Taste new Yakima Valley wine vintages straight from the barrel two weekends in April

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Photo credit: Townshend Cellar, Colbert, Washington Experience wine tasting in a new way—straight from the barrel. You'll discover that the varieties you try taste different than you experience from the bottle. Wineries in the Yakima Valley host the Spring Barrel Tasting each year, which showcases their new vintages. Be among the first to try new … Continue reading Taste new Yakima Valley wine vintages straight from the barrel two weekends in April

Maine Maple Sunday returns March 27-28

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Collecting sap from a maple tree in Maine (photo credit: Maine Maple Producers Association) After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Maple Sunday is returning Saturday-Sunday, March 27-28. This year, more than 100 maple sugar houses will participate. Maple sugar hours are adjusting their hours and purchase options this year, which include … Continue reading Maine Maple Sunday returns March 27-28

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon, returns March 19-May 2

February 27, 2021March 1, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) After a year off due to the COVID pandemic, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival returns from Friday, March 19, until Sunday, May 2. This year, all tickets must be purchased online, and COVID safety protocols will be in place. Season tickets … Continue reading Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon, returns March 19-May 2

Tour alpaca farms in the Yakima Valley

January 26, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ 2 Comments

Alpaca photo by Cheryl Landes Alpacas are irresistible. They're soft, mellow, cute, and intelligent. They always have a smile on their faces. Meet them during tours of three farms in the Yakima Valley of southcentral Washington. PacaPoo Alpacas Farm9203 South Steele Road, Prosser Tours are available by appointment. Also shop alpaca products, such as yarn, … Continue reading Tour alpaca farms in the Yakima Valley

Armchair photo tours: Flax Pond Farms

January 3, 2021January 4, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The barn at Flax Pond Farms in Carver, Massachusetts Photos by Cheryl Landes Flax Pond Farms, in Carver, Massachusetts near Cape Cod, has 34 acres of cranberry bogs that have been cultivated since the early 1890s. In the fall, you can watch the cranberry harvest from a distance and schedule tours of the farm. Dried … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Flax Pond Farms

Armchair photo tours: The Carlisle Cranberry Bog

January 2, 2021January 4, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The Bog House and entrance to the trails at the Carlisle Cranberry Bog in Carlisle, Massachusetts Photos by Cheryl Landes The Carlisle Cranberry Bog in Carlisle, Massachusetts, is a pleasant place to go for a walk any time of year. It's also a nice place for snowshoeing in the winter. The trails, which are the … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: The Carlisle Cranberry Bog

Armchair photo tours: Heirloom Roses in Saint Paul, Oregon

July 2, 2020October 17, 2020 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Photos by Cheryl Landes On the About page of the Heirloom Roses website, owners Ben and Kara Hanna wrote, "Our love of roses is deeply rooted in our knowledge that gardens go beyond just physical beauty. It provides a place of solace or social gatherings, where peace and beauty can be enjoyed to refresh a … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Heirloom Roses in Saint Paul, Oregon

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