The day started with biscuits and gravy for me and two plates of chipped beef on toast for the husband. The waitress thought he was kidding when he asked for a second helping… but no, he was serious.
Technically no, that’s made with hamburger.
But I digress…
Since the weather was beautiful that day we headed back over to Colonial Williamsburg to finish exploring.
First up, Bassett Hall. Home to John D. Rockefeller Jr and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. I was completely unaware that the Rockefellers were the ones responsible for the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and the idea of opening it to the public.
For a wonderful history of how and why, watch this:
Seeing the interior of the house meant taking the tour…
And this distinguished gentleman was our guide. He was a font of knowledge as well as legally blind.
It was a lovely home.
Comfortable….
And not nearly as grand as their other residences.
They relaxed here.
Didn’t entertain socially.
And enjoyed time with family.
In their eyes it was a country home.
And hey….. there was a chicken over the mantle, so maybe it was.
I’m sure Abby didn’t spend much time in here….
But I liked the funky sinks….
And the high tech for the time fridge.
Next to the kitchen was the servants quarters…
Which didn’t look too bad either.
Done with the tour….
We began to roam the grounds….
But not before my husband managed to start a political discussion with our guide. I imagine they’re instructed not to engage…. and he remained as neutral as Switzerland. Very diplomatic.
The gardens were a bit bare since it was December.
But the shrubbery was impressive.
And who wouldn’t love a private tea house in their backyard?
How sweet is that!
We happily strolled around….
Enjoying the beautiful day…
And felt like Rockefellers.
Minus the large sums of cash and thinking hey…
That garage would make a pretty nice house in itself.
River's world..... 
Ohh more creamed chipped beef, love it! Their home seemed so close and comfy, for the Rockefeller’s I mean. The kitchen itself looked like something you could use today, I’m impressed.
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It wasn’t at all what I expected for a Rockefeller home. Which is why they liked it…
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I didn’t know the Rockefellers were responsible for the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, either. And hey, we all need a little place in the country to relax.
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I didn’t either!
And to be honest, it wasn’t a very large house.
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I am a big fan of SOS … but two plates might be just beyond my abilities as a trencherman …
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The sad thing is… I think he could have eaten 3.
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Mmmmmm–not that I am keeping count–30 pictures–1 of food!
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What’s your point…?
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Apparently legally blind people (like the guide in your photo) can get away with anything, because I never heard of an illegally blind person.
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Good point!
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Love that kitchen! 🙂 If I had a second home, I’d probably only take my husband 😉
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Ah, Shit on a Shingle. Was served that many a time in the Navy.
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Very nice.
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My dad was career Navy. He called it “SOS”. We had it on Sundays…
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There’s a debate about what S.O.S. truly is. In my neck of the woods it’s made with hamburger…. but yes, the Navy traditionally makes it with chipped beef.
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We had it both ways. When I made it for my boys, it was always hamburger…
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