hidden from the road
these steps lead to another time
when i first posted an image of this stone bridge on april 3, 2009,
these wonderful, unexpected, and quite informative comments appeared on my blog.
Martin Langeveld said...Isn't this bridge part of the Retreat trails system? I believe Retreat patients built the stone tower, higher up, stone steps where needed, and several of these stone landscape features.
Keith said...Cold Spring (1845)
This spring is located just west of Upper Dummerston Road where it joins Route 30. A source of pure water, it was the destination of daily walks by patrons of Dr. Wesselhoeft's Hydropathic Institution, located in Brattleboro. In 1899 the Retreat built a stone hood over the spring and a rustic bridge of boulders over the ravine. It became a favorite resting place for Retreat patients on their daily walks.
16 comments:
What a beautiful spot. No wonder you want to return time and time again. I bet it smells great too.
What a cute little old bridge! Wonderful stone work.
Enchanting photos, enchanting spot. Love the background responses you received the first time you posted these photos!
Informative and quite fascinating about the Retreat patients. That sounds like something I'd like to learn more of, and go through myself. Thank you for the beautiful pictures of this small but wonderful, mossy stone bridge.
What a magical spot, really beautiful.
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Wonderful little bridge. You just don't see stone bridges like that very often anymore.
A little gem.
A truly beautiful spot and the history makes it more intriguing. Love those little steps. MB
What a find! It's a gorgeous bridge and the stones have so much age and beauty.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could just sit and meditate in a place like this and visions of the past would appear before you eyes!
Some old stones, a discreet spring among the woods, and the legends begin to walk...a very inspiring place!
Wouldn't it be lovely to have that in your own back yard?
Great that your posts inspire readers to bring more info, I love when it happens in Moscow blog. Photo? What can I say? Usual photo.
Full of sense, taste and profi.
It looks so substantial, a work of art really. I love the photo of the girls with the cows. Just sweet.
Interesting bridge. It sure has a lot of stories to tell.
I would love to explore this area. Simply beautiful.
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