We took a long weekend trip to Bat Cave, NC, up in the Hickory Nut Gorge. I can’t recommend the house (Creekside Mountain Retreat, privately rented) enough if you’re looking for a quiet place to stay.
View from the sunroom on the other side of the fireplace:

My official photo of the week:
A bit of snow shoveling was required to get down to the deck and backyard:

The view up the creek from the hot tub:

A rare (for me!) snowy footprint:

The stairs up to the house across the street:

We went into downtown Chimney Rock on Saturday. I love random signage.










