Once the source of highly sought after spring water with healing powers, the spring water doesn't seem too appealing today. This remnant from the past is preserved inside this spring house within Hanging Rock State Park on its recently acquired Vade Mecum property. Plans are afoot to restore some of the buildings of Vade Mecum resort which operated a century ago. A historic hotel, the spring house and then some buildings associated with the 4H camp which later occupied the property, are now the subject of scrutiny to determine their place in today's world. How much time, effort and money do we invest in this restoration is being decided in our world of constant budget battles.
The Friends of Sauratown Mountains is assisting the state park in keeping this property up while its fate is being decided. Hopes were raised when this property was added to the NC Connect Bond issue, passed last year. That funding could make some restoration possible if it can survive as a viable project.
In May, FSM will open the property to the public for one weekend a month, offering property tours and hiking on the trail system. Later, the group has plans to rent the facility for special events and weddings.
How long has this rake been here?
This relic from the 4H era is just weird
And so is this
A deluxe outhouse
We are this close to Moores Knob
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