Finger Lakes Antique Show

St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Bloomfield - 54th Annual Antique Show and Sale

The 54^th annual St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Antique show takes place July 13, 2013 from 10am -4pm(early admission 9am-10am) in Bloomfield, NY on the Village Green on Routes 5 and 20.  Bloomfield is a beautiful, scenic 25 minute or so drive from Another World B&B, a Canandaigua area inn, in Naples, NY.  This show features 60 dealers selling antiques and collectibles – furniture, china and glass, lighting, rugs, memorabilia, etc.  This is one of my favorite Finger Lakes antique shows.  Great antiques at down to earth prices. 

While in Bloomfield, enjoy lunch at the Holloway House.  This old fashioned, charming, New England style inn serves lunch from 11:30am-2pm.  Be sure to order a piece of the homemade black cherry pie which is now in season.  It is absolutely outstanding.

The Sun Has Reappeared

Finally--blue sky and sun in the Finger Lakes. Heading out to the porch of Another World B&B in Naples, NY for an iced tea and some stitching on an applique quilt I've been working on. 

Finger Lakes Happenings - July 1-July 15, 2013

Things to Do Near Another World, a luxury Finger Lakes B&B in Naples, NY

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Canandaigua, NY

Celebrate Independence Day in the Finger Lakes!  Fireworks will be on display throughout the region.  For more information and dates and times, go to visitfingerlakes.com/july-4-fireworks
 or call Finger Lakes Visitors Connection at 585-394-3915.

Enjoy the spectacular views and a great meal aboard the Canandaigua Lady.  Take a cruise on this 18th century replica paddleboat -- a must do while you are here.  Lunch and dinner cruises, afternoon excursions.  Relax and enjoy a beautiful ride.  Steamboat Landing, 205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua.  585-394-5365.  www.steamboatlandingonline.com

Head down to Inspire Moore Winery on July 6th for an all day event featuring BBQ vendors, live music and Blaufrankisch tastings.  Enjoy the food vendors, craft vendors, food and wine pairing demonstrations and special barrel tastings.  Inspire Moore Winery 197 N Main St, Naples 585-374-5970.  www.inspiremoorewinery.com

Sonnenberg Gardens Moonlight Stroll series is here!  The gardens of Sonnenberg are always a sight to see, but especially under the moonlight.  July 5, 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 from 8pm to 10pm, the Moonlight Stroll Music Series features live music, wine by the glass and refreshments.  Gates open at 7:30pm.  Admission is required.  151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua 585-394-4922.  www.sonnenberg.org

Come visit Geneva's newest addition, the Lake Street Filling Station Winery.  Once a 1950's Texaco filling station, it has been brought back to life and is now pouring Finger Lakes wines and much more!  Lake Street Filling Station, 82 Seneca St., Geneva, 315-781-5483.  www.lakestreetwine.com

Be sure to check out the Hill Cumorah Pageant.  Watch this beautiful religious story on an outdoor 10 level stage, twelve-tower lighting, state-of-the-art sound system, Hollywood special effects and cast of over 650.  July 12, 13 and 16-20, 9 pm.  Hill Cumorah Visitors Center, 603 State Route 21, Palmyra.  315-597-5851.  www.hillcumorah.org/Pageant

10th Annual Musselman & Mini-Mussel Triathlon.  A multi-sport event for athletes 13 & older on Seneca Lake.  Swimming, biking and running events.  July12-14.  www.musselmantri.com.  Seneca Lake State Park, Routes 5 & 20, Geneva, 315-636-4628.

Don't miss the Stuart Horse Trials, an Olymic-style equine event featuring dressage, natural obstacle course and show jumping.  July 11-14.  For a complete schedule, visit www.stuarthorsetrials.org. Stuart Horse Trials, Murray Rd., off County Rd. 41, Victor, 585-657-6980.

Inspire Moore Winery Celebrates 6 Years

BBQ, Music, and wine at Inspire Moore Winery. What a wonderful way to spend Saturday, July 6th in Naples, NY and the Finger Lakes.

July 4th Finger Lakes Fireworks and Parades -Canandaigua Area

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

July 4th is a time for fun, food and fireworks as we celebrate the birth of the good 'ole United States of America. We can't think of a better place to spend the July 4th holiday than the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Below is a listing of fireworks displays and parades for you to join in the festivities!

Parades & Fireworks

July 3

Farmington
Town Park - 1000 County Road 8 Live music, food vendors at 6 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk (around 9:30 p.m.)

