Video 10, A stroll along the Ridge

 

PJ built and maintains a mile and a quarter of trail on the grounds of the Cloister at Three Creeks. They range from rock hopping on the 'low water route' up Stoney Creek to this 'ridge walk' on a spine of land in the woods. There's a surprise at the end. Giving no spoilers.

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Video 9, Gravelly Creek

The third and least of the Three Creeks at the Cloister retreat, this one had become barely a trickle, because it had been drier than normal through early summer. We're nearing the completion of the general survey of the grounds of the Cloister. Soon PJ will be making an actual appearance on camera. Stay tuned.

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Video 8, South Corner, confluence of two of the Three Creeks

The Cloister at Three Creeks is a magical place. Two of the creeks, which PJ calls Flat Rock Creek and Stoney Creek, come together at a corner of the property where there is a nice rock perch/seat to take it all in. Video uploaded for PJ Wetzel by F.I.T. Wilderness, VLC

Video 7, Bee Bonnet Falls

Curious name, but definitely appropriate for a place where PJ literally got 'bees in his bonnet' when he ran into a hornet's nest. By whatever name, this is the best, noisiest, prettiest individual cascade at the Cloister at Three Creeks. Video uploaded for PJ Wetzel by F.I.T. Wilderness, VLC

Video 6, A Surprise at the West Corner

On the west corner of the landholding at the Cloister at Three Creeks, PJ (aka 'The Hermit') discovers a surprise left there more than 30 years ago by the original owner. Video uploaded for PJ Wetzel by F.I.T. Wilderness, VLC

This was the moment of discovery:  about 7:30AM on a morning exploration, the sun was beaming through a tiny opening in the forest canopy right on the statue, making it impossible to miss.  

Video 5, The Swimmin' hole

A cool spot on a hot day. Flat Rock Creek: from the Cloister at Three Creeks. Video uploaded for PJ Wetzel by F.I.T. Wilderness VLC.

Video 4, Bathtub Rock

From the Cloister at Three Creeks: One of the fun features of the 'playground' at Flat Rock Creek. Posted for PJ Wetzel by F.I.T. Wilderness VLC