What’s in a name? Well, Peaceful Valley sure lives up to its name. Peaceful Valley is the name given to a day lodge run by the Alberta Government. The lodge and trails on the grounds were designed specifically for use by seniors and people with disabilities. The facility is only open during the summer months and is supervised by a volunteer couple who live on the premises. This past week the Camrose VIP’s peer support group organized an outing to the lodge and Lyle and I were fortunate enough to be invited as part of a neighbouring support group. It was a good social occasion. As Randy, the Camrose president said in his greeting, when we meet and talk with someone else who is also visually challenged we have something in common. Without having to explain ourselves, we simply understand the other person and we know that they can understand us. After the group lunch and singsong, Lyle and I wandered around the grounds. The trails were hard packed and easy walking. At one point we walked along the crest of the hill overlooking the valley and at another we meandered through a shady grove of aspens so typical of the Alberta parkland. In many places I could smell the sweet scent of clover. It was quiet in the trees and a wonderful place just to be and to listen to the trill of the birds and the hum of the dragonflies and other insects. I am adding three photos to this post. The first shows the outside of the lodge with the picnic table and barbeque on the east side. The second is a picture of me with the valley and Battle River in the background. In the third picture I am walking on one of the trails through the trees.
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| Peaceful Valley Lodge |
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| Sue in front of Battle River |
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| Sue on trail |
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