Whether or not your body contains an ounce of Irish blood you have no doubt noticed that today is St. Patrick’s Day; the only time of year it is acceptable to pour chemicals into our waterways and our beverages (not very green, wink wink) in the annual celebration of all things Irish. Over time March…
Author: Explorer Barb
An avid traveler, cook and explorer of various interests. A consultant specializing in strategic and operational planning for not for profits.
A Tale of Two Virginia Country Inns
On our recent visit to Virginia, we stayed at two out of the way “country” inns that have well regarded dining experiences. They could not be more different. The Inn at Little Washington is lovely- velvets and fringe, whimsically muraled, fabric draped, high ceilinged glory. You might think you have wandered onto a stage set,…
Dinner at the Inn at Little Washington
Dinner at Inn at Little Washington When our trip to Antarctica was cancelled we made a list of places we might go, looking for something on that mental list of dreams that newly available time and money might finally fulfill. Number one on that list was The Inn at Little Washington. I remember reading about…
Who decided that….
Who decided that… Exploring the idiocies of things we take for granted Let’s look at the viability of a business concept. I did this for years and wonder what I would have said if presented with this set of parameters. The business provides a service, but the beneficiary of said service is not the payer….
Wine and Deer
In 2000 there were around 2,000 wineries in the US, 850 of which were in California. By 2020 that number had grown to over 11,000, with 5,000 in California alone. Every state in the US has at least one winery and many have burgeoning wine regions. Virginia is a good example. Rising demand for wine…
Wine and Wineries
I like visiting wineries, and not just for the wine. Wineries have become popular destinations for things other than their obvious product; including for their scenery, amenities, entertainment and as an event venue. In my local area they also function as a gathering spot and even as a focal point for the art scene. And…
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