Trip to Lover's Leap Winery

On the first day of spring, John and I went to Lover's Leap Winery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky for their Spring Fling event. It was our first visit there and we were impressed. The grapevines had not budded out yet, but you can get an idea of size the vineyard. From what I recall, they will start budding out by May and I believe the grapes are harvested in September. I plan to go back later this summer and take more pictures.




We paid $15 to get into the event and it included a wonderful BBQ lunch, desserts, live music, a tour, wine tastings, and keepsake glasses. We always enjoy trying new wines and picking out a favorite. Many times you go to local wineries and you really don't like the wine, but we really thought all the ones we tried were good. We left with several bottles.


When I saw this hat, I had to have it!


John goes back for a refill on the tour. Actually we had permission to do this!

If you are in the area, you should visit this family owned winery. They support the arts and are hosting an outdoor event called the Vineyard Stroll on June 12 (from 11 am 7 pm) featuring over 50 Kentucky Proud food producers and Kentucky Crafted artists. Admission is $5 and there is live music. Maybe I'll see you there!

Our Trip to Hubers Farm in Indiana

I took the day off last Friday to spend with my mom and grandmother. Her nursing home was taking a trip to Hubers in Starlight, IN. Mom and I went to spend the day with her and to help out with the others that went. Almost all were in wheelchairs so an extra set of hands was appreciated. We had a wonderful lunch with fried biscuits and apple butter for starters, then went outside. What a gorgeous day it was! The weather was perfect. Cool in the morning and then warmed up into the 80's with lots of sunshine. A great day to soak up the sunlight for these residents. I think the highlight for all of them was feeding the ducks at the lake. There were machines that dispensed food and we passed out food to anyone that wanted some (which was everyone)! I think they could have stayed all day watching the ducks! My grandmother had a wonderful day.

After everyone was loaded up into the vans, my mom and I went to the winery for some complimentary wine sampling! That was fun too. Here are some images of the beautiful scenery.