There is a little white church in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is not easy to find. It requires driving to a remote area of the park and then a two mile hike to get there.
But when one arrives at the Little Cataloochee Church, one is immediately transported to a simpler time that revolved around faith, community, and a deep understanding that life is what it is, and you must work your way through it.
This oasis of tranquility in the middle of nowhere is a testament to those that went before us and that endured the struggle of survival against nature and all odds, and yet took time out to thank their Creator for all that they had.
Horace Kephardt, in “Our Southern Highlanders,” referred to the region as the “Land of Do Without."
So even though our times may be troubled, there is a place of inner peace within us. And although it might take a little soul-searching to get there, once we arrive, our spirit will be refreshed and reinvigorated.
And ready to face anything!
There is a little white church in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is not easy to find. It requires driving to a remote area of the park and then a two mile hike to get there.
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Hi Richard,
What state is this in? North Carolina or Tennessee? Cindy
Many people are faciing rough times. Everyone is looking for answers. It is right there in front of them.
Beautiful picture of serenity and peace. We all need to find our own little Cataloochee!
Cindy...
The Little Cataloochee is in North Carolina. The Cataloochee Valley has only recently become more popular, thanks to the reintroduction of Elk. However, the lesser visited Little Cataloochee (you have to walk to get there) is still remote and peaceful. Thanks for the comment.
Harry...
It is inside all of us! Thanks.
Gary...
I know I do! Every day! Thanks my friend.
Richard, I am beginning to belive that those who live in "the land of do without" are the blessed ones. What a wonderful find for those who are willing to go the few miles to find it!
Richard, seems as if you and I were both on the same theme this morning...
Good morning Richard - so how was the pickin' this weekend? Hope you had a good time. I'm now looking forward to a noon Packer game. Go Pack Go!
Richard, I make a concious effort to steer clear of politics and religion on my AR blog, however this post is very powerful and I hope you don't mind if I reblog it at a later date....thanks this really spoke to me...simple yet powerful
Simple and peaceful, yet powerful. I can use some of that! :-)
I love those old historic chapels. Having a place to retreat to in order to assess our lives, our beliefs and our dreams is very important.
I have heard people complaining about not being able to travel abroad because of the dangers. But, there is so much to see here and most that go abroad have no idea what is in their own backyard. We need to get off the main trail to see the best sights.
Richard I long for the simple days of my childhood. I never knew how good I had it back then. Any idea how old that church is?
I would love to be able to visit that church! To just sit and be thankful for the wonderful things we have in our life, as those who came before us did.