I found myself in just such a place recently. We have a bit of a hidden jewel in our valley...known as Clayburn Village. Now quiet and secluded...it was once a bustling company town for one of Canada's largest brick mills.
We had our family reunion just up the hill from the village...and had a fun time exploring. Every house was made entirely of brick...or featured a brick wall. I couldn't resist taking a photo of this home...with it's inviting front porch...
...and lovely hydrangea bushes. And it's even for sale...if anyone is looking for a century-old heritage home in a quiet rural location. And just a few doors down...
...is the Clayburn Village General Store & Tea Shop.
If you want a freshly baked scones with Fraser Valley jam...or a Ploughman's lunch...you might want to pay them a visit.
Or step back in time...browse the country store...and see what treasures you might find. I located lots of my childhood favorites...they still look the same...just the price-tag is different. 
The adjacent garden looked like a wonderful place to enjoy tea. I'll be going back...sometime soon...to see what I all missed. Greetings from the road...
You are growing my list of places that I would love to visit, by your outstanding photography and your ability to describe in beautiful details, all that you see in front of you. This little town would be a place I would love to spend lots of time in. The house for sale...how quaint and inviting that was. Thank you for introducing me to "clayburn village".
ReplyDeleteParadise found! That is my dream house....too bad I live in PA!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look that up on a map and add it to my list of things to see when I'm over that way for work next week. You have a gift for photography and description!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun spot to explore. I'm glad you are enjoying your journey :0)
ReplyDeleteI love the little store and all the "no longer for a penny" candy. Also a great treat for scones and devonshire cream. Thanks for the reminder as I haven't been in a while ...
ReplyDeleteOne word. Divine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time taking us down memory lane....I think I've been there, but it's been quite awhile.
ReplyDeleteFresh SCones? I"m always up for that.
This town looks like a place I would love. My kind of pace, tee-hee.
ReplyDeleteBlessings Judy!
On one of my sisters visits we poked around and had lunch in Clayburn Village. It is a neat little place...I was happy to re-visit it here today. Kathy PS love your new header.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty place -- I love cottage houses like this with a big front porch. I'd also like to poke around in the general store ... I'm sure I'd much I'd like to buy.
ReplyDeleteFresh baked scones are my all time favorite treat!
Oh the hydrangeas are wonderful. I love the country too. I went on a picture taking mission to to Abby of Gethsemani and I will be blogging about that soon. Everyone just love scones. I can't believe it. I never had those when I was a young girl.
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I love to visit places like that - they are so interesting - and you feel like you are walking into a story :)
ReplyDeleteMy Annabelle hydrangea is in full bloom too - aren't they pretty!
Love that little town. Especially like the brick shaped soaps from the soap shop. Oh the garden around that little shop is heavenly!
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