tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post9083388215444285161..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Retreat by Cynthia HowerterCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-6142853525786858952013-08-03T12:05:50.540-04:002013-08-03T12:05:50.540-04:00Hi, Kay M.! No reservations for tours are current...Hi, Kay M.! No reservations for tours are currently necessary (unlike better-known Monticello), but there is a small fee to tour the house and grounds. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did! Cynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-61160221967888601292013-08-03T12:03:26.557-04:002013-08-03T12:03:26.557-04:00Thanks, Susan P.! I do hope you're able to vi...Thanks, Susan P.! I do hope you're able to visit this wonderful gem.Cynthia Howerterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247980371479938108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-79164474902164572732013-08-03T12:02:24.797-04:002013-08-03T12:02:24.797-04:00Hi, Shannon! I'm glad you now know about this...Hi, Shannon! I'm glad you now know about this beautiful retreat. Unfortunately, it is not well known, but it should be as it is a masterpiece of Jefferson's architectural skill. Hope you are able to visit Poplar Forest one day!Cynthia Howerterhttp://cynthiahowerter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-43185193822749658562013-08-02T17:33:49.668-04:002013-08-02T17:33:49.668-04:00Thanks so much for this post. I didn't know an...Thanks so much for this post. I didn't know anything about Poplar Forest, though I've been to Lynchburg several times. Next time I go there, I will have to plan a visit to Jefferson's retreat.KayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-58504846852338429762013-08-01T11:13:52.533-04:002013-08-01T11:13:52.533-04:00Oh wow, it looks beautiful! I should put this on m...Oh wow, it looks beautiful! I should put this on my list to visit. :) Great post!Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-17811259384817336712013-07-31T00:17:15.101-04:002013-07-31T00:17:15.101-04:00I feel gypped!! I lived in Lynchburg for 3+ years ...I feel gypped!! I lived in Lynchburg for 3+ years and never knew this. :-) Thanks so much for sharing! If I ever make it back, I'll have to check it out.Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-52787550784057723362013-07-29T20:43:57.719-04:002013-07-29T20:43:57.719-04:00You would enjoy Poplar Forest, Carrie! Jefferson&...You would enjoy Poplar Forest, Carrie! Jefferson's skill at architectural design is incredible, especially when you consider that he was virtually self-taught on the subject.Cynthia Howerterhttp://cynthiahowerter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-54448009525798867722013-07-29T20:40:31.424-04:002013-07-29T20:40:31.424-04:00Thank you, Janet! I agree; Virginia has such a ric...Thank you, Janet! I agree; Virginia has such a rich history and is incredibly beautiful as well. I love living here.Cynthia Howerterhttp://cynthiahowerter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-54237150889224287202013-07-29T18:51:46.263-04:002013-07-29T18:51:46.263-04:00Would love to go here, Cynthia! Thanks for the gre...Would love to go here, Cynthia! Thanks for the great, post! I really hadn't heard of Poplar Forest before.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-30747494121685810122013-07-29T16:58:45.896-04:002013-07-29T16:58:45.896-04:00A very interesting post, Cynthia. I had heard of ...A very interesting post, Cynthia. I had heard of Poplar Forest, but didn't know much about it. Virginia is a fascinating place to live.Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.com