When the calendar flips to June in the Finger Lakes, we go full summer mode. We’re talking boat rides, hiking, dining outside, glasses of wine on patios and decks and enjoying all things fresh and local. Enter: Farmers’ Markets. …
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One of my favorite things to do spring, summer and fall is to pack up my painting gear and meet up with my friend and artistic guru, Cindy Harris somewhere in the Finger Lakes to paint en Plein Air. En Plein Air, literally “in the open” was the practice of choice for 19th century Impressionists and…
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Just like everything else, summer vacation has taken on new meaning this year. International travel has paused, concerts are only seen on screens and festivals are going digital. In a way, it’s a return to the more relaxed days of yesteryear. No overflowing calendar, no frantic packing for that mad dash to the airport, and don’t even get us started on cruises. But despite all this, one classic summer staple remains the road trip. …
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Last year, our team member, Kendall,wrote this blog for our quarantined selves and mothers. I thought it was worthy of a reprise with just a few edits. Given that many moms are freer this year because of vaccines, we know that there are a lot of reunions going. Many of Kendall's great ideas from last year are still great ideas for this year! Read on! For all of us, Mother’s Day is going to look a bit different this year. You may have been spending extra time with your mom than normal or unable to see her due to distance or because one (or both!) of you are essential workers. No matter how your Mother’s Day might look this year, here are 7 ways to show your mom, or the maternal figure in your life, just how much they mean to you! Many will even offer shipping right to her front door. …
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Grab your telescope, blanket and bug spray because it’s time get ready for the total solar eclipse coming to a sky near you April 8 … 2024?! That’s right! We’re aware that’s about a lightyear away, but we already can’t wait. And we’re not the only ones. There’s already been some media hype orbiting…
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Taking a trip to the Finger Lakes means fun times, relaxing stays and an oasis from the rigors of everyday life. But for many, the Finger Lakes area checks one additional box: figuring out what to do with your pets. For as much as we’d love to leave our cares (and our cats) at the door, there’s…
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This holiday season, we are trading plane tickets for Zoom calls and glimmering New Year’s looks for loungewear as we stick close to home. One thing we can control? Enjoying a delicious Finger Lakes meal…
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During this time of social distancing and shift to finding new outdoor adventures, I see some gorgeous Finger Lakes photography happening on Instagram! With all of the region's breathtaking vistas, it is such a remarkable experience watching visitors see our backyard in their own individual ways. A…
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Bring the Finger Lakes to you with our new winter Zoom backgrounds! Add a bit of the snow-covered magic that comes with a Finger Lakes winter to your next meeting - wherever you are in the world…
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Igloo brunches to sleigh rides, and spa days to sunsets - these are just a few ways you can spend your Valentine’s Day in the Finger Lakes. Whether virtually or in-person, here are 9 ways to spend your holiday weekend. Vintage Vines & Valentines Wine tastings and pairings and a vow renewal are…
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