There's a touch of Italy in Central Ohio and its name is Gervasi Vineyard. Mr. Locke and I traveled there last weekend and I couldn't believe my eyes. The attention to Italian details is everywhere, and from the Villa Suites to its restaurants, I truly felt like I was spending my days in the beauty of an Italian winery- without ever having to pull my passport out of … [Read more...] about A Weekend at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio
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Historical Holidays at Omni Bedford Springs Resort
I love old Christmas movies. You know the ones, they have that essence of a simpler time when the holiday season was all about family and food, singing Christmas carols around a fire, and, of course, decorating. They always showed live Christmas trees adorned with silver and gold, red and green. Not only were the halls decked, but the men and women were as well, dressed in … [Read more...] about Historical Holidays at Omni Bedford Springs Resort
11 Spots to Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh- MultiGen Style!
Don't you love it when the family gets together for the holidays? There's the hustle and bustle of wrapping presents, planning and creating holiday meals, and then...there's the sitting in front of the television for hours mode. How about, instead of becoming holiday couch potatoes, you take that multigenerational family of yours to some of the best spots in … [Read more...] about 11 Spots to Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh- MultiGen Style!
the Wilds’ Nomad Ridge: Sunset to Sunrise Beauty
There are some places in Ohio where I'm simply dumbfounded by the beauty. Like, standing with my mouth open, eyes widened, and slowly exhaling type of beauty. Ohio has the best of both worlds: flat land with eye capturing scenery and rolling hills and mountains filled with stunning foliage. One of the best places to see such beauty is The Wilds Nomad Ridge. It comes as … [Read more...] about the Wilds’ Nomad Ridge: Sunset to Sunrise Beauty
Punderson Manor State Park Lodge History: Beauty in Geauga County, Ohio
You don't have to go across the pond or even out of my state to stay in an honest to goodness manor. All you have to do is head to an Ohio State Park Lodge in Geauga County. Punderson Manor State Park Lodge History Punderson Manor State Park Lodge, once the home to wealthy land owners, has changed appearances since its construction in the early 20th Century. Recently given a … [Read more...] about Punderson Manor State Park Lodge History: Beauty in Geauga County, Ohio