Could you ask for more beautiful views!
The drive up Montalto, Monticello’s big brother mountain, was incredible. Sunrise, misty fog and all!
Even a lone bagpiper playing a soundtrack for the morning!
There were a bunch more bagpipers over the crest of the hill, but we found the lone guy warming up funny.
See Monticello? The white house in the middle of the hill below? To the right below a row of bushy trees are Jefferson’s gardens and vineyards!
And on the other side of the mountain, the beautiful city of Charlottesville, framed by mountains. I love living here so much!
We arrived early – thankful for dry skies, moderately cool temps and daylight savings long behind us.
All set up
We thought we were brilliant to put honey in a soap pump for easy dispensing. But for some reason the honey would NOT come out!!!!!!!! We couldn’t figure it out.
Neither could the bears.
Today’s menu included Whole Wheat Cinnamon Chip – the crowd pleaser
But the High Five with flax, millet and oat bran was a big hit as well!
We had about an hour to kill before the first runners arrived, so we had breakfast. I can always count on a great breakfast on these race days! So glad we serve a product that I love.
Jars of peanut butter follow me everywhere I go 😉
I smashed half a banana into some High Five and topped that with PB + honey.
And brought peppermint tea from home
On these slicing days I usually start with a substantial breakfast – like this one – and then I have 1-2 bite-size tastes as a snack as we’re wrapping up. The Cinnamon Chip was delicious as usual!
The race was a 5K straight up the mountain!! It looked tough!
Slicing today was great. SOOOOO much better than the marathon, which was a madhouse. People today were so much more talkative (understandably!) and it was a much different crowd. We had a great time!
The Fire dept. beat the Police dept. in some kind of team challenge!
And the bagpipers loved our bread : )
Lots of honey was consumed
After we packed up our car to head home, we decided to stop to walk on the Monticello Trail since we were in the neighborhood. We walked for about 40 minutes – always talking and planning things!
We’re taking care of some bakery things this afternoon and have a nice dinner planned to relax a bit. Hoping to take tomorrow off to relax a little too – we’ve done about all we can do at the bakery until our floors are sealed and waxed on Monday.
Lunchtime!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Those views are breathtaking. It must have been nice to be surrounded by such beautiful landscaping and priceless nature!
jen @ taste life says
That trail looks beautiful!
I wonder if the honey wouldn’t come out because it was too sticky or thick? It does sound like a great idea!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Gorgeous pics/view/weather! I bet having a group of bag pipers under the bread tent was twilight-zone/bizarre. Random Irish-awesomeness! 🙂
Christine says
How beautiful! I don’t love 5ks, but I’d do that for the views and free bread 🙂
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
So beautiful! I’ve always loved nice views. It looks like you had a bunch of fun
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Woah what stunning views!! I would’ve said ‘screw the race, let’s go stare at the gorgeousness!’ :p
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Love that you guys go to events like that – I’ve been to Monticello twice and it’s so beautiful! We also enjoyed the ride up to Blenheim Vineyard when we went. Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Wow wow wow. You and Matt are seriously living the dream to have such amazing experiences as a job… I love all of the views! I seriously need to come up there and visit those mountains, they are *gorgeous*!
Lauren says
SO beautiful! I’ve never been to Montalto, but Monticello is amazing! These pictures make me want to go back, the mountains in that area are just breathtaking.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Stunning views. I would trek mountains for that yummy breads 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I’m glad it went well and I’m glad you have some time to relax and unwind this weekend! You’ve been so busy.
Pat Kilmain says
I love cinnamon chip! We’re taking fresh baked GH bread as a housewarming gift today!
Marina says
wow such a wonderful nature! I’m glad you had a nice time today.
Hope you have a relaxing evening!
Katie says
Those views are absolutely beautiful! Living in a crazy busy city, I definitely miss views like that, so it’s nice to at least see them via photos. 😉
Enjoy your well deserved rest and relaxation!
Heather says
A 5k up a mountain must have been so hard!
Amazing view though – I have been to Charlottesville once and would love to visit again.
Lisa Fine says
Looks like a great race and great atmosphere.
The photos of Charlottesville remind me of Burlington, VT, where I used to live. It’s a walkable college town too, with lots of cute shops and restaurants, and it’s surrounded by mountains [and Lake Champlain too].
