The Ithaca NY region has many small entrepreneurs and Silk Naturals, a local makeup company is one of those businesses that makes our community unique. Even though we have Cornell University and Ithaca College in the Ithaca region who employs many people, I believe that at least a third of the population owns their own […]
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Note: The Rongo is now Garrett’s Brewing Company opening Fall 2018. We are excited to check out this new brewery right in Trumansburg! One of my favorite places in Trumansburg NY nearby Ithaca NY is the Rongovian Embassy to the USA, known to the locals as the Rongo. It was one reason why Roman and
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The Ithaca Festival celebrates the departure of students from Cornell University and Ithaca College. Over 30,000 people attend the four day festival. The Festival was established in 1977; it was originally named “Celebration Ithaca.” A colorful parade began the festival from Cayuga Street to Lewis Street to Dewitt Park. On Friday and Saturday, the festival
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The Trumansburg Farmers Market is one of the many farmers markets in the Finger Lakes region NY. Much of the Finger lakes is rich in farming and many of the residents demand fresh local and organic foods. This market features a variety of vendors who cater to this wholesome way of eating and a community
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Every year, Ithaca College and Cornell University have their Graduation ceremonies, special events. There is of course, an extreme amount of pride with each parent but there is an amount of anxiety too. Our guests have spent 4 or more years supporting their students, paying their tuition, visiting, dropping and picking them up throughout the
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The gardens at our Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast are looking spectacular. We had a lot of rain this spring but it has made the most beautiful flower displays. Blues, pinks, purples and white flowers are everywhere. I have taken a few pictures to show the spring glory. The Forget-me-nots look like they are floating.
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I have to say the weather was spectacular, sunny with a cool breeze for Mother’s Day in the Finger Lakes Region of NY. My daughter, Rachel, got up and presented me with a card and a pair of very cool running shorts for the summer. I have been wearing hand me down shorts from someone
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The Finger Lakes is being graced with the sounds EMMYLOU HARRIS and her Red Dirt Boys to the ski slopes of Greek Peak Resort this July 15th, 2011. Emmylou Harris has come to Ithaca NY at the State Theater a number of times. Her appearances continue to enchant audiences. The Finger Lakes Region is a
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I traveled up to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to enjoy an evening of kayaking and dinner at Rosalie’s Cucina in Skaneateles, NY. The weather was not the best but I was a determined Innkeeper who needed a wonderful evening to escape. I would like to recommend this itinerary. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge
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My guests love to use the Snorkel hot tub at my bed and breakfast, Ithaca, NY. But I am sometimes asked to explain where I found a wood-fired hot tub, and why I would choose to use one. First, the body of the tub is made of cedar, a beautiful and fragrant wood whose natural
