John C. Campbell Folk School is set in a beautiful mountain valley in the little community of Brasstown. It's pretty idyllic. . .
There are rolling meadows . . .
and gorgeous, funky studios -- this is Blacksmithing . . .
There's entertainment every night . . .
and every morning.
Meandering walkways . . .
Mountain views . . .
Sun-dappled trees . . .
And in the midst of all this beauty, a hard-working group of writers.
Working their little fingers to the bone . . .
Inside . . .
and out, attempting to fulfill the arduous tasks set them by their cruel task mistress (not pictured.)
Sometimes they are allowed to escape, down the mulch path . . .
And into the woods, heading for lunch or supper.
Lots of photo ops . . .
Everywhere. . .
My friend and I share one of the bedrooms in the Log House.
And I carry my camera, grabbing pictures when I can.
There will be more tomorrow.
