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Old Time Yule at Miller Farmstead
The best description for the fall weather on Roan Mountain is crisp. The cool days and sometimes cold nights tend to clear the air on the mountain. This is a great time to explore the tails that have been leaf covered all summer. The leaves have passed their peak color on the higher elevation and, except for the marcascent beeches (thanks Jamey), have fallen from the trees.
On a recent visit to see the fall colors on Roan, I stopped by the Dave Miller Farmstead. The Miller Farmstead is part of the Roan Mountain State Park and located on Tennessee Highway 143. Coming up on the Events at the Park Calendar is the Old Time Yule at the Farmstead.
The Old Time Yule at the Farmstead is November 9, Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Park Interpreter Beth Ann Jarret shares with us some of the ways that will celebrate the Old Time Yule.
One of the Old Time Yule decorations she talks about is the Princess Pine for Christmas decorations. I’m familiar with Running Cedar from the North Carolina side of the mountains. I’ll take some “running cedar” to the Old Time Yule at the Dave Miller Farmstead and compare it with the Princess Pine.
Also, if you are on the Roan stop by Beth Ann and Harold Jarret’s Apple Orchard.
LINKS:
Jarrett’s Orchard – Turn LEFT, off of Hwy 143 at Jack’s Store.
Variety of Roan Mountain grown apples and cabbage.
Closed Sunday.