• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Search
  • About
    • Contact
    • Press
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Oatmeal Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • 100 Oatmeal Recipes + Whipped Banana Oatmeal
    • The Best Overnight Oats Recipes
    • Smoothie In A Bowl
  • Nutrition
    • Favorite Wellness Products
    • My Wellness Program
    • Top 10 Nutrition Posts
    • Healthy Mindset
    • Real Food
    • Weight Change
    • Becoming A Registered Dietitian
  • Home
    • Home Tour
    • Home Renovation Before And After
    • Renovation
    • Kitchen Organization Accessories
  • Beauty
    • my beauty broadcast
    • Beautycounter Swaps
    • What Happened To Beautycounter?
    • How to Apply Skincare in the Right Order
  • Life
    • Mazen’s Birth Story
    • Birch’s Birth Story
    • Fitness
    • Wedding
    • Charlottesville
    • Travel
  • Courses
    • Digital Clutter Course
    • Bloom Wellness Program
    • Freebies
  • Shop

Kath Eats logo

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Search
  • About
    • Contact
    • Press
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Oatmeal Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • 100 Oatmeal Recipes + Whipped Banana Oatmeal
    • The Best Overnight Oats Recipes
    • Smoothie In A Bowl
  • Nutrition
    • Favorite Wellness Products
    • My Wellness Program
    • Top 10 Nutrition Posts
    • Healthy Mindset
    • Real Food
    • Weight Change
    • Becoming A Registered Dietitian
  • Home
    • Home Tour
    • Home Renovation Before And After
    • Renovation
    • Kitchen Organization Accessories
  • Beauty
    • my beauty broadcast
    • Beautycounter Swaps
    • What Happened To Beautycounter?
    • How to Apply Skincare in the Right Order
  • Life
    • Mazen’s Birth Story
    • Birch’s Birth Story
    • Fitness
    • Wedding
    • Charlottesville
    • Travel
  • Courses
    • Digital Clutter Course
    • Bloom Wellness Program
    • Freebies
  • Shop
You are here: Home / Charlottesville / Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Of Jefferson

October 31, 2010

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Of Jefferson

IMG_9152

‘Tis a great day for a little history lesson!

IMG_9128

To the top of Monticello mountain

IMG_9113

IMG_9101

President Jefferson himself was there to greet us

IMG_9100

We got the fabulous news that as Charlottesville residents, we get in FREE with a ticketed out of town guest!! We were prepared to fork over $100 for yearly passes, so this was music to our ears!

IMG_9121

It was fun to tour the estate with our family. We started with the house tour (no photos allowed

Sad smile this !
) followed by the garden tour and a stroll through the kitchens and work areas.

IMG_9153

The house was probably my favorite historic site I’ve been in. The design was so cozy. I reminded me a lot of my grandparents’ house! I am so impressed with Jefferson too. So creative, enthusiastic, insightful.

IMG_9106 IMG_9129

The grounds were equally as impressive

IMG_9108  IMG_9123 IMG_9124 IMG_9127IMG_9130 IMG_9132 IMG_9131 IMG_9137

IMG_9139

IMG_9150 IMG_9147

We ended the tour with a visit to Jefferson’s grave

IMG_9157

IMG_9159

Which was covered in coins

IMG_9163

By 1PM, we were all ready for lunch.

IMG_9168

We went to the nearby Southern establishment called Michie Tavern, a 200-year-old stop for colonial cousine

IMG_9169

IMG_9172

The menu:

IMG_9171

IMG_9173

There was a buffet, and folks in colonial costumes to bring out seconds (or thirds!)

I loved the tin place settings!

IMG_9182

IMG_9185

I enjoyed a full plate of foods – slaw, green beans, black-eyed peas, stewed tomatoes, potatoes, BBQ, cornbread and beets. Plus a bite of Matt’s chicken and biscuit. The stewed potatoes were cooked WITH biscuits (and lots of sugar) and were my favorite bite Smile 

IMG_9178

And now it’s time to carve our pumpkins!

IMG_9145

Filed Under: Charlottesville

Reader Interactions

Previous Post
Finger Oatmeal
Next Post
Pumpkin Pi

Comments

  1. Coco @ Opera Girl Cooks says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    We visited Monticello during my 8th grade field trip to Washington D.C., and it was definitely one of my favorite places on the trip! Mount Vernon is lovely too.

    Reply
  2. Kristy @ KristyRuns says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Gorgeous! Looks like a fun and beautiful day with the fam. Jefferson’s house looks incredible. I especially love the grounds and the copper pots hanging on the wall. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    That looks like so much fun!! That colonial food sounds soooo good…probably because it reminds me of old fashioned Southern food! 😉 Except maybe the beets? I still need to reintroduce myself to those now that my taste buds have gone through a complete transformation!

    Reply
  4. hippierunner says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Those are such beautiful pictures! I felt like I was there too! 🙂

    Reply
  5. stacey-healthylife says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    I’ve been their before and it’s even more beautiful in the summer time.

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    That is so cool – it is beautiful!

    Reply
  7. Silvia says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Nice vegetable garden !

    Reply
  8. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    October 31, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    I went to Monticello when I visited UVA while college searching. It really is gorgeous!! Thomas Jefferson is such an interesting character- French people still love him because he was so worldly!!

    Reply
  9. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    I love historical tours and homes! I never cared much for history when I was a kid, but I am in love with it now. It looks like a beautiful afternoon! Have fun carving!

    Reply
  10. Katherine says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    It looks so beautiful! Your pics are really making want to visit Charlottesville.

    Reply
  11. holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    I love to visit old historical homes/estates — the scenery there is so beautiful and it is so fun to imagine actually living in these homes.

    Good luck with the carving!