Geneva
American Legion - 1115 Lochland Road Carnival doors open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk (between 9:30 & 10 p.m.)

July 4

Canandaigua
Parade at 10 a.m., start at Ontario County Courthouse
Live music 6-11 p.m. at Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Drive
Fireworks at Kershaw Park, 9:30 p.m.

Honeoye
Parade: 11 a.m., starts at United Church of Christ

July 6

Honeoye
Fireworks: Sandy Bottom Beach, 9 p.m.

Deer with Fawn

For the last few weeks I had not seen many deer around Another World Bed and Breakfast.  The Finger Lakes, Canandaigua and Naples typically have an abundance of white tailed deer.  There is a herd of seven that usually hangs out around the inn.  Then, this past week, I saw a deer feeding on the hillside in the back yard around 7 o'clock in the morning.  She looked quite thin and was eating up a storm.  Around 11 o'clock I looked out a window in the sun room and this same doe was grazing about 12 feet away.  Then, out of the woods came a tiny fawn and it started to nurse.  This doe obviously was eating for two.  I moved to get the camera to capture this wonderful scene, but my motion scared them off and back into the woods.  This moment, however fleeting, was certainly priceless. 

Red throated hummingbirds have been hovering at the feeder in the perennial garden. They are so beautiful. It's nice to see them back in Canandaigua and Naples.

Finger Lakes NY June 2013 Happenings

Courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Ontario County, NY

The 2013 summer season has arrived at Bristol Valley Theater. Come and enjoy professional theater on Main Street in Naples in the heart of the Finger Lakes! For tickets and show information, visit www.bvtnaples.org. Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street, Naples. 585-374-6318.

 

The Canandaigua Plein Air Festival on June 6-9 is back in its second year! Artists will work in various painting media on location in and around Canandaigua throughout the weekend. On Saturday, there will be family events, live music, food, art exhibits and educational programs at 21 downtown merchants. Main Street, Canandaigua. 585-234-6032. www.canandaiguaarts.com/pleinAirFest.html

During the month of June check out all the exciting events happening in Geneva. Kicking off the month is Geneva Night Out on June 8th from 5-8pm starting at the Smith Opera House. Admission is free! Geneva Night Out features art and exhibits hosted by local businesses and galleries. For more exciting events, check out www.thesmith.org. Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY 14456.

 

Sonnenberg’s

Roses and Rosés elegant wine and food pairing event on June 10 showcases over 25

wineries and restaurants of the Finger Lakes Region and kicks off Rose Week at Sonnenberg June 10-17. For more information or tickets to the event, visit www.sonnenberg.org. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St, Canandaigua. 585-394-4922.

 

For the first time ever, on June 13-14, New York Wine and Culinary Center will host three prominent Master Sommeliers, all exceptional wine educators.The two-day boot-camp will help sommelier hopefuls with preparation and techniques. For more details visit www.nywcc.com.  New York Wine and Cunlinary Center, 770 South Main. Canandaigua NY. 585-394-7800

Shakespeare in the Park! Set in a 20th-century militaristic society, this accessible adaptation of Macbeth will appeal to audiences new to the play and those already acquainted with this renowned tragedy. Enjoy this 60 minute outdoor adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic thriller! Six performers play all the roles, blending inventive physicality, evocative design and original text to create this mesmerizing and chilling tale of greed and ambition on June 15 at 2pm. West Lawn Spa Apartments 11 East Main St. Rain Location: Chapel in Spa Apts. Clifton Springs.

 

Connect with nature and hike the more than 50 miles of foot trails in the town of Victor. You’ll see a variety of terrain including open fields, wooded wetlands, hills and valleys with breathtaking views and a chance to explore the diverse wildlife of the Finger Lakes. For more information and trails visit www.victorhikingtrails.org.
  
It’s Strawberry Jam time! June 28 is your chance to come tap your toes! Live music will fi ll the air as you partake in everything strawberry: strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, jam, jelly, strawberries by the quart, and more. If you get hungry, enjoy a local chicken BBQ. It’s finger lickin’ good! Discover the delicious “Honeoye” Strawberry. Olde Village Market, Town Hall Lawn, Main Street, Honeoye NY.

