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With spring break around the corner, many of us will begin to plan trips and family getaways for the upcoming months. Whether we travel 30 miles from home or 3,000 miles, there are plenty of greener ways to travel!
“From the flight you book to the toiletries you pack, every travel decision you make impacts the environment,” says Sarah Engler in an article in the April/May issue of Airbnb’s magazine.
According to “30 Greener Ways to Go,” here …
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While shopping at a local organic market I came across a very interesting article about plants in the work place that I wanted to share with you. The article, “The goal: ore plants everywhere,” comes from the March 2019 issue of Delicious Living:
“You probably know that spending more time with nature (ideally when it’s sunny) is a proven mood booster. What you might not realize is that making your home a little more lush may also brighten …
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I have been working here at Stevenson for almost a year, and I have to say that when the property is covered in snow it is absolutely stunning! As soon as most of the snow started to settle, I had to walk out on the property and take a photo because it looks like a scene out of a fairy tale.
We have guests who booked the cabins just to enjoy the full “winter cabin feel.” All of …
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A few days ago, we had the opportunity to prepare a delicious dinner for two in one of our cabins. The chefs prepared a custom menu with our guests which consisted of the following.
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Most of the girls in the office know my love for essential oils and all things natural. In one of our October weddings, we had a bride incorporate rosemary into her table-setting. As we were setting up, I could not help but be excited about not only how gorgeous it looked but all the unique things rosemary can be used for.
Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used as a culinary condiment, …
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One of my favorite things to do as an inn coordinator is to help my guests plan surprises for their significant others. Whether it’s arranging to have breakfast delivered to their cabin in the morning or setting up the a romantic atmosphere with candles and rose petals throughout the cabin, I help plan all sorts of surprises.
Our romance package is particularly popular around this time of the year. It includes a delicious display of locally made artisan …
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A few weekends ago, we had wedding with an outdoor cigar bar. It’s not unusual for couples to provide cigars on their wedding for their guests to enjoy. However, this particular wedding had a beautiful and unique set up outside on the patio that displayed personalized Romeo y Julieta Reserve Cigars and even a maduro leaf to decorate.
Hand rolled in the Dominican Republic, the Romeo y Julieta Reserve maduro is a more robust alternative to the classic …
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We had so much rain around the Ridge in late September that I wanted to share this beautiful rainbow that I was able to capture while checking a few of the cabins!
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On Wednesday, I told you about our great blue heron that’s been hanging out in the pond lately. Here are a few fun facts about great blues from All About Birds:
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For the past few days, we’ve been hosting a great blue heron in our pond! I get so excited every time the heron visits us because he’s such a beautiful and graceful sight.
I’ve tried a bunch of times to go out to the pond and snap a picture, but I haven’t had much luck. This past weekend, though, right before a wedding ceremony was about to begin, I received a text message from the wedding coordinator letting …