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Finger Lake Region – NY
Sned-Family Acres Campground – Ovid, NY
This campground is nestled in the beautiful Finger Lake Region of New York. Wide open spaces and all the amenities a family can look for. It was our home base while we visited several other places close by. This campground evoked a pleasant childhood memory. At night, the fireflies twinkled like lights on a Christmas tree. Living in Florida, this is a special treat.
We made a memorable trip to the east side of Canandaigua Lake to see one of our groomsmen. We hadn’t seen him since our wedding almost 40 years ago. His lakehouse was right on the water, and the urge to live on a lake intensified.
Taughannock Falls State Park
Not far from the campground was Taughannock Falls state park. It has 750 acres, and its picnic area is right on Cayuga Lake. (Mitchell’s old stomping ground) The falls can boast it is the highest waterfall in the Northeast, even higher than Niagara Falls. Unfortunately, due to the dry climate, the waterfall was not as robust as it cascaded down the cliff. Afterward, we had dinner at O’Malley’s. Mitch said it was the best ahi tuna wrap he ever had.
Watkin Glenn State Park
This is an absolute must-see in this area. There are over 800 steps weaving around the chasm created by glaciers eons ago. The waterfalls are plentiful, reminding us of how wonderful nature is.
The last weekend we were there, we visited the west side of Seneca Lake to visit with Mitch’s brother and sister who live in Rochester. We met at the visitors center, and lucky us, they had a farmers market going on that Saturday. We unanimously decided to visit two of the many wineries dotted along the east and west sides of Seneca lake. An excellent lunch with wine was had, along with laughs and reminiscing about their childhood growing up in this area. Mitch and I decided this area is one to return to and spend some time in – that’s how much we enjoyed the Finger Lakes.
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Sabba Estate Winery – Old Chatham, NY
Sabba Winery was an excellent Harvest Host stopover. It had it all! Music, art, a food truck, beautiful scenery, and a wonderful host to top it all off. The wide-open field welcomed our 5th wheel and four other Harvest Host members.
You find a fire pit, swing set, and various games on the kid and dog-friendly premise. Live music plays every weekend. If this isn’t a warm welcome and makes you want to stay for a while, I don’t know what is.
Our host was an engineer in NYC but dreamed of owning a winery. Dreams do come true! All the wines are produced on-site. As an avid metal sculptor, his works are scattered around the vineyard and are the designs for the wine labels.
Our wine tasting was delightful, and we purchased a bottle of red. I quickly put together a charcuterie board and returned to enjoy the music, food, and drink. We spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the cool NY weather and relaxing.
Mitch was enjoying himself so much he didn’t take any video but below is a slideshow of some of the features of the winery.
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Back to Our Roots Tousey Winery – Germantown, NY
Very excited to be back in New York, even if it is for only one night. As the road took us into New York, the signs listed places we recognized. Traveling through the Catskills Mountains reminds me of some of our summer vacations. I loved to stare out the window and watch the beautiful trees and stone formations as the exits passed until we reached our destination.
Tousey Winery was where we spent the night. Their vineyards overlook the notable Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. After traveling for over three hours, it was a wonderful respite to enjoy a wine tasting and a charcuterie board. Instead of the usual crackers, there was a dense brown bread with a side of strawberry jam. Mitch enjoyed the unusual taste. It was a Danish Rye-Sourdough bread. A combination of two of Mitch’s favorites. Lucky for him, the bread was for sale. The winery had a gift shop and areas to sit, relax and enjoy the afternoon. It’s interesting to visit the various wineries as the wines differ from place to place. We enjoyed the Rose wine as it was refreshing and had a unique flavor.
Tomorrow, we head out early and head toward our next stop – New Hampshire. Did you know the movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed in Squam Lake, New Hampshire? This movie is 40 years old, and it sparked my desire to live on a lake. The influence certain movies have on us is fantastic.
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