There is a whole world beyond the back door of The Cottage.

The Grounds are where the wandering continues.

There are paths that wander through the trees,

along the river, into the garden,

and towards places where a campfire might be beckoning.

Some paths are easy to follow.

Some may disappear beneath the moss

and reappear somewhere you weren't expecting.

There are places here for quiet moments,

places for remembering,

places for laughter,

and places where you may simply want to sit awhile and watch the world go by.

You may find a story beneath an old tree,

or tucked into a hollow log.

A memory beside the river.

A rose growing where you didn't expect to find one.

Perhaps you'll hear the crackle of a campfire before you see it.

And every now and then,

you may notice something that doesn't seem to belong there at all.

Pay attention.

What treasures may be waiting for you?

There is no particular order to these paths.

No destination you have to reach.

Take the path that catches your eye.

Follow it for a while.

Turn around if you want.

Sit on a bench.

Get your feet wet.

Follow the sound of the river.

Or simply stand here for a minute and look around.

Take your time.

You're not in a hurry here.

You aren’t far from Home anywhere you wander.