This stone bridge on the property of Starmount Country Club, overlooking Holden Road, reminds us of Europe. From this vantage point, it looks as if the area has been untouched for centuries. Starmount Forest Country Club, dating back to the 1930's, is said to offer great golf, tennis, swimming,and entertaining. Promennade at the Club House teaches young girls and boys to dance their way to becoming ladies and gentlemen. Surrounded by 155 acres of rolling, verdant terrain and a pristine golf course within the city limits, Starmount is truly a Greensboro treasure. Can't you almost hear the birds?
We didn't capture a particularly stunning sky for Sky Watch Friday. Nevertheless, we hope the view is worth a glance. (By the way, the Monday, May 11th picture of MOM on the lawn is just across the street from this photo).
I love the colours in the stone bridge...gorgeous..
I expect to see Gandalf riding into the shot, any moment :-)
Great photo !!
Posted by: Karen | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Isn't it amazing what you can do with a few stones?!
The shape looks like the fish symbol.
Yesterday I saw a sign in the window of a tourist bus parked on Mt. Herzl: Bnai Shalom School, Greensboro. Is that YOUR Greensboro? I thought of you and wanted to take a picture, but had to hurry to the memorial ceremony. Small world.
Posted by: Dina | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 01:20 AM
Very nice photo! The colors and textures of the bridge are very cool.
Posted by: David C. | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 06:16 AM
YES, yes, yes, Dina! It was OUR Bnai Shalom School. Very small world! I can't wait to tell them this story!!!!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Simply gorgeous.
Posted by: cieldequimper | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 07:00 AM
I agree with everything you said.
Posted by: Bill B. | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 07:53 AM
I love this shot. Stone bridges are so romantic looking to me.
Posted by: Carver | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Starmount was the first home of the Greensboro Greater Open--back when Sammy Snead played here. Yes, the same Sam Snead wh who was the pro at The Greenbrier! JTM
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I'm not, as a rule, fond of American golf courses (I prefer mine rugged and less pristine--like the originals in Scotland), but this one looks really enticing. I don't even play golf--just love to watch the game, but this locale's kind of tempting. The sky aspect's just fine, too--how better to show off the blue than having it just be there over the nifty bridge and the course?
Posted by: owlfarmer | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Love it. It certainly does look centuries old.
Posted by: Frank | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Beautiful stone bridge. You captured the colors perfectly!
Posted by: Sally in WA | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Bad memories. Had my wedding reception there 30 years ago.
Posted by: hugh | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 04:36 PM
This view was definitely worth a visit.
lovely stone work.
Posted by: VioletSky | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 05:15 PM
Beautiful! Both the lush greenery and the stone bridge!
Posted by: Hilda | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Hi sky watch neighbor...thanks for stopping by. I equally enjoyed your post! Great shot, I love the stone work! :) Happy Friday.
Posted by: NLSM | Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 01:34 AM
it's a beautiful shot, especially including the bridge. Wonderful stone work!
There are no boring skies :)
Posted by: studio lolo | Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 05:09 PM