Welcome guests

This first weekend of October has continued the onslaught, no not onslaught, a parade of guests that have been slowly but surely coming in and out of our home since Labor Day. One of the groups this weekend included early arrivals for Benetvision's Readers' Retreat.

One of the nicest things about this 12-year event is where it is held. The place is at a lovely country setting about 20 miles south of Erie. Here is a drop-dead-gorgeous orchid that was at the entrance of the foyer.

On the other hand, most of our guests have raved about our own grounds which they walk faithfully throughout their stay and,thanks to a mild weather week, here are some of what they are seeing: