Danville, KY sight-seeing

I had the opportunity to take in some of the sites between the two events I worked in Kentucky. On my Sunday drive I went to Shaker Village and spent several hours just walking around the beautiful grounds. It was a gorgeous fall day! When the rest of the crew came on Monday we went on a hike in the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge and then headed to the Civil War battlefields in Perryville.

A stroll through Shaker Village.

Looking towards one of the buildings on the property...so much history here.

I had to prop the camera up on a ledge in order to get proof I was there...I was by myself.

The group hiking through the woods.

Looking at one of the battlefields in Perryville, KY

Richmond, KY sight-seeing

While in Kentucky we were able to see some sights. For our first afternoon off we went to a small artist community called Berea. We got to meet the artists and watch them work all which we were shopping in their stores. On our full day off we started by going to a local winery and tasted some good wine. We were also able to spend some time in the beautiful fall weather at Natural Bridge State Park. I think we all felt lucky to be able to enjoy the beauty we were surrounded by.

The Welcome sign in Berea, KY

I wish I could live in a house like this...except not in the middle of the town.

A small snapshot of the vineyards of Acres of Land Winery...yum!

Beautiful fall foliage!

A small little waterfall that Debi spotted on one of our drives.

Sarah and I on the lift up the hill.

Me and the natural bridge...it was so beautiful up there I could have stayed all day!

Kentucky...the events

I spent the last two weeks of October in Kentucky for two different events. The first was in Richmond and it was a blast. The church that was hosting was so generous as was the furniture warehouse where the event was held. The volunteers were so excited about the event and they are already starting to talk about next year!! The second event, in Lexington KY, was the largest event that FMSC has done...36 cells. Our largest shift had close to 850 volunteers and packed over 160,000 meals. Wow! But it was a ton of fun! High energy and incredible volunteers. I am very tired after being gone for two weeks...but it was well worth it.

The cutest volunteer in Richmond.

Our Richmond packing room.

The packing room in Lexington without all of our stuff...it looks so big!

A full room...but my camera couldn't capture it all in one picture.

One of our partners, Convoy of Hope, came to pick up food straight from the event!