Horse farms on a state road in Birmingham. Click to open all the pics for a larger view.
One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about living in Birmingham is the horse farms that still dot the countryside around here. We used to have that in Atlanta too, but those have sadly been taken out of the picture in the last 25 years or so, as suburban sprawl & land developers have taken over Atlanta completely…and I mean completely!
Above is farm #1. 
I recently did a volunteer day back out at The American Village, (for those who missed this post in May, it’s a beautiful house, so you might want to take a look at my previous post), which is down in Montevallo about 45 minutes from us. I typically take the back state roads as much as possible, since the scenery is so much more enjoyable than interstate travel. So, go with me and take a look at the Birmingham countryside…horse farms, rural homes, & just plain beautiful scenic sites. I love it! All of these pics (except the first collage pic) were taken on my way to American Village. Not a bad way to travel, don’t you think? Farm #2
I stopped across the street from this farm to get up close & personal with these horses. I’m sure they must have thought I had some food, because they came right over to the fence as soon as I walked up. Farm #3
Once they saw that I had no food, it was back to grazing for them. They were friendly guys though.
Another farm just down the road from the others. It’s amazing how many of these horse farms are around here. Farm #4
I can only hope they will stay like this & not sell out to developers who will swoop in & build countless homes in place of these beautiful pastures.
This is The American Village from a distance. You can see the President’s House is the red brick house right in the center. They have an absolutely gorgeous piece of property.
Rolling hills surrounding The American Village.
Again, American Village countryside.
I love this farmhouse (with an antiques store on the property too) on the way & fell in love with it on my first drive out there.
It’s surrounded by a huge stand of pecan trees.
More pecan trees
Edge of the farmhouse property.
I recently did a volunteer day back out at The American Village, (for those who missed this post in May, it’s a beautiful house, so you might want to take a look at my previous post), which is down in Montevallo about 45 minutes from us. I typically take the back state roads as much as possible, since the scenery is so much more enjoyable than interstate travel. So, go with me and take a look at the Birmingham countryside…horse farms, rural homes, & just plain beautiful scenic sites. I love it! All of these pics (except the first collage pic) were taken on my way to American Village. Not a bad way to travel, don’t you think? Farm #2
I stopped across the street from this farm to get up close & personal with these horses. I’m sure they must have thought I had some food, because they came right over to the fence as soon as I walked up. Farm #3
Once they saw that I had no food, it was back to grazing for them. They were friendly guys though.
Another farm just down the road from the others. It’s amazing how many of these horse farms are around here. Farm #4
I can only hope they will stay like this & not sell out to developers who will swoop in & build countless homes in place of these beautiful pastures.
This is The American Village from a distance. You can see the President’s House is the red brick house right in the center. They have an absolutely gorgeous piece of property.
Rolling hills surrounding The American Village.
Again, American Village countryside.
I love this farmhouse (with an antiques store on the property too) on the way & fell in love with it on my first drive out there.
It’s surrounded by a huge stand of pecan trees.
More pecan trees
Edge of the farmhouse property.We live in an area that’s really growing with lots of new shopping & homes going in, but there are still lots of rural state roads around & when you drive them, you still see plenty of pretty countryside. I hope it stays like this for many, many years!
Hope you enjoyed the Alabama countryside with me. We’re going to GA this weekend for my dad’s 80th birthday party. Have a great weekend.
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Love: the house
the land
the mature pecan trees
the horses
the house
the horses…
Thanks for the pics! We have plenty of horse farms in Montgomery too. It’s amazing what a 10 minute drive onto a county road will take you.
Sometimes I take Hwy 31 to Birmigham for the scenery. Alabama is a beautiful state and I absolutely love the rural, untouched parts.
That was wonderful! Thanks much and enjoy your Dad’s birthday!
Blessings!
Great pictures! Loved going on the horse farm tour with you.
Wanted to let you know that I’m enjoying your posts, recipes, and decorating ideas. I’ve been “living” in a construction zone for 2 1/2 years. Can’t wait to use some of your ideas when the construction is complete.
Sweet Home Alabama!!!
Beautiful Alabama! Loved your pictures.
Happy Birthday to you Dad!
I too love to drive through that area whenever we’re there. It’s gorgeous. I loved seeing all you photos. They’re all beautiful.
Enjoy your weekend with your Dad. Hope his birthday is full of family, love and fun.
Hugs!
Kat
Thanks for the pictures. We make it to Birmingham at least twice a year for soccer tournaments but we never have been able to venture off and explore the area. The horse farms are beautiful.
Blessings
Lovely photography. The horse farms at the top of your post are very near to where I live, just off 119.
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Thanks for taking us along. I truly enjoyed the trip.~ann
What a wonderful day! I LOVE horse farms!!
hugs,
Julie
Loved the photos!
Thank you for sharing, would love to see the inside of the houses.
Happy BDAY to your Daddy.
Sandy
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Rhoda,
Just breath taking. Love the house. You know it amazes me too how fast our little town has grown within the 6 years we have been here. Its sad. Happy B-day to your dad….have FuN! Nicole
Oh, Rhoda, I gasped when I saw your first photos! And the rest of them, I might add. Am embarrassed to say that I really didn’t know that Alabama had such beautiful horse country. The rural terrain your shared is just lovely. I also love seeing those horses! Just last evening I walked down the road, to get some photos of some neighborhood horses. (LOL, they were out of range). Let’s see . . . you have incredible thrift stores, beautiful country, and horses in abundance? You are singlehandedly changing my perceptions of Alabama. Sounds awesome! I always enjoy hearing from you. Hope you are having a ball in GA! 🙂
Almost forgot to tell you.. I found some fabric to correct the shower curtain delema. Also need to recover a sleeper sofa and the fabric I have chosen for that project looks a bit like the top of your curtians. I chose not to use it in the bathroom because the walls are white and I wanted something that was mostly black. Can’t wait until it is done and I can post the before and after photos! Thank you again!
Rhoda, your photos were just beautiful! We live in a similar area….this area was once home to many horse farms, and now there are just a few. There is nothing prettier!
Happy Birthday to your father, too!
Andrea
Absolutely gorgeous. I love horse farms. They always seem to be so pretty. The horses are beautiful. Thank you so much for giving us a tour!!
allie
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i love these horses about how much is it to live down there?