If you would like a day with a little bit of everything head to Rhinebeck, NY. For food – so many options. We chose Terrapin and enjoyed great service and ambience in their back pavilion with heat lamps. Next time I may select Beekman Inn for its history and authenticity. Walk down the streets andContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley: Rhinebeck”
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CT: Goshen: A Perfect Winter Pairing
The sun goes down early and there is a crispness to the air as Thanksgiving approaches. A great treat to bring might be homemade truffles from Thorncrest Farm (see separate post on background about the farm). For now trust me that the truffles are perfectly executed based on the selected milk from their cows. WeContinue reading “CT: Goshen: A Perfect Winter Pairing”
NY: Bedford: Mianus Gorge
It’s officially stick season and Mianus Gorge was a lovely hike to observe it. It’s open for the season from March 1- Nov 30 so we just made it. Next to the company, our favorite part of the hike was the apocalyptic scene of the Mianus River. The ground felt like rubber and the markingsContinue reading “NY: Bedford: Mianus Gorge”
CT: Litchfield County Fall Tour
There are so many options for a beautiful driving tour of Litchfield County in the Fall. This was a perfect day. A day I described as feeling truly at peace. I was fortunate enough to be taken around by a local who knew the best roads and vantage points. Pictures above: Bulls Bridge, Kent; NewContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County Fall Tour”
NY: Watkins Glen- Farm Sanctuary
The universe found us at the Farm Sanctuary. We had just sat down for lunch at Green Elephants, a vegan restaurant, and began an exchange with a kind spoken woman and her young son who ultimately offered us tickets to a farms tour. I knew from her disposition and timing, it was a place weContinue reading “NY: Watkins Glen- Farm Sanctuary”
NY: Letchworth State Park
An incredible day uncovering lower, middle and upper falls! After a day climbing the stairs at Watkins Glen we were looking forward to the respite of driving around to the Falls. The lower falls does require a short hike down some stairs with a couple of options for views. One from a bridge as seenContinue reading “NY: Letchworth State Park”
NY: Fingerlakes- Watkins Glen State Park
A mile in and back will take you through a fairyland of 19 waterfalls and gorges. While I was here during the summer before, the Fall was simply astounding. have fun with each turn! Tips: Once you hit the bridge at one mile, don’t turn back yet. Continue on the path until the end whichContinue reading “NY: Fingerlakes- Watkins Glen State Park”
CT: Weston: Trout Brook Valley Preserve
In a four mile hike we were rewarded with a wooded trail, wildflowers, a meadow, an overlook to the sound and an apple orchard! Of course what made this hike extra special was the group of beautiful like minded friends that together ensured each person experienced all to the fullest. Thank you to everyone inContinue reading “CT: Weston: Trout Brook Valley Preserve”
Inspirations: A Time to Heal
Each religion has a time for repentance . . . A time to reflect on what went well and what can be improved upon. It’s that time for me as part of the Jewish faith- Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur. One of my favorite times of year. What I learned this year: conflicts may beContinue reading “Inspirations: A Time to Heal”
VA: Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
2024 marks the 50th year of the Neptune Festival at Virginia Beach. One of the highlights is the artistic sand castle contest for 12 solos and 10 doubles. You vote for your top two. We learned that after the festival the castles are indeed destroyed! Argh! They offer sessions on how make them too! OneContinue reading “VA: Virginia Beach Neptune Festival”
Pivot and Pause in New England 