Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill: We went to the 22nd annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill in Raphine Va. last month. This mill was built circa 1750 and is currently being...

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

We went to the 22nd annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill in Raphine Va. last month.
This mill was built circa 1750 and is currently being used to grind and mill corn and wheat commercially by a couple who bought it last year.
It was a beautiful and sunny day and there was plenty to see there.
Hope you enjoy my little tour here.

will

1. The Mill
1. The Mill...

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2. A little closer look at the water wheel.

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3. Making bread in an outside wood fired oven. Yes the bread was delicious.

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4. Pumpkins, gords and mums.
4. Pumpkins, gords and mums....

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5. Making the apple butter. It takes about 8 1/2 hours of constant cooking and stirring to make.

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6. A closeup of the apple butter in the making.

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7. Inside the mill, looking at some of the pulleys and belts working.

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8. Some old machinery no longer in use.

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9. An old mill stone no longer in use.

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10. Some samples of grinding and milling done here.

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[quote=Soul Dr.]We went to the 22nd annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill in Raphine Va. last month.]

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Soul Dr. wrote:

We went to the 22nd annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill in Raphine Va. last month.]

Thank you for the thumbs ups, foodie65.

will

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Very nice set.

Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi

Soul Dr. wrote:

We went to the 22nd annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill in Raphine Va. last month.
This mill was built circa 1750 and is currently being used to grind and mill corn and wheat commercially by a couple who bought it last year.
It was a beautiful and sunny day and there was plenty to see there.
Hope you enjoy my little tour here.

will

I enjoyed this interesting set, Soul Dr. Besides your fine images it was nice to learn something about the mill and making apple butter. Made me want to get some apple butter. 😊

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Thanks for the memories. I lived several miles down the road from here in another lifetime. Well taken.

Soul Dr. wrote:

We went to the 22nd annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade's Mill in Raphine Va. last month.
This mill was built circa 1750 and is currently being used to grind and mill corn and wheat commercially by a couple who bought it last year.
It was a beautiful and sunny day and there was plenty to see there.
Hope you enjoy my little tour here.

will

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

kpmac wrote:

Very nice set.

Thank you. I appreciate the visit and comments.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:

I enjoyed this interesting set, Soul Dr. Besides your fine images it was nice to learn something about the mill and making apple butter. Made me want to get some apple butter. 😊

Thank you Annie. I'm glad you came by and took a look. We bought some of the apple butter and it was delicious!

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Shootist wrote:

Thanks for the memories. I lived several miles down the road from here in another lifetime. Well taken.

You're welcome. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Leicaflex wrote:

Thanks for the thumbs ups Leicaflex.

will

woodweasel Loc: bellingham Wa

fascinating👍

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice photos--I enjoyed seeing them.

Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

Great captures of history. I love apple butter.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

woodweasel wrote:

fascinating👍

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, appreciate it.

will