Brys Estate Vineyard, situated on Michigan's Old Mission Peninsula, transformed from a dormant orchard into the area's largest vineyard, with over ninety acres of diverse grapes and an additional twelve acres of lavender fields. This charming, affordable option offers a unique 'tasting tower' experience and impressive wines.
5 November 2023
Lunch at Farm Club in Traverse City
Amidst rainy day in Traverse City, I visited Farm Club, a new casual farm-to-table dining experience on the Leelanau Peninsula.
3 November 2023
Essential Travel Guide to Traverse City
Growing up in Michigan, I’ve vacationed in Traverse City countless times over the years. My family has a cabin on one of the smaller lakes, so we’d make the trek up ‘Up North’ multiple times a year for long weekends…
5 October 2023
Staying at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
Nestled along the curves of Big Sur’s beautiful but busy Highway One is a place that seems as if it’s been plucked straight from a storybook – Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn. This past weekend, my friends and I all packed…
3 October 2023
Essential Travel Guide to Big Sur
Things to Know Before Visiting Big Sur Location Big Sur is not a single city or park, but rather a patchwork of public and private lands stretching ninety miles down the ragged coastline from Carmel to San Simeon. The closest…
24 August 2023
Postcard from The Quail
Imagine a fabulous party broke out with endless champagne and caviar, that just happened to have some of the world’s finest cars strewn about, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what The Quail is like. This is not…
20 August 2023
A Look at Matthew Angelo Harrison’s Invisible Silhouettes at Jessica Silverman Gallery
Step into Matthew Angelo Harrison's world with "Invisible Silhouettes," an exhibition that's not just about sculptures; it's a symphony of emotions and materials that dance between visibility and the unseen.
Yosemite is honestly one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I have been extremely lucky to live close enough to do lots of weekend trips. The park itself is huge – at 3000 square kilometers it is bigger…
When it comes to outdoor adventures, I have always been a firm believer in the charms of old-fashioned camping—the rugged simplicity of pitching a tent, cooking over a campfire, and immersing oneself in nature’s embrace. So, when my mother planned…
After hearing through the grapevine that some wineries offer military discounts, I decided to call a bunch of them up and take notes along the way. And so, here are all the deals and discounts I could find in Napa Valley for service members, both active and veteran!