WOODS HOLE HOSTEL 4/14/14

After leaving Marion the weather got real warm. 70/80 during the day. Hiked long miles for three days to get to a piece of Heaven, ten miles South of Parrisburg, Va. The Heaven is referring to the Woods Hole Hostel. No matter how many adjectives are used to describe it, it wouldn't be enough. Please take a moment and look up there web site. 

First off the owners Mike and Nevell live as close to Living Off The Land as one can. There gardens are lush with the greens they use to make the salads we ate for dinner. They raise there own chickens,pigs,cattle, goats and can there own vegetables. The meals were simple but filling, with everyone pitching in to help prepare them. Also they make time for YOGA and MEDITATION everyday. The bunkhouse held about 16 people or you could choose a semi- private or private room in the main house. I chose the semi-private which allows you to use a real shower and real toilet. Like I mentioned, there are no words that can describe the wonderful,peaceful experience they afford a weary hiker.

Left there yesterday morning with regrets heading North. The weather turned bad,cold and windy with snow and sleet. Stuck here in this dormitory for hikers a hotel made in Parrisburg,Va. From Heaven to Hell in one day???

P.S. Both Nevell and Mike are certified massage therapists also. The feedback on that was great also. Another spot to come back to one day.