 

 

 

 

 

Finger Lakes Art Event in Canandaigua

Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival - June 5-9, 2013 in Canandaigua, NY. Click the link for a complete listing of activities for this event: http://www.canandaiguaarts.com/pleinAirFest.html

Dinner at Roots Cafe

Recently, my son and I had dinner at Roots Cafe at Inspire Moore Winery in Naples, NY.  This Finger Lakes restaurant is tremendous and features locally sourced foods.  The black bean and sweet potato burger and the blue cheese burger were both outstanding.

 

Baking Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp at Another World Bed and Breakfast

It's rhubarb season in the Finger Lakes and I purchased some at Joseph's Wayside Market, a wonderful open air farm stand, in Naples, NY.  Today, I made a delicious strawberry rhubarb crisp from a recipe I found on the Food Network--link:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/strawberry-rhubarb-crisp-recipe/index.html  I served it with vanilla ice cream and it was absolutely yummy.

 (Photo courtesy of the Food Network)

The heat is on in the Finger Lakes!  Another World Bed and Breakfast in Naples, NY in the Canandaigua area is the ideal place to stay cool.  Sit on our breezy front porch or stay cool in the centrally air conditioned inn. 

A Weekend in the Finger Lakes to Find Antique Treasures and Collectibles

May 31, June 1 and June 2 are the perfect times to go antiquing and enjoy the special activities going on in the Finger Lakes NY.  The 2nd Annual Rally in the Valley is taking place in Naples, NY.  This community event will feature lawn sales, live music, wine tastings, sidewalk sales, retail and restaurant specials, and more.  Also, browse Naples Creek Antiques, Vintage and More, and Wine Country Antiques and Florals--all offer an excellent selection of antiques and collectibles.

On June 1 Hammondsport, NY will be holding its Village Wide Yard Sale and the town also has two very interesting antique shops right on the square--Opera House Antiques and Browsers that are sure to delight.

Canandaigua, NY also features more great places to antique on Main Street--Simco Antiques, Rustic Relics, Artiques.  The Ontario Antique Mall is just a few short miles north of Canandaigu on Rt. 332.  It features almost 1000 dealers and is now the largest antique mall in New York State.

Mention that you saw this on Facebook or on the Another World Bed and Breakfast blog and receive a 15% discount on your room rate for a stay from May 31-June 2, 2013.

Wicker is back on the porch at Another World Bed and Breakfast in Naples, NY.  The perfect place to sip lemonade and read a book in the Finger Lakes in upstate NY. 

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from the bunnies at Another World Bed and Breakfast in Naples, NY in the beautiful Canandaigua area of the Finger Lakes.  The table is set for a lovely Easter breakfast.

Fox Sighting in the Neighborhood

I was at my neighbor's house in the late afternoon enjoying a cup of tea with her when I thought I saw an orange cat in her back yard.  It actually turned out to be a stunning red fox.  My friend grabbed her camera and captured it's journey across her property.  When it got in the snow pile that remained by her garage it started jumping and jumping in the air as if it was putting a show on for us.  After it completed its performance it sauntered across the road and disappeared in the brush in a field.  So much amazing wild life in the Naples, NY / Canandaigua area in the Finger Lakes region.

 

Naples NY Maple Days Courtesy of Naples Valley Visitors Association

Naples Maple Days - March 16-17 and March 23-24

WOHLSCHLEGEL'S NAPLES MAPLE FARM

Visit our scenic maple farm for a pancake breakfast, sugarhouse tour and woods walk through the sugarbush on the weekends of March 16-17 and March 23-24. Feast on all-you-can-eat pancakes drizzled with our farm-made maple syrup plus 2 sausages and beverages from 8am to 1pm. (Pancake breakfasts run $3 for children ages 3-7, $5 for children 8-12 years and $7 for ages 12 and over and adults.) Then, from 10 to 4pm, enjoy our open house and woods walks (if the weather cooperates, we might be boiling the sap before your eyes!). We’ll be serving up an extra-sweet special: maple cotton candy. And don’t forget to enjoy free tastes of our "moxilicious" gourmet maple cream, homemade syrups and maple mustard.

HAZLITT'S RED CAT CELLARS

On March 16th and 17th, Hazlitt’s will be serving a Garlic Maple-Rubbed pulled pork simmered to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness in a crockpot, flavored with Hazlitt’s apple-infused Spyder Bite wine and maple syrup (all ingredients available in our gift shop). We’ll also be holding an end-of-the-season blowout on clothing and retail merchandise, along with a sweet coupon for visitors on your next visit. Each guest will receive a coupon tethered to a maple-sugar treat that entitles you to one of the three options: a free wine tasting, 10% off your next purchase, or (in one lucky winner’s case) a Red Cat Tote filled to the top with goodies.

