Crystal Mill, Crystal City

 

One of the reasons we came to Marble for the ministry work was that I wanted to see Crystal Mill.

The trip to the mill was indeed adventurous.  A serious jeep road with many jeeps and  ATV’s, going in both directions.  There was just enough room to pull off or back up to a place to let other drivers pass.

Lou kept saying "the picture better be worth it!"

Scenery along the way is so pretty

especially after the rain we have had.

My nurse told me this is a picture of "White House"

I loved it because of the way the tree line echos the shape of the rock.

After we reached the mill, the  original Crystal City was a 3 minute walk.  

   The open valley looks like there is a place for helicopter landing

                       (in case of a medical emergency)

The store has souvenirs, satellite Wi Fi for credit card purchases, and solar panels for electricity.

We were talking to a couple down in Marble (at "The Hub"- the only place to get Wi-Fi) and they invited us to their cabin at Crystal City.  

(didn't stay, but what a neat offer!)

Alan an Pat (co-workers) visited with this family from India who had hiked 

5.5 miles up to Crystal City, so we gave them a ride back down and 

had a "tea party" between our 2 trailers.

Great day!

Then, of course, time for a little more fishing

at 

Lizard Lake

This time it was catch and release.

Movin' that marble (and other daily events)

As we are heading up to the worksite, the marble truck is coming down, and I get to practice my backing up skills.

                            These pieces are rejects - but they will look terrific                                                             -  wherever they place them at the camp.

Lunch is at the cookout location

delivered by wagon

"Brother Ray" is multi talented wagon master.

Lydia (one of the directors)  and Ella dress for the occasion.

Fun for  young and old

End of the work day for some fishing

(Beaver Lake, 2 minuted from our RV)

And a great dinner!

Treasure Mountain Bible Camp (SOWERS work day #1)

On the way up to camp, the road is narrow and winding, so when the trucks with the giant marble slabs are coming down, we just back up!

Great way to start the day!

Ray Bauman - the founder of Treasure Mountain Bible Camp

shows us the buildings that need to be worked on.

Love these views

The building permit for these buildings was issued in 2006

The outside of the new kitchen- plenty of work to do

I love seeing these marble slabs all over town.

You can pick some up, but only what you are willing to carry.

Alan and Lou, after a successful first day of drywalling the kitchen.

Linda and Pat washed LOTS of dishes for the campers.

(next day should become easier)

Pat and Alan White are leading daily devotions.

We often see this mamma with her newborn foal. 

So much fun to see her everywhere.  It adds to the pleasure of this wonderful place.

(Hope to get a good picture of the newborn soon!)

 

Preview of MARBLE COLORADO, and the Treasure Mountain Bible Camp

                 Marble, Colorado                                                June 25, 2021

  

In 1913 Manhattan builders ordered 1.2 million cubic feet for The Equitable Building.

In 1931 the quarry yielded one-hundred-ton slab, 

It was the largest block of marble ever cut - 

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or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

also     columns of marble were used in the Lincoln Memorial

Many pieces of marble all around town, and here is a piece that 

is in the camp's "Avalanche Park"

                 

The Marble quarry is only a couple of miles up the road from the camp.

We arrived during some rain, so did not walk far up the historic trail.

(The elevation here is 8600 feet!)

We are looking forward to exploring more of the area (after the days of working at the Bible Camp)