire, to which I am sure that Tim who takes care of the property thinks I am a nut job. But I just don't know how you can be in the mountains without a fire - even if the AC is on.
We woke up early (thanks to a whining dog) and went fishing before it got "too hot to fish". Mr. Fonty and I both slayed it.
After fishing we went back and did some napping.
And then headed down to the dam to do some wading in the water. It was a perfect quick trip.
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| Looking down from the top of the dam |
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| The happiest dog |
This Tuesday we head to Texas for the 4th. I feel like I am on permanent vacation. I could get used to this!
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