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| The Barn at Serenbe. |
Serenbe
Wander into Serenbe in the
Chattahoochee Hills (Chatt Hills to locals) south of Atlanta, stop for a sweet
or snack at the Blue Eyed Daisy and you may think you’ve stumbled into a
Brigadoon of sorts.
The only thing friendlier
than the respect for the environment are the
residents, all of whom seem to know one another. Strike up a conversation or
kick around a soccer ball with the kids out back and you’ll want to join them.
Fortunately, you can. Unlike
Brigadoon, Serenbe isn’t going anywhere. The Inn at Serenbe has become a
favorite destination for corporate retreats, singles or families getting away from the city.
It’s all the vision of Marie
and Steve Nygren who believe if you want to change the world, start in your own
backyard. Theirs is acre upon acre of rolling, wooded countryside.
Speaking of acres, the 25-acre organic farm
provides produce for the three restaurants - The Farmhouse, The Hil (Warning: Chef Hilary White's french fries are addictive) and Blue-Eyed Daisy - as well as residents and visitors at Saturday morning farmers'
markets.
The Serenbe Playhouse is
currently presenting productions of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Oklahoma!”. I can personally vouch for the latter. Word is out about this quality show in a unique outdoor setting so make reservations early (it's scheduled to run Thurs-Sun. through mid-August).
Beyond the environs of Serenbe are charming country roads and local places to eat that will take you back to another era. Explore and enjoy.
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| Surfing at Munich Airport. |
Surf to baggage claim?
Just when you thought you’d
seen everything at airports, Munich, Germany’s is back with Surfing (!) today
through August 24. August 9-10 you can catch the European Wave Riding
championship. Assuming your flight is on time – or not, I guess.
If you already know how to
surf, it’s free to try the waves but
advance registration is required, http://www.munich-airport.de/surfandstyle.
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| Glamp at Yellowstone. |
Not too late for luxury camping
There’s still time to book a
luxury camping trip in Yellowstone
National Park this summer. Far and Away Adventures offers two-night camping
trips in Yellowstone Lake’s back country with guides to do the setup of
carpeted tents, air mattresses on raised platforms and handle the upscale food prep
and service, not to mention show you parts of the park few get to experience.
For reservations, call
1-800-232-8588 or go to http://www.faraway.com/reservations/
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| Raft West Virginia's New River Gorge. |
Labor Day splash
What: Raft
2-for-1 Special. Reserve an all-day Upper or Lower New River rafting trip at
$139 and get a second trip free. Rather stay longer? There are special packages
available for that, too.
Where:
Adventures on the Gorge Resort, near Fayettville, West Virginia.
When: Labor
Day, 2014.
Small print:
Does not include taxes, fees or gratuities.
855-379-8738, http://www.adventuresonthegorge.com
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| Pick your favorite part of North Carolina ans find a special package. |
Mountains, shore or in between
North Carolina is offering
special packages for visitors to almost every part of the state. To see what
appeals most to you, go to http://www.visitnc.com
