Wine And Cheese Weekend--May 3, 4 & 5

 It's Official!  Spring is really here!  How do I know?  The porch chairs are out!  And what is another sign?  It's time for Wine and Cheese Weekend at the Wineries.  I always find it hard to choose, what goes better with wine---cheese or chocolate?  We had chocolate in February, and in May it's always cheese!

Now I have to admit that I love chocolate, but the weather in May is a bit more conducive to driving around to all the twenty three wineries (yes, twenty three...plan on as many days as possible, event starts Friday afternoon).  There will be food and wine at each of the wineries, and your ticket gets you all the recipes, a wine glass, and a special gift (no, I don't know what it is).

The last several events were sold out...so be advised you MUST purchase a ticket in advance.  Information and a link to buy tickets ($39 per person) is available at the Lake Erie Wine Country website (www.lakeeriewinecountry.org).

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Wine and Art this Saturday!

 Finally the warm weather has arrived, and with it a fun event at the wineries this Saturday!  From 10am to 4pm, enjoy Wine and Art at our local wineries.  The North East Arts Council, (www.northeastarts.org) and Lake Erie Wine Country (www.lakeeriewinecountry.org) are pairing artists with local wineries.

This is a FREE event (wine tasting extra, of course) but it should be nice weather to drive around and check out all of our local talent!



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 Finally winter is over and the flowers are beginning to bloom!  Many guests are asking if the yellow flowering bush in the back of the building is forsythia, but it is not...it is witch hazel, and starts blooming anytime from January through March.  This year it started blooming in February and is still in flower and very fragrant now in April!

Last Friday, North East celebrated its first "First Friday" in downtown.  The sidewalks of the downtown were filled with pedestrians, sidewalk sales, artists and musical performances for three hours, from 5pm to 8pm.  Although is was a little cool (temperatures in the 40's, but sunny) it was great to see everyone out and about after a long, and confusing winter!

Next month should be even more fun--Friday, May 3rd at the same time!  Join us!





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Sweeney's Musings

 I know that I can do this and keep it more interesting for you...It has been CRAZY here the last couple of days, with trucks going in and out and a big mess on the grass.  I snuck upstairs to check it out, and it looks REALLY different, the room is much bigger without cabinets, and sink and stove.  I think she said that she was going to start painting yesterday; there have been green paint strips all over the kitchen.

But at least it still feels like summer here; the days have been warm and mostly sunny.  Come and stay and tell me how cute I am.


Sweeney Fellini, Chief Cat

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 I can't believe that the summer is almost over!  I have been very busy, and it has been suggested that, since I have not been diligent about keeping up the blog, that I assume it to someone else.  More on that later.

What has been keeping me busy most recently is the renovation on our Merlot Suite.  Those of you who have stayed there remember that the Merlot Suite is the one with the full sized kitchen.  It became apparent a few years ago that most folks staying here are more interested in relaxing and enjoying themselves, and aren't really interested in cooking a meal.

So the kitchen is being removed, and a well-appointed parlor will take its place.  You will have the advantage of a full-sized refrigerator and microwave tucked away in a closet in the space, as well as a coffee maker, but you will be able to stretch out and watch TV.   We did find the most interesting pink and grey flowered wallpaper underneath those kitchen cabinets....but I will keep you updated.  Everything should be done by September 13th!

So who is it that wants to make contributions to the blog?   You guessed it!  Sweeney is sure that he can do a way better job of informing you of interesting things going on at the inn than I can.  I am not so sure about that; but I guess there is no harm in trying!



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