If you’re new here, you may wonder what I mean when I say we’re going “up the hill.” You see, my parents moved to this gorgeous community about 3 years ago. It’s an hour from the city we live in and it’s pretty much the most gorgeous place ever. My brother, who studied abroad in Scotland, says it reminds him of Edinburgh. The rolling hills, the beautiful country, the trees and lakes. It’s become our getaway spot, our little mini vacation away from the world. My mom coined the term “up the hill” and it just kind of stuck. So when I say we’re headed up the hill, now you know just what that means. And maybe you’ll see just why I love this place so much. It truly is a paradise. It’s the best place to go and take a break from the world for a while. I tried to capture the essence in my photographs above. Hope you enjoyed my amateur photography. :)
Do you have a favorite getaway spot? Where do you go to “recharge”?
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larissa
That looks gorgeous!! Looks so peaceful and relaxing! I like to go to a place about a hour where I live for hiking and there beautiful trails!! They also have antique and craft malls that’s really fun to look through!
Katie Did What
You hit the nail on the head: it is SO peaceful and relaxing! Ahhh I love hiking on pretty trails! And antique malls are so fun! Sounds lovely!
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courtney {splendid actually}
so pretty! i agree with larissa, it looks peaceful and relaxing.
Katie Did What
It really is!!
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Jennifer Lynn
Wow! That is breathtaking :-)
Katie Did What
It so is. I love going up there!
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Bonnie Rose
That is beautiful! We have Solsbury Hill out out back garden and we like to climb up there or go on country walks through the countryside here in England. It is my favourite part of the weekend.
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Katie Did What
Awww the English countryside! Le sigh.
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lost in travels
i love it when parents move to beautiful places : ) my parents built their dream house right on a gorgeous lake and about an hour away from any big city. it’s a long drive to get there but it’s so worth it when you do!that looks like a great place to unwind!
Katie Did What
That sounds amazing!! I definitely agree- it’s so worth the drive!
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Bekah @ re·solve
Everything looks so beautiful!
Katie Did What
It really is :)
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mrandmeatless.com
I’m curious to know where your “up the hill” is because my parents live in an area we call “on the hill.” I wonder if it’s the same place….about an hour from Sac, so it’s possible.
Katie Did What
Aw no way! They live in a tiny place called Wallace, right by Camanche Lake! :)
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mrandmeatless.com
Ah, ok, so like the opposite direction. My parents live up toward Reno, between Auburn and Placerville in a tiny town called Georgetown. I’ve been to Camanche Lake, though. It’s beautiful up there for sure!
Katie Did What
ohhh okay, yes totally opposite direction, haha! Yours are closer to the mountains! Love!
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Angi
So pretty!!! I’m dying for spring. Not a single flower in sight around these parts yet…just another 4″ of snow this morning. ;)
Katie Did What
Awww noooo more snow!! Mother Nature needs to get the memo that it’s time for warm weather! ;)
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LaynahRose
Gorgeous shots. Doesn’t hurt when you have a subject like that though.
Katie Did What
Right?! It was pretty easy to make it gorgeous ;)
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Denise
So pretty, Katie!
Katie Did What
Thanks, Denise! :)
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Jen
These are gorgeous photos! So amazing. :)
Katie Did What
Thanks Jen!! :)
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Always Maylee
Pretty flowers! I’m still waiting for our first flowers to bloom here. Does it count if I recharge at the mall? Otherwise, we like to recharge down at the Cape. :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Katie Did What
Aren’t they gorgeous?! And yes, of course, the mall totes counts! ;)
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Shio Waline
Pretty pics Katie!! And they seriously don’t look amateur! :) Lovely post!
xo,
Shio
Katie Did What
Aw you’re sweet for saying that, Shio. Thank you!!
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Christina
My husband and I grew up in the same small town way out in the eastern part of TX. There’s no place like it, and we love going home to the open pastures and tall pine trees. I don’t think we will ever live there permanently again, but it’s nice that both our parents are there so we can always go “home.”
Katie Did What
Aww that’s so sweet. I love it! There’s no place like home ;)
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Katie
Oh, I love it. It looks so peaceful and pretty. For some reason it makes me think of Anne of Green Gables. No idea why but it does haha
Katie Did What
YES, the rolling green pastures/ land and cute houses. I totally get why you think of Anne.
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