I have never actually made myself a “bucket list” but if I did, visiting Moss Mountain Farm would definitely be an item on my list, and I could now check it off as done. I had the most wonderful and educational day when I was invited with a group of bloggers to visit P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home at Moss Mountain Farm for the inaugural Bean2Blog event. The purpose of the event was to learn about soybean farming, the impact it has on the state economy, and the multiple uses of soy, but the added perk of the event was a personal home and garden tour by P. Allen Smith himself. In this post I want to share some of my home tour pictures with you. I am an amateur photographer, so my pictures do not do justice to the loveliness that I saw.
This is one of the urns by the front door with geraniums
that perfectly matched the color of the furniture on the porch.
and felt right at home cooking there.
Some of the other bloggers, like me, were quite drawn to the kitchen.
his people in treaties with the U.S. government. History records that he was an intimidating size, at over 7 feet tall and weighing around 300 pounds. Allen shared that he had an artist reproduce this image from a treasured postcard he had kept since childhood.
treaty representatives to Washington.
The bedrooms were all beautifully and comfortably furnished.
This is a guest room. There was also an entire floor devoted to children’s rooms,
Allen has is prepared to welcome guests of any age.
The uppermost porch was a “sleeping porch.” It would be a wonderful place
This comfortable sitting area is on the sleeping porch.
Not seen in this picture is the separate summer kitchen
There is information regarding group tours on the P. Allen Smith website.
added his own special touches
to create a unique place that seems to have everything
a person could want or need right here on one spot.
A walk through the gardens gives the impression we live in a perfect world. The entire tour was fascinating, and I recommend it for old, young, or in-between.
I’d love to make a return trip because I know my eyes couldn’t take it all in the first time.
How nice for you to be able to go tour the farm and house! Your pics were great Anita. Looking forward to the garden ones!
What a fun tour, Anita!! Lucky you! I look forward to seeing the garden posts.
What awesome photos! Can't wait for the others! Thanks for sharing this experience with us Anita!
I had no idea Arkansas was so lovely. Makes me want to visit, great photos.
What a house and beautiful Pictures; I especially love the lemon yellow kitchen. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, thank you so much for sharing your photos. You know how much I adore that man and his talent. I had never seen the kitchen before….LOVE that window for sure! What a view! Were the Osage Indians part of Arkansas history? I remember reading some of it but can't remember if the Osage were part of it. I know the Trail of Tears ran through here. So interesting….all of it! Thanks again!
I love P. Allen Smith's home! Of course, I've only seen it on TV!!! Thanks for following my blog! I'm now your newest follower and am off to look at your Cheesy Potluck Potatoes! ~ Tammy
you lucky lucky girl I watched him build this on public television it was amazing your pics are beautiful thanks for sharing