Memorable Memorial Day!

Chris and I decided we wanted to get away for the long weekend.  We were looking for a little romance, adventure and reflection.  Unfortunately, we had waited until the last minute to decide this so most places were booked.  But as luck would have it, Chris called a B&B near Keuka Lake and they had a last minute cancellation.  So off we went!

I myself am not a big fan of B&B's.  It may sound strange but I like the privacy and anonymity of the big hotels.  Years ago when traveling to Maine for work, I stayed in several B&B's.  I felt like I was right on top of the housekeepers and other guests.  I'm not a morning person but if I wanted breakfast - it was usually served around 6 to 7am - which means I had to be up, showered and ready before 7am!  Then I actually had to talk to people because we were all seated around a dining room table together!  

The Wagener Estate is the answer for those like me who don't like B&B's.  The housekeepers Kathy and Joe were helpful but unobtrusive.  The only time we saw them was when they served breakfast (from 8am to 9:30am on the front porch where were seated alone!) or when we went looking for them.

Our room had it's own private entrance and bath (a must!) and deck.  As a matter of fact, by the end of our stay, I was seeking the company of the other guests at breakfast! 

The other highlights of our trip include Wine touring (Dr. Frank's = most delicious, Bully Hill = most fun), hiking six miles on the canalway that joins Seneca and Keuka Lakes, an amazing meal at an unlikely place - the Keuka Restaurant, Main Street, Penn Yan.  The fish fry and macaroni cheese was to die for!!!

All in all we had a great time.  So much so, we've put a deposit down for next year!

This is the Wagener Estate Bed & Breakfast.  The nicest B&B I've ever been to!

This is where we ate breakfast each morning.  We had vegetable frittatas, french toast, peach pancakes.  Kathy is a wonderful cook!!

This is the view of Keuka Lake from Bully Hill Winery.