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Where do you go to get away from it all? For me, it's sitting beside a mountain stream!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

The mountain stream is a place of refuge.There’s a place that beckons us and seizes our thoughts. And try as we might to ignore it, it calls to us during our hectic lives and interrupts our busy schedule.

It’s the stuff of daydreams and idleness, yet we cannot push the thoughts aside.

It is human nature to seek the shelter of comfort and refreshment, especially when the pressures of everyday life push us to the brink of exhaustion.

My “special place” is next to a cold rushing mountain stream in the midst of the forest.

The combination of the sounds of tumbling water, the chirping of the frogs and the birds, the wafting scent of the riverine dampness on the rocks and mosses, and the sight of dancing light bouncing on the ripples offer the cool refreshment that reinvigorates the spirit and frees the mind from all other distractions.

To me, sitting beside a mountain stream and taking it all in is Nirvana.

And just thinking about it isn’t all that bad either!

Roaring Fork in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I am pretty simple. I can get up and take my Boston Terrier buddy Diesel Dog for a walk just before sunrise.

Jul 31, 2011 03:29 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Richard, you are likely to find me in such a place as well

Jul 31, 2011 04:01 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Richard, I have one of those same spots and mine has a very comfortable hammock that calls to me often.

Jul 31, 2011 04:47 AM
Don MacLean
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Richard, great shots.

I like to get to the mountains myself. But when there is no time the garden works just fine.

I always loose track of time, which means it works lol

Enjoy the day

Jul 31, 2011 06:50 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Beautiful post, Richard, nicely written and illustrated. For me, it's the ocean and listening to the waves roll in.

Jul 31, 2011 06:54 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...I would love to spend some time by that stream.  For a different reason as you know!

Jul 31, 2011 11:53 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

That looks like a very beautiful and peaceful place to meditate and be at one with the universe.  Great description.  Thanks.

May sound funny, but I really enjoy my backyard with Koi Pond, water wall, water plants, hammock.

Jul 31, 2011 12:51 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

I want to go there!  It looks cool!

Ann Hayden in steamy Wildwood, MO

Jul 31, 2011 04:31 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Richard, for me it's Rock Creek, which runs through the middle of the city in a park that looks like it should be in the mountains.  I love what you did with these shots.  Looks soooo peaceful, and we all need some of that.

Aug 01, 2011 01:23 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

I find the same places refreshing. You paint a vivid picture with your words.

Aug 01, 2011 01:50 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Richard!  I included this post in Last Week's Favorites.  Have a great Sunday!

 

Aug 07, 2011 02:19 AM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

My favorite place to unwind in in Maine where I just spent a week's vacation time- eating lobster, hiking Bald Mountain, kayaking with porpoises in Deep Cove, checking out art work by the fabulous mid-coast artists, playing badminton with the kids and walking in the woods. LOVE IT! 

Aug 07, 2011 03:17 AM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
I like being at the Bay Beaches near my home for the same exact reason!
Aug 07, 2011 11:43 AM
Kelly Young
The Platinum Group Realtors - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126

Richard, great photo & topic. I am incredibly fortunate that a lot of the real estate I sell in Colorado is mountain property, ranches or 2nd homes.  Being able to be with customers finding their "place" is like being on vacation because of the natural beauty that envelopes us as well as the wildlife we usually get to see (and sometimes hear).

Aug 07, 2011 12:38 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

The sound of running water is very peaceful and relaxing....It's often used for meditation .  

Lovely picture, thank you for posting.

 

Patricia Aulson/ Seacoast NH & ME

Aug 07, 2011 02:00 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

For me it's my big, front, wrap-around porch. There's often a breeze, the windchimes are lovely and my pristine white couch and purple pillows is so comforting. I love your pics, too.

Gretchen

Aug 07, 2011 02:39 PM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Richard - I agree with you.  We used to camp and hike a lot and I would spend hours sitting by a stream and watching the animals come to drink.  Your spot is gorgeous!  I wish I were there!

Aug 07, 2011 04:23 PM
Terri Poehler
Realtor - Coral Springs, FL
Coral Springs Real Estate Agent

Those pics look like paintings! I FEEL RELAXED JUST LOOKING AT THEM.

Aug 08, 2011 01:44 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

This was a beautiful post to read and I loved the pictures!  Thank you for a beautiful gift.

Aug 08, 2011 06:17 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Richard, beautifully done and little wonder these are your favorite get away places to re-compose, body , mind and soul. Beautiful!

Aug 09, 2011 03:46 PM