This past Saturday my childhood best friend said I do in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, about a 4 hour drive from where we live. The day was gorgeous, so instead of dreading spending time in the car, David, Hailey and I turned it into an adventure. First stop? Asheville!
Asheville is an adorable mountain town full of hippies, craft beer and great food. It’s less than two hours from our house, so we split the road trip in half by stopping there for a few hours around lunch time.
We ate at The Laughing Seed Café, an organic, seasonal, farm to fork vegetarian spot. We ate outside to take full advantage of the beautiful weather and low humidity. My Omega Hempnut burger (House-made, omega-rich hempseed patty, red pepper aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion, clover sprouts, grated carrots and red cabbage on a housemade whole wheat porter bun) tasted fresh and flavorful. I was in heaven!
We wandered around for a bit and I found my new favorite onesie, made by Spiritex.
The Good, The Bad and the Snugly! We hopped back in the car heading towards Murphy. I knew we shouldn’t have let Hailey drive, because she decided it would be fun to stop and check out the casino. It was huge and beautiful and in the middle of nowhere. So random. I tried to play a slot really quickly, but they don’t take old fashion cash anymore. So I missed out of winning my millions.
Finally we made it to Murphy, changed real quick and were off to the wedding at McGuire’s Millrace Farm.
The venue was beautiful, as was Ashley, the bride.
I loved the outdoorsy theme and the chalkboard mason jars!
The highlight was seeing Ashley so happy and getting to catch up with some of my best friends from high school!
Hailey was a rock star and stayed up 2 hours past bedtime. I think it helped that my friend Toni’s beautiful little girl, Kori, was there to entertain her and give her kisses on the nose.
David left early with her around 8:30 while I stayed to chat and dance.
In the morning we were up and off, back to Asheville!
This time we grabbed brunch at The Green Sage Coffeehouse and Café. Their menu is also local and organic. I think I was meant to live in Asheville. I even tried my first kombuncha!! David and I shared a small glass, straight from the tap. I see why they say it’s an acquired taste.
Finally we made it back home. I began to put life back together while David tried out one of his father’s day gifts… a new ENO hammock!
His other gift was from Hailey.
Close up, you’d see 3 pictures of Hailey, holding an “I” and “LOVE” and a “U”. She’s a creative little girl 
Also a happy father’s day to my amazing dad-in-law and the original man in my life, my daddy!
Whew… promise not to be so wordy tomorrow.
How was your weekend?
heather says
I looove breakfast at the green sage. Laughing seed is so good too. Ok ALL food in Asheville rocks. 🙂 Glad you had a great trip!
Brittany says
I wanted to try out about a billion other places, too. Hopefully we’ll make it back there soon, so send me any other good places you know of!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
Aw that sounds like such a fun weekend! I bet the mountains were gorgeous! You look lovely as always, Brittany 🙂
Brittany says
Liz, you are always so sweet! Thank you 🙂
jen says
i love asheville! it was such a beautiful weekend, i’m sure the weather was incredible.
Brittany says
I thought of you because I know you’ve been there a couple times recently! It’s so gorgeous up there.
Lisa says
That picture of Kori kissing Hailey is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen!!! So cute! That weekend looks like a ton of fun! I bet it was so beautiful there. Glad you had an awesome trip!
Shanna, like Banana says
What an idyllic weekend — looks lovely!
Hailey is really adorable!
Angie says
Sounds like a great weekend. I love the photo idea that you gave your husband. I’ll have to remember that for that next year.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Looks like a great weekend! I was also up in the mountains over the weekend. I might like the mountains more than the beach. 😉
Brittany says
I think I might be more of a mountain girl, too!
Hallie @ChasingHallie says
Looks like a fun time! And love the photo gift!
ps How are you hanging Hailey’s swing?
Brittany says
David drilled heavy duty hooks into the dock, then attached chains and carabiners. That swing isn’t going anywhere- haha!
Hallie @ChasingHallie says
Was curious because we were going to hang from one of our trees but its not sturdy enough. Looking for another way to hang it.
Maria says
When I come vist you, I plan to sleep in the hammock. Hope Hubbs doesn’t mind 🙂
Looks like a wonderful weekend and a beautiful wedding!
Brittany says
The hammock is all your’s! 🙂
Jen says
Looks like such a fun weekend! Such a creative gift H gave David. I, I mean W, may have to steal the idea 🙂
Heather @ Fit Mama Real Food says
I LOVE that i-love-u picture idea! Totally doing that for next years father’s day… if I remember 🙂
What a fun weekend!
Sherry says
Loved all your pictures and updates from the weekend. Makes me want to go to Asheville!
Maria says
What a beautiful weekend you had! Do you live on the water? I have been reading for a while but never noticed that before?? Looks great!
Brittany says
We do! I have a love for water and feel lucky having it in our backyard.
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I LOVE that picture of Hailey and your hubby, with him holding up her father’s day gift!! They both have such big, happy smiles!!
Lee says
Was it Buchi brand Kombucha? That’s my favorite, made in Asheville.
Brittany says
I’m not sure. It was from a tap at The Green Sage and I know it was called FIRE because it was spicy. It was the first one I ever had so I’m not sure how to compare it, but I’m looking forward to trying more! I saw Buchi at my local health food store. I’m going to pick it up when I’m done breastfeeding.
Lee says
Yes, that is Buchi. The original flavor is really good and not as spicy, I’d recommend trying that one. The air one, not so much. Tastes like flowers.
Roz@weightingfor50 says
How fun. Hailey looks very pleased with her creativity making the photo collage. Funny! Have a great week Brittany!
Erin says
What a fun weekend! Asheville is great! I want to go back sometime soon. Those mason jars are so cute. What a creative idea!
Laury@TheFitnessDish says
You are so lucky to live right by the water. How beautiful!! And the wedding looks like it was a blast! I love the brides dress.
blackhuff says
She’s driving already? Wow 😉
What a splendid weekend you all had. Beautiful bride.
Lori Lynn says
I was in Gatlinburg, TN several years ago, and we went through Asheville (just so I could say I was in NC- LOL). It seemed like a really pretty town.
Shari says
That picture of Hailey “driving” is adorable!!