New York’s Finger Lakes is known for spectacular vistas of lakes, rolling hills, and, when the timing is right, stunning fall colors. The world has taken notice. Frommers.com described fall in the Finger Lakes as “impossibly scenic,” and tourists flood in during these magical months.
There are several options to enjoy fall foliage from a different perspective. The region offers many experiences that allow travelers to enjoy their surroundings in an exciting and unconventional way.
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A soap and scented candle company offers a Facebook online sweepstakes of a home spa package with natural bath and body products including an effusion lamp.
Given that time is so precious, many women forget or opt not to go to a spa, forgetting to treat their skin properly. Spa at home packages is the perfect answer to lull away tension, stress, and anxiety of the day. Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company is offering an online sweepstake to win natural products that are hand made to create a spa-like tre
A soap and scented candle company offers a Facebook online sweepstakes of a home spa package with natural bath and body products including an effusion lamp.
Given that time is so precious, many women forget or opt not to go to a spa, forgetting to treat their skin properly. Spa at home packages is the perfect answer to lull away tension, stress, and anxiety of the day. Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company is offering an online sweepstake to win natural products that are hand made to create a spa-like tre
The New York Wine Festival will establish the first wine festival in New York State that caters to a different caliber of wine enthusiasts. The objective of the festival is to accommodate a target demographic that will enjoy a collaboration of wine seminars, interactive workshops, tasting tents and live music. September 24-26, 2010
Information Website coming soon: www.nywinefestweekend.com
Sponsors:
Eagle Press
Action Printwear
Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce
Syracuse CVB
Mirbeau Inn & Spa
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Bristol Harbour, the Finger Lakes’ “Five” Seasons” resort, was covered in the New York Times golf blog on August 30. Click here to read the full story.
"It is an exciting start of Harvest 2010 as we picked 3.2 tons of Chardonnay to be used for sparkling wine. Absolutely zero problems...the grapes look great, no disease. It is conceivable with this heat to be picking riesling at the end of next week," reports John Kaiser, Vineyard Manager at Fox Run Vineyards.
It was a busy day Monday as the winemaking staff cooled off through the evening and into the night by crushing the first grapes of the vintage. August 30 is the earliest Harvest ever seen at Fox Run ...
The annual Purple Foot Festival will be held Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 12pm – 5 pm at Casa Larga Vineyards in Fairport, NY. The event celebrates the harvesting of the grapes and offers authentic old world grape stomping. It has been called the largest grape stomping festival in the eastern United States. The event is held regardless of the weather.
Guests will enjoy an interactive and unique experience including:
• Grape Stomping - Jump in Anytime!
• Wine Tasting
• Live Music
• Wine Seminars...
The 4th Annual Southern Tier Outdoor Recreation Exposition is scheduled to be held on October 9-10, 2010 in Bath with a variety of wildlife shows, exhibitors, and interactive activities. The show host, Wilkins RV, Inc. on Route 415, offers his building, grounds and pond to the public for this amazing exposition.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County has organized the event as an educational experience to promote awareness and stewardship of our natural resources, to encourage participat...
Say Good-Bye to Summer
at Montezuma Winery
Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 from 3 – 7pm
It’s sad but true. Labor Day will mark the end of the summer season. On Friday, Sept. 3rd from 3-7pm we will say good-bye to summer. Lift your spirits enjoying live acoustic music by Chuck Agonito with a glass of wine on our lawn. Dinner is served by Smokin’ Ed’s Chicken BBQ, plus get kettle corn or visit the many farmer’s market vendors with local New York produce, baked goods, cheese, home-made ice cream and mo...
