When a piece of cloth is exposed to sunlight for many days, that cloth slowly loses its brightness and color. Likewise, when my mind remains exposed to modern city life, the whirlwind of traffic lights, and its cult of timebound to-do lists, it starts craving solitude, silence, and wilderness. During this moment I break free and decide to get lost amidst mother nature. Still, there remains an in-between time. I call it the transition time. The time which helps to bridge the gap between city life and wilderness. During my recent visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City proved to be an excellent refuge that helped me bridge the gap and relax. Here I present a memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City! You can book your stay here.
McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, North Carolina - A beautiful boutique hotel! #Hotel #FindyourPark Click To Tweet when my mind remains exposed to modern city life, the whirlwind of traffic lights and its cult of timebound to do lists, it starts craving solitude, silence, and wilderness. #travel Click To Tweet
The picturesque entrance of the Inn
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A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn
McKinley Edwards Inn is a quaint and cozy inn in the Smoky Mountains of Bryson City.
McKinley Edwards Inn is a quaint and cozy inn in the Smoky Mountains of Bryson City. #travel Click To Tweet
Amidst nature; amidst peace!
Its relaxing room, greenery, peaceful atmosphere, and aesthetically pleasing decor, sparked some beautiful conversations with Siddhartha and my daughter, helped my mind contemplate and gifted us some memorable moments.
Our cozy and comfortable room.
Beautiful surroundings of McKinley Edwards Inn.
The beautiful and aesthetically pleasant decor of McKinley Edwards Inn.
Moments of Contemplation
I still remember the very first morning when I saw a leaf slowly falling down from the tree. The scene was whispering to my eyes that “autumn is here“. When I looked down, I saw a glass table full of lifeless leaves or shall I say that the glass table was surrounded by stillness, silence, and solitude.
When I looked down, I saw a glass table full of lifeless leaves or shall I say that the glass table was surrounded by stillness, silence, and solitude. #Travel Click To Tweet
Hello Autumn!
After spending some time with myself, when I arrived at the breakfast hall, I was pleasantly surprised.
The room where the breakfast was served was beautiful. I loved the photographs and the painted frames of the pictures.
Moments of conversation
While swinging in silence for a couple of minutes my daughter broke the silence. She told – “Mommy look at that beautiful blue bird”. I loved that moment and am now framing it with words here on my blog. I didn’t try using the camera. I loved the way my daughter was loving the company of that beautiful blue bird.
Conversation with my daughter
I remember another beautiful moment in the picturesque garden from where one can see the mountains afar. My daughter uttered slowly – “Wow, that’s mountain”.
This small garden from which we could see the mountains was my favorite.
I love capturing candid moments of conversation, especially ones with a child.
Where is the caterpillar?
Moments of excitement
While exploring the beautiful garden at the McKinley Edwards Inn, my daughter was excited to find a caterpillar. Both of us joined in her joy too.
Can you all the see that caterpillar?
My daughter (Chirantana): Mommy what’s this? Me: A bonsai tree Chirantana: Oh that means a small big tree mommy. Me: I nodded yes!
A beautiful Bonsai!
Moments of relaxation
Every morning after waking up, I sat on the patio and looked at the lush greenery in front. In the early hours of the morning, I loved savoring nature in solitude. I observed how the gentle rays of the sun filled the clean, clear air with its warmth and listened to the twittering of a bird.
In the early hours of the morning, I loved savoring nature in solitude. I observed how the gentle rays of the sun filled the clean, clear air with its warmth and listened to the twittering of a bird. #Travel Click To Tweet
Believe me, this screen is far better than a TV screen. Here wind blows; birds come and go and leaves rustle.
I spent some silent yet enriching moments while reading a book in the beautiful breakfast hall.
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McKinley Edwards Inn was my perfect refuge amidst nature. I loved the cozy comfort, the caress of nature, and its well-decorated rooms, garden, and common area. It is an excellent getaway close to the Great Smoky Mountains. It is a place where one can remove herself from the world as much or as little as one desires. Book your stay at McKinley Edwards Inn.
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