Happy Saturday!
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
Wow, those are some gorgeous views! I love the misty glow about them 🙂
Enjoy some r&r!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Those are such fune vents – such an easy way to get your name out!
Nancy~The Wife of a Dairyman says
What a gorgeous area you live in! I hope to one day visit that part of the east coast:)
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Whoa, straight up the mountain?!!? I’m all for hills..but only when they have valleys on the other end. Props to those who raced!!
kaila @ healthyhelper blog! says
Wow C-ville is such a beautiful place….I want to visit!
Joy says
Oh my God, too cute, it actually looked like the bears were looking at each other, quizzically, as to why the honey wouldn’t come out. Oh, that made my day 🙂 Yes, the views are incredible but oowee, that view of the Fire Dept. wasn’t too bad either 😉
Kee Kee says
The honey wouldn’t come out probably due to the lower air pressure? When you are at higher altitude, the air pressure decreases. 😉
KathEats says
Hmmm.It wouldn’t even BEGIN to come out. We poured it back out so we’d have to do it all over again to re-test.
Julie (Food & Other Things) says
Those views are beautiful! That 5k sounds tough, I can’t imagine running straight up a mountain! Sounds like a fun event though!
Khushboo says
Hope u 2 will be able to enjoy the day off tomo!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
A 5K that is all one big hill? That sounds tough!
Beautiful scenery and the bread looked delicious.
Ellie @ The Mommyist says
5K straight up hill? That sounds tough!
cathyb@brightbakes says
I love your braids! 🙂 That is my favorite way to fix my hair for a summer day!
love,
cathy b.
Ashley says
Kath- the super cute hat you are wearing – where is it from? I love it!
KathEats says
Thanks! It’s from Loehmann’s
Emily says
I wonder if you warmed the honey, stick it in a cup of hot water, would it come out?
Mauimandy@The Grains of Paradise says
Even though I live on Maui you make Cville look like absolute paradise!!! Aloha!
KathEats says
!! I want to come visit you!
Mary Frances says
Maybe you both can visit each other, have a place to stay and have personal guides–making each of your trips more affordable and fun!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
GORGEOUS views! Sounds like another successful event! And love that breakfast – definitely great to sell products you love. 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
Oh man – can you send that bread please?! That trail looks so peaceful for a walk.
Was it always bread that you wanted to focus your business on? Or did you consider going into other products/avenues?
r8chel says
Have you EVER used the pump? If not, it’s possible that it was just defective, and not the honey’s fault. I bought a soap pump once that just wouldn’t work, and I couldn’t figure out why. Cleaning it up to return it was… interesting.
Also, cute braids. 🙂
Elena @ GagaForGrapefruit says
what beautiful views!
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
that sounds like such a perfect morning! I wish I could have been there 🙂
Mary Frances says
My gawsh, are you sure you couldn’t find a bigger basket? That thing is huge…it could fit a baby!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Those first two pictures looks like paintings! Looks like a great event!
Namaste Gurl says
Beautiful and scenic views of your area. You sure are lucky to live where you do! 🙂
You look so cute, by the way. Love the hat and earrings- where’d ya get them?
Melissa says
Oh my goodness, that picture of the honey bears all confused made me giggle! You are too cute!
Looks like a gorgeous day for a race!
Laura says
Um, beautiful scenery, gorgeous bread, and hot firemen? I might have to bookmark this post! 😀
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
A 5K up a mountain would be brutal! I bet it was your bread that motivated them to finish. 😉
Alaina says
What a gorgeous view!! That does look like a great place to live. 🙂 How are home values down there?
jenna k says
The picture of the bears cracks me up! They genuinely look so confused. 🙂 And the cinnamon chip bread looks amazing- I want a slice!
Don’t you just love living by mountains? They’re always so beautiful and make the landscape look so interesting. I’ve lived in East Tennessee (aka God’s country) my whole 22 years, and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to leave this part of the country for very long.
Amy C. says
Kath,
Honey is too viscous for a regular pump. Savannah Bee Company sells a honey pump. Maybe 5 bucks? I’d recommend it. I think you can find it on Amazon.com
KathEats says
It looks like it only fits their jars…but I might be able to find a way to make it work!