Part 2: Southern CHARM

Okay, so I was totally in love 

with all things Southern  

before we went to Alabama.

The way of life,

the slower pace,

the hospitality,

the cost of living,

manners,

front porches,

fireflies,

the accent

and of course,

sweet tea.

I found Union Springs

after seeing a few homes for sale

on Historic Properties

a couple of years ago and 

just started researching the 

area and what the South

is all about.

The only real way to learn about it

is to GO. 

... and so we went on our

Adventure.

* *

Driving into town and 

stepping out of the car

only to see things I had 

previously seen in pictures,

I fell completely

head over heals,

BIG time.

So did he {husband}. 

Miss. Joyce had warned me

that we may not like it

because it was kinda 

stuck in the 50's.

My heart pitter-pattered.

{We liked that idea.}

We pulled up to 

The Josephine Hotel

which is now

The Josephine Art Center.

The main floor of the three story hotel

houses the

Real Estate office,

an Art Gallery

and a Sandwich Shoppe - Ice Cream Parlor.

The upper two levels are awaiting renovation

to bring them back to their past splendor.

I wish I had taken pictures in there,

you can see and feel what it once was

and boy, was it grand.

The wood work is so beautiful

and well preserved.

Miss. Joyce has hopes of bringing

 it back to a working inn.

It would be fabulous!

Prairie Street

In the city center is a statue

of a Bird Dog because

Union Springs  

has the the best and largest 

Field Trial event

in the nation. 

I can tell you so much more but I'll end up 

writing a book so I'll 

fast forward to the houses.

Oh, the houses mansions.

Oh My Goodness...

This beautiful lady is getting a
complete overhaul so she can
continue to stand for many more
years to come. I think it's
great people are moving to town
and saving these homes.
Many are from Civil War times and
the history that fills them
is amazing. 

This particular home is said to be one of the
most spiritually inhabited. It sure is beautiful!

Union Springs is probably one of the most beautiful

places that I have ever been to and seen.

We were completely mesmerized by the 

charming homes, picture perfect neighborhoods

and the smell of wisteria, azaleas and the forest.

But nothing tops the hospitality of our new

friends in Union Springs.

Hopefully one day, we'll be able to call 

them neighbors.

Next post: The homestead that really stole our hearts.

Wait till you hear the story that comes with this home.

You'll fall in love too.

xo, Amber