    Reply
  12. The Wife of a Dairyman says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I’m so envious of the eastern states……there’s SO much history to be seen ‘in person’. Looking at your photos makes me really want to travel to the east and explore…..maybe when our kids get old enough to remember and gain something from the trip:)

    Reply
  13. Meg says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    What an incredible, beautiful afternoon! 🙂

    Reply
  14. thetreadmilldiaries says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    Looks like such a great outing with a delicious meal thrown in. Nice!

    Reply
  15. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    oh my – what gorgeous photos!

    Reply
  16. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    These are lovely photos. I think the first one is my favorite with the reflection in the water.

    Reply
  17. Simply Life says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    oh what a fun afternoon!

    Reply
  18. Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    what a fun outing…makes this former-Eastern gal a bit homesick too!
    love,
    cathy b. @ brightbakes

    Reply
  19. Melissa @ I Never Imagined says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Gorgeous photos, Kath! Charlottesville looks like such a beautiful place to live!

    Reply
  20. stephanie says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    i visited monticello for the first time in sept – i met up with my cousin who lives in Va and we went to monticello for the heritage harvest festival. it is absolutely beautiful! oh to have a garden like thomas jefferson!

    Reply
  21. Ravenous Rowie says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Hi! My name is Rowie, from the Ravenous Rowie food blog! I have given you the lovely blog award! I truly enjoy your blog, and thought you really deserved this! Please check out my post, and put the award up on your blog if you want to! Keep up the good work!
    http://rowieonpendertime.blogspot.com/2010/10/perfect-vanilla-ice-cream-and-lovely.html
    -Rowie

    Reply
  22. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    coooool! i hated history lessons in books but “field trips” always interested me!

    Reply
  23. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Such beautiful pictures!!! I love historical tours like that. I remember going on one in Springfield and tourning Lincoln’s house. They told us that this one banister we were all using on the way down a staircase was used by Lincoln himself. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. lol

    Reply
  24. Camille says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    I love the ambiance around lunch!
    Have a great time pumpkin carving!

    Reply
  25. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    How fun!! I’d love to visit there. Thomas Jefferson was a wonderful president. We need another one like him in this century. 😀

    Reply
  26. Stephanie says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    love monticello! so many field trips there growing up, glad you had a good time 🙂

    Reply
  27. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    October 31, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    I’m actually going to Monticello tomorrow with some family visiting from out of town so it was fun to see your pics the day before. 😀

    Reply
  28. Allie says

    October 31, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Those are beautiful pictures and the restaurant you went to reminds me of cracker barrel because of the country cooking 🙂

    Reply
  29. Christin L. says

    October 31, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    That meal looks magnificent!!

    Reply
  30. Hannah says

    October 31, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    I have such lovely memories of visiting Monticello with a boy who became a lovely friend of mine 🙂 We didn’t go to a proper Southern establishment for lunch afterwards though. Sigh!

    Reply
  31. Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Oh my gosh that hearty home-style food looks SO fulfilling. Putting baked beans on my grocery list…

    Reply
  32. Marie-Journey to Body Zen says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    That place looks awesome! The food is making me hungry! I love black-eyed peas 🙂

    Reply
  33. Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    What’s the significance of putting coins on Jefferson’s grave?

    Reply
  34. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Wow, very cool trip! I once toured the Queen’s state rooms in London and even though I’m not big on historic sights, I absolutely loved it! Thanks for the history lesson, and enjoy your pumpkin carving! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Cara Craves... says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    So beautiful!
    I love the themed buffet.

    Reply
  36. Rachael says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Beautiful fall photos! I love Monticello – my dad’s from Charlottesville, and an insane history buff, so we spent many an afternoon wandering the grounds. My bank of Jefferson trivia facts is accordingly huge 🙂
    Have fun carving pumpkins!

    Reply
    • Mom says

      October 31, 2010 at 7:59 pm

      Rachel, Maybe you could ask him about the coins. I googled it but didn’t find anything.

      Reply
  37. Laura I. says

    October 31, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    So glad you liked Monticello! It’s a special place. The grounds are especially gorgeous in the spring!

    Reply
  38. Deirdre says

    October 31, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    OMG I went to that exact same restaurant on a 7th grade class trip right after we saw Monticello! It must be a popular spot!

    Reply
  39. Andy says

    October 31, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Oh my gosh – went there on a family vacation when I was probably 8 or so (lots of years ago) and it looks just how I remember. Neat to see the beautiful countryside and grounds again – thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures and for the walk down memory lane!

    Reply
  40. Allison K says

    November 1, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Ok, this is the FIRST time in the history of your blog, that i have been to a restaurant you have been to! Our 7th grade class took a trip to the DC area, and we had lunch at the Michie Tavern!

    Reply
  41. Dee says

    November 2, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Gosh! The way you guys about Charlottesville makes we want to move there!

    Reply
  42. Dee says

    November 2, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Gosh! The way you gush* about Charlottesville makes we want to move there!

    *i initially wrote guys

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Search

Topics to browse >>

Get my exclusive promos –>

    Footer

    hi! Im Kath.

    I'm a Registered Dietitian, healthy eater, and mom of two from Charlottesville, Virginia. Here you’ll find a healthy mix of real-life meals made from whole ingredients balanced with the pleasures of life, including buttercream frosting and good wine. Plus a sprinkle of nutrition, home life, beauty, parenting, and travel.
    about | privacy policy | contact

    Please note: nearly every link I post is an affiliate link. Thank you for supporting my blog.

    Recipes

    • Oatmeal Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • All Recipes

    Nutrition

    • Healthy Mindset
    • Real Food
    • My Wellness Program

    Life

    • Home Tour
    • Travel
    • Wedding
    • Charlottesville
    • Digital Clutter Course
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Copyright © // 2025 Kath Eats
    Jump to top