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about our bed and breakfastFall Harvest
Apple Picking Finger Lakes
Looking for a fun weekend activity this Fall? Visit us and enjoy the many local farms in the Finger Lakes that allow you to take advantage of the bountiful Fall harvest. From apples and cherries, to pumpkins and winter squash, visit this local website to get a list of the best U-Pick Farms in the Finger Lakes. I’ll be visiting many of the local farms to gather locally grown apples and cherries for my breakfast recipes!
hummingbird garden
Our garden in bloom!
The generous rains in April and May, coupled with lovely warm weather, have helped our garden flourish in early summer. We have everything from irises, jasmine and gardenias to basil and dill. A morning walk around the grounds is always one of my favorite ways to start the day.
And I love treating my guests to fresh cut flowers throughout the Bed and Breakfast — from incorporating home-grown herbs and vegetables into breakfast to fresh arrangements in the dining room and lobby.
cranberry-rhubarb muffins
a fresh summer favorite!
A new muffin recipe this weekend was a hit!
Bon appetit.
Cranberry-Rhubarb Muffins
spring equine adventures
Looking for a lovely way to spend a Spring afternoon near Skaneateles Lake? Visit one of many horseback riding facilities in the area, Windy Hill Acres. Take a relaxing and scentic 1 hour trail ride through our local breathtaking trails. Whether you are a beginner or advanced rider, Windy Hill Acres guided trail rides are a wonderful opportunity for you to escape the city and enjoy the country life.
For other local horseback riding, visit this map.
Skaneateles Winterfest
Looking for fun winter activities in the Finger Lakes? Check out my past posts about all the fun winter sports in the area, or check out the Skaneateles Winterfest at the end of the month!
Skaneateles Winterfest, coordinated by the Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club, has become a staple of Winter in Skaneateles. This year, Winterfest 2010 takes place Saturday, January 30th, 2010 with activities throughout the village and at the Community Center.
Past Winterfests have included a Winter Carnival created by kids, for kids, snow sculptures, ice sculpture demonstrations, Taste of Skaneateles, a Winter Brewfest, coffee tasting, wine tasting, community emergency vehicle displays, Siberian Huskies dog sled demonstrations; Search & Rescue (SAR) dogs; stunt comedians, youth activities, pony rides, and many others. Stated simply, Winterfest is a great opportunity for local folks, particularly children, to enjoy a winter day in our beautiful Village.
