Sane, Simple, Sacred: Quiet Corner - A Place to Refresh and Reflect

Quiet Corner - A Place to Refresh and Reflect

I shared a lovely day Tuesday with a friend. We drove several miles to a favorite spot of mine - Quiet Corner Tea and Coffee Room outside of Churubusco, IN. Inside is just as charming as outside. Nature is highlighted; the Creator praised. After a simple and delicious lunch, we strolled the trails and spent time sitting on the deck watching birds at the feeders and enjoying the fine afternoon weather.

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DeeMay 20, 2009 at 7:51 AM
oooooh i would love to have a tea room like that near me for my best friend Sue and i to visit on our day out. I love that it gives praise to the Lord. Dee
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RebeccaMay 20, 2009 at 8:02 AM
It IS an amazing place. The owners did medical missionary work in India for 8 years (I believe). India chai tea is their specialty. Don't you visit Donna's Booknook? She met friends there not so long ago and posted about it, too....
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Blessings each dayMay 20, 2009 at 8:40 AM
It looks so inviting...wish they had them everywhere!

Thanks for the lovely pictures to go with it.

blessings,

marcy
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BrendaMay 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Sounds wonderful! I definitely want to meet you there sometime! What a happy day!
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JoanieMay 20, 2009 at 11:41 AM
What a lovely gift to both of your days... Oh, to be able to step away to a quiet, reflective place with a dear friend for an afternoon. Yet in the city, it's quite a drive to get there...

Blessings upon your day!
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lady mMay 20, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Oh Rebecca, what a lovely time you must have had!

It is wonderful to visit a place that glorifies Our Creator :)

blessings,

lady m
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Wanda.....May 20, 2009 at 8:17 PM
It's always nice to visit with a friend...a tea room plus nature trails make it perfect...
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RebeccaMay 20, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Sounds like I have like-minded-blogging-friends! What a joy to share common interests and kind, encouraging words! So good to hear from all of you today. It's been beautiful here in Indiana.
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Donna's Book NookMay 21, 2009 at 8:14 AM
As you know, it's one of my favorite places too. Brenda will need to come and go with us sometime. What a great place to refresh and relax.
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DeniseMay 26, 2009 at 1:25 AM
I would have enjoyed that.
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Quiet Corner - A Place to Refresh and Reflect

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