To each his own...
6. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
After lunch, we took a 3 mile hike which followed the river. After returning I headed to the spa and enjoyed an hour and 40 minute hot stone massage which was pure bliss, while Brian lazed in the hotLue lisää
Hike by the River
6. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Beautiful 3 mile hike on the grounds which followed the river and the golf course. Recommended by our waiter at lunch. The hotel has 52 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking or snow showing.Lue lisää
Stickney's Restaurant
6. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Another restaurant in the hotel with a killer view and delicious food. Now off to hike off our lunch.
Wheeeeeeeeeee! Canopy!
6. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Breakfast in the grand dining room before heading to the Bretton Woods Adventure Center for a 3 hour canopy tour which included 9 zip lines, 3 suspension bridges and the opportunity to rappel downLue lisää
The Grand Hall
6. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
The Grand Hall of the hotel.
Dinner in the Main Dining Room
5. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
An early dinner in the main dining room of the hotel. There’s a large wooden dance floor in the center. Food was less than memorable, but the views from the table were great.
Omni Mount Washington Resort
5. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
An elegant and historic grand hotel with incredible views. The first leg of “Spoil Bonnie rotten for her birthday,” starting with a complimentary room upgrade and a celebratory cocktail.Lue lisää
Terlingua
5. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Lunch! Guacamole and chips and tacos al pastor with fresh pineapple salsa. Yummy!
Time to say goodbye
21. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Our Tri-Corner trip has come to an end. It’s been a great vacation, as they say, all good things must come to an end. We’ve managed to save some things for “next time.” Jamestown, MonumentLue lisää
Hollywood Cemetary Statuary & Masoleum
21. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Hollywood Cemetary
21. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Designed in 1847 and opened in1849. The final resting place of two (or three) presidents (James Monroe and John Tyler), Jefferson Davis, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.
OverflowingLue lisää
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
21. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Second times a charm. Made it back to St. John’s Episcopal Church for the tour. Found out that Patrick Henry never prepared or wrote down speeches (one having lasted 6 hours). He was considered byLue lisää
Lunch.SUPPER
21. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Grabbing a bite before squeezing in our last bit of sightseeing. Delicious Fried Green Tomato BLT with Pimento Cheese and BBQ oil sandwich with brussel sprouts slaw OMG!
Hounds Tale
20. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After skating headed back to the Hounds Tale for happy hour and a bite. Had a most delicious pear martini and even managed to snag the recipe. Bar bites of fried Brussel sprouts and fries with aLue lisää
Ice Skating
20. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Took a spin on the ice rink located in Merchants Square. Big fun. Proud to say, although neither of us had been on skates in 40 years, we didn’t fall.
Historic Williamsburg - Day 2
20. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A sunny, clear day. Enjoyed visiting with other tradesman like the barber and the wig maker. Enjoyed a delightful outdoor play about a female astronomer Caroline Herschel, born in 1750, who discoveredLue lisää
Aromas
20. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
So good we had to come back. Where else are we going to get a bowl of grits with country ham, cheddar with poached eggs on top.
Ghosts Amongst Us
19. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A nighttime walk thru Williamsburg with stops in some of the candle lit historic rooms where we were told a ghost story from the period. As we began our walk the fog rolled in creating quite theLue lisää
The Trellis
19. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Cocktails and dinner after a long day of walking. Great bartender who shared the recipe for his delicious Paloma.
Historic Williamsburg
19. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our first day wandering the streets of this historic city. Spent time with the tradesmen in their shops. Saw great interactive theatre at the Capitol where we participated in events leading up to theLue lisää
Aromas
19. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
A recommended breakfast spot. Delicious grits with country ham, cheese and poached eggs. Also, served loose tea brewed in a pot. My heart be still.
The Hounds Tale
18. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Cocktails and dinner in a dog themed restaurant.
Nicholas-Tyler House
18. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
We got bumped to a house when they couldn’t fill the inn. Woo hoo!
Church Hill North Historic District
18. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
The Church Hill Historic Area preserves about 70 antebellum houses that give some impression of what Richmond was like before the Civil War.
Saint John's Episcopal Curch - Richmond
18. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
The church where Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech. Unfortunately, we arrived too late for the tour. Will do that when we head back to Richmond on Wednesday.
Factory Antique Mall
18. marraskuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
The largest antique mall in America at 121,000 square feet. This bowl played a large part in set dressing for the AMC series “Turn” and the film Lincoln.”
































































































MatkaajaExtreme pampering!
You really know how to do a Happy Birthday retreat!! LT