Eating Apples from Virginia Woolf's Orchard in Rodmell, England
Woolf’s countryside home, dubbed Monk’s House, is walled with the glassy cobbled flint so common in this quaint village. The true heart of Monk’s House, though, is not found within walls. Woolf cherished her outdoor spaces, evidenced by the way her writing cabin is cradled between the apple orchard and the garden. There, you can find the desk that is the birthplace of many Woolf first drafts. If it’s September or October, collect some apples from the orchard once tended and enjoyed by the Woolfs, and the tart sweetness of the perfect apple will round out your sensory exploration of Woolf’s world. If the apples aren’t ripe, there’s still something for your taste buds—ask for directions to the nearby inn, an ideal place to indulge in a traditional English cream tea.
By S Ellen Underwood | Photo: S Ellen Underwood | Feedback