Cache Valley
I'm hanging out in idyllic Cache Valley for a couple of days. The views from my mom's house are lovely. It's not too hot. There are lots of mountains. Locally made ice cream is plentiful. And it's really green. Why in the world don't we all live here?
I'm working on a San Francisco recap post. In case it takes me awhile, here is the super fast summary: Jordan and Paul have a great apartment in a great location. They are excellent hosts and kept the fridge stocked with Henry Weinhardt's Rootbeer (my favorite kind and difficult to find in New York). Baby Moses is the best baby ever — very expressive and very happy to be alive. San Francisco is easy to love. The Alltop/Kirtsy party was red hot super chic. The Haus Party rocked the house. The Community Keynote at BlogHer was THE conference highlight. My kirtsy peeps are the best sort of people to attend a conference with.
I arrived in Salt Lake City last night exhausted and without a voice. And very, very happy. Happy from a great weekend and extra happy to see my family.
Posting will be off and on over the next two weeks as I make my way from Logan to Salt Lake City to Provo to Moab to St. George. Basically, I'll post whenever I can borrow Ben Blair's laptop. Happy July!
posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Monday, July 21, 2008
41 Comments:
oh how i miss those mountains! i just got really homesick. enjoy some gossners cheese curd for me, ok? wait, BRING some gossners cheese curds back for me - i'll meet you at the airport! ;)
Love that valley and those mountains! Enjoy. My parents live right over there on the left...I can imagine I see their house :).
We're visiting in August and I think the same thing every time we return: why don't we live here? But then I come back and remember I love here too. Anyway, happy trails!
I just drove through yesterday on my way home from Sun Valley (also beautiful). I thought the same thing. Maybe we will relocate to a beautiful place--wait, we moved to a beautiful place last fall! I look out my kitchen window each morning to the sun coming up through Rock Canyon. Breathtaking in any season. Enjoy your travels "in our lovely deseret."
I went to USU and I am in Cache Valley for the summer (now I live in New Jersey). If you are still in town on Wednesday, my husband is in the shows at the Lyric in downtown Logan. It's great theatre!
that is gorgeous! WOW! I loved hanging with you babe! It was perfect! I was so sad when I took the taxi to the airport! xoxoxoxo
I saw those mountains and thought..."those look familiar" ha ha! I live in Cache Valley and love-love it, well maybe not come January! Hope you enjoy your visiting!
I love taking a deep breath when I drive into Cache Valley and just soaking it all in...
Oh Gabrielle, what a beautiful place to retreat! And now I must try this rootbeer you speak of...
Steph
I went to college in Logan and that is where I learned to fly. I can't tell you how many amazing memories I have there, especially of the mountains. It is truly a magical place. I would give anything to live there again! Enjoy your stay:)
Come on over, we live right by Hyrum Beach ( o.k. most people call it a damm) The water is super warm and its never crowded during the week.We have kayaks and all sorts of floating things for kids.
Actually we bought the old white church in Hyrum. Have a great stay!!!
Beautiful view!
My favorite rootbeer too:-)
NYT's wine critic just did a piece on rootbeer, but didn't include Henry W...
I so enjoy your blog, so you are welcome to post from my computer when you pass through Moab. Just email me if you'd like (and your kids can chase mine in the sprinklers while you do).
DK
Gabby! I don't know if you will remember me. I am Kathryn Carmona's niece that stayed with them about four summers ago. Jessica Cornia was my maiden name. I watched your sweet kids a couple of time. Hope all is well and that you guys are having fun.
Heart-wrenching photo. Go Aggies!
Wave hello as you pass through Draper, Utah (south end of the Salt Lake Valley) 'cause that's where I am. Great to have your energy here in Utah! Give a shout if you gather any of the Design Mom fans while you are here :)
I love that valley. Went to college there and I still go up there to find solace. Lucky you that your family is there. Have fun in Utah
But oh am I glad everyone doesn't live here or it just won't be the same. I guess I should appreciate it for what it is huh :)
I'm lovin' those mountains... the green is just yummy!
It was so fantastic to meet you at the conference. And thank you so much for taking the time to interview with us.
Our video trailer is up and you look fabulous darlin!
And yes, you speak true... the Kirtsy party was THE place to be... check out my 'Red Carpet' footage interviewing your guests. The trailer just has a taste, and more will come soon.
The ONLY reason we don't live there is because there isn't enough work for us. Otherwise, we'd be there in a heartbeat. My inlaws are to your south and I'm just dreaming of the cool mtn air and breathtaking views.
Will you be stopping at Lake Powell (my favorite place on earth??
Enjoy your stay.
You don't know me, but the picture of cache valley made me totally homesick. My mom was telling me just this morning of the joys of living there... :)
Sounds awesome.
That's sort of vague. I meant the locally made ice cream. It abounds here in CT.
I'm sure that BlogHer rocked as well.
Wow...who knew there were so many of us in CV? Enjoy your time here, it's been beautiful this summer!
Yes, yes, beautiful. Why don't we all live there?? THE WINTERS!!! HA, HA!!! Miserable winters that last 6-8 MONTHS out of the year!
Beautiful shot! I went on a road trip in June and saw Mt. Shasta for the first time. It was amazing!
Gabrielle~If you are still planning a lunch for local bloggers I would love to attend.
~April
while you are heading down I15 towards SLC, just take the exit for Antelope Island, head west and I'll meet you for a frosty beverage at Maverick! OR, my dad lives in Hyde Park just north of Logan... I could come up there! Have fun visiting with your fam! Please tell your Mom hello from me.
So glad to have you here leaving your creative footprint in Cache Valley. If you have a chance, head up Logan Canyon, the wild flowers are in bloom (around Tony Grove Lake and Beaver Mountain). Hope you have a great time.
If you are out there, check out my Sis-in-law's web blog, she's an awesome photographer and is giving away a chane to win a free garden photo shoot in her park city garden. (truely, she's amazing and the garden is beautiful!) leave a comment as on your site. she's at http://englishphoto.com/ If you win, I promise you'll thank me for it!
I live in Logan and am even in a cache valley blogging group but had no idea there were so many of us...it's such a small world.
I lived there for ten years and just moved from there 4 years ago. I couldn't leave after attending USU and the meeting my husband(local). I miss the valley and especially the Wellsvilles.
have fun traveling.
That is a gorgeous place.
Maryxo
Love Cache Valley. We were just up that way for a family reunion. Hope your having a great time!
Hi there,
I'm new to your blog and just had to thank you for the photo of Cache Valley--I'm looking for a mini-vacation for my family, and I think I found the perfect place now!
So, I am double paging it on Internet Explorer, and I happen to be watching your interview from BlogHer!
Kinda of cool. :)
Have a great day!
So, I am double paging it on Internet Explorer, and I happen to be watching your interview from BlogHer!
Kinda of cool. :)
Have a great day!
Glad you enjoyed being in our neighborhood, San Francisco is a lot of fun but like NYC, not the idea destination for a driving tour, taxi all the way. Cache Valley sounds and looks beautiful.
I just popped in for visit. Love your posts. It looks like things are going well!
KJ
California
Isn't it amazing how many people love cache valley. I grew up there originaly but now live in st. george.
I will love those mountains forever!
Isn't it amazing how many people love cache valley. I grew up there originaly but now live in st. george.
I will love those mountains forever!
Oh, my mom grew up in Hyrum. I have such great memories of the little general store on Main Street. And the awesome fourth of july parade! Go, Cache Valley!
How cool that you have family in Utah. I live in Riverton UT and love the mountains too. So pretty here.
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