July 27, 2023
With temperatures hovering around 100 degrees farenheit (38 degree celsius), we decided to head out of the city and find a quiet spot to go for a swim. So along with our good friend, Kelly, we drove out along River Road to Poolesville. Along the way we passed by Bretton Woods Country Club, where Mal had spent many happy childhood days swimming in the club pool while his dad played golf. But we were heading for a more natural spot to have a dip, Seneca Creek.
We parked next to The Seneca Store which first opened its doors in 1901. It has been run by the Poole family since the 1960s and now sells, farm, equestrian and hunting goods.
Sitting next to the store is The Upton Darby House that was constructed in 1855 by John Darby who operated nearby mills and is named for his son.
Just a short walk through the woods from the store and you come to Seneca Creek, and an idyllic spot to go swimming. On a scorching hot day, it was very pleasant sitting in the shade of the trees and the creek was cool enough to be refreshing but not too cold. It is a perfect place to take children as the creek is fairly shallow with a gentle current. We were practically alone with only a handful of other people enjoying a swim, although we expect it would be more crowded during the weekend.
Mal and Lauren 