Weekend in Michigan

Ell and I got away for a 3-day stay at Black Star Farms near Traverse City, Michigan. This is Michigan's answer to Door County. Very impressive. This trip was a great combination for both of us: Snow (every day!) for me and vineyards for Ell. We had a tough schedule: A wonderful breakfast every morning at 9 a.m. Then we'd take a day trip to explore wine tasting shops and lighthouses. We would come back and snow shoe around the farm fields (our first time -- we like it). They had a time of snacks and wine tasting (they had sparkling juice for me -- too bad for the allergy) with the other guests from 5:30 - 7 p.m. We met some colorful locals who told us all sorts of tidbits about the area. Kelly and Greg provided their bedroom for us on the way up and sent us off with hot bran muffins -- very nice! Chris and Sarah flexed and stayed at our house with good ol' Schven -- couldn't have gone without their help. Now, it's time to get back at it. But, it helps to know that three weeks from now is Spring Break.