 BREW & BRATS (BEHIND ARBOR HILL)

Join us for the Irish Bash at Brew & Brats (located behind Arbor Hill) on March 16th and 17th! We’ll be featuring a Gaelic gastronomic gala starring Bangers & Mash from Hartmann’s Sausage (what’s “bangers and mash,” you ask? A delicious feast from the Old Country of sausage and mashed potatoes served with onions, cabbage and parsley). We’ll be pairing this with Red Rhino Beer from Custom Brewcrafters, Winemasters Green Sauerkraut, and rousing tunes by the Textured Winos. The price? A scant $14.95. Plus, help us celebrate “throwing the switch” to our new GREEN solar-powered system on Saturday 16th at noon!

CARRIAGE HOUSE QUILTS

Come on down to our picturesque quilt shop on Saturday, March 16th. We’ll be celebrating Worldwide Quilt Day with a mystery class from 9-4 ($10), sales to honor the occasion, and a day full of food, fun and surprises.

JULES' KITCHEN, SOUTHWESTERN DINER

Jules’ Kitchen will present an All-You-Eat Brunch on Sundays, March 17th and 24th from 10 AM ‘til 2PM. We’re delighted to pair with Wohlschlegel’s Naples Maple Farm and offer a Vermont Country Inn baked French Toast Casserole boasting Wohlschlegel’s “homegrown” maple syrup. Or, stop by any afternoon for some of the best coffee (and wifi) in Naples and a slice of Sherri’s world-famous maple cheesecake.

ARTIZANNS
Warm up after your woods walk with free Keuka Lake Coffee Roaster gourmet coffee and crispy bagel chips spread with Maple Cream from Clute’s famous third-generation maple farm on March 16th and 17th. Artisan door prizes awarded throughout the day.

THE NAPLES HOTEL

Stop into the Naples Hotel to sample the magnificent and creamy Maple Bacontini, an epic concoction made with local maple syrup, Cabin Fever maple whiskey, coffee and a crisp strip of bacon. Unstinting admirers have said, “the guy version of a Mimosa,” “a brunch in a martini glass,” and “oddly fabulous.”

Adorn Jewelry and Accessories is a real gem in Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes region.  The shop just moved to 36 S. Main Street and the jewelry, scarves, handbags, etc. are just lovely, unique, and very reasonably priced.  The shop is fun and upbeat and the creativity of the owner and jewelry designer, Erica Bapst, is sure to brighten your day.  It's the perfect place to shop for a gift or to find that special accessory to compliment your outfit.  I guarantee you will not be able to leave without a shopping bag in hand.  You will need to make this a must stop on your visit to the Finger Lakes.

Maple Days in Naples, NY--The Perfect Finger Lakes Weekend Getaway to Cure Cabin Fever--March 16-17 and March 23-24, 2013

 

Experience first hand how maple syrup and a variety of other maple products are made during the 18th Annual Maple Weekends taking place on March 16 and 17 and March 23 and 24, 2013.  Wohlschegel's Naples Maple Farm, one of the participating maple syrup producers, is located right here in Naples, NY in the beautiful Bristol Hills in the Finger Lakes - Canandaigua region. And, it is less than 5 minutes from Another World Bed and Breakfast.  For those with cabin fever after a long winter, what a perfect time to get away for a weekend in the country.  Taste some of the world's finest maple syrup, maple cream, and maple sugar candy.  Take a walk through a sugarbush, enjoy scenic countryside views, and see how sap is transformed into maple syrup in the sugar house.  Our guests staying with us during Naples Maples Days, will enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast at Wohlschlegel's in lieu of breakfast at our bed and breakfast one of the days of their stay.  Breakfast at Wohlschlegel's is served from 8 am - 1 pm on March 16, 17, 23 and 24.  Also, teatime at the inn will feature our delicious Frosted Maple Pecan White Chip cookies in keeping with the spirit of the event.

Come Enjoy the Beauty of Winter in the Finger Lakes

Snow is predicted this week.   Right up the road from Another World Bed and Breakfast in Naples, NY,  the RMSC Cumming Nature Center located on 900 acres offers  15 miles of  groomed trails for classic cross-country skiing and a 3-mile loop for snowshoeing.  Equipment rentals are available.  What a perfect way to get out and enjoy some fresh air in the country and see all the splendor of winter.   Trails are open through March 6.