This Saturday, June 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm plan on going to the Art Fest on Market Street in Downtown Minerva. Artists, Woodturners, Entertainment and good food is on the agenda. No charge.
Minerva is just a short drive from Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast. For more information call Linda at 866-452-5388.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum will celebrate McKinley Day on January 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special activities to honor the President. The traditional Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Open Hearth Cooking demonstrations, special shows in Discover World and history tours will also be offered. Planetarium presentations will be held at 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase. Enjoy reduced admission of $5 per person which includes the planetarium presentations.
The Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW in Canton. Visit McKinleyMuseum.org or call 330.455.7043 for more information.
Why not combine this event with an overnight at our Ohio Bed and Breakfast and we will include the $5 per person admission ticket.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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Discover the History of Christmas
Unwrapping the Holidays: The History and Traditions of the Yuletide Season will open in the Keller Gallery of the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum on Friday November 18.
Origins of Christmas Carols” and a tour of Unwrapping the Holidays.
Unwrapping the Holidays explores the history behind some of our most cherished traditions and symbols of the holiday season. Visitors will learn about the origins of the Christmas tree, candy canes, mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, gingerbread houses, Yule logs, and of course – Santa Claus.
The exhibit will feature Christmas decorations from the museum’s permanent collection, including vintage glass bulbs and ornaments, Santa figurines, an aluminum tree, a Precious Moments Christmas Village, and much more. Museum Volunteer Jim Wertz is loaning his collections of commemorative ornaments from Meyers Lake and the United States Capitol Historical Society, featuring key scenes from American history.
The Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Dr NW in Canton.
Stay overnight at our Ohio Romantic Bed and Breakfast, visit the Museum and we’ll include a delicious box of candy.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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Christkindl Markt, a Canton holiday tradition, celebrates its 40th year, November 11-13
The perfect kick-off to the holiday season, Christkindl Markt features 100 exhibitors and is a great place to find unique holiday gifts — with thousands of hand-made items including jewelry, pottery, artwork, candy, floral arrangements and holiday decorations. Presented by Canton Fine Arts Associates, to benefit the Canton Museum of Art. Visit http://www.cantonchristkindl.org/ for details and to see a listing of exhibitors.
Why not combine this activity with an overnight at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast. Stay two nights and we’ll even pay the $7 per person admission charge.
Christkindl Markt Hours:
November 11: 10 am – 7 pm
November 12: 10 am – 6 pm
November 13: 10 am – 4 pm
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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The 38th Annual Harvest Festival and Antique Show will be held in Zoar, Ohio on August 6th & 7th.
This is the antique show Bill and I always look forward to attending because there are over 60 high quality antique dealers displaying their goods. Maybe we’ll find a glass top hat to add to our collection.
In addition there are many artisans, wagon rides and tours of scenic Zoar Village including the Ohio HIstorical Society Museum Buildings.
Tickets are $7 and good for both days. If you stay overnight at our Ohio Bed and Breakfast, Whispering Pines, we will include the cost of your tickets.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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The Warrior Dash is coming to Carroll County and it’s going to be one crazy event. The worldwide event is an obstacle course 5K run. It is a mud-crawling, fire-leaping, extreme run and is held on the most challenging and rugged terrain across the globe. Warriors conquer 12 extreme obstacles, push their limits, and celebrate with music, drinks and warrior helmets.
Online resgistration is currently more than 8,800 and is expected to grow to 12,000, according the the producers of the event, Red Frog Productions. It will take place September 10th in Carrollton and the cost to compete is $55.
For more infomation call 312-980-9983 or register online.
Carrollton is about 12 miles from our Ohio Bed and Breakfast.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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After undergoing a major $500,000 renovation, the Ohio Historical Society’s McCook House Civil War Museum in Carrollton will reopen on Friday May 20th. A full day of activities are planned for Saturday and Sunday including a Civil-War encampment.
The 1837 Federal Style brick house was built by Daniel McCook who along with his eight sons, two brothers and six nephews, served to preserve the Union. The family became known as the “Fighting McCooks” because of their combined military service.
This opening coincides with the observance of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary. There are many civil war stories in Ohio and this is one that should not be missed.
We invite you to stay overnight at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast while visiting the McCook House.
What is your favorite Ohio Civil War story or historical site?
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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Who doesn’t love chocolate? I know I do in everything from candy to brownies to drinks.
On Tuesday, June 7th, the 4th annual Blissfully Chocolate event will take place at the Days Inn in Carrollton from 5 to 8 pm. There will be approximately 10 vendors showcasing anything chocolate. You can sample and purchase. All proceeds will help the Downtown Carrollton Business Association decorate for the Christmas season.
Why not stay overnight on June 7th and we will include the $10 per person ticket for each of you.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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We’ve teamed up with Garden Gate Getaway Bed & Breakfast to provide you with summer gas savings and the chance to stay at 2 award winning Inns.
For 2 experiences – 2 nights – 2 B&B’s – 2 breakfast’s – 2 fun days – 2 saving’s
Begin your adventure touring the Amish area discovering unique shops, hidden antique treasures, wineries, Amish made furniture and witness the simple life of the Amish as they move from place to place in horse and buggy. Arrive at Garden Gate Get-A-Way Bed & Breakfast in Millersburg, where you will have the opportunity to have dinner in an Amish home, prepared by an Amish family serving their traditional food including a homemade dessert. When you return to Garden Gate hang out at the fire ring mingling with other guests enjoying the cool night air. After a peaceful night’s sleep you’ll be ready for a wonderful breakfast served to you in the newly renovated breakfast room overlooking lush farm land.
On the way to your next stop be sure to visit the awesome Warther’s Museum and take a tour.
Your next adventure will begin on Atwood Lake with a self-captained pontoon boat ride from 2 – 4 pm at the East Marina. Down the road is Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast for your second night. Relax on the balcony before heading out to The Lighthouse Bistro for a casual dinner, weather permitting outdoor patio dining. Back to the B&B for s’mores at the fire pit enjoying the star studded sky. After another good night’s sleep, and early morning coffee, a delicious breakfast will be served to you in the newly built sunroom overlooking picturesque Atwood Lake.
2 experiences, 2 nights, 2 B&B’s 2 breakfast’s, 2 fun days and 2 saving’s – $10 from each B&B to help cover the cost of the rising cost of gas.
Sunday – Thursday only
Expires September 1, 2011
For more information and prices call:
Garden Gate Get-A-Way at: 330-674-7608
Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast at: 866-452-5388
Visit us online at:
http://www.garden-gate.com/
http://www.atwoodlake.com/
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum will hold its annual McKinley Day celebration on Saturday, January 29 from 9:00 to 4:00. McKinley Day commemorates the anniversary of the President’s birth on January 29, 1843.
Civil War re-enactors, special shows in Discover World, and an open hearth cooking demonstration in the Street of Shops will also be featured. Special new exhibits will be on view in Discover World. McKinley Day will be the final day to view the Smithsonian traveling exhibit The White House Garden in the Keller Gallery.
A William McKinley impersonator will present first person talks on the President’s life throughout the day. The Hoover-Price Planetarium will present the show “Matters of Size,” exploring the great distances and differences in the size of objects in our universe, including the universe itself.
A highlight of the festivities will be a moving wreath-laying ceremony, where a General representing the White House will place a wreath at the bust of President McKinley, located just outside the Museum building.
Discounted admission to the Museum is $5 per person for this special celebration of President McKinley’s birthday. Museum members are admitted free. For more information, please call the Museum at 330-455-7043. The Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW in Canton.
Stay overnight at Whispering Pines and we will include the admission fee for this event.
I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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