The blooms were barely past peak, but still ready for their close-up.
Nearly 3 years ago we visited the same orchard right before harvest and the color on display was amazing.
With our trip the last full week of May, it hadn't occurred to me we might see cherry blossoms.
The arrival of spring in Door County is about a month later than Madison. Lilacs are just starting to bloom.
I'm writing this for Friday. We were at the orchard Tuesday afternoon and when I rode by Wednesday the blooms were starting to fade. So, if you are using this blog to dictate your weekend cherry blossom viewing plans - here's a warning there may not be many blooms left.Row after row of miniature wedding bouquets make the orchard a very festive spot.
When I was taking my shots, I saw a young family doing a photo shoot with their daughter, dressed as a bumble bee. It was too cute for words, but from a distance it didn't seem the little girl was very excited about her modeling gig.
Cherries are part of the county's identity. For breakfast, cherry pancakes are on the menu as are cherry infused beverages and cherry themed desserts. What's not to like?Wisconsin ranks in the top 5 states in growing sweet cherries.
Most of those, I think, are grown in Door County.
Just like the unsurpassed beauty of the area, the orchards are a big draw for guests.
As I rode around the county, the fields of either Apple or Cherry trees or the occasional vineyard hinted of the specialness of the area.
Confectionaries, bakeries, fish boils, and high rated chefs create a natural place filled with man-made luxuries and created majesty in a small corner of Wisconsin.
Door County seems to be "all that" with whipped cream, and of course, cherries on top!
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